02 abril 2009

lIFE - kapa


LIFE, April 6, 1942

As the first war in which superior air power frequently spelled the difference between victory and defeat during major battles, WWII introduced us to now-iconic aircraft like the Flying Tiger, the Japanese Zero, and the venerable B-17 Flying Fortress (pictured: a B-17 tail gunner), so called because of its ability to often get crews home to safety even after being shot nearly to pieces.

Photo: Frank Scherschel/Time & Life Pictures

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