Ruby's Raiders

[Bruce448]

B-17G-50-DL of the 550th Bomb Squadron / 385th Bomb Group based at Great Ashford, England in the spring of 1945.  This was a brand new B-17G that was named

[jankees]

excellent job!

[olderndirt]

That's a fine looking B17, especially with 'Ruby' as the nose art.  Is this the new 'accusim' release?

[Krys]

Wow, this is amazing!  I stumbled on this forum when I was looking up my Grandma's (Ruby) name online in hopes of finding some photographs.  Wonderful job!!

[RickAult]

I was very excited to see this.  My wifes grandfather was a tail-gunner on Ruby's Fortress. He has a few pictures where he had a chance to meet Ruby. I really enjoy hearing his stories and am proud to be part of his family (even if it is by marriage.)
Rick Ault - Prairie Grove AR

[Bruce448]

RickAult , it goes to show after 60 odd years, how small the world really is, you will need to PM or email Krys see post above yours for Ruby was his grandma. to the pair of you it was my pleasure doing this. I woud love to those pictures one day.

Bruce

[RickAult]

Here is a picture of Earl (My wifes Grandpa) and Ruby together... I thought you would enjoy.

http://www.riveting-images.com/B-17_Prints_-_Part_I/B-17_Prints_-_Part_2/B-17_Prints__Part_3/Riveting_Images_presents__Ruby/riveting_images_presents__ruby.html

[patchz]

Here is a picture of Earl (My wifes Grandpa) and Ruby together... I thought you would enjoy.

http://www.riveting-images.com/B-17_Prints_-_Part_I/B-17_Prints_-_Part_2/B-17_Prints__Part_3/Riveting_Images_presents__Ruby/riveting_images_presents__ruby.html

[color=#000000]That is so cool.

[Krys]

Sorry for my absence guys!  I lost my login.

Anyways, I currently only have 1 photo of my Grandma as my Dad has most of her things still.

I will try to scan the photo and post it on here for you all to see.  I believe it is my Grandma (Ruby) and all the men that were to fly in the Raider's.   :)

[ShaneG_old]

Outstanding job on the paint Bruce!

A2A B-17?

If I didn't already have two great B-17s, I'd get this one just to have yours & Jankees' paints.  8-)


Awesome set of coincidences your post has brought together here!  Another wonderful benefit of the world of FS.    [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[Flt4ever]

Great!