Liam O'Mara IV, PhDFeb 3
#OperationThunderclap was on #ThisDayInHistory in 1945 -- 1000 #B17s of the US #EighthAirForce raided #Berlin, killing about 3000 and making about 120,000 people homeless. In all during #WWII, ~70,000 tons of bombs were dropped on the city and half its population was displaced.
Ian RobinsonFeb 20, 2024

The Memphis Belle WWII documentary film is on YouTube.

https://youtu.be/Kaf4m1F0P-w?si=Wn7FD9KvnUh1loYN

#MastersOfTheAir #B17s

Memphis Belle: A Story of a Flying Fortress | REAL Combat Footage in Color

YouTube
Timothy B TaylorFeb 20, 2024
My father flew #B17s in #WorldWarII, but he never much talked about. We now know that was very typical of his generation. https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/masters-of-the-air-premiere-ratings-apple-tv-plus-1235916408/
‘Masters of the Air’ Soars to Apple TV+’s Most-Watched Series Launch Ever (EXCLUSIVE)

"Masters of the Air" is Apple TV+'s biggest debut ever, measuring the most viewers for an opening weekend ever for the streamer.

Variety
Long ShottNov 19, 2023

‘Bombshell’

Actress: Irish McCalla (c 1950)

#IrishMcCalla #1950s #silverscreen #hollywood #vintageglamour #vintagepinup #pinuppose #pinupstyle #longlegs #FlyingFortress #B17s