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Interested in the Air War in Europe? Do you like old movies? Check this one out -

Made just a few years after the war, this movie highlights the struggles of leading a bomb group and of the bombing campaign against Germany. Nominated for 4 Academy Awards, it's a pretty dang good movie. A little over 2 hours in length. Grab some po

When a B-17's Tail Section Fell 4 Miles to Earth--with the Tail Gunner Still Inside

Hard to believe someone could fall 4 miles to earth in the tail of a B-17 and survive but Eugene Moran did. Watch the 14 min video below to learn more about his horrific adventure which only began with the crash.

"On November 29th, 1943, a large group

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Interested in the Air War in Europe? Do you like old movies? Check this one out -

When a B-17's Tail Section Fell 4 Miles to Earth--with the Tail Gunner Still Inside

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