DazDaMan
October 8, 2016 at 7:56 am

Bally's Bomber

I’m sure this has been posted here before, but mods, please feel free to move it.

The Bally Bomber, a 1/3 scale replica B-17G built by Jack Bally in the USA, has finally moved under its own power:

https://www.facebook.com/BallyBomber/videos/1360983267252957/?ref=notif&notif_t=notify_me_page&notif_id=1475893430333129

Can’t wait to see this fly!

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By: 1batfastard - 17th November 2016 at 19:47

Hi All,
Cheers Nige….:eagerness:

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By: Meddle - 16th November 2016 at 22:43

It does look slightly comical from certain angles, but hats off to the guy that built it and for getting it this far. Judging by his/their Facebook presence they have a good sense of humour as well.

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By: DazDaMan - 16th November 2016 at 22:38

Great news!

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By: Nige - 16th November 2016 at 19:26

It was on the EAA facebook feed. Happened Monday…

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By: 1batfastard - 16th November 2016 at 18:27

Hi All,
Nige,
Has that just happened then ? It’s not on his web page or his Facebook page UK time:-18:24….:confused:

For anybody interested in this magnificent achievement here is his web page and Facebook page below….:applause:

http://www.theballybomber.com/index.html

facebook.com/BallyBomber

Well done that man carry on!…………….:cool:

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By: Nige - 16th November 2016 at 17:24

It’s flown…! 😮