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    RE:" Flight of Old 666"

    "Flight of Old 666"




    This video is a powerful statement of heroism against impossible odds. Two Congressional Medal of Honor were awarded during this mission.
    So long ago.... It is up to us to remind the Americans coming now to maturity, of this great bravery by these great guys....
    Heroism at it's best!
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    The Flight of Old 666
    ..."He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -Jim Elliot

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    Great video, thanks for the link. Good that the zeros ran out of fuel and had to turn back. Those guys earned
    their medals. especially the nose gunner. I'll bet those zero pilots were shocked when they figured out that
    666 was no ordinary B-17. :salute:

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    I first read about this long ago in Martin Caidin's book "Flying Forts", the first chapter of which is "Mission over Buka", and is about this mission. The story of Jay Zeamer, the pilot, is also an interesting one. Amazing story. I made a paint of this plane for the FS9 Donationware B-17E a couple years ago.
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    Great story! Thank you for posting!!

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