WWII B-17 Flying Fortress Crashed

[Australian Guy]

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Terribly sad news, with the loss of life.

At least seven people have died and seven others are injured after a World War II-era bomber plane crashed and burst into flames shortly after take-off at Connecticut's Bradley International Airport

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7529603/World-War-II-era-bomber-plane-crashes-Connecticut.html?ico=pushly-notifcation-small

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[Dave_Holden]

That's sad news Grant, a very sad loss of life and loss of a beautiful aircraft.

[Tailgunnerdownunder]

Terrible news. Thanks for the post Grant. Regards Mark.

[The Devils Bank]

Very sad indeed.

Many years ago now, we flew into Duxford Airfield in a C-47 Dakota, it was a real treat to be in a aircraft with all it's history.

When we landed, a Air Atlantique C-47 parked up next to us.. we got talking to the crew..

Not long aftrewoods, maybe a couple of weeks, their plane crashed into the sea, killing all the crew and support workers.

Almost sure it was going back to Holland?

I have to admit though, it was quite scary, with all the turbulance, the creaking and flying nose high..

Just glad to land back at Coventry airport. #:-s

[Tailgunnerdownunder]

Yes Pete a lot of nostalgia with these old planes sometimes we forget the era and age from which they come. Regards Mark