B-17 Archaeology: It's A Calling

[@douglascook592]

My Dad was a gunner in a B 17 and also flew in a B 24, I have his military records that show he flew in 34 active missions. Good to find your channel. Liked and subscribed instantly. Thank You!

[@b-17archaeology3]

Thank you for your comment, I will be adding more episodes soon. Greg

[@hodaka1000]

​@@b-17archaeology3 A long time ago, maybe fifty years ago I watched a movie where an early B-17 (D?) was flying from either the USA of Hawaii and had just taken off from Pearl Harbour as the Japanese attacked The B17 was island hopping across the Pacific on it's way to the Philippines At either Wake or Midway they cut off the pointed end of the unarmed tail of this early model B17 and mounted a machine gun in the opening, they picked up additional crew/ passengers along the way They crossed the Pacific from island to island immediately ahead of the Japanese advance before eventually arriving in the Philippines I can only remember seeing this movie the one time and as I said it was a long time ago but it was an excellent movie Are you aware of this film and if so could you possibly tell me what it was called ?

[@raymondhurst7180]

I knew that too. I am the son of cpl Richard Hurst. Photo lab technician and photographer 351st bg Polebrook. I remember every time we went to an air show he would sit in his lawn chair under a fortress. For me it’s a passion and a calling. Rest In Peace Pop❤️

[@b-17archaeology3]

Raymond, Thank you for the comment and thank you for your dads service, A TURE American HERO. DO you have any photos you would like to share? I would be honored to do segment to honor your dad in an up coming video. If you could write up a 3 minute tribute to your dad and photos, I will share his story. Please feel free to reach out to me any time [e-mail] Thank you, Greg

[@wwiiinterviews3949]

Wonderful video, thank you for posting. Excellent collection.

[@warrenchambers4819]

You've caught the bug my friend. I've been a Bomber but since Highschool when I had a teacher who'd been a tail gunner on a 17 named Skywolf. George lost his entire crew on the Oschersleben mission, the mission that got recalled so the 303rd bombed alone with just 3 squadrons and no fighter support period as they'd heard the recall order and turned around. Only 1 B-17 made it back from the 358th squadron. The P-51B you see alot with Ding Ho painted on the nose forget his name but he received the medal of honor for assisting the 303rd back that day, even warded off several attacks when out of ammo by going head on with a few German fighters(they didn't know his guns were empty) And your right it's a story that needs to be told. These men made great sacrifices for freedom and should always be remembered.

[@b-17archaeology3]

Thank you for the comment. In my personal collection I have relics to 120 different B-17’s and one includes my largest piece from this mission. The piece is from the plexiglass nose past the navigators window and is 32 inches tall. It is on loan to the March Field Air Museum and is on display with the complete story. Please share my page with friends, I have more episodes coming soon. Greg

[@warrenchambers4819]

@@b-17archaeology3 Will do sir. I saw the video with the large piece but what Bomb group was it from?

[@JamesSmith-ue2ow]

smitty SF-3751` It is weight for the trailing wire antenna. Besides steam loco I worded on B-17's, and was a Crew Chief on a B-25J-45-8898

[@thomascolones1937]

Thanks and a salute for your efforts to preserve history! Long time members of The Mighty Eighth Historical Society . Been to many of the old bases in the UK! Enjoyed your presentation! Keep up the great effort! TC

[@Crediblesport]

The weight for the trailing wire antenna from tim

[@b-17archaeology3]

Correct

[@b-17archaeology3]

Please send me a message at [e-mail] so I can get some info to send the gift!

[@Mizzle420420]

I would love to have your job, I've only been in a B-17 once when I was a kid, don't remember which one though, it was at Aurora Municipal Airport in Sugar Grove, IL. I might be able to ask my friend who runs the FBO there I'm sure he would know.

[@joefinn1100]

Weight for long antenna wire?

[@Mizzle420420]

Have you done any videos or anything on Ole Betsy aka Swoose? She's got a pretty cool story

[@kjohn1755]

How do I contact you? My uncle was shoot down and killed in a B-17 over Germany. Thank you

[@b-17archaeology3]

You can always contact me. My email is [e-mail] Or Facebook is B17archaeology

[@pcj3405]

Trailing antenna weight.

[@51Kmh]

Fantastic channel keep up the amazing work.

[@Mizzle420420]

I'm curious if you have any info about my grandpa Capt John W Miser, like which B17 he flew during the war or who was his crew members or missions he flew. Any info would be hugely appreciated. His military ID number was 0-786605-T43-44 *Edit: I found out his B17 was named FiFi.