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    As for the tail wheel of the B-17 "Aluminum...

    As for the tail wheel of the B-17 "Aluminum Overcast", it has been modified to not retract. The modification was done to and complies with FAA regulations. It is NOT because of any mechanical...
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    Hello, I work with the EAA B-17 program and...

    Hello,
    I work with the EAA B-17 program and researching veteran history. If you want to PM me his name, I can look for info on him.
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    I am not a conspiracy person, but there are a lot...

    I am not a conspiracy person, but there are a lot of odd things that took place during that investigation.
  4. I can only speak for myself, but she just shared...

    I can only speak for myself, but she just shared her story with us yesterday. She's scheduled to fly Sat.
  5. Boeing Rosie the Riveter to fly on B-17 Aluminum Overcast in Seattle.

    June "Smokey" Morris (maiden name) riveted on the night shift during WWII at Boeing in Renton Washington. She installed the aux gas tanks on each B-17 that left Boeing for England. Hers was the...
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    Working on the job I have caught time and time...

    Working on the job I have caught time and time again aircraft going out for departure with pitot covers on, engine covers on, lights out during a night flight, a tow bar still installed, and gear not...
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    I have worked at both a controlled and...

    I have worked at both a controlled and uncontrolled field. And I just proved why one is safer than the other. The ground aspect of it alone should prove that. I am not trash talking anyone here. ...
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    "The primary purpose of the ATC system is to...

    "The primary purpose of the ATC system is to prevent a collision between aircraft" FAA 7110.65 Section 2-1-1
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    Something everyone is overlooking is safety. Is...

    Something everyone is overlooking is safety. Is an uncontrolled field safe? Sure. As long as everyone follows the rules. Is an uncontrolled field as safe as a controlled field? No. And right...
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    This has got to be the dumbest crap I have ever...

    This has got to be the dumbest crap I have ever heard. WWII vets will be offended? This display was originally started by WWII vets. Do some research before you get offended. This act has been...
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    (WARNING: HEAVY DOSES OF SARCASM AHEAD)...

    (WARNING: HEAVY DOSES OF SARCASM AHEAD) Yep...remember the days when the women would stay home and bake cookies?* Yep, those were the days!The Tora act is a tradition in the CAF history books. It is...
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    Poll: EAA Does NOT celebrate war. I have never seen...

    EAA Does NOT celebrate war. I have never seen anything of the like. What they do is honor the men who flew those aircraft into combat, maintained them, and designed them. One of the richest parts...
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    Poll: Chad said it best. Don't change a thing. I want...

    Chad said it best. Don't change a thing. I want to see them all!
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