I forgot my wide angle lens for the walk through... Hopefully you guys still enjoy the video. It was an amazing plane to see in person! B-17G Sentimental journey
I have seen the recent crash in Dallas Texas involving a B17 and a P63. No matter what was the cause it truly saddens me to see this happen. My deepest condolences to everyone involved.
Let's hope it never happens again. Not just for the sake of the people involved, but also due to the fact that there's only a handful of flyable B-17s left.
The bravery of the guys that fought in these things has always amazed me. My buddy’s grandfather who passed a few years ago flew 27 missions as a belly gunner. After 25 you could go home but he chose to stay and fight.
Guys, YaH The Heavenly FATHER HIMSELF was Who they Crucified for our sins, NOT jesus, and “HERE IS THE PROOF” From the Ancient Semitic Scroll: "Yad He Vav He" is what Moses wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3) Ancient Semitic Direct Translation Yad - "Behold The Hand" He - "Behold the Breath" Vav - "Behold The NAIL"
Years ago I was lucky enough to go inside her. We were at the Will County Fair grounds south of Chicago. It was a dream come true. She never looked better.
I stood behind on the left side of a B-17 at Falcon field when they started two engines so it could taxi. When they brought up the RPMs the backwash coming off the prop nearly knocked me over.
I have always thought the B 17 Flying Fortress' were beautiful airplanes. They have such beautiful lines, and this one is gorgeous !!! Oh yeah, I never get tired of the sound of those four radials firing up.........
In a gathering of chief aeronautical engineers from Messerschmidt and ther other manufacturers with Reichsminister Göring, one of the luminaries joked about the B-17, calling it a "teakettle". By early 1944 the joke was on the krauts, as the "teakettles" were giving the Vaterland a strong dose of something stronger than tea.
My great grandfather flew the B-17G in WW2. Unfortunately was shot down over Merseburg, Germany Nov 30,1944 on his 31st mission. Yes they were only required to fly 25 missions. Unfortunately they changed the number to 35 missions near the end of the war. He was the pilot 1st Lt. Arthur Merrill Olin Smith The tail number of his B-17G was #4338611. The plane’s name was Umbriago which is an Italian slang word for Drunkard. He and the engineer were not able to bail out. The other 7 men onboard were able to bail out and ended up being POW’s. RIP to all men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our great nation!
Saw Sally B at an aerodrome in Shropshire in the 80s. When she turned to taxi to the runway the engine blast nearly blew the crowd over. Beautiful aircraft.
Could you imagine way back in WWII when hundreds of these old girls (back then was YOUNG gils) starting up and heaps of them taking off on that 1000 plane bombing run. What a bloody real buzz that would have been.
Such tight quarters and bet it was noisy during firing time at war...can only imagine the young men sweating and scared..hats off to the vets who performed funerals from this beauty
Bloody beautiful B17, Plus GREAT sound starting up and running. Well done guys to all that helped in restoring this old girl to glory again. Cheers Teddy
Guys, YaH The Heavenly FATHER HIMSELF was Who they Crucified for our sins, NOT jesus, and “HERE IS THE PROOF” From the Ancient Semitic Scroll: "Yad He Vav He" is what Moses wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3) Ancient Semitic Direct Translation Yad - "Behold The Hand" He - "Behold the Breath" Vav - "Behold The NAIL"
Got to see this beautiful plane back in 1980, at McDowell airfield. She was still lacking the tail gun position then. The restoration done is magnificent.
@@nojunkwork5735 When I saw the plane it was in Tempe Arizona, but not sure if it still exists. Just tried to find it on Google maps, and didn't see it. I know the plane is based on Arizona.
I had the opportunity to see Sentimental Journey several years ago and was able to tour the interior of the aircraft. It looks so big outside but is pretty tight inside. It has little in the way of creature comforts, only what was necessary to do the job it was designed for. I also had the honor to talk with members of the crew who were Air Corps veterans to get an idea of what it was like during the war. These were brave men indeed and I have all the respect in the world for them.
My Uncle Harry was a waist gunner on a B-17 during WWII. His plane was shot down near Paris in July 1943 on what I think was his 18 mission. He and one other crew member(out of the 10 crew) survived after parachuting out. They spent 6 weeks walking across occupied France, over the Pyrenees mountains into Spain, evading the SS and Gestapo the whole way. They were in civilian clothes so would have been tortured and killed if caught. My Uncle and buddy became members of the famous "Wing and Boot Club" because: They flew in and walked out. There were very, very few members of this exclusive "club". I may add that getting to Spain was no bargain as Spain was full of Gestapo agents. Uncle Harry and his mate eventually hooked up with a British SAS agent and rescued to England. He was returned to the states because he could not see action again. If captured he would be tortured and reveal escape routes and people in the French Resistance, etc. My Uncle Harry said the SAS men and French resistance fighters were the bravest people he ever met. Later when I was about 10 years old(1958) and we were hunting doves with shotguns, I asked my uncle how he learned to "wing shoot" birds so well. He replied simply, "When you have to shoot to save your life, you learn pretty quick, or die."
