Fearless Men of the B-17 Flying Fortress Pictures

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As a gunner and photographer, T/Sgt. Patrick O'Keef saw action in 27 heavy bombardment missions over enemy occupied Europe in 1944.	Upon the entry of the U.S. into World War II, the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress played a vital role in the bombardment of Germany.
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T/Sgt. Patrick O'Keef was stationed at Knettishall, England, where he saw action in 27 heavy bombardment missions between March 16, 1944, and July 17, 1944, flying in B-17s with the 8th Air Force Bombardment Division, 388th Bomb Group (sq. "H"), 562nd Bomb Squadron.	Upon the entry of the U.S. into World War II, the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress played a vital role in the bombardment of Germany.
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As many as one thousand B-17 aircraft were staged and deployed at a time in daring daylight raids during World War II. Pictured here is the 8th Air Force Bombardment Division, 388th Bomb Group (sq. "H"), 562nd Bomb Squadron at dawn in 1944.