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Old 01-17-2015, 11:48 AM   #1
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For the Flyboys and airplane lovers.

Some interesting statistics from WWII.

Note how many B17s as opposed to B24s.


Horrific WWII Statistics
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Thanks for posting. Really makes you think!
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Old 01-17-2015, 12:56 PM   #3
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Bump because it's worth reading.
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Sobering. Thanks for sharing that.
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The number of aircraft lost in training and accidents during WWII is mentioned in the book Unbroken unbelievable.
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That was a very interesting read.
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Wow great read. My late dad flew f-86 's in Korea. DFC. Brother was an a-10 jock in Kuwait. The big gun on that thing is amazing. Thanks for post. JD
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