Thunder Over Michigan 2010

[krlang]

I am so ready to see the list grow!

Swing by Chuckie and say hi to WIX'ers Second Air Force (aka Scott), PMahaffey (Pat), AKFlyer (Steve), myself and probably one or two more that are TBD! We're so close to being ready to fly we can taste it!!!

Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress "Yankee Lady" Yankee Air Museum
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress "Aluminum Overcast" EAA Aviation Foundation
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress "Thunderbird" Lone Star Flight Museum
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress "The Movie Memphis Belle" Military Aircraft Restoration Corp
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress "Texas Raiders" Commemorative Air Force - Gulf Coast Wing
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress "Sentimental Journey" Commemorative Air Force - Arizona Wing
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress "Liberty Belle" Liberty Foundation
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress "Nine-O-Nine" Collings Foundation

[Steve S]

Hey Doug- looks like Tye and I will be driving out from Md and joining up wiht you and the gang as part of the T-Bird Crew.

See you there
Steve S

[Canso42]

Good deal. It'll be good to see you guys again Steve.

[Glen]

So am I reading this Right ............that Their is a real good chance that their will be 9 flying B-17 at T.O.M ? I sure hope that Chuckie will be flying in to complete the Texas Trio ! any word on the other two ?? or for that matter any other Aircraft ?> Inquiring minds from Texas want to know !

I am so ready to see the list grow!

Swing by Chuckie and say hi to WIX'ers Second Air Force (aka Scott), PMahaffey (Pat), AKFlyer (Steve), myself and probably one or two more that are TBD! We're so close to being ready to fly we can taste it!!!

Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress "Yankee Lady" Yankee Air Museum
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress "Aluminum Overcast" EAA Aviation Foundation
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress "Thunderbird" Lone Star Flight Museum
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress "The Movie Memphis Belle" Military Aircraft Restoration Corp
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress "Texas Raiders" Commemorative Air Force - Gulf Coast Wing
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress "Sentimental Journey" Commemorative Air Force - Arizona Wing
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress "Liberty Belle" Liberty Foundation
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress "Nine-O-Nine" Collings Foundation

[bmoran]

I went to TOM a few years ago when they had both airworhty Liberators and 4 Fortresses. It was a great show, but I was really disappointed that they didn't get the heavies into a formation. There wasn't a real oppertunity to get both Liberators in the air in the same shot. (Maybe my expectations were set too high by this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfMWxR1B-Nw). I'm really hoping that this year, they will make an effort to form up the heavies.

[Mudge]

I'm really hoping that this year, they will make an effort to form up the heavies.

Assuming, of course, that all the pilots are formation certified.

Mudge the hopeful

[krlang]

Hmmm,
What an undertaking it must be to get them together, nevermind finding crews.
The last time around, I was amazed to see the formation work these guys did together, considering.
They very rarely get to work together, at the most its two or three at a normal show.
A couple of these airplanes have been out of service for a while, others have changed owners.

Imagine if there was a "Heavy" formation clinic, how cool, but rediculously expensive that could be.

As i stated earlier in the chatter about this event, it would be nice to see a little practice going on on Thurs/Fri, but just looking around the airport and seeing a Fortress sillouette in every direction gives me a chill, the missing man made me...

I gotta get my flights booked, the prices are not getting any lower.

[PhantomAce08]

Imagine if there was a "Heavy" formation clinic, how cool, but rediculously expensive that could be.

"Heavy" Formation Clinic = Thunder Over Michigan

[the330thbg]

I've just recently learned that I've been selected for the Thunderbird B-17 crew for this event. I'm excited because I may get to meet some of my uncle's sqn mates and possibly his surviving crew mates from the 840th sqn 483rd BG of the 15th in Italy.

Next biggie question. Some of us on this forum will be crewing aircraft or working the show. Many more will be spectating. Anybody have any suggestions for a spot for WIXers to meet? What about starting a thread listing who will be where?

Doug .

Agreed, Doug.., time for us to all finally meet in person would be fantastic!

[mustangdriver]

I wwill be there, and the WIX meetings are always great. Let me know where.

[Dave Cheeseman]

How is it looking for the ME262 to show for this show?

Cheers Dave C

[JimH]

The push is to get the 262 to Thunder...BUT there is still alot of work to be done...keep your fingers crossed.

jim harley

[Dave Cheeseman]

Thanks for the heads up Jim, much appreciated.

Dave

[Nathan]

I am still making WIX badges for anyone that wants one. It will help in "finding each other"!

[Canso42]

I'd like one Nathan.