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Historic Boeing B-17 bomber pays a visit to Victoria

It鈥檚 not every day that a genuine wartime hero comes to town.

It鈥檚 not every day that a genuine wartime hero comes to town.

Last week, an original Boeing B-17 鈥淔lying Fortress鈥 heavy bomber, which made its name in Allied bombing runs during the Second World War, arrived at the Victoria Flying Club for public viewing and sightseeing flights.

Now more than 70 years old, this four-engine 鈥淔lying Fortress鈥 bomber didn鈥檛 show its age a bit.

The B-17 heavy bomber, which played an important role for the Allies in bombing German targets during the Second World War, was at the flying club for public tours and flights.

sa国际传媒 photographer Bruce Stotesbury got to take to the skies and capture the historic aircraft in (peacetime) action.