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Old 07-03-2009, 12:40 PM   #1
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B-17 Navigator Diary - 1943 to early 1944

This gives an interesting perspective of flying B-17s during the worst period of the war for them. I think you will find this interesting.
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WOW, I could not stop reading this, and was bummed when it was over!

Excellent post!!!!!
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Thank you, it was fascinating to read a 'warts and all' account of his missions, especially as it was taken from a diary he kept at the time.
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Excellent reading.


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Old 07-03-2009, 09:31 PM   #6
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Thank you for sharing davparlr.
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Many thanks, Ive read about about half way so far and very interesting. Thanks again!!!
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very good...thank you
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