The Fitchburg Airfest 1999

The Lockheed "Constellation" wearing its C-121 military garb.

Once again the CMSGMA participated in the Autumn Airfest at the Fitchburg Airport. It's a refreshing change of pace where we get to see some antique machinery that we would not see elsewhere. This picture is what you would see if you were actually DRIVING Howard Gorin's 1922 Buffalo Springfield Steamroller!

There is always a great antique automobile show"

		The World War II Bomber, "Memphis Belle", a B17, was back again. These are the tail guns.

The unmistakable triple tail rudders of the "Connie". What surprised me was that there are fewer Constellations still flying than there are B17's!
		The Airport puts on a terrific air show!!
It's difficult to fly an airplane inverted in the first place! Imagine trying to stick THIS close to the guy below you!! These are the "Iron Eagles".

		I always visit the Greek food booth and have some "Souvlaki", "Loukaniko" and "Spanakopitta".

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