PACIFIC FORTRESS (B_17) - Aircraft of World War II

sunny91 · 01-17-2008, 10:24 PM

The same journey than the (Liberty Belle) from U.S.A to Australia.

Sunny

syscom3 · 01-17-2008, 11:29 PM

Flying a B17 across the Pacific is a totally stupid stunt.

So much can go wrong and we will all lose a rare B17.

A4K · 01-18-2008, 03:12 AM

.."And risk all"..was an apt comment.
If they're really going to do it, I hope it works out alright - there are so few of these things flying as it is.

Thorlifter · 01-18-2008, 09:47 AM

I have mixed emotions about this.

On one hand, it would bring some nice publicity to the bomber and WWII aviation as a whole. Generating more interest would be a nice thing to happen. It could lead to better attendance at air shows, a better influx of cash, and a higher interest in restoration and preservation.

But, I 100% agree with Syscom. The B-17's, and all WWII birds, have put in their time. They don't need to be making 1000 mile trips anymore and we sure would hate to lose another plane.

wilbur1 · 01-18-2008, 12:07 PM

Does anybody know if they did it or what?

01-17-2008, 11:29 PM	#2
syscom3 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 10,283	Flying a B17 across the Pacific is a totally stupid stunt. So much can go wrong and we will all lose a rare B17. __________________ "Pilot to copilot..... what are those mountain goats doing up here in the clouds?"

01-18-2008, 09:47 AM	#4
Thorlifter Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 4,346	I have mixed emotions about this. On one hand, it would bring some nice publicity to the bomber and WWII aviation as a whole. Generating more interest would be a nice thing to happen. It could lead to better attendance at air shows, a better influx of cash, and a higher interest in restoration and preservation. But, I 100% agree with Syscom. The B-17's, and all WWII birds, have put in their time. They don't need to be making 1000 mile trips anymore and we sure would hate to lose another plane. __________________

01-18-2008, 12:07 PM	#5
wilbur1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Escondido,Ca Posts: 2,206	Does anybody know if they did it or what? __________________ Dont shoot him...... It will just make him angry.

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01-18-2008, 03:12 AM	#3
A4K Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 3,232	.."And risk all"..was an apt comment. If they're really going to do it, I hope it works out alright - there are so few of these things flying as it is.