@Bool Hoo Да, это холодная история... и правдивая. У меня есть копии его рукописных "отчетов о результатах действий". Я нашел их несколько лет назад в рассекреченных файлах Военно-воздушной корпорации армии США в Вашингтоне, округ Колумбия. Он мало говорил о своих миссиях. Одна история была о налете, который они совершили на немецкий город, где его эскадрилья сбросила тысячи зажигательных бомб во время ночного налета. Он сказал, что это было похоже на "ад на земле". И я уверен, что это было сделано ради людей в городе
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress Sentimental Journey . I saw this one at the air show in Hamilton back in 1993. Awesome , I am happy to see this beautiful aircraft still flying. Thank you I love the video. 😀👍❤
It’s nice to see SJ start up. I waited all day at LAFB air show to see it fire up. The base started chasing us all out before we had a chance to witness it.
It's very amazing B-17, absolutely beautiful, for my part, I am discovering the interior for the first time ... ( very thanks for you). You didn't have to be wide to move inside ! I'm really impressed !
Very nice start up filming, steady and in right spot. Walk-thru was one of the best I've seen. I was in "909" (RIP) in 2015 so I know what you did was good.
Awesome!!! I went inside one of those today and in the front gunner room I played a game called “the test of will” where you have to stay in the hot cabin for as long as possible before you pass out.
Thank you - fascinating! Just the sound of the big girl is stirring! Would like to actually see someone climb into the tail gunner position! Those dudes were as brave as!! But kinda envy them at the same time!🇦🇺✌🏻
I've seen S.J. for several decades at local air shows. They had a ball turret on display long ago so folks could get a look at it. Dad was a ball turret gunner over Europe. 8th AF. 487 bg, 839 bs. Based near Lavenham. He got confirmed damage to an ME262.
Какое бережное отношение к истории своей страны . спосибо за полезное видео 🎥👍☀️....с любовью из солнечной России и братской Белоруссии 🏖️⛄....лис ps. Ребята больше лайков 👍 пусть он будет топовым
I used to hold the B17 in high regard. I think cold analysis undertaken by experts has taken the shine of its reputation as a great bomber just a bit. It did have its shortcomings ,speed , bomb load, weight, However the USAAF managed to work round the shortcomings to eventually grind the enemy resistance into the ground. It did the job as a strategic bomber. It flew all through the war.......
You can imagine during the war. How much of security must have ??? Protect these birds ?? Takes a long time lots of work to take it to the air ?? Combat ?? Just unreal
This plane is local to me. It’s great to hear the radial engines every Saturday morning flying over my house. The only thing better would be a P-38 lightning and those superchargers or the Merlin engine in a P-51 Mustang. 🎅
The B-17 Flying Fortresses, were a great strength in the arial fight against our enemies in WWII. So powerful, strong and magnificent. Truly a force to be reckoned with. So thankful to Almighty God for the brave and courageous Airmen that helped fly them. This one is beautiful... That's flying history right there!
I flew on a b17 about 20 years ago from whiting New Jersey at a show at Robert j Miller air port . At that time I think it was 300 or 400 hundred . I sat on the floor in the radio room . I'll never forget it . I think the plan crashed in up state New York.
$1200 today, one days processing in advance (Legal documents justn' case! clearance of form of payment, 30 minute emergency procedure class , rules in-flight ✈️, no smoking 🚭 no showing up tipsy 🥴and a handout of the layout and what Not to grab hold of and pull) Donate $100 and become a member of the commemorative air force, in the grade of Colonel... you will receive a very nice certificate stating that you were on the flight on this particular day and time and it will be signed the captain and first officer and your picture will be on the second page. The confederate Air Force depends 100% on donations and gifts from its members and the general public. The cost of just maintaining one big war bird to keep it in airworthy condition is enormous! I really should send a check I was a member for quite a while but let it get away.
What a beautifully restored airplane...the sound of radials is music...imagine dozens at air bases in Europe on their way to destroy the enemies of the free world....this is s fine homage to their crews and ground personnel....
