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[Adamo]

While sitting out back having morning coffee with Mom and my wife I was surprised to see a big shiny B-29 named Fi-Fi pass over head. Mom forgot to mention it was at the airport all week.

More info here.

https://www.airpowersquadron.org/peterborough-ontario

Adam

[Fresco23]

I know the feeling. There was a B-17 at my airport for several days giving tours and rides and i didnt get to go out there. I did see it fly out though.

This is the aircraft:

https://www.eaa.org/en/eaa/flight-experiences/aluminum-overcast-eaa-b-17-bomber-tour

[Adamo]

That's a shame that you didn't get to see the B-17 fresco23 and a shame I won't have time to go see this B-29. 

 Perhaps we'll get to see them the next time they're in our areas. 

Adam

[Stainless]

A couple of weeks ago I was sat on the sofa not feeling at all well when I heard the sound of a merlin engine.

I dragged my battered body onto the balcony and watched a spitfire doing a few manoeuvres, then heading away to the east. Made me feel a little better.

Three hours later it was back, and it did the same for the next five days. Twice a day, every day.

I wanted to find out what was going on and go to the airport for a closer look, but my not feeling well turned into pneumonia and I didn't get chance.

Now I am a bit more alive, I have found this which may explain it.

https://www.experiencedaypros.co.uk/spitfire-experience-portsmouth.html
 

[Fresco23]

That’s awesome Stanless!

[BalDaddy]

Stainless' post reminds me of a few years ago.
"There's the 'Red Baron' again." A red Pitts that regularly practices over a nearby airfield, so named by the local news site after complaints from villagers.
My ears cocked; "No it's not that's a bloody Merlin!"
Rushing outside, I witnessed a glorious display by a Spitty despite the rain and low cloud. Turns out it was hired for a old customer's daughter's wedding.
One of the highlights of my sad little existence that was. Even if I cfould afford it, I don't think my daughters would appreciate it. or the majority of their young guests.