'Nine O Nine' No Turning Back by Philip West

B-17 'Nine O Nine' one of the most remarkable aircraft to have flown during World War 2 awaits her next mission over occupied Europe. Part of the 91st Bomb Group, 323rd Squadron, this B-17 went on to complete a record mission tally of 140 without an abort or loss of a single crew member. She started operations in February 1944. By April 1945 'Nine O Nine' had flown an extraordinary 1,129 hours. This aircraft and crew represented just one of many who fought in war-torn skies for the freedom we now enjoy.