CHINO PLANES OF FAME MAY 17-18, 2008 - Page 2 - Aircraft of World War II

DBII · 02-12-2008, 07:18 PM

You should be able to get inside one of the B-17s. It is a bargin at $5.00. Over the years I have been inside just every type flying stateside except the
A-20. If the Bell does not have tours one of the others will. The CAF's B-24 was open last year when it was in Houston. I think the Thunderbird will be there again this year and they have tours. I hope you get to go.

DBII

Micdrow · 02-12-2008, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by DBII

You should be able to get inside one of the B-17s. It is a bargin at $5.00. Over the years I have been inside just every type flying stateside except the
A-20. If the Bell does not have tours one of the others will. The CAF's B-24 was open last year when it was in Houston. I think the Thunderbird will be there again this year and they have tours. I hope you get to go.

DBII

Thanks BII,

Like you Ive been inside multiple B-17's, B-25's and a Lancaster and B-24. Ive just never been inside of a B-17F.

Thanks again for the info

DBII · 02-13-2008, 10:34 AM

Is it an F model or a G made up like an F? Either way it is a good looking plane. There are normaly several reinactors in 8th AF uniforms hanging around it in the mornings. It makes for nice pictures. Have you made it inside of FiFi? I was surprised how large it is.

DBII

Micdrow · 02-14-2008, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by DBII

Is it an F model or a G made up like an F? Either way it is a good looking plane. There are normaly several reinactors in 8th AF uniforms hanging around it in the mornings. It makes for nice pictures. Have you made it inside of FiFi? I was surprised how large it is.

DBII

Ive seen her a few times from the outside but never on the inside. The one year I was going to was the year that she ended up being grounded and has not flown since. Some day I will get inside her.

pbfoot · 02-14-2008, 06:18 PM

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Very cool, biggest thing I have to do is talk my wife into it. Ive seen most of the aircraft and touched them at the EAA airventure. I would love to climb inside the Memphis Bell if they allow tours. Ive been inside the Lancaster thats coming.

yes the Memphis Belle allows tours at least it has at our AirShow and Geneseo speakinfg of Geneseo this year they plan to have at least 7 P 40's

DBII · 02-14-2008, 06:37 PM

I'm drooling. Is that up in Canada? Sorry, I have been all over Europe but never been up your way. I hear it is wonderful.

pbfoot · 02-14-2008, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by DBII

I'm drooling. Is that up in Canada? Sorry, I have been all over Europe but never been up your way. I hear it is wonderful.

Geneseo is near Rochester NY

DBII · 02-14-2008, 07:09 PM

A cowork keeps telling me to go up there. Once I hit the lotto...

DBII

pbfoot · 02-14-2008, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by DBII

A cowork keeps telling me to go up there. Once I hit the lotto...

DBII

same here brother with my finances I have a travelling radius measured in feet

DBII · 02-14-2008, 07:20 PM

I wish the Wings over Houston would get creative and bring in several P40s, P51s, anything. The show is stale and they rarely bring in anything new. I am trying to go a trip every other year.

dbII

davparlr · 02-15-2008, 01:48 PM

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Always a great airshow - putting it out for all. Maybe someday a bunch of us could meet up there!

I would love to come. I think I will put it on my calendar. I will need info like is it really crowded, and when is the best time to show up, parking?, etc. Saturday would be the day I could attend. I would feel honored to meet any of the forum guys.

FLYBOYJ · 02-15-2008, 03:19 PM

After putting this info out I realized the dates - my wife is due with our second on the 15th. Maybe next year for me...

evangilder · 02-15-2008, 04:05 PM

Bummer Joe. I'll be there to capture the action.

Micdrow · 02-15-2008, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by FLYBOYJ

After putting this info out I realized the dates - my wife is due with our second on the 15th. Maybe next year for me...

Premature congrats to you and your wife Joe.

FLYBOYJ · 02-15-2008, 05:17 PM

Thanks Paul!

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02-12-2008, 07:18 PM	#16
DBII Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,429	You should be able to get inside one of the B-17s. It is a bargin at $5.00. Over the years I have been inside just every type flying stateside except the A-20. If the Bell does not have tours one of the others will. The CAF's B-24 was open last year when it was in Houston. I think the Thunderbird will be there again this year and they have tours. I hope you get to go. DBII

02-13-2008, 10:34 AM	#18
DBII Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,429	Is it an F model or a G made up like an F? Either way it is a good looking plane. There are normaly several reinactors in 8th AF uniforms hanging around it in the mornings. It makes for nice pictures. Have you made it inside of FiFi? I was surprised how large it is. DBII

02-14-2008, 06:37 PM	#21
DBII Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,429	I'm drooling. Is that up in Canada? Sorry, I have been all over Europe but never been up your way. I hear it is wonderful.

02-14-2008, 07:09 PM	#23
DBII Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,429	A cowork keeps telling me to go up there. Once I hit the lotto... DBII

02-14-2008, 07:20 PM	#25
DBII Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,429	I wish the Wings over Houston would get creative and bring in several P40s, P51s, anything. The show is stale and they rarely bring in anything new. I am trying to go a trip every other year. dbII