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MRockwell
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Local news reported today that the B-17 "Liberty Belle" made an emergency landing in Illinois due to an engine fire. Crew walked away unharmed.
http://www.fox59.com/news/chib...0613,0,1265564.story

photo gallery: http://www.fox59.com/news/chi-...4320923.photogallery

I had an oportunity to volunteer when a B-17 came to a local airport. Great aircraft. Such a sad loss.
 
Posts: 2 | Location: Indiana | Registered: 30 May 2007Reply With Quote
JudgeG
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Impressive job by the crew getting everyone out alive.


JudgeG ... just counting time 'til I am again finding balm in Gilead chilled out somewhere in the Selous.
 
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D Humbarger
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Sad day and good day at the same time.
 
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