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Friday, May 8, 2020 was the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe (V-E) Day. I know of at least three flyovers (Phoenix, AZ; Portland, OR; and Houston, TX). The flyover in Phoenix was courtesy of the Commemorative Air Force Airbase Arizona museum in Mesa, AZ. Three planes were in the flyover: a B-25 Mitchell "Maid … Continue reading Arizona: Sentimental Journey at Luke Days (2018)
In the first two parts of our experience with the B-17G known as Sentimental Journey, The Sentimental Journey, Part 1 and The Sentimental Journey, Part 2, we looked at the outside and the inside back half of the plane. Now we'll finish up by looking at the inside front half of the plane. To get into the front … Continue reading The Sentimental Journey, Part 3
In The Sentimental Journey, Part 1, we looked at the outside of the B-17G known as the Sentimental Journey. Now it's time to look inside. Once you enter the warbird, you'll see the far side gun port. Then you get a nice long view of the plane from the back, straight through the radio room to … Continue reading The Sentimental Journey, Part 2
My husband was so inspired by our trip to the museum, he put together a video of his experience. https://youtu.be/W1A-Uf-Wpp0
I had seen pictures of Sentimental Journey from a friend, and had even taken pictures while it was flying during Luke Days in 2018, but nothing prepared me for seeing it up close and personal at the Arizona Commemorative Air Force Airbase. Previously, I had seen the B-17 Flying Fortress that was at the Evergreen … Continue reading Arizona: The Sentimental Journey, Part 1
On Friday, December 21, 2018, we headed to the Arizona Commemorative Air Force Museum. We worked with the marketing and communications manager to arrange a convenient day and time to take photos and video on-site. We will always check in advance if we don't see a clear photo and video policy on the venue's website, … Continue reading Arizona: Inside the Arizona Commemorative Air Force Museum, Part 1
