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WILLIAM R. LAWLEY JR
How a 23-year-old pilot kept a burning Flying Fortress in the air long enough to save his crew over Nazi-occupied Europe.
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WILLIAM R. LAWLEY JR
Flying Home on Fire: First Lieutenant William R. Lawley Jr. and the B-17 That Wouldn’t Quit
How a 23-year-old pilot kept a burning Flying Fortress in the air long enough to save his crew over Nazi-occupied Europe.
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Beyond the Call · Issue 39 · September 28, 2026