Pictures came from the co-pilot at the time, Lt. Emil Pindzola.
Pilot was Lt. Col. C.B. Oldfield
Lt. Col. Oldfield and Lt. Pindzola
Lt. Col. Oldfield in the pilot seat
At an airfield in India. Date unknown
At an airfield in India. Date unknown
JUST SURFACED! Pictures of 41-2595 in India!
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Re: JUST SURFACED! Pictures of 41-2595 in India!
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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Re: JUST SURFACED! Pictures of 41-2595 in India!
Nice pictures, I like the radio rack behind the co-pilot.
Chuck
Nah, Looks like a transport....aerovin2 wrote: Airplane looks rough.
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Re: JUST SURFACED! Pictures of 41-2595 in India!
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.
Bill K.
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Re: JUST SURFACED! Pictures of 41-2595 in India!
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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Re: JUST SURFACED! Pictures of 41-2595 in India!
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.
Chappie
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.
Chappie