02/01/2017: Army Air Forces pilot Capt. Jay Zeamer and his crew piloted their B-17 Flying Fortress — nicknamed “Old 666” — on one of the most daring aerial missions of World War II.
Sent on a photo reconnaissance mission on June 16, 1943, he and his men fended off 17 enemy fighters while accomplishing their mission.
From this near-suicide mission, the crew would be awarded two Medals of Honor and seven Distinguished Service Crosses.
Video by Staff Sgt. Neal Uranga :DoD News :01/26/2017
For a look at the only B-17 still flying in Europe, see the following:
http://sldinfo.wpstage.net/an-update-on-the-sally-b-flying-fortress-january-2017/