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Chapter 52 Event Photo Album

Here's a selection of photos from several of the many Chapter 52 events we've had.

Aluminum Overcast One of the highlights recently was the arrival of the "Aluminum Overcast" to Sacramento. Chapter 52 sponsored the visitation of EAA's restored B-17 as part of it's national tour. The best part was that we had the infamous General Chuck Yeager, Ret. pilot the beautiful big bird in for it's arrival to a huge crowd of visitors and news media. For 4 days, the B-17 was on hand for tours and flights. For a reasonable price, folks got to experience an exciting and memorable ride in one of the greatest aircraft of World War II. Everyone that flew said it was worth every penny. To learn more about this historical aircraft, see panoramic photos, and to check out the tour schedule, visit the Aluminum Overcast website.
Chuck Yeager poses with us in front of the EAA's B-17 the "Aluminum Overcast"! From left: Chris Compoginis, Christopher Taylor, Steve Taylor, Dave Love, Iris Taggart, Jeff Huber, Gen. Chuck Yeager, Jerry Quint, Ellie Hitchrick, Phil Key, Phyllis Ward, Harry Arnold. (names of 2 boys front center unknown).	Yeager answers questions for local news media after landing the B-17 in front of a huge crowd of spectators.	Yeager signs one of his books for our own Dave Love.
A group of people are allowed a close-up look at this incredible piece of history.	Jerry Quint posing in front of the beautiful "Aluminum Overcast" insignia.	Ellie enjoying the view from the nose gunner position - don't shoot!
The "Aluminum Overcast" goes through engine startups, ready for another flight for the lucky passengers that got to take a ride.	The "Aluminum Overcast" begins its taxi to the runway.	The "Aluminum Overcast" does a fly-by in front of the many visitors watching from the ground.
From inside the plane you can see the powerful right engines at full power as it flies over the foothills between Lincoln and Oroville, CA. A beautiful photo!	Dave Love takes the wheel of the big bird. Nice flying Dave!	Another nice photo from inside the nose gunners position, flying over the foothills near Lincoln.
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