Dream Come True: A Flight in Ol' 927
Fri Aug 31, 2007 3:20 pm
Well, last weekend I got the chance of a lifetime... To fly in Ol’ 927! Thanks to Gary, Becky and TA of the CAF for making it a reality!
Me and my Dad... After this pic was taken I said to him “did you ever think we would be doing THIS 25 years ago?!” He laughed and said Nope!
Other than a C-47 in the AF, Dad had never flown in anything from WWII. Oddly enough, my only other flight like this was in an old DC-3!
Sean and Mike, who had also helped me with the painting of the Ol’ 927 nose art.
Me and my Dad... After this pic was taken I said to him “did you ever think we would be doing THIS 25 years ago?!” He laughed and said Nope!
Other than a C-47 in the AF, Dad had never flown in anything from WWII. Oddly enough, my only other flight like this was in an old DC-3!
Sean and Mike, who had also helped me with the painting of the Ol’ 927 nose art.
Fri Aug 31, 2007 3:20 pm
Fri Aug 31, 2007 3:20 pm
Fri Aug 31, 2007 3:20 pm
Wow, someone pinch me!
Having fun yet?
Such an awesome experience, and I couldn’t think of anyone else better to share it with.
Having fun yet?
Such an awesome experience, and I couldn’t think of anyone else better to share it with.
Fri Aug 31, 2007 3:21 pm
I have TONS more photos, and also some from the rest of the airshow here...
http://www.hotrodhucksters.com/chad/b24flight
http://www.hotrodhucksters.com/chad/b24flight
Fri Aug 31, 2007 3:31 pm
Now that is a "Perm-a-grin"! 
A ride like that is awesome........A ride like that, with your dad, Priceless!
Good on you, Chad.
A ride like that is awesome........A ride like that, with your dad, Priceless!
Good on you, Chad.
Fri Aug 31, 2007 4:00 pm
CONGRATS!!! 
Fri Aug 31, 2007 4:03 pm
AWESOME!!!
How was the view from that tail position!!?
Jerry
How was the view from that tail position!!?
Jerry
Fri Aug 31, 2007 4:06 pm
You can't put a price on memories like that ! Thanks for taking to time to share the pictures with us ~ excellent stuff
Fri Aug 31, 2007 4:21 pm
Congrats Chad!
In the old days, there was only one bad thing about riding Diamond Lil: No fresh air flow! It looks like a pretty nice ride now with some open windows! Take care and we'll see you guys at next year's OSH/WIX party.
In the old days, there was only one bad thing about riding Diamond Lil: No fresh air flow! It looks like a pretty nice ride now with some open windows! Take care and we'll see you guys at next year's OSH/WIX party.
Fri Aug 31, 2007 4:24 pm
I daresay "Ol 927" will always be special for the four of you!!! Thanks for sharing your experience with us! Seeing your photos put a huge smile on MY face -- I can only imagine the smiles that being there put on yours!
Ride
Fri Aug 31, 2007 4:55 pm
Looks great, but needs fighter escort!
Fri Aug 31, 2007 5:24 pm
Rogue wrote:Now that is a "Perm-a-grin"!
A ride like that is awesome........A ride like that, with your dad, Priceless!
Good on you, Chad.
I agree, I took a flight in 909 with my father a couple of years ago. The memory of that will be with me forever.
Sat Sep 01, 2007 12:48 am
Chad,
Thanks for posting the "in action" photographs of the ride. It gives me some idea how everything works while in flight. I am curious about the airflow with everything opened up--there was a windbreak of sorts just behind the waist windows in some of the photos of "A" models that I have, I presume to keep the blast down for the tail gunner. I'm glad you all had fun!
Scott
Thanks for posting the "in action" photographs of the ride. It gives me some idea how everything works while in flight. I am curious about the airflow with everything opened up--there was a windbreak of sorts just behind the waist windows in some of the photos of "A" models that I have, I presume to keep the blast down for the tail gunner. I'm glad you all had fun!
Scott
Sat Sep 01, 2007 1:06 am
Thanks for sharing that...brought a smile to my face to see you and your dad sharing such a cool experience.