Monday, March 1, 2010

Talking About Those World War II Planes in Panama City

From the Feb. 24th Panama City News Herald.

Retired Air Force Sgt. Kenneth Tucker served as a B-17 (one of the planes) tail-gunner during WW II. he was with the 15th Air Force, 97th Bomb Group, 414th Bomb Squadron based in Italy. He and his daughter wrote a book called "The Last Roll Call" about his experiences.

He visited the plane and said it was "like meeting an old friend."

"It would get you there and back better than any other aircraft."

This is one of the few B-17s still in flying condition and it has been restored to its original state.

A B-24 Liberator "Witchcraft" bomber was also supposed to have been in Panama City, but didn't make the trip because of a new engine being installed.

Looking forward to seeing these great planes at some point.

Those Valiant Young Men in Their Flying Machines. --Cooter

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