History lesson takes flight

NBC Action News Tuesday 17th May, 2011

KANSAS CITY, Missouri - With a puff of smoke and the roar of the engines, part of the past came alive Monday. Liberty Belle is one of only 14-B 17 bombers still flying. Its heavy fire power earned it the nick name "The Flying Fortress." One of the first passengers to take a ride Monday was 87-year-old Fern Reynolds of Grain Valley. The former Rosy the Riveter said she had no hesitation about hopping about. "No ,no, no, I thought the pilot was great and the ride was great," said Reynolds. Her husband John and World War II veteran said the flight brought reassuring memories. "When they was going over dropping bombs we felt a little safe. We was in fox holes, it made us feel safe when they were around." The plane is impressive on the ground, but the view from the cramped front row the nose Gu...

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