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B - 17 crash in Connecticut.

Says it a developing story and didn't say anything about fatalities.....hopefully, there are none but think that's wishful thinking. :(
 
Belongs to the Colings Foundation. I tried to go onto their website to see which B-17 it was and their site is locked down and non-responsive. Sad it is and may the ones who perished RIP...cr8crshr/Bill:praying::praying::praying::usflag::usflag::usflag:
 
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I wonder if they are just using a stock photo of the Memphis Belle because you can see the tail in the video. I ripped this photo out of the video. Doesnt look like the Belle.
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Yes I was correct they used a stock photo.. The plane in the video is thB-17 known as the nine o nine.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nine-O-Nine

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Okay thanks! When originally reported it was "The Flying Fortress" and there's only one of those. Of course all B-17's were referred to as Flying Fortresses...
 
B-17's are the Flying Fortress.
Was it Sentimental Journey? That one was polished not painted and was here a couple weeks ago.
 
I do think at one point this plane was polished aluminum. Seems like I saw a picture of it in bare naked aluminum. Its a damn shame either way. I think I have some airshow pictures of the Nine-O-Nine. The loss of the pilot and co-pilot are greater by any degree and I feel for their families and the loss they have to endure.
 
Nine O Nine is the B-17 that crashed. In one pic you can see her tail. She crashed into a building. Prayers to those lost and their families.
Truly a sad day for those involved and for the loss of history.
My wife bought me a ticket to fly on this plane for our anniversary several years ago but it rained all weekend.
 
5 confirmed fatalities as of my local CT news just now. Plane crashed onto the tarmac as it tried to emergency land. It then slid into de-icing and maintenance buildings causing their damage.

Sad news indeed for the families involved and a terrible loss of a piece of American and World history...
 
Not the same plane but incredible story of the B-17 and how tough it was. The All American..

 
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