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The story of when England’s future Queen Elizabeth defied the authorities and christened a B-17 Flying Fortress in her own name. The aircraft survived more bombing missions than any thought possible.
Aviation History / Losses and Aviation Safety / Military Aviation

The story of when England’s future Queen Elizabeth defied the authorities and christened a B-17 Flying Fortress in her own name. The aircraft survived more bombing missions than any thought possible.

By 
Thomas Van Hare
Sep 18 2022

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Dario Leone
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An in-Depth Analysis of why Allied Heavy Bombing on D-Day Failed
Aviation History / Military Aviation
An in-Depth Analysis of why Allied Heavy Bombing on D-Day Failed
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Dario Leone
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The story of the Piper L-4H Grasshopper crew that used their Colt. 45 Pistols to shoot down a Fieseler Fi 156 Storch
Aviation History / Military Aviation
The story of the Piper L-4H Grasshopper crew that used their Colt. 45 Pistols to shoot down a Fieseler Fi 156 Storch
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By 
Dario Leone
Check out video and photos of Elephant Walk conducted by USMC MV-22Bs and CH-53Es to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of D-Day
Military Aviation
Check out video and photos of Elephant Walk conducted by USMC MV-22Bs and CH-53Es to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of D-Day
Jun 12 2019
By 
Dario Leone
107th Fighter Squadron returns to Normandy after 74 years to commemorate the D-Day invasion
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107th Fighter Squadron returns to Normandy after 74 years to commemorate the D-Day invasion
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Dario Leone
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Dario Leone
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