Yesterday I took Cassidy to visit one of the last remaining strategic, long-range bombers of WWII. The B-17, nicknamed the "Flying Fortress," was instrumental in the campaign wages against the Germans and other enemies during the world. The bomber had the ability to fly high in the sky, defend itself, and gained an almost mythical reputation for its ability to bring home its crew despite heavy damage. Of course, to a five-year-old, it was just a really cool airplane.
The next picture was taken as the airplane flew over our house! The four powerful engines made a roar that was unlike anything else. I'm sure it would have been a frightening sound to hear, especially behind enemy lines in the 1940's. Below that is a close-up picture of the plane in which you can make out its name, "Sentimental Journey."
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Visiting the B17
Posted by Ryan and Amy at 5:51 AM
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Whoa! How'd we miss this flying over our house? Where did you go see the bomber?
When I was in Austria I got to visit a NATO base and they let us climb on one of their fighter jets. It's truly an amazing experience! That's great that you could take Cassidy there to see such a mammoth plane!
The bomber was out at the airport. There will be a fly-in coming up. It is a bit like an air show. You should go see it!
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