Watch a Badass 100-Year-Old B-17 Veteran Recount His Harrowing Combat Flights

Watch a Badass 100-Year-Old B-17 Veteran Recount His Harrowing Combat Flights

Flying a B-17 bomber over Europe in World War II was one of the most dangerous assignments in the U.S. Army Air Corps. Crews faced relentless enemy fire, freezing temperatures at high altitudes, and the constant threat of mechanical failure. Many young men never completed their tour of duty, and survival often felt like a matter of luck as much as skill. One pilot who beat the odds is Major John “Lucky” Luckadoo, who recently shared his experien…