B17 Takeoff

B-17 start, run up and takeoff from Monroe, NC with the "Movie Memphis Belle".

[@GilbertdeClare0704]

Years ago, I used to live near Thorpe Abbotts airfield in England, the base of the 100th BG. Always used to walk the old peri-tracks and runways, imagining all those brave young lads years ago, lining up for take off. May all their brave souls rest in peace ps thanks for this video, brought tears to my eyes as she left the ground. The last solid ground many of those young boys ever felt

[@robertmonaghan5420]

Back in The 8th Air Force, 22 Year Old First Lieutenants had To Do This. Great Video

[@rictech.]

Actually brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for keeping our history alive.

[@philbrown9764]

The B-17 has always been my favorite bomber. I had a model of one, with a detailed interior, so much so, I never glued the halves together.

[@stunmunky2]

Is there any better sound than 4 radial engines at full boogie, phazing in and out with each other? I don't think there is.

[@glenn5903]

You are so right! There's not!😂😂😂

[@user-gh2ff3yn4j]

It's good to hear those engines kicking!

[@skinner5334]

Poetry in motion. Stunning.

[@leeadams6809]

What a thrill that would be!

[@mreid08]

It is! I few in Aluminum Overcast 16 years ago and it was awesome !!

[@ionfuel]

Great audio!

[@lineshaftrestorations7903]

It appears that there is an auto turbo regulator knob on the left side of the console. B29s had this feature but don't know what revision B17 did as well.

[@dustyflair]

turbo charged radial each making 1500 HP.

[@ViniciusLacerda768]

Engine Sound: Wright R-1820

[@ervinthompson6598]

I imagine Charlotte Approach Control was doing a double take when they reported on departure !!

[@mreid08]

Music👍👍👍

[@glenn5903]

Oh I want to go!!!!😂😂😂

[@glenn5903]

Let's go flying!😅

[@flyingfortressrc1794]

I've never seen a 17 with start up controls on the ceiling. Probably mixture controls.

[@pcj3405]

I was thinking the same thing. That's why i came to the comments.

[@myZisfantastic]

@@pcj3405 No the mixture controls are the red knobs just in front of the copilot! All the engines controls are on the "pedestal"! On the ceiling are the radios controls normally but it seems they move the primer and start switches here.

[@pcj3405]

@@myZisfantastic I think it was the master battery and magnetos. I'll have to watch the video again. I knew it wasn't the mixtures. I don't know why I worded it like that.

[@mysticwine]

It's mixture controls on my 17.....

[@davidbrownell698]

Man, takes a long time to start up. How did they ever get off the ground and into formation on time?

[@jimgselder]

Modern health and safety. She is getting on a bit!

[@kevinswinyer3176]

Is it me, or has anyone else noticed that the Pilot, and Co Pilot are not buckled into their seats by their seat harnesses while taxiing out ?

[@Mateyhv1]

Weirdest throttle control sticks ever found from Earth to Mars

[@angelinasa1031]

I mean-it’s a plane from WWll. What do you expect?

[@cryptedyacht1048]

the aircraft has 4 engines, so the aircraft uses a double deck throttle setup, so it is easier to control.

[@tbamagic]

The last minute is the whole video.

[@mysticwine]

Used up 20% fuel in the taxi...

[@user-xd6mt9bj3c]

Go bills!

[@kenprice1961]

Takes almost 20 minutes to get to the "take off!!"

[@DragerPilot]

I know I’m being petty, but the copilot looks dazed and confused. He’s driving me crazy, and taking away from the viewing experience. The picture is made complete by the very weird way he wears his headset. The only thing that gives him credibility is the A2 jacket.

[@lynnecromack4933]

Agreed, also no shoulder restraints ??

[@cloudstreets1396]

Between the three of them I still get the sense they aren’t quite sure of what they are doing.

[@DragerPilot]

I think that’s a definite. They are all jumping around, pointing, holding, discussing, and in general acting unsure about everything.

[@dustyflair]

You ever seen the inside of this machine personally? It takes all of them to get it off the ground and keep it in the air. This isnt a cessna bro.

[@cloudstreets1396]

@@dustyflair I fly an Airbus. There is a lot going on in there, too, but it looks like a well coordinated effort between two well trained professionals following SOP. This looks like three guys trying to figure it out as they go.

[@dustyflair]

dude these are RADIAL engines...>FOUR OF THEM. You even bringing a modern jet into this is a joke.@@cloudstreets1396

[@cloudstreets1396]

@@dustyflair is that what flying Microsoft Flight Sim has taught you? Schmuck.

[@davidbrownell698]

And why is the co pilot wearing gloves as if he was flying at 25,000 feet 😂

[@yourgrandmasalzheimerpills1143]

Damn she took off quicker than I expected

[@jonyoung6405]

Not caring a load with full fuel either.

[@guycarignan2263]

I wouldn't want to fly with him. He looks overstressed. From what I see I think he hopes that everything will go OK. Frightening.

[@davidbrownell698]

Nothing wrong with a pilot taking his job seriously. You're mis reading him. The man pays attention to detail. I would want to fly with a "Care free, everything is fine don't worry about it pilot". My instructor was the funniest guy on the planet...Alan Alda type. When we got to the plane he was all business.

[@guycarignan2263]

@@davidbrownell698 It's a point of view.

[@dicktrickles1870]

Texas raiders?

[@ervinthompson6598]

Memphis Belle movie replica.

[@dicktrickles1870]

@@ervinthompson6598 ...that's a Garmin...550 center line of the windscreen.