Mission flight time will be approximately 1 hour. Additional ammo will be available for purchase at location. live, 15 shot gun rounds, shotgun and targets. Each crew member will be issued: 50 rounds / 50 cal. Live rounds will be used at gunnery range and blanks will be used during the mission. Each crew member will receive training materials, flight suit, eye and ear protection etc. Crew must be checked in the night of May 30th. The crew will be staying at the Holiday Inn Express, Manteca.
– Hit the target and get back to base alive! * Load aircraft ordinance and prepare equipment. * Pre flight and further briefing on flight, mission and crew position.
* Suit up and drive to the aircraft in bomb crew truck. * Commanding Officer will brief the crew on the day’s mission. * Crew member orientation to essential equipment.ĭay Two: Briefing and Mission Orders are Issued * Identification of crew positions and duties. * WWII Heavy Bomber history, theaters of operation and primary missions. has to be accompanied by legal adult guardian. Transportation to and from training facilities will be arranged. Includes accommodations and food for two nights, materials, ammunition, and support supplies. Crew will be issued mission and target objectives on completion of crew training. Stockton Municipal Airport / Stockton Field Aviation Museum Hangar, Stockton California. Stockton, California – May 30th to June 1stĭo you remember watching Twelve O’clock High or Memphis Belle? Have your ever imagined what it would be like to train for – and fly – your own mission in the legendary B-17 Flying Fortress “Nine 0 Nine?” The Collings Foundation will be offering a very unique two-day program in which you do just that! No doubt, this is one of the most amazing living history programs you will ever experience! Space is limited. B-17 Flying Fortress / B-24 Liberator Bomber Crew Training Program
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