i've been doing a lot of flying

Our jumper plane, courtesy of Lloyd's Aviation, flies over a field in Northeast Bakersfield.

John Ferguson, the Liberty Belle's Co-Pilot, looks out over Bakersfield during a 20 minute flight in the restored B-17 bomber.

The "Liberty Belle," a restored B-17 bomber, made a stop on its National tour in Bakersfield and for $430 all are welcome to take a flight in the historic plane.

The Liberty Belle's crew chief Norm Skippers, 75 stands outside the belly of the restored B17 bomber to help passengers exit safely.

The "Liberty Belle," a restored B-17 bomber plane makes a stop at Bakersfield's Meadows Field Airport.

Otto Kramer, a former B-17 pilot, stands in his home in Bakersfield and holds a picture of himself in uniform from 1944.

All images copyright 2008 coco walters