Describe Something You Have Learned
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Describe Something You Have Learned
Did this happen to you? What is something you have learned? What is something that left you in a state of awe?
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The book inspired me to watch the Memphis Belle documentary on Youtube. It was filmed inside the bomber while on a real mission, and it really made everything he had written in the book come alive. I was sweating watching it.
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One thing that stuck out to me was the fact that the men could easily have died in the plane by frostbite, lack of oxygen and/or clogging up their oxygen tubes with frozen spit. In other words, war in it of itself is scary and death could be lurking around the corner, but the journey across was just as dangerous!
I haven't heard about that documentary, but it sounds very interesting and informational. I'll have to check it out. Thank you for sharing!
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I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for Thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety. ~ Psalms 4:8
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The name of the documentary is Memphis Belle-Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress Aircraft. It is well worth watching.
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That is a very good point. It seemed like it really took a lot of work to keep everyone safe and on track.Lulubelle wrote:In certain passages, it seemed as though he was holding the plane on course through determination and brute force.
I will definitely give the documentary a try. Thank you for suggesting it.
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I agree with the others about being surprised about the conditions of the soldiers in the planes, especially since it seemed at times they would be doing daily missions like that.
"Non ignara mali miseris succurrere disco." Virgil, The Aeneid
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Another thought came to my mind as I perused the book, I never thought about how frightening it must be when a substitute crew member joined another crew. It makes sense that it would be since the original crew would not only know each other well, but would know the ins-and-outs of the plane itself. When a new person steps in, it could really mess up the flow and essentially risk everyone's life.
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Don't feel bad, Kimmy! I didn't know that either, and I lived in Germany for three years! It isn't something that came up in conversations with the locals; most Germans are as ashamed of the Nazi Party as Americans are of slavery.kimmyschemy06 wrote:I learned a lot. I realized that every single member of the crew has a very important job to do and whatever that job is keeps everybody safe and alive. I also realized how easily one can die during the war besides being shot. This one is very embarrassing, but I just learned from the book that Nazi means National Socialism
Everything in this book fascinated me, and I learned a whole lot about the early days of Army/Air Force aviation, but the one thing that sticks out in my mind was the "Caterpillar Club," the informal name for the B-17 crew members who parachuted from their planes and lived to tell about it. I guess it helped me realize just how dangerous the situation really was, and I thought it was neat of the airmen to give homage to the humble little insect (remember that the parachute cords were made from silk) that helped save their lives. My son is really into insects, especially caterpillars, and he really appreciated hearing about these little guys' contributions to the war effort!
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Exactly what LivreAmour said Kimmy, don't be embarrassed. Whatever we learn is a plus, no matter when we learn it. The important thing is that we keep on learning!LivreAmour217 wrote:Don't feel bad, Kimmy! I didn't know that either, and I lived in Germany for three years! It isn't something that came up in conversations with the locals; most Germans are as ashamed of the Nazi Party as Americans are of slavery.kimmyschemy06 wrote:I learned a lot. I realized that every single member of the crew has a very important job to do and whatever that job is keeps everybody safe and alive. I also realized how easily one can die during the war besides being shot. This one is very embarrassing, but I just learned from the book that Nazi means National Socialism
Everything in this book fascinated me, and I learned a whole lot about the early days of Army/Air Force aviation, but the one thing that sticks out in my mind was the "Caterpillar Club," the informal name for the B-17 crew members who parachuted from their planes and lived to tell about it. I guess it helped me realize just how dangerous the situation really was, and I thought it was neat of the airmen to give homage to the humble little insect (remember that the parachute cords were made from silk) that helped save their lives. My son is really into insects, especially caterpillars, and he really appreciated hearing about these little guys' contributions to the war effort!
I had forgotten about the "Caterpillar Club," thank you for bringing it up. I think it's great that you shared this with your son. You're building his knowledge and respect for the people who serve, but in a simple, relatable way.
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Thanks, Hsimone! With his father being in the Army, my son is also interested in learning about military history. Hearing about the caterpillars just made it that much more interesting!hsimone wrote: I had forgotten about the "Caterpillar Club," thank you for bringing it up. I think it's great that you shared this with your son. You're building his knowledge and respect for the people who serve, but in a simple, relatable way.
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