Re: [MV] Bomber flying around Contra Costa County

From: Sean Nichols (Sean.Nichols@xilinx.com)
Date: Fri Jun 04 2004 - 14:37:15 PDT


Hey Paul,

Pretty sure that's the Collins (sp?) Foundation guys doing their annual
tour. They've got a B-24 and a B-17. I heard on the news the other day
they had to replace 3 cylinders on one of the planes, and were hanging
around longer than expected for maintenance. Last year when they flew
into Moffett Field, my friend plunked down the $350.00 or whatever it
was and got a 30-45 minute ride in the B-17. He said it was worth every
penny! Free airshows are always the best!

Sean Nichols
San Jose, CA

"Paul A. Thomas" wrote:
>
> I saw a WWII bomber flying a couple of times over the weekend but forgot
> to ask if anyone here knew anything about it. I just looked out my
> window here at work and saw it climbing at a thousand feet or so (?)
> over the office. ( a nice way to take a break from work )
>
> Does anyone know anything about it? If it were here for a day or two I
> would think it was a Memorial day air show, however it's still flying
> around. big, 4 props, thin rear end and large tail. OD green from below.
>
> Thanks
>
> Paul
> half way between SF and Travis AFB
>
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