To the relief of enthusiasts, B-17G 'Liberty Belle' arrived safely at Prestwick, Scotland at 19:00 hrs local time yesterday evening.

This is the first leg of her European Tour 2008 ; during the next few days she will transfer to Duxford where she will be the major attraction at 'Flying Legends'.

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Excellent news. I wasn't aware she was touring over Europe.

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Some more information here : -

European Tour 2008 | Liberty Belle B-17 Flying Fortress

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I really miss the access to warbirds in Texas. There just aren't many here in NC.

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David

"It is history that teaches us to hope"
Robert E. Lee

It would be an amazing sight to see the Liberty Belle and Sally B flying together at Duxford next weekend.

However, on that same weekend, I too will be in the air-on my way to Florida...

If anyone on the forum is going to the Duxford Flying Legends airshow, maybe they can post some photos ?

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Regards
John

"It is always wise to look ahead, but difficult to look further than you can see" - Winston Churchill

The big hope for 'Legends' is that 'Belle', 'Sally B' and 'Pink Lady' from France will all be in the air together - making it the first time that such a number of B-17s will be in the skies of East Anglia since the making of the movie 'Memphis Belle'.

However, 'Sally B' developed engine trouble some weeks ago so it's a case of wait-and-see.....

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I used to attend Flying Legends religiously, tragically now I can hardly ever get time off. Shame because it would be fantastic to see a B17 flight roaring across the airfield. Have fun Martin, I'm jealous.

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Yes, Enjoy and have fun, Martin!

And remember we always love pics...!!!

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Sounds like a great time! I look forward to seeing some pictures of this beauty!

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This is a pair of Dutch resistance crystal radios, built into a small metal can, and a matchbox. The image is from a postcard bought at a Dutch Resistance Museum in Amsterdam. The matchbox is marked in Swedish, but Swedish matches were sold in Holland for many years..
Scott

wonder if Germany will send over it's single seat Me 262 for further entertainment as it would be something to have a fly over with both the jet ripping up the sky past the Fort for visual effect for the ground based crowds

ah well maybe something for the future

Every enthusiast would love to see such a thing but apparently Civil Aviation Authority permits-to-fly for 'replica' aircraft are incredibly difficult to arrange. Not only that, but Flying Legends has a strict 'no jets' rule.

But everyone is agreed that UK airshows sadly lack 'Axis' representation ( see comments at the LEMB...).

Back on thread, 'Liberty Belle' landed safely at Duxford yesterday and is, quite literally, safely among 'friends'......

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