WWII Warbirds in OKC

[skyydiver]

Man, gotta take the kids to see those! One of my regrets is having the chance to jump out of the bomb bay doors of both a 17 and a 24,and being too cheap (or broke) at the time to do it. Back in the early 90's they wanted $300 or $400. I bet that bird has flown the coop.

 

[Profreedomokie]

I told the wife about the chance to fly the P51C for $2200 and she has been trying to talk me into doing it. It's more than I would usually spent on a memory but, not a firearm.

 

[flatwins]

Love, love, love the WWII aircraft. I was able to fly in a B17 a few years ago and what an incredible experience. My old neighbor owns a P51 and I just saw him the other day. We're supposed to get together sometime so I can see the plane up close and personal.

Anyone interested in the B-17 and its stories, pick up this book:

 

[ronny]

I told the wife about the chance to fly the P51C for $2200 and she has been trying to talk me into doing it. It's more than I would usually spent on a memory but, not a firearm.

I believe that if I had that amount of loose cash laying around, I'd spend it on something just like that. What a rush!

 

[Lone Wolf '49]

Just got home for the day and wondering if the weather, cloud cover and all has slowed down the flights of the planes? Anyone been out there? I am seriously considering doing the B-24 tomorrow. Thanks for any input.

 

[dlbleak]

i was headed north on hwy 74 this morning. saw lots of ww2 craft flying the line. beautiful sight. i was in camo for turkey hunting and pulled over with my binos. people were slowing down to check what i was looking at. lol

 

[Lone Wolf '49]

515 PM, the B17 had taken off from Wiley Post and in even the low clouds I could see her headed NW right, RIGHT OVER the house, oh love the sound.

 

[gl55]

My father flew 35 missions over Germany as a bombardier in a B17. 8th Air Force 390th Bomber Group. I wish he was still alive. I'd buy him a ride in the B17. Anyone remember the movie and TV show 12 Oclock High back in the 60s?

 

[flatwins]

My father flew 35 missions over Germany as a bombardier in a B17. 8th Air Force 390th Bomber Group. I wish he was still alive. I'd buy him a ride in the B17. Anyone remember the movie and TV show 12 Oclock High back in the 60s?

Sure do!

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[flatwins]

This thread prompted me to find the photos from my flight in a B17. Thought I'd share a few.