RE: [Paddlewise] Bombers

>   I had a pleasant experience the other day while mucking around off
> Tybee Island, Georgia, USA.  I took a break and rested on my back deck
> with my paddle across my chest when I heard an unusual, almost
haunting
> droning.  I squinted North and saw a silver WWII B-17 Flying Fortress
> going South just a few hundred feet over my head! It was kind of
surreal
> to lie there rocking slowly looking at that old plane go by.  I gently
> waved my paddle. I was hoping for a wing waggle but didn't get my
wish...

CAREFUL, Jim!  I hear they like to drop nukes on unsuspecting paddlers
down  around Waussaw Bay!  Well, at least they did back in the 50's  :-)


Seriously though, I've had some low flying planes pop up unexpectedly
over the past few years (small single or twin engine private planes),
but was always afraid to wave a paddle or something similar.  I was
afraid that within a short period of time afterwards, a Coast Guard boat
or helicopter would appear after having had the plane report a distress
signal. Did that ever enter your thoughts?

Rick

BTW - I dusted off my trip notes for Tybee a couple weeks ago.  There
may be a chance I can try it again this coming Mid April.  This time,
the wife may come along, but she's not overjoyed with camping or
spending most of every day paddling (I know - it's hard to believe,
isn't it!).  If she goes, it may be a cheap hotel and only a couple
paddles.  I'm not going to even give it much thought until about
February, though.
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