Marvin Skubick was a B-17 pilot in WWII veteran Marvin Skubin is seen here with a restored B-17 with 35 missions over Europe. On June 11, he flew a final mission on the "Yankee Lady."
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The life expectancy of a B-17 crew member = 17 missions. This guy flew 35. Respect all pilots, axis or allied.
May God bless you, Sir. Thanks.
http://blog.mlive.com/kzgazette/2008/08/post_18.html
B-17 Pilot takes one final flight
Sat Apr 28, 2012 7:49 am
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Thats Great!
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