The Story of the 92nd bomb group and its B-17 Crews
When you dig into the history of the Eighth Air Force during World War II, the 92nd bomb group stands out as a true pioneer of the daylight bombing campaign over Europe. They weren't just another unit in the massive Allied air armada; they were actually the very first B-17 group to make the hop across the Atlantic and set up shop in England. Nicknamed "Fame's Favored Few," the men of this group carried a heavy burden, proving that the concept of strategic daylight bombing could actually work, even when the odds—and the German Luftwaffe—were stacked heavily against them. ...