Twas the summer of 89 . PART 1.

[Keefy041]

I know its been done before, but i thought i'd post some of my own pictures of the Memphis Belle filming.
Some friends and i went down to Duxford several times over a short period and were treated to some scene's that we'll probably never see again in this country.
Naturally the only time that they got 5 B-17's up together whilst we were there was after the museum closed.
Not that it stopped us. Bit of leg work , and it paid off.
The sight of seeing all 5 taxi out and take off with the B-25 camera ship was a remarkable sight, as was the run and break by 3 in formation on return .
They are not the best, but i hope they are of interest.
I'll start with the Forts...

[kjshaw01]

Superb set, wish I could have seen that for myself

Kev

[jaguar]

Brings back memories I use to work on 'Dolly' Aces High B.25 Camera Ship do you have any pictures of 'Dolly'??

Paul.
CP Aviation Photography

[Keefy041]

I have and i shall post some pictures of the B-25 along with the P-51's and Buchon's in the next bunch.

[F-86]

Thanks for sharing, awesome sight and sound when they flew over each day. Only seems like yesterday.

[Wingnutt]

Brilliant! You were lucky to catch them in the air - what a sight that must have been!

I went along to Duxford when there were only four B-17s present and they were putting the finishing touches to the paintwork. Although not a lot was going on, seeing that many B-17 at once, plus all the Buchons and Mustangs was something I wouldn't have missed for anything.

[ciaranchef]

You just made my week, what a sight of that many B17s in the air over England at once, pure magic.........

[Maisie]

You could say they was from the time of the war, Love the quality and the 3rd from last shot is superb!

[Keefy041]

Thankyou for the comments everyone.
Having 3 B-17's roar low over your head for a run and break whilst standing on the grass bank at the motorway end of Duxford's runway after closing was certainly special.
Will post some more soon.