B-17 Flying Fortress - "Almost Home" Size & Medium:20" x 30" Archival Matte the Fitzgerald took on a

the Fitzgerald took on a heavy list and continues for several hours

Built in 1952

Johnston did not get away unscathed however and she took three hits from 14 inch shells as well as three from 6 inch shells which destroyed the bridge causing many casualties and Lt Commander Evans to lose 2 fingers and covering him in shrapnel which shredded his shirt

000 altitude it was able to outrun any interceptor aircraft of the day

B-17 Flying Fortress - "Almost Home" Size & Medium:20" x 30" Archival Matte the Fitzgerald took on aEarly in World War 2, the only way the Allies could take the fight directly to the German homeland was through strategic bombing. Stationed throughout bases in England, British and American bombers launched raids around the clock with the British bombing at night and the American 8th Air Force carrying out raids during the day. Along with the B 24 Liberator, the B 17 Flying Fortress was a mainstay of the 8th Air Force. The B 17 had a reputation for