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This is terrible. Reports are pilot radioed they were having engine trouble 10 minutes after take-off and had trouble gaining altitude--plane came in hard and took out a de-icer and maintenance shed.
Like Sooner, I flew in a B-17 (Aluminum Overcast) 2 years ago--not any real safety gear, and I sat where he did, with my back against the back of the pilot seats and there was a WW2 vet on the flight as well. Had there been an incident, not much one can do.
Condolences to the families who lost loved ones, and I hope this doesn't lead to grounding and ending the opportunity to experience these warbirds--it really is something special.
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Eric
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bunch of Honda 750s
69 Chevrolet C-20 Longhorn (family heirloom)
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