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stumpjumper1
August 15th, 2010, 12:57
guys i was out wiht my guys wokring on tree work today when i hear the unmistakable sound of a big 4 prop bird sure enough about 500 feet over head was a b-17g all i got was a quick glimpse here is what i got , location louisville kentucy usa, time 1:30 eastern time, alum skined, only other marking i could make out was very large yellow triangle on the tail, sun was bright so coundlnt make out the letter???? i do knwo it was a g as i oculd make out the chin turrent

pete1
August 15th, 2010, 13:21
Hi Stump,the aircraft was the B-17G Liberty Belle,operating out of Clark County airport this weekend

stumpjumper1
August 16th, 2010, 03:47
thanks pete ididnt knwo that was jsut surprised as hell