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sailor55330 wrote: Fri Jun 14, 2019 10:03 am A7-

I have a sort of related, but off the wall question. As our resident military aircraft guru, tell me if this sounds absolutely nuts. About 8-9 years ago, I was waiting for takeoff at the Minneapolis airport where there is a reserve airlift wing that is comprised of mostly C-130's. Off near the end of their tarmac I swear I saw an SR71 Blackbird parked. It wasn't there the next day when I flew home. Everyone tells me I'm nuts but they are a very distinct looking aircraft and probably my all time favorite (as an amateur military aircraft buff) I know the plane has long since been retired, but do you think it's possible that there actually was one still flying and stopped there overnight for whatever reason or did I lose touch with my sanity for a few minutes. Why I didn't think to snap a pic I'll never know--probably cause I was in shock. Crazy question I know...

AsLan7 wrote: Fri Jun 14, 2019 11:40 am Very cool Liquid.
Like the title, this statement says it all....” Their inspirational stories paint a portrait of courage beyond history,”

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liquid wrote: Fri Jun 14, 2019 11:36 am The Ol' Flying Fortress.

For you B-17 fans - my grandfather flew them in WWII. His stories of that time and that particular aircraft are WILD.

He was shot down behind enemy lines and crawled back for example. The attached is a movie about the boys that flew them and the missions.

That's my grandfather on the cover.

Synopsis:

The 447th Bombardment Group flew 258 combat missions in the skies over Europe during World War II. Their history is representative of the 350,000 men who flew in the 8th Air Force. The film begins with a group of 447th veterans recounting their most memorable missions and life at their base in Rattlesden, England. After their stories are told, first time director Julie Gerisch encourages the men to look deeper into their souls - past the missions - and into the emotions that have remained inside them for over sixty years. The veterans wander back into the fog of war exploring the physical and emotional cost of combat. The relive the joy of V-E Day and reveal the pain of coming home with ghosts that continue to haunt them. The men celebrate their brotherhood and discuss the positive ways in which their military experience impacted them and shaped their lives. Their inspirational stories paint a portrait of courage beyond history, adding a new dimension to our understanding of their wartime experience and insight into the sometimes lonely hearts of heroes.

Ytmsn wrote: Mon Jun 17, 2019 9:21 am

liquid wrote: Fri Jun 14, 2019 11:36 am The Ol' Flying Fortress.

For you B-17 fans - my grandfather flew them in WWII. His stories of that time and that particular aircraft are WILD.

He was shot down behind enemy lines and crawled back for example. The attached is a movie about the boys that flew them and the missions.

That's my grandfather on the cover.

Synopsis:

The 447th Bombardment Group flew 258 combat missions in the skies over Europe during World War II. Their history is representative of the 350,000 men who flew in the 8th Air Force. The film begins with a group of 447th veterans recounting their most memorable missions and life at their base in Rattlesden, England. After their stories are told, first time director Julie Gerisch encourages the men to look deeper into their souls - past the missions - and into the emotions that have remained inside them for over sixty years. The veterans wander back into the fog of war exploring the physical and emotional cost of combat. The relive the joy of V-E Day and reveal the pain of coming home with ghosts that continue to haunt them. The men celebrate their brotherhood and discuss the positive ways in which their military experience impacted them and shaped their lives. Their inspirational stories paint a portrait of courage beyond history, adding a new dimension to our understanding of their wartime experience and insight into the sometimes lonely hearts of heroes.

Liquid that could easily be your face! You and Grandpa look a lot alike.

Ytmsn wrote: Mon Jun 17, 2019 9:21 am

liquid wrote: Fri Jun 14, 2019 11:36 am The Ol' Flying Fortress.

For you B-17 fans - my grandfather flew them in WWII. His stories of that time and that particular aircraft are WILD.

He was shot down behind enemy lines and crawled back for example. The attached is a movie about the boys that flew them and the missions.

That's my grandfather on the cover.

Synopsis:

The 447th Bombardment Group flew 258 combat missions in the skies over Europe during World War II. Their history is representative of the 350,000 men who flew in the 8th Air Force. The film begins with a group of 447th veterans recounting their most memorable missions and life at their base in Rattlesden, England. After their stories are told, first time director Julie Gerisch encourages the men to look deeper into their souls - past the missions - and into the emotions that have remained inside them for over sixty years. The veterans wander back into the fog of war exploring the physical and emotional cost of combat. The relive the joy of V-E Day and reveal the pain of coming home with ghosts that continue to haunt them. The men celebrate their brotherhood and discuss the positive ways in which their military experience impacted them and shaped their lives. Their inspirational stories paint a portrait of courage beyond history, adding a new dimension to our understanding of their wartime experience and insight into the sometimes lonely hearts of heroes.

Liquid that could easily be your face! You and Grandpa look a lot alike.

Big Block Power wrote: Mon Jun 17, 2019 12:41 pm

Ytmsn wrote: Mon Jun 17, 2019 9:21 am

liquid wrote: Fri Jun 14, 2019 11:36 am The Ol' Flying Fortress.

For you B-17 fans - my grandfather flew them in WWII. His stories of that time and that particular aircraft are WILD.

He was shot down behind enemy lines and crawled back for example. The attached is a movie about the boys that flew them and the missions.

That's my grandfather on the cover.

Synopsis:

The 447th Bombardment Group flew 258 combat missions in the skies over Europe during World War II. Their history is representative of the 350,000 men who flew in the 8th Air Force. The film begins with a group of 447th veterans recounting their most memorable missions and life at their base in Rattlesden, England. After their stories are told, first time director Julie Gerisch encourages the men to look deeper into their souls - past the missions - and into the emotions that have remained inside them for over sixty years. The veterans wander back into the fog of war exploring the physical and emotional cost of combat. The relive the joy of V-E Day and reveal the pain of coming home with ghosts that continue to haunt them. The men celebrate their brotherhood and discuss the positive ways in which their military experience impacted them and shaped their lives. Their inspirational stories paint a portrait of courage beyond history, adding a new dimension to our understanding of their wartime experience and insight into the sometimes lonely hearts of heroes.

Liquid that could easily be your face! You and Grandpa look a lot alike.

I thought the same thing I just didn't want to post that. Great story liquid.