Good “Old 666”, the Cursed Bomber that No One Wanted to Fly

[Bootie]

When you see the number “666” on the tail number of a plane, it is entirely understandable if you opt to stay on the ground. That number is as superstitious as a black cat walking under a ladder and given the reputation of this particular plane for returning to base shot to pieces; it becomes impossible to distinguish fact from superstition.

But that didn’t stop an insubordinate and audacious crew from taking a chance on her. And that strategic bet at the cost of much blood and steel would earn two of its crew the Medal of Honor and the rest the Distinguished Service Cross. This is the tale of the most heavily armed B-17 of the Pacific Theatre who took on 17 Japanese fighters alone and limped home victorious.

Read more here...

https://www.warhistoryonline.com/fe...ook-17-japanese-fighters-alone-livedtell.html

 

[Nathangun]

Would make a great movie.