From down below an enemy spotted
So hurry up 
Rearm and refuel
But through the bomber's damaged airframe
See wounded men 
scarred and burned

Look to the right  
Then look again
And see the enemy in the eye
No bullets fly 
Sparred by his mercy
Escorted out
Out of harms way

Fly
Fighting fair
It's the code 
Of the air
Brothers
Heroes
Foes

Killing machine
Honor in the sky
B-17 
Flying home
Killing machine
Said goodbye to the cross he deserved

He risked his life 
Two times that day
To save an unknown enemy
Escort to safety out of the kill zone
A short salute 
Then departed

Fly
Fighting fair
It's the code 
Of the air
Brothers
Heroes
Foes

Killing machine
Honor in the sky
B-17 
Flying home
Killing machine
Said goodbye to the cross he deserved

Fly
Fighting fair
It's the code 
Of the air
Brothers
Heroes
Foes

Killing machine
Honor in the sky
B-17 
Flying home
Killing machine
Said goodbye to the cross he deserved