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Posted on Mar 28, 2017
The Real Reason B-17s Are Called 'Flying Fortress'-Most Don't Know This Simple Fact
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Impressive B-17 trivia.
The Real Reason B-17s Are Called 'Flying Fortress'-Most Don't Know This Simple Fact
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great Piece and great information...
Thanks for the share...
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William Jones
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This is fascinating stuff. Thanks for posting.
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William "Chip" Nagel
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Remember checking one out at Wright Patterson Museum.
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