The Untold Story of David C. Besbris, B-17 Navigator | Vestiges of History

In this episode of Vestiges of History, we explore the untold story of David C. Besbris, a B-17 navigator during WWII who narrowly escaped enemy capture. Learn about his incredible journey and the bravery of the "Masters of the Air." Plus, discover surprising facts about the B-17 Flying Fortress, including its appearance in Ripley's Believe It or Not and its role in Norway's WWII history. Don't miss this gripping tale of escape and evasion!

Vestiges of History is a YouTube channel that explores and shares the story of people through the objects they left behind. Through research, pulling threads, and thinking outside the box, we weave our way through the past. The research intersects mostly with WWI and WWII Military History, Golden Era Hollywood and whatever else we find interesting along the way.

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