Historic B-17 "Flying Fortress" Gives Glimpse of WWII Experience




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Summary: Once the engines started up, the first and only thing you notice is how loud it is. And it only got louder as the engines revved up for takeoff. Once in the air, the flight bombarded all five senses, and yes, that includes taste. It’s an experience that helps you understand, if only slightly, what it must have been like for those who served and often sacrificed their lives while flying a B-17 over Germany. Along with me on the flight was 89-year-old World War II veteran Sam Wyrouck. During the