Re: Right era, wrong type of transportation
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Originally Posted by rotorwrench
Pop would see the groups of B-24s on their way home while they were still in route. The B-24 was faster. It didn't quite absorb as much battle damage as the B-17 but it could get through a flack barrage faster for sure.
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True Rotorwrench... The 24 was faster and carried a heavier bomb load.. but the Flying Fortress was just so....
SEXY! 
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