As you probably know, Randy's dad flew a B-17 in WWII and was shot down over occupied France, escaping only with the help of the French Resistance. B-17s have always held a special place in our hearts. On Saturday we learned that one of the remaining four operational B-17s (Liberty Belle) was at the Sugar Grove Airport. Although it was not a great day (foggy and drizzling) we drove out to have a look. They were having some mechanical problems and were not flying the plane, but we did enjoy looking at it and sharing stories with others who were also there to see it. Randy had a chance to talk to the pilot, who said that the plane was scheduled to leave this morning, but that is the weather was good they might stay today so people could take rides.
We, of course, were up early and busy with our daily "to do" list and forgot about returning to Sugar Grove. Imagine our surprise when we heard that Liberty Belle crashed this morning on its second flight of the day. Each year there are fewer and fewer WW Vets. Now there is one less operating B-17. Fortunately, all seven on board the plane survived, but the crash of the plane was a tragic loss. I'm so glad that we got to see it!
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I read about this in the news...never did I think that you guys might have been on it!!! I'm so glad you were too busy today.
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