In flight exploration of a B-17 Bomber

I took the opportunity to fly around in a beautiful B-17 Flying Fortress! The "Nine 0 Nine" These bombers are incredibly large, incredibly loud, and incredibly amazing! One of my favorite planes of the WWII era.

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[MobileInstinct]

Hey everyone, Thanks for watching. Be sure to check out the P-51 video as well! I got to fly that one!

[edwinthompson]

Hi thanks for the experience of flying in a B17 WHY{{ my brother who was 21 years older than myself was a WW2 bomber pilot {{ he flew B17s over Germany from air-bases in Lincolnshire England ... Memphis- Belle... fame.... he did 25 missions over Enemy territory always brought home his crew.sadly he his no long here ... i was born in 1941 making me now 77yrs... Mom kept all his flying wing medals cap badges.. and his flying jacket{{{ Guys thanks a million brought tears to my eyes memory's of my family see-ya

[deborahbradshaw]

My father-in-law flew on those planes during WW II as a navigator. It was amazing to see inside the plane.

[CoA-Oberst-st-Feldjager]

I remember coming after school to see this at the airport. RIP Nine O Nine.🇺🇸

[topfuelfan]

07:09 The Pilot ( "Mac" McCauley ) .. For those who don't know, looks like he is wiping down the landing gears. He was the most experienced B-17 pilot ever. Unfortunately a series of bad practices and decisions led to the Oct. 2019 tragedy and the loss of 5 riders and 2 crew as well as the "9 o Nine" herself. I have flown in 3 similar B-17 aircraft . They where the most memorable & fun things I ever did. The first B-17 I ever flew on ( The Liberty Bell ) sadly burnt to the ground a few years later but all were safe. If you wonder what it's like to be inside of a B-17 while it's flying.. It's like being surrounded by a bunch of Harley's on steroids. It's glorious for us gear heads and aviation enthusiast ! But the risk in this case was far too high. R.I.P.

[scopex]

Oh man you lucky dood i would love to fly that for 30 mins! Bless those young guys who flew from the UK for HOURS in huge formations bombing the Nazis! Thank you for your service all airmen! From a retired RAF aircraft engineer/ pilot

[dopeydad]

Such a beautiful aircraft! Raise a glass tonight to all the young men who flew these during WW2. Respect

[ISpinUWin]

Thx for posting your footage. The crash was a horrible tragedy. I think it is so important and wonderful to have these old planes flying so generations can get even a small idea of the sacrifices that generation made. However, obviously something more needs to be done to ensure safety. I had the honor of flying on the 909 with my wife’s grandfather who had to jump out of one during WWII. It was a childhood’s dream that came true. RIP to those that died in the accident, nothing is 100% we take risks to live our dreams sometimes but too much failed with that scenario. The plane should have been sound before the flight.

[stephenpittman]

Respect to all who served and died in these machines… I can’t imagine what it took to get in one for the first time let alone25 missions.

[emu]

My grandfather, who passed away a few weeks ago, was a gunner on this plane in WW2, He was shot down over Germany and became a POW. It is an incredible story. It's such a treat to see this, so thank you! It looks like you had a blast!

[mshnman]

I flew in 909 back in 2008 when they came to visit my town. My heart was heavy while watching this. Of course I did all the same things you did. Watching this video took me back. Thanks for this!

[olentangy]

What great video of an unforgettable ride for you. So sad to think that this beautiful and irreplaceable piece of history is gone.

[kate]

So sad to this the plane go 😢 RIP to Mac seen flying here and all the other victims

[elizabeth]

WOW it hits home how incredible those machines are and daunting the experience of having to fly one in the war would be... wild. Thank you for posting!!!

[johnnyfreedom]

Thank you ever so much! I got to see a B-17 on the ground at an air show but couldn't afford the $450 to go up. And now I have. I did take the $10 tour inside the plane though! My father was a radio operator / tail gunner in a B-17! Fortunately he was about 125 lbs in those days, the tail Gunner spot is Tiny! The ball turret underneath was the most dangerous part of any mission! God bless every man they climbed in a B-17 to defend democracy for us today! We all owe a debt of gratitude!

[cvmccoy]

I flew in the "Nine 0 Nine" in 1999 and your video sure brought back great memories. Back then, there were no GoPros or cellphone cameras to get the wonderful footage you did (I only had a disposable still camera with me). Like you, I sat right behind the pilots on takeoff, though there were no padded seats...just a seatbelt bolted to the fuselage. Since we were allowed to leave our 'seats' as soon as the wheels left the ground, I was able to scurry up to the nose before the plane cleared the runway...it was quite the view. We flew along with a B24 (the "Dragon and his Tail" if I remember correctly) and at one point the two planes were flying wingtip to wingtip. It was all pretty cool. Very sad the tragic fate of this B17 and the lives it took.

[bobbyspapercraft]

How fantastic. Thanks for the double feature!

[bigblockchevy]

RIP 909, 70+ years of flying for an old war bird isnt half bad. May she and those lost in the crash rest in peace

[sophiesgrumble]

I took a flight on this B-17 when it came to the airport in New Bedford Mass, best $450.00 bucks I ever spent, this was on my bucket list, rest in peace, thank you for the beautiful

[sandyca]

another awesome ride, thanks for taking us along!