Gonna get inside Mary alice with a flying helmet on......

[Tim P]

Post that anywhere else and the innuendo would scream at you...
Today I am off to duxford where Haynes, best known for their car technical manuals are doing some photographic work in the 401st BG B17 Mary Alice. either my RMNZ B-3 or my ELLC B6 (possibly also my b10) will feature as I have a waist gunner impression to provide.

 

[Steve27752]

Re: Gonna get inside Mary alice with a flying helmet on.....

You lucky ***** post photos when you can :mrgreen:

 

[PADDY_M]

Re: Gonna get inside Mary alice with a flying helmet on.....

Ha-Ha!!! :lol: I 'DID' read that the wrong way!! There was me thinking, "That's a bit kinky wearing the flying helmet..but still...LUCKY GUY!!!"

 

[deeb7]

Re: Gonna get inside Mary alice with a flying helmet on.....

Ha-Ha!!! :lol: I 'DID' read that the wrong way!!

Here she is ...

 

[Peter Graham]

Re: Gonna get inside Mary alice with a flying helmet on.....

Lucky sod. Have a good day and come back with some photos.

 

[zoomer]

Re: Gonna get inside Mary alice with a flying helmet on.....

Anytime I get inside Mary Alice, or Mary Ann, or Mary Elizabeth for that matter, I always wear a helmet. I recommend all you gents do the same.

 

[Tim P]

Re: Gonna get inside Mary alice with a flying helmet on.....

I will not be recognisable as Me and my oppo had sunglasses and oxy masks on. I took right waist and what was a peachy was connecting my A14 02 hose and the comms cords to the aircraft systems. I got a feel of how restrictive even moving in a comparatively open area while connected up was. Not very 'memphis belle'.
I wore my B3 with A3 trousers (having initially putting on A5 type but I put my frickin thumb straight through the shearling.) we were both dressed the same so it will provide a good visual. all other positions were photographed too except for ball turret. Most of the rest wore Aero 'little patches' A-2jackets painted by yours truly.
I was unable to take pics but when some are sent to me I will post here.

 

[better duck]

Re: Gonna get inside Mary alice with a flying helmet on.....

Great opportunity Tim, you lucky sod, must have felt special!