Hi, I’m Al! I built this website to pay tribute to the Greatest Generation and to ensure that future generations NEVER forget the sacrifice they made to protect our freedom.
I remember quite vividly going into the National Museum of The US Air Force for the first time. A very special day, May 17th 2018. I was taken aback by the gigantic hangar. Since it was the grand opening of the restored Memphis Belle exhibit, there were a lot of people. My first impression upon seeing the B-17
… And a controversy. The Sperry ball turret, was a key defensive feature of the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress heavy bomber during World War II. Here are some important aspects of the ball turret: Location: The ball turret was positioned on the underside of the B-17’s fuselage, near the waist of the aircraft. Design: It was a spherical,
This is a report by Cynthia Canty on Bill Rosnyai. Bill enrolled when he was 18 in Detroit. Listen to this great American Hero who said he couldn’t imagine an 18-year-old today getting in a plane like the B-17 today. He found Masters of The Air’s aerial combat realistic and painful. Thank you for your service Bill
58 Min. video on the Flying Fortress.