B-17G and B29A

11 years 9 months ago - 10 years 10 months ago #244520 by MajorMagee
There's a B-17G visiting the nearby airport this weekend. I was sitting at my computer and heard the engines, so I grabbed my camera and ran outside. I got there just in time to see it fly below the trees before I could get the camera set up. I hoped he'd miss his approach and have to go around again, and was rewarded with this <<1 second glimpse. Luckily I had pre-focused the camera on a cloud top so just had to squeeze the trigger. Hot, humid, hazy, cloudy day so not great lighting conditions for aircraft photography.


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Taken from about 1-1/2 miles away with my E-PL2 and Zuiko Digital 70-300mm lens. f11, 1/1250 sec, ISO 200


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11 years 9 months ago - 10 years 10 months ago #244541 by MajorMagee
I decided to just wait outside later in the afternoon and was able to get a few more.








E-PL2 and Zuiko Digital 70-300mm lens. f11, 1/640 sec, ISO 200


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11 years 9 months ago #244546 by KCook
Markings are different, so I guess it's not the same one that visited here in Phoenix -

kellycook.zenfolio.com/bombers/h22938e83#h22938e83

I wonder how many of these are still being flown?

Kelly

Canon 50D, Olympus PL2
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11 years 9 months ago #244594 by MajorMagee
Operation history of this particular aircraft.

It's interesting how much time and money has been spent keeping this aircraft maintained so we can still experience the sights and sounds of living history.


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10 years 10 months ago - 10 years 10 months ago #286726 by MajorMagee
FiFi is currently the only flying B-29 Superfortress in the world. Serial Number 44-62070 is in town for the Dayton Air Show

Taken from my front yard this morning. I almost missed getting to see it while I was running back in the house to grab my camera.










E-PL2 with M.Zuiko 40-150 at 150mm, f/9, 1/500 sec, ISO 200


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10 years 10 months ago #286730 by Jackson Rieger
These planes are enormous! I went to an airshow a few years ago and got to walk around one of these. HUGE! Love the photos, thanks for sharing.


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10 years 10 months ago #286779 by KCook
The B-29 was a game changer in the war with Japan. A much more capable bomber than the B-17 and B-24 that were used for most of WWII.

Kelly

Canon 50D, Olympus PL2
kellycook.zenfolio.com/

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10 years 10 months ago #286789 by icepics
Cool that you live where you could see one of the planes going over, you got some nice pictures of this one.

I was watching the local news at noon, the initial footage of the crash that happened (of a different plane in the air show) was hard to watch; it was obvious the wing walker and the pilot couldn't have possibly survived it. I imagine when they continue the show tomorrow there will be recognition of the performer and her pilot and condolences to their families.

Sharon
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9 years 10 months ago - 9 years 10 months ago #382029 by MajorMagee
The B-17G Sentimental Journey flew over the house this afternoon.
We're right under the approach for the Dayton - Wright Brothers Airport about 5 miles away to our south.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
E-P5 with Zuiko Digital 70-300 mm and EC-14 at 188 mm, f/8, 1/500 sec, ISO 200


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9 years 10 months ago #382274 by Joiemagic
Great shots... 

I'm going to the Military Aircraft Museum in Virginia Beach next month.  Don't know that I will get to see any of the planes in flight, but can't wait to see 'em 

Thanks for sharing...

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