[303rd-Talk] A Few Comments

[Bob Van Pelt]

I have flown on 7 B-17s even though I am not a veteran and have been in 12 static B-17s - all were F or G models and none had a door leading to the nose of the a/c from the cockpit.  I'm sure some bright mechanic, Base Air Depot or Strategic Air Depot could have installed one had there been a need as the opening was not that large and it could have made it more convenient for the flight engineer to stand on during takeoff.  Maybe.....

I am very curious about the comment made by Hal about being a PFF ship and based at Chelveston.  Why were you stationed there?  I have only known one PFF pilot, John Howland from the 91st, and he said he was based at Alconbury and would fly to Bassingbourn very early in the moring before a mission to attend breifing and to get his ship bombed up.  I know I still have his story somewhere if anyone would like to read it.

Hal:  What was the SOP for you?  I know many will want to know.  Thanks!
Bob Van Pelt


--- On Tue, 1/27/09, IBSPEC at aol.com <IBSPEC at aol.com> wrote:

> From: IBSPEC at aol.com <IBSPEC at aol.com>
> Subject: Re: [303rd-Talk] Weary old pilots
> To: 303rd-talk at 303rdBG.com
> Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2009, 12:01 AM
> amen. i flew that  nose position and there was no door
> closure. we  stooped 
> below pilots. the navigator and my self up in  nose.
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