If memory serves, a search of this forum will tun up some posts from a person who was on board said B-17 at the time of the crash, fortunately uninjured. - 5th November 2007 at 14:45 Permalink That incident happened at an air show in Pittsburgh and several people were injured. The most popular of the B-17 bombers, the famed B-17F Memphis Belle, was the first heavy bomber to return to the US after flying 25 missions over Europe. I will let people know when it is back online and where. - 5th November 2007 at 23:46 Permalink It was the result of the plane being hit by a severe crosswind as it touched down which caused it to overshoot the runway and plunge down a hill. The five passengers who were killed were David Broderick, 56, Gary Mazzone, 66, James Roberts, 48, Robert Riddell, 59 and Robert Rubner, 64. By: B-17man By: QldSpitty The B-17G was being operated by The Collings Foundation as a tour plane. After its wartime service, the Memphis Belle and its crew returned home as part of a war bond publicity tour. - 6th November 2007 at 14:30 Permalink Published: 09:23 EDT, 3 October 2019 | Updated: 12:30 EDT, 4 October 2019, Moments before the crash, Robert Riddell shared this photograph from inside the B-17G Flying Fortress plane while it was taxiing. Re the forum guy who was in the B-17 that crashed. Died – 1998. http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/ollieswebspace/b17%20F-BEEA.htm. The most popular of the planes, the famed B-17F Memphis Belle, was the first heavy bomber to return to the US after flying 25 missions over Europe. I may add it somehow to my new website or another one i am working on. - 6th November 2007 at 16:45 Permalink Memphis Belle gunners were credited with shooting down eight German fighters - and another five probable kills. That's what they will be investigating,' Arizona pilot Joseph Buckley, a B-17 expert, told The Connecticut Post. There was a brief clip of the crash used in the documentary made about the filming of Memphis Belle. - 5th November 2007 at 10:00 Permalink The Memphis Belle became one of the most iconic symbols of WWII and was portrayed in the 1990s film of the same name, which is a fictionalized account of its last mission in 1943. When the plane crashed into it, it veered off to the right and off the runway, across a grassy area and into the de-icing building where the entire wreckage caught fire. The aircraft careered off it and the plane veered off to the right and into the de-icing facility, sparking a huge fire which engulfed the aircraft and filled the building. - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00, Nice model Vultee35, i`ve probably rubbed shoulders with you and not known it as i`m also an LMA member. The plane was one of only 10 in the world that are still flying. DailyMail.com earlier revealed Traficante's identity. 'Rob was not one of therm. I'm not building anymore, and not doing as many shows due to asthma, but playing with my Jeep instead ( it's less dusty! Memphis Belle is the most famous of the B17 bombers and its last mission was portrayed in the 1990s film of the same name. By: ollieholmes Ostrich joins in with cyclists' race in South Africa, Rishi Sunak hints at tax rises with promise to 'balance the books', Vicious moment man kicks teenage girl in face for not wearing mask, Mother stunned after daughter calls her 'loser' for doing TikTok, Flood barrier system installed to protect Venice from high tide, Waves swell as Storm Alex arrives on the Cote D'Azur, in Nice, Strange moment in Trump's video sparks theories it's been edited, Ancient Egyptian tomb opened for first time in 2,500 years, Trump says he's 'feeling much better' and 'we'll beat coronavirus'. Ollie, if you are reading this, do you still have all the Memphis Belle info you had, transfered to your new website? - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00, Excellent website on the making of the film, love the stories page...........Martin, http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/ollieswebspace/the%20making%20of%20mempis%20Belle.htm, http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/ollieswebspace/b17%20F-BEEA.htm. His wife said in her post: 'It's been a long and tragic day. By: Carpetbagger Only the tail and wings remained in tact, A close-up of the plane after it crashed into the de-icing facility after trying to make an emergency landing on Wednesday, 13 people were on board the plane when it crashed. The B-17 Flying Fortress was developed as a four-engine bomber plane during the 1930s and was used as a strategic bomber plane during World War II. - 6th November 2007 at 18:09 Permalink - 6th November 2007 at 12:22 Permalink - 6th November 2007 at 11:06 Permalink 'The world lost an amazing person today,' she said. It served as part of the Air/Sea 1st Rescue Squadron and later in the Military Air Transport Service. Robert Riddell,59, (left) died in the plane crash on Wednesday as did retired cop Gary Mazzone (right). Website is back online: This is my scratch built B-17 which is the same size as the Memphis Belle models, but shared no comonality of parts. 