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  1. 09-30-2022, 06:59 AM #1
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    Another WWII story I never heard before...

    A bomber that flew escort duty for other bombers...You can ignore the misleading photo on the YouTube header. it's for an entirely different aircraft, the postwar XB-38...From the comments on YouTube:
    Given the size of this guy's brass balls, it's remarkable the B17 could maintain altitude with 4 engines let alone.
    Sortie report..

    And on yet another day: It Was a Pretty Exciting Day, For a Milk Run......

    Up against guys like these, I'm surprised the Germans got past their own borders......Ben

    EDIT: The uploader here seems to have combined more than one bombing mission into his video, making it even more misleading...He was probably concentrating more on sneaking in his advertisements than he was on accuracy, but still does not detract from the bravery of those who flew...

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    Great story Ben----thank you
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