Years ago, I used to live near Thorpe Abbotts airfield in England, the base of the 100th BG. Always used to walk the old peri-tracks and runways, imagining all those brave young lads years ago, lining up for take off. May all their brave souls rest in peace ps thanks for this video, brought tears to my eyes as she left the ground. The last solid ground many of those young boys ever felt
@robertmonaghan5420
2 ай бұрын
Back in The 8th Air Force, 22 Year Old First Lieutenants had To Do This. Great Video
@rictech.
2 ай бұрын
Actually brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for keeping our history alive.
@stunmunky2
7 ай бұрын
Is there any better sound than 4 radial engines at full boogie, phazing in and out with each other? I don't think there is.
@glenn5903
Ай бұрын
You are so right! There's not!😂😂😂
@user-gh2ff3yn4j
Ай бұрын
It's good to hear those engines kicking!
@philbrown9764
3 ай бұрын
The B-17 has always been my favorite bomber. I had a model of one, with a detailed interior, so much so, I never glued the halves together.
@skinner5334
3 ай бұрын
Poetry in motion. Stunning.
@leeadams6809
Жыл бұрын
What a thrill that would be!
@mreid08
Жыл бұрын
It is! I few in Aluminum Overcast 16 years ago and it was awesome !!
@lineshaftrestorations7903
Жыл бұрын
It appears that there is an auto turbo regulator knob on the left side of the console. B29s had this feature but don't know what revision B17 did as well.
@dustyflair
2 ай бұрын
turbo charged radial each making 1500 HP.
@ionfuel
11 ай бұрын
Great audio!
@ervinthompson6598
11 ай бұрын
I imagine Charlotte Approach Control was doing a double take when they reported on departure !!
@ViniciusLacerda768
4 ай бұрын
Engine Sound: Wright R-1820
@glenn5903
Ай бұрын
Let's go flying!😅
@flyingfortressrc1794
Жыл бұрын
I've never seen a 17 with start up controls on the ceiling. Probably mixture controls.
@pcj3405
Жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing. That's why i came to the comments.
@myZisfantastic
Жыл бұрын
@@pcj3405 No the mixture controls are the red knobs just in front of the copilot! All the engines controls are on the "pedestal"! On the ceiling are the radios controls normally but it seems they move the primer and start switches here.
@pcj3405
Жыл бұрын
@@myZisfantastic I think it was the master battery and magnetos. I'll have to watch the video again. I knew it wasn't the mixtures. I don't know why I worded it like that.
@mysticwine
11 ай бұрын
It's mixture controls on my 17.....
@glenn5903
Ай бұрын
Oh I want to go!!!!😂😂😂
@davidbrownell698
Ай бұрын
Man, takes a long time to start up. How did they ever get off the ground and into formation on time?
@jimgselder
10 күн бұрын
Modern health and safety. She is getting on a bit!
@tbamagic
Ай бұрын
The last minute is the whole video.
@kevinswinyer3176
Жыл бұрын
Is it me, or has anyone else noticed that the Pilot, and Co Pilot are not buckled into their seats by their seat harnesses while taxiing out ?
@mysticwine
11 ай бұрын
Used up 20% fuel in the taxi...
@Mateyhv1
3 жыл бұрын
Weirdest throttle control sticks ever found from Earth to Mars
@angelinasa1031
2 жыл бұрын
I mean-it’s a plane from WWll. What do you expect?
@cryptedyacht1048
Жыл бұрын
the aircraft has 4 engines, so the aircraft uses a double deck throttle setup, so it is easier to control.
@mreid08
Жыл бұрын
Music👍👍👍
@kenprice1961
Жыл бұрын
Takes almost 20 minutes to get to the "take off!!"
@cloudstreets1396
2 ай бұрын
Between the three of them I still get the sense they aren’t quite sure of what they are doing.
@DragerPilot
2 ай бұрын
I think that’s a definite. They are all jumping around, pointing, holding, discussing, and in general acting unsure about everything.
@dustyflair
2 ай бұрын
You ever seen the inside of this machine personally? It takes all of them to get it off the ground and keep it in the air. This isnt a cessna bro.
@cloudstreets1396
2 ай бұрын
@@dustyflair I fly an Airbus. There is a lot going on in there, too, but it looks like a well coordinated effort between two well trained professionals following SOP. This looks like three guys trying to figure it out as they go.
@dustyflair
2 ай бұрын
dude these are RADIAL engines...>FOUR OF THEM. You even bringing a modern jet into this is a joke.@@cloudstreets1396
@cloudstreets1396
2 ай бұрын
@@dustyflair is that what flying Microsoft Flight Sim has taught you? Schmuck.
@user-xd6mt9bj3c
3 ай бұрын
Go bills!
@DragerPilot
2 ай бұрын
I know I’m being petty, but the copilot looks dazed and confused. He’s driving me crazy, and taking away from the viewing experience. The picture is made complete by the very weird way he wears his headset. The only thing that gives him credibility is the A2 jacket.
@lynnecromack4933
2 ай бұрын
Agreed, also no shoulder restraints ??
@davidbrownell698
Ай бұрын
And why is the co pilot wearing gloves as if he was flying at 25,000 feet 😂
@yourgrandmasalzheimerpills1143
2 ай бұрын
Damn she took off quicker than I expected
@jonyoung6405
2 ай бұрын
Not caring a load with full fuel either.
@guycarignan2263
Ай бұрын
I wouldn't want to fly with him. He looks overstressed. From what I see I think he hopes that everything will go OK. Frightening.
@davidbrownell698
Ай бұрын
Nothing wrong with a pilot taking his job seriously. You're mis reading him. The man pays attention to detail. I would want to fly with a "Care free, everything is fine don't worry about it pilot". My instructor was the funniest guy on the planet...Alan Alda type. When we got to the plane he was all business.
@guycarignan2263
Ай бұрын
@@davidbrownell698 It's a point of view.
@dicktrickles1870
Жыл бұрын
Texas raiders?
@ervinthompson6598
11 ай бұрын
Memphis Belle movie replica.
@dicktrickles1870
11 ай бұрын
@@ervinthompson6598 ...that's a Garmin...550 center line of the windscreen.
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