Touring the United States since 1994, tens of thousands have experienced the allure of EAA’s fully restored B-17 Flying Fortress, named “Aluminum Overcast.” History comes alive at each stop, prompting aviation and history enthusiasts alike to take a step back in time.
Editor’s note: Don’t miss the opportunity to take a mission flight or ground tour when Aluminum Overcast comes to town. It’s well worth the money and a once-in-a-lifetime experience you’ll never forget.
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Photos courtesy of the Experimental Aircraft Association.
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The B-17 bomber “Aluminum Overcast” made a stop at the Trenton Mercer Airport during the 2012 “Salute to Veterans” national tour. Members of the public were able to get an inside look at this fully-restored war plane.
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Dad takes a ride in the B-17 “Aluminum Overcast” during the 2012 Oshkosh EAA Airventure
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B-17 Flying Fortress “Aluminum Overcast” starting up her four awesome radial engines at the AirVenture 2011, Oshkosh, WI. Then, performing a 180º turn and heading to the 09 for take off. During the taxi we can listen to the disc brakes and her “vintage” structure singing.
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B-17 Flying Fortress “Aluminum Overcast” sponsored by the Experimental Aircraft Association’s 2012 Salute to Veteran’s Tour at Mercer County, NJ Airport
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This flight was a gift from my 2010-2011 fourth grade students and families at Joe Henderson Elementary School in Benicia, California. Flying aboard this vintage aircraft has been a dream of my for many years.
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B-17 “Aluminum Overcast” Flight June 2011 at Centennial Airport.
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2012 Tour “Aluminum Overcast” Schedule
For more information, visit the EAA B-17 Aluminum Overcast web site.
