Liberty Belle Europe Trip Pics As Promised...

**Wittpilot** · January 11th, 2009, 17:33

I know I promised pictures dang near 6 months ago... but, life has been hectic so what can I say... Better late than never eh? Won't say much, I'll let the pictures do the talking... more to come though... Just a few from the trip over... Red Arrows were in Greenland at the same time...go figure...

Crew getting ready to leave Maine...

Yep, that's ice....BIG chunk of ice..

Out of focus picture of my dad shivering.... he said it was cold...very cold...

Days later...Nice & Warm at Duxford...

***Panther_99FS*** · January 11th, 2009, 17:42

Ah the cold....
Gives you a definite appreciation as to what WW-II aircrews experienced....

Nice shots!

**Wittpilot** · January 11th, 2009, 17:50

Yeah, and just think Panther, they were only flying at like 7,000ft in that picture...mind you it was over the N. Atlantic...but still....it was a freezing cold...

**N2056** · January 11th, 2009, 18:04

What an amazing adventure for your Dad. I bet he's got some great stories to tell about the trip! Thanks for sharing the pics.

**Gdavis101** · January 11th, 2009, 21:06

Awesome! Thanks for sharing.

**Lionheart** · January 11th, 2009, 23:23

What an adventure!! Thanks for sharing this Witt.

:ernae:

Bill

**Wittpilot** · January 12th, 2009, 04:25

Like I said I think there is something like 3,000 some pictures taken by my family so I will post some more this evening.
-Witt

***grunau_baby*** · January 12th, 2009, 04:33

WOW, I like that view from the navigator-station through the nose windows!!! Thanks for sharing!

Alex

**lifejogger** · January 12th, 2009, 04:34

Great pictures!!! I would have loved to have gone on a flight like that.
Look forward to seeing some more.

***Cazzie*** · January 12th, 2009, 06:07

Awesome Witt, thanks so much for sharing.

Caz

**Wiens** · January 12th, 2009, 06:24

Great pictures, Witt!!!

Keep them coming........:woot:

Kevin

**Mithrin** · January 12th, 2009, 07:30

Nice pictures. Thanks a lot for sharing!

**Curtis P40** · January 12th, 2009, 15:57

:bananajump: SWEET. Keep them come'n. Keep'em Flying.
Curt

**GT182** · January 12th, 2009, 16:31

Great pics Witt. Has your dad or family thought of doing a book? I'd sure buy a copy. That would be great so more can see the history and time involved.

**Wittpilot** · January 12th, 2009, 16:43

Round 2...

My brother... Ignore his facial expression... he's 17 in this picture... that should explain it...

Flightline at Duxford

Someone had a uniform for my dad.... taken on the Framlingham tower..

**Wittpilot** · January 12th, 2009, 16:50

Gary,
Actually there was a film crew that flew over on Liberty Belle.... They are suppose to be making a nice little documentary about the trip... Unfortunately I have no idea on any of the details...

-witt

**Curtis P40** · January 12th, 2009, 17:01

Wow!! Reliven History Wow!!
Curt

**Wittpilot** · January 12th, 2009, 17:05

This is the location of my grandfather's hardstand.

Now three pictures that I thought were most moving...

My brother looking out into the distance.... imagining all those B-17's across the field... although now silent, he says if you listen closely, you can still hear a low roar out into the distance..........

Lest we ever forget................

dadmod · January 12th, 2009, 18:46

Thanks for sharing, Witt...what an experience...

**Snuffy** · January 13th, 2009, 03:12

Thanks for sharing Witt!

Excellent shots and memories for your Dad and Brother I'm sure. :woot:

**lifejogger** · January 13th, 2009, 04:14

Love the pictures Witt. I never get tired of looking at the old warbirds.

Thanks for posting.

**GT182** · January 13th, 2009, 05:55

Witt, a documentary of the trip sounds great. But I'm asking if you guys have given any thoughts of doing a book from all the pictures taken. Without looking I think you said 3000+. That's more than enough for an excellent book of photos. Be great for your dad and you guys to be published too.

Forgive me but these photos need to be preserved somehow. IMHO a book would be the best way and so many more could see a piece of history not normally seen. Something to think about......

And I have a feeling there's a ton of us right here at SOH that would buy a copy or two. I would, and I'd want an autographed copy at that. Plus think of the sales over in jolly GB and Europe Many over there would buy it too. I've never seen a book from the Duxford gatherings anywhere. Someday there might not be any of these warbirds flying, or very few.

**Wittpilot** · January 13th, 2009, 16:28

I will send your sentiments to my parents Gary... I know what you mean... It would be nice. They did make DVD'S for everyone in the family... actually two DVD's...one for the photos and one for the video my dad took with my video camera on the trip over. Your suggestion makes me think of that website lulu.com.... It woudl be perferct for your idea... who knows, maybe someday... It would be nice to put something together and sell it at the bookstore at the 390th museum...

-witt

***Willy*** · January 13th, 2009, 16:39

Witt, they could also make some book sales while out doing the warbird circuit. I think the book idea is an outstanding one that could make a little money for Liberty Belle.