'N93012 would like to return to the field. Upon landing, NTSB officials say the instrument landing system 'stanchions' were 'impacted'. - 3rd November 2007 at 19:44, Can anyone tell me weather the B-17 that crashed during the filming of Memphis Belle was actually caught on film and was that footage used in the film?.......Martin, By: Anonymous He captioned it: 'In the waiting area, Riddell, 59, is pictured with his wife Debra on their 2015 wedding day, B-17G 'Nine-O-Nine' crashed and burst into flames at Connecticut's Bradley International Airport on Wednesday morning. It was rebuilt and then used to perform 1200 'tour duties' where people were able to view the bomber. - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00. Vapir one review, By: kartman All the film crash sequences were 1/6 scale R/C models. It could fly up to 30,000 feet with  combat load, while powered turrets and flexible guns covered all areas around the aircraft. 'The Connecticut National Guard is thankful that our Airman on board the aircraft is safe and I ask that you respect his and his family’s privacy as he recovers. - 5th November 2007 at 09:37 Permalink One of the Firemen from Lincs Fire Brigade was covering for emergencies at the time and was interviewed on local BBC news (Look North), and had footage of it, some of which was shown at the time. - 6th November 2007 at 16:40 Permalink Very nice........d'yer want to bring it down to Donny at some time? This particular plane had survived a crash in 1987  - damaging the nose, and the engines and propellers were torn from their mounts. James M. Traficante. And here is a really rare shot, D-FEHD and G-HUNN at Roundwood, June 1990 - we were operating both aircraft for the IAT Battle of Britain Salute airshow at nearby Boscombe Down. - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00. The Memphis Belle became one of the most iconic symbols of WWII and was portrayed in the 1990s film of the same name, which is a fictionalized account of its last mission in 1943. - Edited 15th February 2020 at 18:36. - 5th November 2007 at 19:09 Permalink By: kartman The stanchions are a metal frame which surround the tower that transmits a signal to the plane and guides its landing. Don't know what happened to the other static models. It is due for a rework soon. The aircraft was taking 10 passengers on a one-hour tourist flight when a problem with its engine sent it plummeting, This was what remained of the plane on Thursday, a day after the crash, once the fire had been put out and the victims had been recovered from it, The carcass of the plane remains at the airport and the NTSB is investigating the crash. New. David Attenborough questioned by David Beckham and Billie Eilish, Police walk into pub in Erdington hosting wedding party past midnight, Claudia Conway reveals mother KellyAnne has coronavirus, Road runner! Like the real B-17, it is easy to fly..........until things stop working, then it becomes a handful. The intention is to build a lift off box to fit the flatbed which the aircraft will live in. At least one static B-17 was set on fire for a scene with a flyable model taxiing behind. There was a brief clip of the crash used in the documentary made about the filming of Memphis Belle. By: Mark V Fortunately, he had brought with him his Air Force issued flame retardant gloves and has training in air craft emergencies. The First Engineer/Top Turret Gunner – Leviticus “Levy” Dillon Transferred to 306th BG after flying raids 1,2,3 & 5 aboard the Belle. - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00. 'He was my soul mate, I will miss him beyond words can ever express. Words cannot express how devastated I am. I sold the old trailer to get a flat bed for my Jeep. The comments below have not been moderated. - Edited 15th February 2020 at 18:36. Linda Morgan, the widow of pilot Robert Morgan, told. A problem with one of its four engines caused the pilot to turn back five minutes into the flight and upon impact on the runway, the aircraft hit the instrument landing system which beams a signal to the plane from the tarmac to help it land. On mission 3, he was shot in the leg and bandaged by Fred Astaire’s sister. 'At this point, all survivors have been identified. Her soon-to-be famous nose art had originally been created by George Petty for Esquire magazine. The other injured passengers are 36-year-old Andy Barrett; 62-year-old Linda Schmidt; 62-year-old Tom Scmidt; 48-year-old Joseph Huber and 54-year-old James Traficante, a National Guard command chief who pulled some of the survivors to safety after the plane caught fire. The B-17F bomber was unveiled Wednesday at a private event honoring family members of the Memphis Belle crew. The B-17G which he flew on appears to be behind this aircraft. It is unclear if the people injured in that accident were on-board the plane or on the ground. across a grassy area and into the de-icing building where the entire wreckage caught fire. Sorry, I don't have a trailer for it at present. - Edited 15th February 2020 at 18:36. - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00. He loved his children more than anyone cold know. 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