JUST SURFACED! Pictures of 41-2595 in India!

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JUST SURFACED! Pictures of 41-2595 in India!

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Pictures came from the co-pilot at the time, Lt. Emil Pindzola.
Pilot was Lt. Col. C.B. Oldfield

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Lt. Col. Oldfield and Lt. Pindzola

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Lt. Col. Oldfield in the pilot seat

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At an airfield in India. Date unknown

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At an airfield in India. Date unknown
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Quite a find....how did those come to you guys? Airplane looks rough.
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Sent to us by the co-pilot himself.
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Nice pictures, I like the radio rack behind the co-pilot.
aerovin2 wrote: Airplane looks rough.
Nah, Looks like a transport....

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I'm curious to know whether or not the copilot knows his B-17 is being restored. It would also be interesting to hear what he remembers about the airplane. Would be good to document this before he passes on as it would add to the history of the airplane.

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Mr. Pindzola did indeed know the plane was being restored, and sent the pictures.
Mike had talked to him once, but we've since lost contact. :-(

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Bill,

How long ago did you speak with him? Do you have any contact infromation or know where he is living? I'd like to take a crack at locating him and get his story about flying the airplane before its too late.


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