The Brilliant | The TERRIFYING Side of B-17 Flying Fortress Crews @thebrilliantarmy | Uploaded September 2024 | Updated October 2024, 2 hours ago.
Have you ever been curious about how it felt to fly a B-17 Flying Fortress during World War II? While the iconic bomber is often celebrated for its resilience and firepower, there’s a darker side to the story. Heavily armed with 13 machine guns, it could withstand a lot of damage, earning the nickname "Flying Fortress." However, flying a mission in the B-17 was terrifying, extremely dangerous, and very uncomfortable. Every mission felt like a trip to hell and back, with no guarantee of survival.
In this video, we’ll talk about the dangers faced by the crews who flew these planes. Their missions were incredibly risky, almost like suicide runs, and the bravery these men showed was beyond words. Many of them paid the ultimate price for their courage.
Have you ever been curious about how it felt to fly a B-17 Flying Fortress during World War II? While the iconic bomber is often celebrated for its resilience and firepower, there’s a darker side to the story. Heavily armed with 13 machine guns, it could withstand a lot of damage, earning the nickname "Flying Fortress." However, flying a mission in the B-17 was terrifying, extremely dangerous, and very uncomfortable. Every mission felt like a trip to hell and back, with no guarantee of survival.
In this video, we’ll talk about the dangers faced by the crews who flew these planes. Their missions were incredibly risky, almost like suicide runs, and the bravery these men showed was beyond words. Many of them paid the ultimate price for their courage.
