Being assigned to a bomber crew in WWII was ... - We Are The …
WEBDec 30, 2022 · SUMMARY. During the peak of WWII, being a member of a heavy bomber crew meant you were incredibly brave, and you put your country over yourself — it was that dangerous. Many considered the occupation to be a …
RAF Bomber Command aircrew of World War II - Wikipedia
WEBThe aircrews of RAF Bomber Command during World War II operated a fleet of bomber aircraft carried strategic bombing operations from September 1939 to May 1945, on behalf of the Allied powers.
B-17 | Crew, Range, & Bomb Load | Britannica
WEBApr 7, 2024 · B-17, U.S. heavy bomber used during World War II. The B-17 was designed by the Boeing Aircraft Company in response to a 1934 Army Air Corps specification that called for a four-engined bomber at a time when two engines were the norm.
The Real History Behind 'Masters of the Air' and the 100th Bomb …
WEBJan 23, 2024 · A 100th bomber crew plans a route under the engines of its B-17 Flying Fortress. Egan is crouching, second from right. ... bringing World War II to a close after six years.
Life And Death In Bomber Command - Imperial War Museums
WEBThe most dangerous were the first and last five trips. During the whole war, 51% of aircrew were killed on operations, 12% were killed or wounded in non-operational accidents and 13% became prisoners of war or evaders. Only 24% survived the war unscathed.
Who's Who In An RAF Bomber Crew | Imperial War Museums
WEBBomb- Aimer. © IWM CH 9129. The bomb aimer in an Avro Lancaster, checking over the instruments in his position before take off from Scampton, Lincolnshire. © IWM (CH 9129) The role of bomb-aimer was introduced in 1942 as the new heavy bombers required seven-man crews. The bomb-aimer took control …
The Air War, and British Bomber Crews, in World War Two
WEBFeb 17, 2011 · The Air War, and British Bomber Crews, in World War Two. By Mark Fielder. Last updated 2011-02-17. The 'air war' of World War Two was crucial to the Allies eventual success. Mark Fielder...
The Legacy of a Lost WWII Bomber Crew | Insights
WEBDec 22, 2015 · The Legacy of a Lost WWII Bomber Crew. A photograph of the ten airmen aboard the WWII bomber “Jerk’s Natural,” which disappeared over Austria on October 1, 1943. The photo led journalist Gregg Jones on a lifetime investigation to reconstruct how the men lived and how they died. Photo courtesy Gregg Jones.
Lost and Found: The Story of ‘Lady Be Good’ and Her Crew
WEBJun 16, 2017 · On April 4, 1943, a B-24D Liberator nicknamed Lady Be Good took off from Soluch, an airstrip located near Bengazi, Libya, for what would be her first and final mission. During that fateful trip, Lady Be Good carried nine members of the 514 th Squadron, 376 th Bomb Group, 9 th Air Force.
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress - The National WWII Museum
WEBBoeing B-17 Flying Fortress | WWII IN 2. Watch on. The first B-17 raid in Europe took place on August 17, 1942, when 12 planes attacked the railroad marshaling yards in Rouen, France. American bomber numbers continued to build in Europe and attacks (and losses) began to build up.
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