Well thats what the Youtube title states. Either way a rare peice of colour film.
Am I correct in thinking that Poddington is now what we know as Santa Pad?
By: theboylowe - 9th September 2008 at 12:55
Awesome video! My grandad flew the Fortress for 2 years in Coastal, great to see one on film
By: pogno - 9th September 2008 at 10:49
Fantastic footage. At the end of the roll out the subject a/c passes another B-17 parked on the airfield, not far away. I wonder if they were sure the damaged B17 would stop safely or was it war time pressure that meant the landing had to be made regardless?
Richard
By: Bluebird Mike - 9th September 2008 at 09:14
Astonishing footage, ruddy awful commentary though!
By: T-21 - 9th September 2008 at 04:49
The B-17G is 43-37535 of the 92nd Bomb Group 326 Bomb Squadron, coded JW:F. It was named “Baby Button” and note the yellow Squadron spinners. The incident must have occurred late August/early September 1944 as it has the red tail band applied. The aircraft was delivered 4.6.44 and was Missing in Action 22.9.44 near Trier,Luxembourg. One crew killed and 8 prisoner of War.
By: T-21 - 8th September 2008 at 20:53
It’s spelt Podington and Santa Pod. 🙂
By: *Zwitter* - 8th September 2008 at 13:21
The clip is taken from ‘The Doc Furniss war” available from the 92nd Bombardment Group Memorial association.
Great stuff for Pod freaks like me.
I got my copy from East Anglia books
By: REF - 8th September 2008 at 12:58
Interesting video, thanks for putting it up.
Yes you are right in thinking Poddington is now the Santa Pod Drag Strip / Raceway
By: Tony at BH - 8th September 2008 at 12:57
Great piece of film. And yes, I have spend many weekends watching drag racing at Poddington.
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