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Sep 7^th, 2004 at 9:00am

SaVas Offline
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Ever since I was a kid, I have dreamed of getting close enough to a B-17 (my all time fav WWII bomber), and being 34 years old having never seen one in person, I am considering the opportunity of a lifetime. Fuddy Duddy will be within 300 miles of where I live, and flights are $395 or so for 45 minutes

Contemplations....

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Reply #1 - Sep 7^th, 2004 at 9:08am

Craig. Offline
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My advice dont contemplate too long. The B17 is even more beautiful in person, and to have the opportunity to fly in one is not something that happens every day. If you have the time and of course the money, why not?

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Reply #2 - Sep 7^th, 2004 at 10:03am

zeberdee Offline
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Just two words

DO IT

I don't think you'll regrett it
Regards Chris

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Reply #3 - Sep 9^th, 2004 at 11:02pm

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Yeah man, do it! 300 miles and $400 is MORE than worth the experience!

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Reply #4 - Sep 9^th, 2004 at 11:40pm

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I may not have spent $400 on a ride,
but I did spend seven bucks to tour the inside of one.

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Reply #5 - Sep 10^th, 2004 at 1:08am

Meinas Offline
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do it, its worth every cent flying in it. I think I flew in Aluminum Overcast though for about 30-45 min.

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Reply #6 - Sep 10^th, 2004 at 1:11am

ozzy72 Offline
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Think of it not so much as an expense as an investment in living 8)
Oh and don't forget to take lots of photos for the rest of us poor people Wink

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Reply #7 - Sep 10^th, 2004 at 3:52am

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If you want it go for it or you'll always regret it. $395 is a small price to pay for a dream come true. Wink

Enjoy the trip. Cheesy

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Reply #8 - Sep 11^th, 2004 at 2:17pm

Jared Offline
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hmmm..tomorrow is the Aviation day out at the school's airport...nice little drive to get there, but promises to be interesting with a b-25, and a b-17....

Not going to pay for a ride quite yet as in about a year I'll graduate and my parents said that they would pay for a ride...

still toured one last weekend and plan on touring the one tomorrow...

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