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Offline Vraciu

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CAF B-17 Midair - Totally Destroyed - Dallas *GRAPHIC*
« on: November 12, 2022, 02:50:50 PM »
Might be "Texas Raiders" -- rammed.    Can't tell on my phone but could be the P-63F (the only one in existence of the F model) or a Mustang that hit them.
   
Took the tail right off.

Not good. 

https://twitter.com/disclosetv/status/1591522478777831424?s=61&t=ZSrOUBcODzO3hoUqoxWmUw

Edit In [Yes, it was B-17G "Texas Raiders" and the P-63F]...

Front Angle Shot:

https://twitter.com/JasonWhitely/status/1591541681798668291?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet

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Third Angle, Opposite Side:

https://twitter.com/DavidSFOX4/status/1591522623376211968?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1591522623376211968%7Ctwgr%5E0502e50da24cef814b493a716fb1c9ea361052a3%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedrive.com%2Fthe-war-zone%2Fb-17-in-horrific-mid-air-collision-at-dallas-airshow

I think the Kingcobra was talking spacing on the Mustangs.  Never even saw the B-17.






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Re: B-17 Midair - Totally Destroyed - Dallas *GRAPHIC*
« Reply #1 on: November 12, 2022, 02:56:01 PM »
Brother telling me it was Texas Raiders and a P-63
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Re: B-17 Midair - Totally Destroyed - Dallas *GRAPHIC*
« Reply #2 on: November 12, 2022, 03:02:12 PM »
Thats scary as hell. Cant begin to imagine the 4 seconds of horror the crew had at that low of alt. Sad day for everyone  :salute
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Re: B-17 Midair - Totally Destroyed - Dallas *GRAPHIC*
« Reply #3 on: November 12, 2022, 03:12:07 PM »
That makes me sad and angry.
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Re: B-17 Midair - Totally Destroyed - Dallas *GRAPHIC*
« Reply #4 on: November 12, 2022, 03:21:24 PM »
Holy crap!  So sad.  My thoughts to those on board and to their friends and families.
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Re: CAF B-17 Midair - Totally Destroyed - Dallas *GRAPHIC*
« Reply #5 on: November 12, 2022, 04:31:17 PM »
I’m from Houston, feels like family members were lost.Texas Raiders was a sense of pride.
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Re: CAF B-17 Midair - Totally Destroyed - Dallas *GRAPHIC*
« Reply #6 on: November 12, 2022, 04:46:05 PM »
Devastating
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Re: CAF B-17 Midair - Totally Destroyed - Dallas *GRAPHIC*
« Reply #7 on: November 12, 2022, 04:56:59 PM »
Absolutely horrific.   Shocked and saddened.   Seemed to plow right into the Fort amidships.  Just horrible.
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Re: CAF B-17 Midair - Totally Destroyed - Dallas *GRAPHIC*
« Reply #8 on: November 12, 2022, 05:17:28 PM »
Quote from: whiteman on November 12, 2022, 04:31:17 PM
I’m from Houston, feels like family members were lost.Texas Raiders was a sense of pride.

Been around that plane myself for over 45 years.  I remember when it was Triangle G with no turrets. 

I've seen it evolve through the decades and get better and better.  So many people involved in that plane.  All the challenges to keep it alive.  Now this?   

Loss of life and two priceless airplanes in a senseless and AVOIDABLE accident.   Makes me heartsick.
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Re: CAF B-17 Midair - Totally Destroyed - Dallas *GRAPHIC*
« Reply #9 on: November 12, 2022, 06:07:41 PM »
Quote from: Vraciu on November 12, 2022, 05:17:28 PM


Loss of life and two priceless airplanes in a senseless and AVOIDABLE accident.   Makes me heartsick.

I agree! The senseless and avoidable statement is precisely on point :mad:
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Re: CAF B-17 Midair - Totally Destroyed - Dallas *GRAPHIC*
« Reply #10 on: November 12, 2022, 06:11:11 PM »
Quote from: Vraciu on November 12, 2022, 02:50:50 PM



I think the Kingcobra was TAKING spacing on the Mustangs.  Never even saw the B-17.

Typo.

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Re: CAF B-17 Midair - Totally Destroyed - Dallas *GRAPHIC*
« Reply #12 on: November 13, 2022, 05:26:59 AM »
Several angles in one video.....

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« Reply #13 on: November 13, 2022, 09:01:57 AM »
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Re: CAF B-17 Midair - Totally Destroyed - Dallas *GRAPHIC*
« Reply #14 on: November 13, 2022, 09:30:03 AM »
A basic in flying, “Maintain situational awareness”.  Such a sad event.
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