Question of the Week: To Fly or Not to Fly - That Is This Week's Question

Question of the Week: To Fly or Not to Fly – That Is This Week’s Question

Editorial Staff

Thursday, June 16, 2011 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

The recent destruction of the antique B-17 *Liberty Belle* aircraft near Chicago has sparked a debate.
This incident raises the question of whether rare and historical aircraft should continue to be flown.
The core issue discussed is whether such valuable planes are best preserved as flying examples or as static museum pieces.
Readers are invited to participate in an online poll to share their perspective on this ongoing debate.

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The loss of an antique aircraft like Liberty Belle, the B-17 that burned on the ground near Chicago on Monday, raises the question of whether we should fly these rare museum pieces.

How would you decide whether an aircraft should be flying or a static museum piece?
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