To: SAMWolf
I had the opportunity to go inside a B-17 at the old Republic Airpot Museum on Long Island. The plane had been widened by about two feet so people could tour it, but I was still shocked at how narrow an area these men had to work and fight in. The side gunners backs would touch as they fired, and the tail gunner would have to climb over about thirty feet of girders in order to bail out. These were truly brave men.
To: 4.1O dana super trac pak
I've been in a couple of B-17's too. I'm with you I'm in awe of the men who crewed those bombers in WWII.
79 posted on
01/17/2003 8:49:56 PM PST by
SAMWolf
(To look into the eyes of the wolf is to see your soul)
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