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Section 25: The Lounge Subject: B-17 Sentimental Journey Msg# 1021351
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I did notice that the article didn't mention the Confederate name. The inference seemed to be that it was always "Commemorative" which we know just ain't the case! 
The closest I ever came to the thrill if a WWII military plane was a ride from Cleveland to New Orleans in a stripped-out military C47. Quite noisy and uncomfortable but I suspect nothing compared to the roar and shake of two more props and engines in a B17! Stu |
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For reference, the above message is a reply to a message where: That was a great piece on the plane and the connection to Betty Grable. The "CAF" wasn't always the Commemorative Air Force, it started out as the Confederate Air Force when it was headquartered in McAllen, Texas. The name, of course, had to be changed to something more politically correct. We couldn't have some misguided soul making anybody uncomfortable by waving Confederate flags as the planes took off and landed!  We all know how evil they are, history be damned...
I didn't take a ride in this one but I did go up in the one owned and operated by the Collings Foundation when it visited Austin, TX. I wanted the chance to see what my B-17 pilot dad felt when he went up in them. It was smaller, louder, and vibrated more than I expected but a thrill of a ride none the less. |
