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B-24J

Postby sojurner 65 » 08 19, 2014 •  [Post 1]

The last flying B-24 Liberator in the world.
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Re: B-24J

Postby zpd307 » 08 19, 2014 •  [Post 2]

did you get to see it fly?
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Re: B-24J

Postby sojurner 65 » 08 20, 2014 •  [Post 3]

No. I would have paid the $450 fare, tax deductible, (it's a bucket list thing) but the 24 was grounded while they awaited a part. Could have flown in the B-17. This particular 24 flew an incredible 130 missions in the Pacific Theater for the RAF!
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Re: B-24J

Postby zpd307 » 08 20, 2014 •  [Post 4]

that sucks.... one of these years I will get my pops up in a 17. got him a ride in a 25 a couple of years ago. if the 24 ever comes here I will get him up in that.
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