Drone warfare during WW2 - using B17's

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Drone warfare during WW2 - using B17's

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I just found out that although they had to be taken off and airborne by human pilots, that during 1944 there were over a dozen missions attempted where a B-17 would be stripped down and filled with explosive, then flown by remote control to a German Target. Once airborne, the pilot and co-pilot would jump out with parachutes. Apparently none of the missions were very successful though.
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Re: Drone warfare during WW2 - using B17's

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Joe Kennedy died piloting one. As a result, his younger brother John took his place as the prospect for President.
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Re: Drone warfare during WW2 - using B17's

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Joe was killed piloting a drone B-24 which exploded before they could bail out!
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