B-17G Flying Fortress

[SpaceNut]

The B-17G had visited the Kankakee Airport today along with a B24 & a B-25J. Clark Kent (Brandon) & I saw them fly over our homes & went to check them out & I took the following photos. I couldn't get a frontal shot of the plane because the area was roped off, so I took one of the back instead (got what I could get). Not much room inside for tall persons or ones who are a little on the hefty side. But I took a few of the inside to give you a little idea of what it was like. C/C welcome!

#1 B-17G Flying Fortress

#2 Cockpit of the B-17G

#3 Belly Gun Turrent

#4 Brandon (Clark Kent) entering the Bomb Bay Hangar

#5 50 Cal.

 

[ClarkKent]

Wow, great captures and series. I remember that was a tight squezz!!

 

[lostprophet]

I hate you both!!!

 

[notelliot]

the cockpit gave me goosebumps. it's much bigger/more controls, but it reminded me of a DeHav. Beaver. I pretty much grew up in one.
great shots.

 

[Hoppy]

Have to agree with LP. We only have 1 in Britain and you ain't alowed anywhere near it let alone look inside.
Great series thanks for showing.

 

[JerBoyd]

Great work.

Jeremy
www.boyd.zenfolio.com

 

[SpaceNut]

Thanks for the comments! Lostprophet I appreciate you (thanks!). It was exciting to get to look at the planes up close and to actually go inside. It really makes a person grateful for our servicemen who had to fly in these planes. I went back today (25th of July) and took photos of the planes leaving. Will be posting those later tonight. Again, thanks!

 

[Iron Flatline]

Very cool. My dad co-piloted these.

 

[SpaceNut]

I bet he has a lot of stories to tell. Thanks!

 

[Scooter]

These are great captures. Thank you for sharing. A fine piece of history.

 

[SpaceNut]

Thanks, Scooter! You're right, a lot of history sitting there on the runway and I'm glad Brandon & I were able to see a little bit of it! It makes me more appreciative of the freedoms I have!