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Subject: Re: B-17


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Kevin C.
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Date Posted: 10:48:23 12/19/01 Wed
In reply to: Adam Raikes 's message, "B-17" on 11:20:59 12/16/01 Sun

>In my opinion the B-17 is the best WWII bomber. I
>love it. It looks so cool and deadly which it is. I
>don't know what you think of it but I love it. I've
>always loved it and still do of course.

Actually, the B-17 was successful largely due to the incredible numbers that were flown at once. Daylight precision bombing was a flawed strategy, and these planes should have changed armament and tactics. We lost @ 55,000 in this air war (more than died in Vietnam), and we destroyed Germany including many historic structures needlessly. That said this plane was very rugged and returned home with major damage to plane and crew often with only 1 or 2 engines functioning. The courage of these guys is incomprehensible. The B-25 was truly awesome, Range, guns, maneuverable etc...

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Re: B-17Bill Smith07:47:05 12/25/01 Tue


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