Sheffield.. UK. Four - very significant specks in the sky.

Here.. in the city of Sheffield ..we took a look to the skies today 22/02/2019.., to see a unique flyover of US and Royal Air Force aircraft – to mark 75 years since the 'Mi Amigo' disaster on 'Friday 22 February' 1944...The 'Mi Amigo' a US Air Force B-17 Flying Fortress returning from a bombing raid, crashed at 'Endcliffe Park' - killing her crew of 10 American servicemen. Local boy - Tony Foulds - then 8 years old..witnessed the crash and has been tending the 'Mi Amigo' memorial in Endcliffe Park for many years. Tony's story was picked up by BBC presenter Dan Walker as he walked his dog - he spoke to Tony in the park and it's captivated the world’s media ever since.
among other aircraft .. were a Dakota, CV-22 Osprey, KC-135 Tanker, MC 130

The image here is a still from my movie showing four.. F15 Strike Eagle Fighter jets..as one powers off with an earth shattering roar to vertical - as a salute to the 10 airmen.

Ulrich John, aNNa schramm, Andy Rodker, Janet Brien and 3 other people have particularly liked this photo

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Peggy C ^club

David, thank you for this remembrance..

6 years ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to Peggy C ^club

Thank you.. Peggy.. it was an honour.... the event was most touching and a historic moment to witness.
Best wishes to you... from David J'... UK.

6 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club

I have been familiar with this tale for some time.
Are you from Sheffield, Dave? If so do you remember Sugg Sports? This was the shop of my great grandfather and his uncle, Frank Sugg, Yorkshire, Lancashire and England before him (cricket) .
A terrific shot by the way!
Have a good weekend!

6 years ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to Andy Rodker ^club

Thanks Andy.. yes I do remember Suggs'.. we commented previously on my 'Police box' town hall photo'.. you must have missed it..

6 years ago.

Peggy C ^club

David,

Saw a clip of this event on BBC World News ... thousands of people turned out to support Tony Foulds..[I dabbed my eyes too] this will never be forgotten.

Peggy

6 years ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to Peggy C ^club

Yes Peggy.. the crowds were enormous ..with traffic chaos.. I know the city so I stood on a yonder hill.. about 3 miles away.. with uninterrupted views..still most moving though.
Best wishes.. from David J'.. UK.

6 years ago.

Colin Ashcroft ^club

saw the film of the fly past on TV. I think they called this a ‘missing man’ formation.

6 years ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to Colin Ashcroft ^club

That's true.. Colin.. I hear it's the 'missing man' too... it was a sight - and sound to behold as the jet turned vertical in a couple of seconds... wow ! fighter pilot.. what a career ! if you have the brains...
Best wishes from Dave..

6 years ago.

Janet Brien ^club

Wow...thank you so much for explaining the whole story about the airplanes we're looking at in your picture. What a terrible tragedy. :( I'm glad there is a memorial.

Wow, this is so wrenching and yet the respect is incredible and so just.

6 years ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to Janet Brien ^club

Thank you.. Janet.. / The whole story was brought to light by a BBC presenter who spoke to 'Tony Foulds - now 82 who has been tending to the memorial for many years. His tireless work was recognised which led to this historic flypast.. as always much information can be found via Google... Cheers from Dave... UK.

6 years ago.

Tractacus ^club

A very fitting tribute to some very brave men.

6 years ago.

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