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That would be correct. The Swoose is the only surviving D model and the only surviving aircraft that served in the Philippines campaign in WW2.
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I'm glad you got to go for a ride! For me, it was an experience of a lifetime, hopefully you got as much joy out of it as I did.
I found out later that that aircraft was never restored for the ground up; it was always kept in flyable condition and well maintained.
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Yeah, that's never a good day. It's so sad to see them go down like that.
Fortunately, nobody was hurt when that happened.
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I hope I'm alive to see The Swoose completed. I really want to see another B-29 made airworthy again too.
I thought their was more than three airworthy B-17's? Wow.
On a side note, when I flew in Madras Maiden earlier this summer, which is on loan to the Liberty Foundation, their flight...
If you haven't heard, the restoration of the original Memphis Bell will be completed in 2018. The big public reveal is set for around May 18, 2018. I'm planning on taking off work the 18th to go to Dayton to see her. The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force has been putting out really cool...
I was very fortunate to be included on this ride. I know the rides aren't exactly cheap but they are worth every penny.
You only have to be seated for ground operations (takeoff, landing and taxiing), after that you are free to go anywhere in the plane.
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Some of you might know that my fiance and I are both photographers; she works for a local newspaper and I freelance (in addition to my day job). That being said, I got a phone call Friday afternoon from her about an extra spot on the media flight yesterday morning. A few phone calls later and a...
I just went for a ride in one yesterday. Madras Maiden out of Oklahoma is in town for the week for pubic rides and tours. If you haven't gone up in one yet, make it a point to do so. It was truly awe-inspiring and you really get a feel for what service was like in those aircraft.
I'll get some...