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Offline smoe

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b17 flying over Cleveland, OH
« on: September 18, 2011, 11:11:40 AM »
WOW, just spotted a B-17 flying over my house. I heard the roar and figured that isn’t just any airplane noise. I looked out the window just enough to catch it. All I have to say is $%$#%# awsome.
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Offline Rhah

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Re: b17 flying over Cleveland, OH
« Reply #1 on: September 18, 2011, 11:41:20 AM »
it's gonna be at the IX Center for the Piston event. my neighbor got to fly in it last year.  :furious
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Re: b17 flying over Cleveland, OH
« Reply #2 on: September 18, 2011, 03:36:29 PM »
I've seen a B-17 before, It was named "Fuddy Duddy" one of the coolest experiences ever. Truly one of my favorite planes of all time.
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Re: b17 flying over Cleveland, OH
« Reply #3 on: September 18, 2011, 04:05:42 PM »
A lancaster flew over my house at about 1 pm... nothing like 4 piston engines all synchronized
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Re: b17 flying over Cleveland, OH
« Reply #4 on: September 18, 2011, 04:18:41 PM »

I live 3 miles from the end of the runway.  B-17's, Thunderbirds, Air Force 2, that big Russian behemoth, you name it, wind willing, they all fly right down my street.   :aok


Had a late night last night so was asleep for the 17 flyby today.   :bhead
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Re: b17 flying over Cleveland, OH
« Reply #5 on: September 18, 2011, 08:32:22 PM »
Quote from: Dragon on September 18, 2011, 04:18:41 PM
I live 3 miles from the end of the runway.

which airport? Hopkins?
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Re: b17 flying over Cleveland, OH
« Reply #6 on: September 18, 2011, 08:34:19 PM »
I saw what looked like a b17 down here by Cincinatti. Only weird thing was there were 2 blackhawks trailing it  :huh Dont know whats up with that.
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Re: b17 flying over Cleveland, OH
« Reply #7 on: September 18, 2011, 08:36:20 PM »
Quote from: Tyrannis on September 18, 2011, 08:34:19 PM
I saw what looked like a b17 down here by Cincinatti. Only weird thing was there were 2 blackhawks trailing it  :huh Dont know whats up with that.

Nothin' like a modern escort for a highly prized and historical bird.
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Re: b17 flying over Cleveland, OH
« Reply #8 on: September 18, 2011, 09:27:41 PM »
Pardon my asking, but what would the blackhawks do to protect the B-17?

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Offline Seanaldinho

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Re: b17 flying over Cleveland, OH
« Reply #9 on: September 18, 2011, 09:38:30 PM »
Quote from: Penguin on September 18, 2011, 09:27:41 PM
Pardon my asking, but what would the blackhawks do to protect the B-17?

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Re: b17 flying over Cleveland, OH
« Reply #10 on: September 19, 2011, 07:53:03 AM »
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Re: b17 flying over Cleveland, OH
« Reply #11 on: September 19, 2011, 10:47:12 AM »
Quote from: Dragon on September 18, 2011, 04:18:41 PM
Had a late night last night so was asleep for the 17 flyby today.   :bhead

Drunk again? Thought so.... :noid :ahand
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Re: b17 flying over Cleveland, OH
« Reply #12 on: September 19, 2011, 11:53:32 AM »
Quote from: Becinhu on September 19, 2011, 10:47:12 AM
Drunk again? Thought so.... :noid :ahand

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Last night around midnight, something BIG and prop powered took off and flew overhead. I didn't get outside in time to see it, nor did I find any oil drops on our cars this morning so I can't say if it was the 17, but it was definitely not commercial.
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Re: b17 flying over Cleveland, OH
« Reply #13 on: September 19, 2011, 01:23:48 PM »
.... no pics....... didn't happen. :P
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Re: b17 flying over Cleveland, OH
« Reply #14 on: September 19, 2011, 05:55:11 PM »
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