First non-stop around the world flight

[samoangirld34245]

Cpt. James g. Gallagher (aircraft commander) is my friends great grandfathers son its really cool to know that.

[eMGeeGFX]

Those brave heroes, bombing civilians.

[anisocoro]

This interesting flight is not a proper "circumnavigation" of The world, because these aorplanes didn't cross the Equator

[steverabb]

The last surviving crewmember of this famous flight, Robert McLeroy died this past Sunday (July 18, 2010) at age 86. Just saw the article in today's Fort Worth paper. I found this video while doing some background search on the B-50. Thanks very much for posting this video. The Star-Telegram online paper has the story and a picture at star-telegram (dot) com.

[anisocoro]

One moment, that airplane fled around the world, but in case of war it wuold be quite difficult to send "tankers" near USSR borders, and without air refueling reach targets deep inside Soviet Union was not possible

[bboucharde]

Bomberguy,

Very informative & interesting videos from you. Many thanks!

BB

[beavtm]

Lucky Lady II is in parts, some of it in Arizona for storage but the front half of the fuselage is in Chino at Planes of Fame (on display).

[carissadhewitt]

How exciting is this video! My grandfather is the 3rd man in line! Like my mom said in the comment below...we think that he is the sole survivor on this flight! It's great to know that he is famous! Enjoyed the video!! Wonderful!

[vickifallred]

This is GREAT!! My DAD is the 3rd one in line!! We think he is the sole survivor on this flight.... He is 85 yrs. young!The Fort Worth Star Telegram has done stories about him & the flight a few times. My Dad's name is Robert R. McLeroy, & he is still very active and loves to talk about his 21 yrs. in the Air Force....I have every news clipping from around the world ... my Mom kept every one of them! Thank you for the wonderful video!

[asap123123]

@vickifallred

Do you happen to know the names of the rest of the crew?

Thanks,

Joe

[Chunkywon]

@asap123123 My uncle was on this flight also, these are the names of the crew. Captain James H. Morris Captain Gleen E. Hacker Captain David B Parmellee First Lieutenant Arthur M. Neal First Lieutenant Earl L. Rigor----My Uncle First Lieutenant Roland B. Bonner Rirst Lieutenant William F. Caffrey Techincal Sergeant Virgil L. Young Technical Sergeant Burgess G Cantrell Technical Sergeant Melvin G. Davis Staff Sergeant Robert R. McLeroy Staff Sergeant Donald G. Traugh,Jr.

[taylortownmayor]

Excellent video!

[twinten]

The engines were finally made reliable just as they became obsolete. Isnt it always the way. Initially the B29 engines were a disaster, prone to fire. Now go areoud the world.

[denberg2]

Keep 'em coming, Bomberguy!

[oisiaa]

Good video with an excellent summary>>>