84K views · 938 reactions | He went out for a beer in London, and his life changed forever. Hear about the true story of Gabreski and his fellow airmen known as the Mighty Eighth Airforce, during our VE Weekend Celebrations on National Geographic UK, and join us as we toast the heroes of World War II on Friday at 3pm. | National Geographic UK | Facebook

Martin B-57B Canberra After the Korean War began in 1950, the U.S. Air Force looked for a jet-powered medium bomber to quickly replace the aging, propeller-driven Douglas B-26 Invader. In March 1951 the USAF contracted with Martin to build the British Canberra in the United States under license. The Martin-built B-57 made its first flight in July 1953, and when production ended in 1959, a total of 403 Canberras had been produced for the USAF. In 1965 the USAF sent two B-57B squadrons to South Vi

109K views · 3.4K reactions | In 1944, the U.S. 8th Air Force carried out daylight bombing missions over Europe. Flying B-17 Flying Fortresses from bases in England, crews targeted industrial and military sites deep inside German-held territory. #ww2 #fyp #military #airforce #veteranhealing | Veteran Healing | Facebook

10K views · 356 reactions | Surviving 33 Combat Missions in the 8th Air Force | American Veterans Center | Facebook