The B-17 Flying Fortress is a success story born from disaster. In fact, it could be argued no other aircraft has had a more horrible first impression, especially for a machine that would eventually revolutionize American aviation history in more ways than one. Lewis Perrone tells us his story on board his first B-17, Lucky Me. ⁣ ⁣ 👀 full story at link in bio!⁣ ⁣ #AirmanMagazine #Airman #Airmen #WWII #B17 #LuckyMe #USAF #UnitedStatesAirForce #AirForce #History #Aviation #Gunner #Gunners #Heroes #Hero