737 is a real workhorse too. Are they still in production? It has
to be about the longest production run of passenger aircraft
Thanks, and a special thanks to Boeing; the B-52s, designed by
Boeing engineers in the 50s, still have much of that resilience.
Plans are to continue using the Hs, built in 61,62, another 30 to 40
years.
Wilton
----- Original Message ----- From: "Dieselhead" <126die...@gmail.com>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 11:37 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Worth reading
If more people understood this history, then I would not get
questioned about why I prefer to be in a Boeing aircraft when I
have to fly on an airline. The B-17 is a phenomenal aircraft.
It used to be "when I get to fly.." but the nutcases, the gummit
and the airlines have taken all the fun out.
All those who designed the B-17 and even the next generation of
engineers are all gone or retired. But I know a few folks who work
there, and some of the expertise lives on.
We all owe a great debt to those veterans, and to the ones prior
and after. As our resident USAF retiree, I say three cheers for
WIlton!
Can't remember if this has been seen before or not, so....
http://398th.org/History/Articles/Remembrances/Ostrom_FortressHome.html
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