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Title: b17 flying over Cleveland, OH
Post by: smoe 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.
Title: Re: b17 flying over Cleveland, OH
Post by: Rhah 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
Title: Re: b17 flying over Cleveland, OH
Post by: AceHavok 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.
Title: Re: b17 flying over Cleveland, OH
Post by: B-17 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
Title: Re: b17 flying over Cleveland, OH
Post by: Dragon 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
Title: Re: b17 flying over Cleveland, OH
Post by: Rhah 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?
Title: Re: b17 flying over Cleveland, OH
Post by: 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.
Title: Re: b17 flying over Cleveland, OH
Post by: EskimoJoe 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.
Title: Re: b17 flying over Cleveland, OH
Post by: Penguin on September 18, 2011, 09:27:41 PM
Pardon my asking, but what would the blackhawks do to protect the B-17?

-Penguin
Title: Re: b17 flying over Cleveland, OH
Post by: Seanaldinho 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?

-Penguin

Catch the flak  :ahand
Title: Re: b17 flying over Cleveland, OH
Post by: Dragon on September 19, 2011, 07:53:03 AM
Quote from: Rhah on September 18, 2011, 08:32:22 PM
which airport? Hopkins?


Yes




Quote from: Seanaldinho on September 18, 2011, 09:38:30 PM
Catch the flak  :ahand


Bwaaaaaaaahhhhhhh    :rofl
Title: Re: b17 flying over Cleveland, OH
Post by: Becinhu 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
Title: Re: b17 flying over Cleveland, OH
Post by: Dragon 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

 :old: When you get to my age....... :headscratch: damn, forgot what I was gonna say.



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.
Title: Re: b17 flying over Cleveland, OH
Post by: Shuffler on September 19, 2011, 01:23:48 PM
.... no pics....... didn't happen. :P
Title: Re: b17 flying over Cleveland, OH
Post by: Rhah on September 19, 2011, 05:55:11 PM
Quote from: Dragon on September 19, 2011, 07:53:03 AM

Yes


Ne too. U live in Olmsted falls?
Title: Re: b17 flying over Cleveland, OH
Post by: Dragon on September 19, 2011, 06:40:39 PM
Quote from: Rhah on September 19, 2011, 05:55:11 PM
Ne too. U live in Olmsted falls?



No, other side of runway, w130 and Brookpark.  I grew up in North Olmsted though.  Off Mackenzie, south of Elizabeth, on Cypress.  The wife graduated Olmsted Falls though.


Ya know, you have no choice but to go to the Dayton gathering now next year.   :cheers:
Title: Re: b17 flying over Cleveland, OH
Post by: Rhah on September 19, 2011, 08:17:52 PM
Quote from: Dragon on September 19, 2011, 06:40:39 PM


No, other side of runway, w130 and Brookpark.  I grew up in North Olmsted though.  Off Mackenzie, south of Elizabeth, on Cypress.  The wife graduated Olmsted Falls though.


Ya know, you have no choice but to go to the Dayton gathering now next year.   :cheers:

haha, I've been trying, but wasnt allowed  :furious turning 18 though friday so I should make it next year