Ickie
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[FONT=Verdana,Sans-serif]B-17 veteran back in air aboard a WWII-era bomber[/FONT]
http://apnews.excite.com/article/20110215/D9LD5O6O0.html
http://apnews.excite.com/article/20110215/D9LD5O6O0.html
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B-17 veteran back in air aboard a WWII-era bomber
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Moparmike
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One of my old customers, a local WWII vet, had some time in B-17s during the war too. Both right & left seat, but just in a transport role at Ascension Island.
Our local American Legion & VFW fronted the cash to get him a surprise ride in CAF's Sentimental Journey when it passed through up here a couple years ago.
I printed & framed up a couple pictures that I snapped of SJ and gave them to John shortly after his ride. His eyes were still gleaming from that ride when we visited.
Our local American Legion & VFW fronted the cash to get him a surprise ride in CAF's Sentimental Journey when it passed through up here a couple years ago.
I printed & framed up a couple pictures that I snapped of SJ and gave them to John shortly after his ride. His eyes were still gleaming from that ride when we visited.
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Thanks Ickie. These are the stories that warm one's heart, when the elders open up & speak of the experiences.
What a great thing that this man got to ride again without getting shot down this time. Mighty good reading.
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Thanks Ickie. These are the stories that warm one's heart, when the elders open up & speak of the experiences.
What a great thing that this man got to ride again without getting shot down this time. Mighty good reading.
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"They're all gone now, but I still have the memories," he said. "They were all kids then, just like myself."
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