Tag Archives: B-17G Bomber

Enter The B-17

Posted on July 28, 2019 by Caryn

In World War II, my dad, Allen Spencer was the Flight Engineer and top turret gunner on a B-17. The B-17 was an amazing plane. Strategic bombing missions actually began at the tail end of World War I Continue reading →

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First Official Presidential Flight

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Caryn

In the height of World War II, on January 14, 1943, President Franklin D Roosevelt made history when he became the first president to travel by airplane on official business. The trip was not without danger. The German U-boats were … Continue reading →

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Safely Home

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Caryn

Yesterday, I read a tribute written by the grandchild of an airman who served in a B-17 Bomber during World War II, and I found myself both curious and a little annoyed by the first few lines of the story. … Continue reading →

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Back In Town

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Caryn

The B-17’s and B-25’s are back in town again this week, and of course, they always put me in mind of my dad. I can’t see one in the newspaper, or flying over without thinking of him. Dad was a … Continue reading →

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A Part Of Something Greater

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Caryn

I have been reading through some of my dad’s letters home to his family from World War II, and I find myself thinking about the secrets that had to be kept. During wartime, locations and mission cannot be spoken of, … Continue reading →

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A Brand New B-17G Bomber

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Caryn

There is something about getting a brand new car that is so exciting. It’s never been used by anyone else. That’s kind of how my dad felt about the B-17G Bomber that he and his crew were assigned. It was … Continue reading →

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Who Was My Dad Back Then

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Caryn

Lately I have been trying to get an idea of who my dad was when he was in the service…what he went through, what his thoughts might have been, what his life was like. My dad was a top turret … Continue reading →

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