Folks, the video is a little over 7 minutes...don't miss it. The restored bomber is so huge, so sleek, so historic....don't miss the opportunity...and show it to your kids, also.
I especially loved seeing one of the 40's original "Rosie the Riveter" gals, still alive and kickin'...these tireless women helped win the war with their skills, their patriotism and their spunk! God love this lady...and I hope she gets a wonderful ride in the "Doc" !
My late uncle was stationed in an airfield outside of London during the war. He was in charge of all the mechanics and tradespeople who worked at the base and in the hangars round the clock 24/7 keeping the big bombers in shape, repaired and fueled as the planes took off and landed non-stop in their raiding missions over Nazi Germany. Many a wounded plane landed on a wing and a prayer or crash-landed.....and our guys were there on the spot to make them whole again quickly.
Here's a toast to the host of those
Who love the vastness of the sky
To a friend we send the message
Of his brother men who fly
We drink to those who gave their all of old
Then down we roar
To score the rainbow's pot of gold
A toast to the host of men we boast
The Army Air Corps !
Leni
Leni
Thank you MinuteGal.
Very cool...