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

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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 David G Johnson
David G Johnson club has replied
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.
 David G Johnson
David G Johnson club has replied
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.
 David G Johnson
David G Johnson club has replied
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.
 David G Johnson
David G Johnson club has replied
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.
 Tractacus
Tractacus club
A very fitting tribute to some very brave men.
6 years ago.

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