M_Sinclair Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 (edited) While some of you already noticed in my recent Herc post, I also got a real treat last summer. We had a visit for one week by bombers from the Commemorative Air Force. B-17G Sentimental Journey. I saw her the last time she was in Winnipeg. Though that was almost twenty years ago! Unlike me, the B-17 does not look a day older. And for her first time in The 'Peg, B-25J Mitchell: Maid in the Shade. This B-17 arrived in the PTO too late to see action and was used largely for photo mapping after hostilities had ended. The B-25 however was a real honour to see. She is a genuine combat veteran. She flew 15 combat missions over Italy in late 1944. Including one mission where she was the only ship out of four to return home. You can still see where bullet holes were patched. And I'm told a fair bit of flak was taken out of the tail during restoration. She wore Battle Number 18 in World War II and she still wears that number today. I brought my camera to work the day these two were expected to depart. The B-25 had a minor technical issue so she stayed in our hangar for a few extra days. I was thrilled! There was a combat veteran B-25 parked four feet from my locker! Trevor is in the tug as Brandon wing walks a legend. 20150706-DSC_5682 by _m_sinclair, on Flickr 20150706-DSC_5689 by _m_sinclair, on Flickr Why yes, I did have just the best day ever at work! 20150706-DSC_5696 by _m_sinclair, on Flickr Dan enjoying the day. 20150706-DSC_5702 by _m_sinclair, on Flickr 20150706-DSC_5712 by _m_sinclair, on Flickr 20150706-DSC_5722 by _m_sinclair, on Flickr Trevor admires the legend. 20150706-DSC_5723 by _m_sinclair, on Flickr I was tempted to get much closer with engines running. But I didn't want to alarm the crew so I kept a respectable distance. Next time, closer! 20150706-DSC_5746 by _m_sinclair, on Flickr 20150706-DSC_5758 by _m_sinclair, on Flickr 20150706-DSC_5767-2 by _m_sinclair, on Flickr Such a glorious sound! 20150706-DSC_5774 by _m_sinclair, on Flickr Volunteer from the CAF ground crew walks past. 20150706-DSC_5790 by _m_sinclair, on Flickr 20150706-DSC_5791 by _m_sinclair, on Flickr 20150706-DSC_5822 by _m_sinclair, on Flickr Till we meet again. 20150706-DSC_5855 by _m_sinclair, on Flickr Thanks for looking. -matt Edited April 29, 2016 by M_Sinclair 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knaupel Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Wow, great pictures! Thanks for sharing Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Steve27752 Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Excellent, pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisTheBear Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Fantastic! Do you have a longer lens as well, for detail shots, if the opportunity ever arises again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreadeddrew Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 You lucky dog!........beautiful photos of big beautiful birds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinxman Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 You can't beat up close and personal - lovely stuff, and the b&w looks great, cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Very nice photos. You just me want very much the new tool Airfix B-17! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Sinclair Posted May 2, 2016 Author Share Posted May 2, 2016 (edited) Fantastic! Do you have a longer lens as well, for detail shots, if the opportunity ever arises again? Thanks for the kind words gents! Longest lens I have is a 70-200. Though I was lucky in that if I'd wanted detail shots I could walk right up to her prior to engine start! I have my ticket to the Oshkosh fly in and plan on working my 70-200 pretty hard that week in July. -matt Edited May 2, 2016 by M_Sinclair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 Lovely photos! I do love B-17's deep down. If the Martin Mars turns up at Oshkosh, I would love to see some pics for my build (in the WIP).. Up close would be great but I have no idea what kind of set up it is there and with it being on water! Enjoy the show, I wish I was coming over.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Sinclair Posted May 16, 2016 Author Share Posted May 16, 2016 Lovely photos! I do love B-17's deep down. If the Martin Mars turns up at Oshkosh, I would love to see some pics for my build (in the WIP).. Up close would be great but I have no idea what kind of set up it is there and with it being on water! Enjoy the show, I wish I was coming over.. Thanks! I do hope she makes it. I never thought I would see a Mars in person so I'm thrilled that may just happen. I'll be sure to get plenty of photos! Cheers! -matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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