Over the 2014 Independence Day weekend, the St. Cloud Regional Airport played host to an iconic piece of U.S. military history. KVSC news director Vicki Ikeogu was there to share the experience of her flight on the historic war bird. The B-17G Flying Fortress Aluminum Overcast made a stop in St. Cloud as part of its tour across the country. As part of their media day, the Experimental Aviation Association along with the tour crew accompanying the bomber explained the significance of the B-17. Also making the trip up to St. Cloud was World War II veteran Elizabeth “Betty” Wall, one of the few female flyers of a B-17.

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