WW II Aircraft Show Simply Incredible

WW II Aircraft Show Simply Incredible

I was honored today to see some WWII  aircraft, actually not only did I get to see but also crawl around inside, and witness landing and take off. It was absolutely incredible. To be able to be up close and personal with such massive pieces of history was really a treat. The trio of aircraft included two bombers, a B-24 and a B-17 as well as a P-51 Mustang fighter. All three played major roles in the air war of WW II.

I was amazed at how privative the construction, cables out in the open, wooden benches for seats. This is not your commercial 737. How these guys completed 12 - 14 hour missions sitting on a board for a seat is beyond me. Or check out the gun turret under the B-17, you were pretty much stuck in that little cramped space for the duration. These planes are not pressurized so they were cold, cold, cold. It was interesting seeing the swastika's on the side of the planes. Makes you really think hard about the job that our service men and women faced during WW II.

For me it was personal trip, as my dad was a crew member on B-17's over Europe. He was stationed in London and told me stories about the bombing raids on London. This was really a special day for me, and I thought my AR colleagues might enjoy it as well. Next year I am springing the $425 for the half hour ride. Now that is gonna be awesome....