Tag Archives: B-17
EAA B-17 Grounded For Maintenance
Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine June/July 2021 Online Issue EAA’s B-17 “Aluminum Overcast” arrived at Punta Gorda, Florida (KPGD) on its schedule of flying and selling rides. When the aircraft arrived, crew filled up the tanks (1700-gallon capacity) and parked … Continue reading
Posted in Aircraft, EAA & AirVenture, June/July 2021, Sections, Sections
Tagged airplane, Aluminum Overcast, aviation, B-17, EAA, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, Midwest Flyer Magazine
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“Turret Tales” Author, Judie Ohm Will Be At Oshkosh 2019
Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2019 issue Attention all history buffs! You need to meet Judie Ohm at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, July 22-28, and get a copy of “Turret Tales,” about S/Sgt Doug Ward of Mondovi, … Continue reading
EAA’S Adventure Speaker Series
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. — (Sept. 18, 2013) — EAA’s fascinating speaker series focusing on unique and historic aviation experiences returns for its fall-winter season on Sept. 26, 2013 to the EAA AirVenture Museum in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Admission and … Continue reading
Posted in EAA & AirVenture, Events, News
Tagged B-17, Bob Shank, C-97, Dick Campbell, EAA, Flight of Pan Am 6, Fred Stadler, Jeff Skiles, P-38 Glacier Girl, Sean Elliott, Tom Thomas
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Big Bombers In Twin Cities
BLAINE, MINN. – The Eighth Air Force will host a B-17 Flying Fortress and B-24 Liberator, July 18-21, 2013 at Anoka County-Blaine Airport. Rides in each bomber are being sold, as well as in the Collings Foundation dual control P-51C Mustang. Go to www.WWIIBigBombers.org for … Continue reading
Go With The Flow!
by Lt. Col. Nick Modders Safety Officer 130th Composite Squadron USAF Auxiliary/CAP Supplemental Thoughts On Checklists & Their Use Checklists have been a popular aid in aviation since the Army Air Corps’ chief test pilot took off in a B-17 … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Columns, Flight Safety, MN Aeronautics Bulletin, October/November 2012
Tagged airplane, B-17, checklist, Lt. Col. Nick Modders
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Wings Over Waukesha Airshow
WAUKESHA, WIS. – Kurt Stanich, assistant manager at Waukesha County Airport, was chairman of the “Wings Over Waukesha Airshow,” held August 25-26, 2012 at Waukesha County Airport (Crites Field). Wings Over Waukesha featured Jim “Fang” Maroney and his Super Chipmunk; … Continue reading
Lindbergh Foundation Announces 2012 Lindbergh Awardees
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. – The Charles A. and Anne Morrow Lindbergh Foundation has announced the recipients of its two prominent awards, which will be presented at the Fantasy of Flight air museum in Polk City, Florida, March 29. Legendary inventor Forrest … Continue reading
Posted in February/March 2012, People, Sections
Tagged B-17, Cessna 170, Dr. Forrest Bird, James C. Ray, Lindbergh Foundation
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