Garfield's Last Stand "B-17 in 1943 A mid-air collision on February 1, 1943, between a B-17 and a German fighter over the Tunis dock area, became the subject of one of the most famous photographs of World War II."
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"An enemy fighter attacking a 97th Bomb Group formation went out of control, probably with a wounded pilot then continued its crashing descent into the rear of the fuselage of a Fortress named All American, piloted by Lt. Kendrick R. Bragg, of the 414th Bomb Squadron.
When it struck, the fighter broke apart, but left some pieces in the B-17." ...
Full article and photos here. Hat tip to Harley Standlee; Placerville, Ca
This was also posted at Democratic Underground, a site hostile to private enterprise, wealthy people and pretty much any entity that makes our economy prosperous. As you may find to no surprise, they introduced this article with this remark:
This is NOT my father's Democrat Party.
This was also posted at Democratic Underground, a site hostile to private enterprise, wealthy people and pretty much any entity that makes our economy prosperous. As you may find to no surprise, they introduced this article with this remark:
I am pretty sure the govt built this plane and not rich dudes pursuing the latest deferrment scams for themselves and their children.The history-challenged writer of the article seems not to be aware it was American industry that became the Arsenal of Democracy, supporting our allies against the Nazi war machine. When the government needs an impossible job done, they go to private enterprise.
This is NOT my father's Democrat Party.
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