One of the last surviving bomber crew members of the B-17 Flying Fortress sits down to recount some of the terrifying moments that defined his crew's remarkable 35 mission run to return home ...

Halifax W1097 her experienced crew were on a practice night navigation/bombing exercise, just to hone their skills. The route out went without any drama, however when they were over the Irish sea, ...

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Starboard engine overheated and caught fire during initial climb out. Pilot jettisoned the bombs over mountains and ordered the crew to bail out as the aircraft would not maintain altitude. All ...