A flight on a B-17
SOURCE: BOINGBOING • 2011-11-25
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Aluminum Overcast • Pilot
Photos by Carl Carruthers, Jr. When the B-17 Aluminum Overcast appeared on the horizon above a Houston suburb sky last week, her shape was immediately recognizable. She was curvy, substantial and down right gorgeous. At almost 70 years old, she was also a little creaky and sputtered and smoked a bit as she pulled in on the runway. This was our ride for the afternoon, and I was giddy like a 10-year-old as we prepared to board. The Aluminum Overcast was restored and is maintained by the Experi...
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