skydave114 0 #1 Posted October 2, 2019 The Collings foundation B-17 , the nine 0 nine just went down at Bradley Int. In Connecticut. So glad I took advantage of the chance to jump from her. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 798 #2 October 2, 2019 Injuries only reported at this point, which is amazing. I expect this post should be moved to general though - it's not a skydiving incident. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AStack75 4 #3 October 2, 2019 There are at least five fatalities based on updated reports as of 2:30PM. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phillbo 11 #4 October 3, 2019 8 hours ago, skydave114 said: So glad I took advantage of the chance to jump from her. More details please .. when and where and what was the ride/ exit like? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 798 #5 October 3, 2019 (edited) Bomb bay door exits. Edited October 3, 2019 by normiss pic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #7 October 4, 2019 (edited) What a loss, especially the lives of those on board. I had the opportunity to jump from it at WFFC and never did. No chance now. Anyone know if it was a joyride or a skydiving operation? From the news reports it looks like a joyride. Last year a Junkers Ju-52 went down nose-first in Switzerland leaving nothing but the tail sticking up (this one is noteworthy because registration number HB-HOT was used in the filming of "Where Eagles Dare" and "Valkyrie"). 20 fatal. We all love these old airplanes and jumping out of them but as they get older and older, I think the risks are greater that they're going to crap out. Edited October 4, 2019 by Guest Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,439 #8 October 4, 2019 Definitely a joyride. Both pilots gone. Wendy P. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
