The Sentimental Journey, Part 3

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

Arizona: The Sentimental Journey, Part 1

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

Arizona: Inside the Arizona Commemorative Air Force Museum, Part 2

Following the previous Inside the Arizona Commemorative Air Force Museum, Part 1 post, more photos from the inside of the museum. One of the amazing planes at the museum is the P-51D Mustang warbird, a fighter operational in World War 2, the Korean War, and several other conflicts. This particular Mustang was restored between 1989 - 1995 … Continue reading Arizona: Inside the Arizona Commemorative Air Force Museum, Part 2

Arizona: Illumination, Symphony of Light

On Sunday, December 23rd, we drove our car through a light display in Tempe called Illumination, Symphony of Light. We picked the first time slot, and went through at roughly 5 mph for approximately 15-20 minutes. It all depends on the vehicle in front of you - if they stop, you're stopping.  🙂 There will … Continue reading Arizona: Illumination, Symphony of Light

Arizona: SanTan Village Holiday Balloon Glow

On Saturday, December 1, we visited the SanTan Village Holiday Balloon Glow. This is an annual event, and it was our 2nd year attending. A local friend has two hot air balloons, and she is happy to give us permission to photograph and film her balloon. We arrived early enough that we could capture the … Continue reading Arizona: SanTan Village Holiday Balloon Glow