the last flying B-24 Liberator
Mark rides the last flying B-24
Friday, April 24, 2009
On Friday April 24, 2009, Mark was fortunate to catch a ride on the “Witchcraft,” the last flying B-24 Liberator. The “Witchcraft” is a B-24 just like the “Boomerang” that Mark’s dad, Charles Arnett flew in WWII.
“It was an exhilarating experience.” Mark recounts. “I have crawled into a few B-24’s over the years at air museums, but actually flying in one gave me more respect for the plane. It was as windy and as noisy as I expected, but it flew much smoother than I thought it would. The inflight movie was pretty good too.”
For information about how you can see or even fly the “Witchcraft” next time it’s in town go to www.collingsfoundation.org
Mark Arnett with his brother David Arnett, sister Marolyn Haws, and brother Paul Arnett looking out the waist-gunner position just prior to takeoff from Glendale airport to Scottsdale April 24, 2009 on board the “Witchcraft” the last flying B-24 Liberator.
Mark operated the top turret during the flight. They didn’t see any action, but he shot these photos
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