I just saw the Yankee Lady this summer at an airshow near Minneapolis (Flying Cloud Airport). The B-17 is my favorite plane and this was a beautiful example. Sadly, the number one engine stalled out on the runway and she was grounded for the day.
@adauto3000 back in WWII i guess i would agree, however today when no longer flown in combat they are quite safe. even in combat they were rugged aircraft that would take ALLOT of damage and bring the crew home safety.
I rode in the B-17 "Yankee Lady" two years ago at WWII Weekend in Reading PA. You could also ride in a Mitchell B-25, a Steerman, and an SBD Dauntless. The B-17 is a chunk of change ($350 when I went. Now up to $425) But well worth the ride.
@skeligandrew it was a sad day for that aircraft. thankfully no one got hurt and we still have flyable b17's, i hope that never happens again. we cannot afford to loose another piece of history and living artwork
I rode in this plane last summer. Enjoyed every second of it. We didn't encounter any flak or Messerschmits. I'm kicking myself for not bringing my video camera.
why didnt you show the whole start up ! ... amazing sound !!!
MsAlan65 5 months ago
I just saw the Yankee Lady this summer at an airshow near Minneapolis (Flying Cloud Airport). The B-17 is my favorite plane and this was a beautiful example. Sadly, the number one engine stalled out on the runway and she was grounded for the day.
MonkyMonk729 6 months ago
Great sound!!!.......sound of freedom!!!
marc8111 6 months ago
how did u get to that plane ??
MichalSzymanski98 11 months ago
@adauto3000 back in WWII i guess i would agree, however today when no longer flown in combat they are quite safe. even in combat they were rugged aircraft that would take ALLOT of damage and bring the crew home safety.
ad356 1 year ago
I rode in the B-17 "Yankee Lady" two years ago at WWII Weekend in Reading PA. You could also ride in a Mitchell B-25, a Steerman, and an SBD Dauntless. The B-17 is a chunk of change ($350 when I went. Now up to $425) But well worth the ride.
BearUrsus 1 year ago
@BearUrsus Gonna get to[ ride in her this summer up in Michigan for $400. Can't wait
Grassmonky25 1 year ago
i can't wait in 2 weeks i be riding this beast are sooner.
SaberTanker22 1 year ago
@SaberTanker22
enjoy, i just flew in liberty belle about 1 month ago. awesome
ad356 1 year ago
@ad356 Saw your comment just now And it brought a tear to my eye, noone will ever fly Liberty Belle again :'(
skeligandrew 6 months ago
@skeligandrew it was a sad day for that aircraft. thankfully no one got hurt and we still have flyable b17's, i hope that never happens again. we cannot afford to loose another piece of history and living artwork
ad356 6 months ago
Love the B-17
CobraMarty 1 year ago
this guys have fun.
corvette724 2 years ago
i cant find a video where it doesnt show the prop looking ''slow''
Schmidt1942 2 years ago
its the camera
balongaboy 2 years ago
that's what I'm saying...trying to find a video where a high quality camera was used.
Schmidt1942 2 years ago
ooh thats gonna be hard, ive seen a few of the b17 startups but it was low quality and not pleasent to watch
balongaboy 2 years ago
How much does it cost to get a ride?
mpdboehmke 2 years ago
350, out of willow run airport in michigan. check their website, yankeeairforce
wmwadsworth 2 years ago
Captain of the "Yankee Lady" - internal conversation: "i'm 59 years old, I wear a pony tail, and I fly a B-17. How cool is that!"
401stbg 2 years ago
I rode in this plane last summer. Enjoyed every second of it. We didn't encounter any flak or Messerschmits. I'm kicking myself for not bringing my video camera.
butlerproman 3 years ago
You should
rennanmfernandes 2 years ago
Yankee lady uses direct drive starters
usselliot76 3 years ago
Could I get a ride in a B-17, if so, where?
MoxleyMauser 3 years ago
Centennial Airport Near Denver Colorado
LouisEdmiston 2 years ago
haha garmin 530 in a b-17 cockpit..awsome!
N626DM 3 years ago
electric, i know what you mean though
ledzep152 4 years ago
Beautiful! Do they use coffman (shotgun) starters?
bchokola 4 years ago