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Over the B-17 "Memphis Belle" over San Diego : March 24, 2013

3500' over Gillespie Field

I've gotten into the habit of looking down on interesting aircraft from above. The Liberty Foundation's B-17 "Memphis Belle" visited San Diego this weekend, and I flew overwatch for a little while.


The typical view from below
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