Saw this in today's newspaper. Thought it was worth a look. http://www.philly.com/philly/news/local/20130827_B-17_and_former_airman_fly_again.html Bob Heller knows his bombers. On 59 missions during World War II, Heller took and delivered fire over Italy, France, and Germany as a radio gunner on a B-26, the twin-engine planes that hit precision targets across the continent. But he doesn't know the B-17 Flying Fortress. "That's a beautiful ship," he said, staring at the B-17 across the runway at Northeast Philadelphia Airport for the first time Monday. "That's a beautiful ship," he repeated as he drew closer.
Thanks for posting......this is the former 'water-bomber' which was restored by Military Aircraft Restoration Corp to resemble a B-17F. http://www.warbirddepot.com/aircraft_bombers_b17-marc.asp
Lou, such a great find. I so appreciated Jean's response and appreciation to her husband's involvement aboard the B-26... she got just a taste of his wartime experience, and I'm sure that moment in time only strengthened and deepened their marriage of 65 years! Wow. Mark
How I enjoy reading about a persons enjoyment of his own contributions by re-living some of the activities it took much bravery to perform.
