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B-17 Navigator Diary - 1943 to early 1944

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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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    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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