The tail was sturdy enough, contrary to later retellings, for Sarpoulus to crawl to the waist gunners station while carrying his parachute, four gun brushes, and a jacket lent by Bragg.

Three U.S. airmen disappeared after bailing out of a burning B-17 over Germany 80 years ago. An Offutt recovery team ...

Barker’s daughter Melissa Barker Mason says, “This is just incredible. My dad is one of the greatest men I have known from the greatest generation. His faith, his commitment to our ...

Without hesitation, Kingsley removed his chute, fit it to his wounded tail-gunner and helped the man out of the aircraft. As his crew descended under open canopies, Kingsley was last seen standing ...