Gallery Update: Flying Legends of Victory Tour in Salem

After performing at the AirShow of the Cascades last weekend, the Commemorative Air Force, Arizona Wing's B-17 Flying Fortress known as "Sentimental Journey," has come to Salem, the group's next stop for their Flying Legends of Victory Tour; it was only four short years ago that I got to see their B-25 in Heber City, Utah during their 2017 tour.

Since I saw "Sentimental Journey" fly at Madras last weekend, I didn't spend too long touring the aircraft nor was feeling too enthusiastic considering how much work has taken its toll on me. But I took today as an opportunity to actually get inside this B-17 and support the Commemorative Air Force, especially after last year's dumpster fire. I'll let the photos speak for themselves.

Flying Legends of Victory 2021 - B-17G Flying Fortress "Sentimental Journey"

Preview:

Commemorative Air Force Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress "Sentimental Journey" (N9323Z) on display.

A look into the nose-gunner position of the Flying Fortress.

View of the cockpit.

Looking back at the tail-section through the top turret.

Looking back into the radio operator's station.

Looking back towards the rear with two of the side-gunner postions.

This particular airframe was manufactured in 1944 at the Douglas plant in Long Beach, California.

Face-to-face with "Sentimental Journey." I will never take for granted opportunities to see such a treasured piece of history such as this!