On 22 Mar 2006 14:09:47 -0500, "Bill Turner" wrote:

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Chuck Harris wrote:

Y'all don't suppose that Bill posted his little rebuttal simply
because the OP politely asked him not to? Something about "stirring
the pot" comes to mind.

-Chuck



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No, Bill posted his little rebuttal because he thinks the OP is an
idiot but hopes he will come to his senses anyway.

Throughout history there have been many irreplaceable treasures lost
because nobody thought future generations would might like to see the
original instead of a replica. A real, genuine B-17 is a priceless
relic of an age that will never be repeated. Save it.

Mr Bill

Just a thought here, but I'm sure that nobody at the Boeing factory
back in the 1930's through early 40's (not EXACTLY sure of the years
of production, but it's close enough) had even a HOPE that ANY B-17
would still be flying in the year 2006. As a matter of fact, during
the darker days of 1942, I'm sure that most pilots of B-17's were
positive that NO B-17's would be flying as late as 1943!

Face it. The aircraft was built to be a warbird. It was designed to
fly, take damage, be repaired, and jump back into the air. Fly it
until she dies. She deserves it. It's called a death with dignity.

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