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B-17 "All American"
Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2012 12:31 pm
by Niner
A friend sent me this link. A story about a B-17 crew that had a really lucky day after an event that could have ended their lives.
http://garfieldsteamhouse.org/History/W ... -Story.php
Re: B-17 "All American"
Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2012 2:34 am
by Niner Delta
They are right about it being one of the most famous photos of WW II, I have seen it and the other photos many times.
It was truely amazing the amount of damage the B-17 could sustain and still fly, the B-24 was not nearly as rugged and could not sustain nearly the punishment as the B-17.
Vern.
Re: B-17 "All American"
Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2012 3:12 am
by joseyclosey
What a fantastic storey, thanks for posting it up Robert as I haven't seen those pics before now.
Joe
Re: B-17 "All American"
Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 7:44 am
by Woftam
Quite an interesting read. Wonder how many almost made it back but weren't quite as fortunate in having the final failure on the runway.
Re: B-17 "All American"
Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 1:29 pm
by Niner Delta
It was a tough job, being an airman in WWII.
There were over twice as many airmen killed in WWII as there were Marines.
Vern.