A MOMENT OF SIR RICHARD…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImK45C-ENuk
I was at the Spring Bank Airshow as a Volunteer for the Calgary Aero Space Museum (http://www.asmac.ab.ca/). When I decided to go into this B-17G (The Sentimental Journey), well it is not as big as it is in the movies. For getting in was a challenge and very cramped. I had a tough time getting over the cowling of the Top Gunner & Radio room and into the Bombay is where I got stuck on/in the Bomb Rack Walk. I just could not believe I could not go any further, so I shoved myself hard as I could to go even further as I was going to make it through but that is when I got really, really stuck! Now I was getting panicked and chest pains were starting in a “Big Way”. I could see at my life celebration some fool saying; "he passed away doing what he loved doing best?” So with much effort I pulled myself free and as I descended the entry ladder I stated; "Well I guess my Air Force Career is Over!” ;)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJKMji2688M
I was at the Spring Bank Airshow as a Volunteer for the Calgary Aero Space Museum (http://www.asmac.ab.ca/). When I decided to go into this B-17G (The Sentimental Journey), well it is not as big as it is in the movies. For getting in was a challenge and very cramped. I had a tough time getting over the cowling of the Top Gunner & Radio room and into the Bombay is where I got stuck on/in the Bomb Rack Walk. I just could not believe I could not go any further, so I shoved myself hard as I could to go even further as I was going to make it through but that is when I got really, really stuck! Now I was getting panicked and chest pains were starting in a “Big Way”. I could see at my life celebration some fool saying; "he passed away doing what he loved doing best?” So with much effort I pulled myself free and as I descended the entry ladder I stated; "Well I guess my Air Force Career is Over!” ;)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJKMji2688M
Photos & Story by Sir Richard
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