This is amazing!

[Tilar]

I'd have never imagined this would even fly let alone land.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHADAKreoPY

[bakerhillpins]

  

Speaks volumes about their training.  From the description it sounds like he got one chance to land.

[bull]

They always land. Some landings are a little harder than others...

[bakerhillpins]

They always land. Some landings are a little harder than others...

Ok, I see your point. I guess that probably ranks up there with any landing you can walk away from is a good one.   

[Darkman]

Amazing clip.

What happened to the other pilot?

[Drache]

Amazing clip.

What happened to the other pilot?

He ejected according to reports Ive read.

[BananaDan]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wa_KrNNebzU&feature=related

Check this one out.

[bull]

There's some interesting stories about B17s making it home after sustaining heavy damage:

http://www.daveswarbirds.com/b-17/fuselage.htm
http://www.daveswarbirds.com/b-17/fuselag2.htm

[skip68]

    Thanks bull.    Pretty cool stuff.   That's when men were men x10. 

[Fred]

If you're going to fly anywhere in these conflicting times..................that's the plane to do it in!! 
What an amazing feat.

[Drache]

If I remember correctly the F-15 was the only plane to fly in combat without a single loss...

[bull]

   Thanks bull.    Pretty cool stuff.   That's when men were men x10. 

I just realized I only posted links to the fuselage damage pics. There's lots more to see: http://www.daveswarbirds.com/b-17/contents.htm