Wings of Freedom Tour

NoRegrets · 09-28-2009, 09:16 AM

Thanks for the reply APS. It is inspiring to know the heroes walk among us.
I am glad that your BIL is here and his story has made it to the forum through your generosity!

I saw the planes at Laconia and went to Manchester Saturday and planned to take my father up on Sunday. We were not able to fly due to a low ceiling so we are going to Worcester for a Tuesday evening flight.

I was also amazed and thrilled that there were a few WWII flight retirees at the airport telling their story and experiences. One was "Smitty" who was the ball gunner for the B-17. He was on the "Spirit of Winnsome II" that was shot down and he became a POW. He lost his right arm in the battle.
The thread you published and other internet stories are truly amazing. It is great that the Collins Foundation can keep these aircraft in the air for us to see.

09-28-2009, 09:16 AM	#22
NoRegrets Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hudson - NH Posts: 408 Thanks: 233 Thanked 212 Times in 88 Posts	Thanks for the reply APS. It is inspiring to know the heroes walk among us. I am glad that your BIL is here and his story has made it to the forum through your generosity! I saw the planes at Laconia and went to Manchester Saturday and planned to take my father up on Sunday. We were not able to fly due to a low ceiling so we are going to Worcester for a Tuesday evening flight. I was also amazed and thrilled that there were a few WWII flight retirees at the airport telling their story and experiences. One was "Smitty" who was the ball gunner for the B-17. He was on the "Spirit of Winnsome II" that was shot down and he became a POW. He lost his right arm in the battle. The thread you published and other internet stories are truly amazing. It is great that the Collins Foundation can keep these aircraft in the air for us to see.