This week we remember the men that helped to keep the crew whole so that they could get off the ground.  Commonly referred to as "floaters", they would fill-in when a crew member was sick.  Some didn't have to.... but they did anyway. REFERENCES and LINKS Support Warbirds and get BONUS EPISODES https://www.patreon.com/warbirdspodcast?fan_landing=true Email Me: dan@talesfromabove.com Denver Post - Frank Lablotier - By Claire Martin Sun-Telegraph - Historic B-17 roars over Front Range - By Dave Faries Military.com - Sgt. Maynard H. Smith - By Bethanne Kelly Patrick A Gunners Tale - 100th Bomb Group - By Karen Abeyasekere