Video: FIFI B-29 Ride Over Southern California - Wow!

 Youtuber octane130 has posted a fabulous collection of warbird videos over the last several years and this one of a recent ride in the B-29 FIFI over southern California is extra special. The views from inside looking out are fantastic! And while it's amazing to realize that you can ride in FIFI in 2013, I can't help but hope that people today somehow have a better understanding of the extraordinary people that fought in World War II when they see this B-29 fly.

 The generation of Americans that rose up to support the war effort and to directly participate in it are nearly gone now, and they take with them an American spirit that sadly seems will never be seen again. Our continued freedom was bought by their blood, sweat, and tears... and by the lives they sacrificed. How I wish that we as a nation were living up to their incredible accomplishments from 70 years ago.

 

Comments

[Sam]

That is one sweet ride! I got the chance to see it at CMA. Looking forward to a formation with Doc!