Flying in a WWII B-17 Flying Fortress

Tickin' off one more bucket list item!!! My 45th birthday present. A ride, with my son, on the Collings Foundation B-17 Flying Fortress, "Nine-O-Nine". What a fantastic time. The smile on my face was there THE WHOLE RIDE!!!

Kelly seeing us off in Pleasant Hill from our back yard

Carquinez Straight from 2500 feet looking out the radio operators egg!!!

In the Bombardiers Compartment - Ready to drop our eggs!!!

Landing at Buchanan Field last June

Main wheels down

Rolling past the tower

Heading towards the hardstand with Shell Ridge in the background