THUNDER OVER MICHIGAN 2018

[Boeing666]

Did we lose Doc and a couple of B-17's?

kind of looking like it, Thunder isn't listed on Doc's page and it doesn't seem to be making many stops for 2018 either

http://www.b-29doc.com/events/

[TOM WALSH]

Don't know.

I don't list the aircraft on the website.

Perhaps Mike Luther can weigh in on these three missing aircraft.

Hopefully, it's just an oversight.

Cheers,

Tom Walsh.

[martin_sam_2000]

Did we lose Doc and a couple of B-17's?

Texas Raiders has Thunder listed on its sched on the their webpage. I think it is just an oversight.

Sean

[michael luther]

Just added,

The Commemorative Air Force's B-17G Flying Fortress "TEXAS RAIDERS"!!!

[RJ0930]

What about Doc ?

[Xray]

Looks like it shaping up to be a great show, hopefully Doc will be there [and some jets].

This just popped into my head while reading comments about rare aircraft it would be nice to see - Are there any Fairey Swordfish's still flying ?

Last I saw one of those, must have been 10/15 years ago in Windsor. Always liked that plane, kind of a transition aircraft from WW1 era to WW2. Thing is deceptively large and powerful for a single engine bi wing prop, and of course her finest hour and by far biggest claim to fame was crippling the Bismark with a miracle hail Mary bomb run.
Can't imagine there are many of those left, flying or not.

edit: According to wiki, there are 12 known examples of this aircraft left.
1 flying example in North America out of Quebec [I'm guessing that is the one I saw years back]

[martin_sam_2000]

Looks like it shaping up to be a great show, hopefully Doc will be there [and some jets].

This just popped into my head while reading comments about rare aircraft it would be nice to see - Are there any Fairey Swordfish's still flying ?

Last I saw one of those, must have been 10/15 years ago in Windsor. Always liked that plane, kind of a transition aircraft from WW1 era to WW2. Thing is deceptively large and powerful for a single engine bi wing prop, and of course her finest hour and by far biggest claim to fame was crippling the Bismark with a miracle hail Mary bomb run.
Can't imagine there are many of those left, flying or not.

edit: According to wiki, there are 12 known examples of this aircraft left.
1 flying example in North America out of Quebec [I'm guessing that is the one I saw years back]

It has been down for a few years now pending engine work. There are not a lot of people in the world who are willing to touch that engine.

It is also currently for sale:

http://www.platinumfighters.com/swordfish

Sean

[Xray]

Looks like it shaping up to be a great show, hopefully Doc will be there [and some jets].

This just popped into my head while reading comments about rare aircraft it would be nice to see - Are there any Fairey Swordfish's still flying ?

Last I saw one of those, must have been 10/15 years ago in Windsor. Always liked that plane, kind of a transition aircraft from WW1 era to WW2. Thing is deceptively large and powerful for a single engine bi wing prop, and of course her finest hour and by far biggest claim to fame was crippling the Bismark with a miracle hail Mary bomb run.
Can't imagine there are many of those left, flying or not.

edit: According to wiki, there are 12 known examples of this aircraft left.
1 flying example in North America out of Quebec [I'm guessing that is the one I saw years back]

It has been down for a few years now pending engine work. There are not a lot of people in the world who are willing to touch that engine.

It is also currently for sale:

http://www.platinumfighters.com/swordfish

Sean

Thanks for the update, looks like the odds of seeing one in the air[or at all] are looking pretty slim.

[bdk]

It has been down for a few years now pending engine work. There are not a lot of people in the world who are willing to touch that engine.

It is also currently for sale: http://www.platinumfighters.com/swordfish

Engine:
Bristol Pegasus Model 30
23.5 Hours SMOH by Deltair, UK. (2011)
Engine is currently in need of top overhaul - Aircraft is being sold As Is.

About what a Jumo 004 is good for? Not very durable!

[michael luther]

Just added,

Tim Savage's A-26B Invader "SILVER DRAGON"!

[michael luther]

Just added,

Tim Savage's TBM-3E Avenger!

[TOM WALSH]

I have confirmed with the Thunder organizers that the B-29 Super Fortress "Doc" and the B-17G Flying Fortress "Texas Raiders" are attending this year's show. They will be on the next updated list.

Cheers,

Tom Walsh.

[RJ0930]

I know this has nothing to do with aviation, but does anyone have any idea what this years battle reenactment is going to be like ?

[martin_sam_2000]

What about Doc ?

I have confirmed with the Thunder organizers that the B-29 Super Fortress "Doc" and the B-17G Flying Fortress "Texas Raiders" are attending this year's show. They will be on the next updated list.

Cheers,

Tom Walsh.

I talked with the crew of Doc at the WWII Weekend in Reading on Sat, and they confirmed they will be at TOM and they are flying. It is a beautiful aircraft!!!

Sean

[michael luther]

Just added,

Mike Gillian's FM-2 Wildcat!