Updated 07/23/2012 06:39 PM B-17 flights offer history lesson
You can get a history lesson from the sky. The public now has
the rare opportunity to fly onboard a restored WWII bomber named
after the famous "Memphis Belle." This weekend, flights will
take off in Syracuse for anyone who wants to take part. Our Iris
St. Meran got a sneak peak and gives us an idea of the view from
a B-17 Flying Fortress. To view our videos, you need to install
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refresh the page. SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- This is the restored World
War Two Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress known as "Memphis Belle."
It's a sight that most people only get to see in history books.
Liberty Foundation Pilot Bryan Wyatt said, "In war time, is was
crewed by 10 people. Today, we have seats for nine passengers
and three crew members." As part of the Liberty Foundation's
2012 Salute to Veterans, the public can pay to fly on board the
bomber. Passengers will get a view of what life was like. "You
get to move abou