The Harrowing Role of B-17 Gunners in WWII

Operating .50 caliber machine guns on a B-17 during WWII demanded not only technical skill but also extraordinary courage in the face of enemy fire.

Discovered 2024-03-25T15:26:51.921108-07:00 | 2024-03-25T15:26:51.921108-07:00

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