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Copper_Country


10/2/2012 6:51:13 PM
Does any one have any reading material or links to resources about the type of training B-17 pilot/crews went through? I am interested in learning a bit more. If you have any good books or resources, let me know.

Thanks


donaldbyers


10/3/2012 9:42:15 PM
How to Fly a B-17: http://archive.org/details/HowtoFlytheB-17_FlightOperations
Operate 50Cal Ball Turret: http://www.liberatorcrew.com/15_Gunnery/05_ball.htm

There are a number of places to look on the internet.

Don

Sgt. Donald C. Byers, 613th Bomb Squadron, Togglier, 42-97344 Carrie B II, KIA 08/24/1944.
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