January 2017 - Army Air Forces pilot Capt.
Jay Zeamer and his crew piloted their
B-17 Flying Fortress on one of the most daring aerial
missions of World War II. Sent on a photo reconnaissance
mission on June 16, 1943, he and his men fended off 17 enemy
fighters while accomplishing their mission. From this
near-suicide mission, the crew would be awarded two Medals
of Honor and seven Distinguished Service Crosses.
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video by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Neal Uranga Video edited by USA
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