On 26th July 1943, a formation of B-17s was on a mission to strike factories in Hannover. Participating in the raid was Second Lieutenant John C. Morgan, from the 92nd Bomb Group. Morgan was a copilot inside the B-17F Ruthie II, which was severely hit by the Luftwaffe fighters upon reaching the enemy coast. After the pilot was injured, Morgan was forced to battle the now incoherent pilot for control of the plane. For his actions, Morgan earned the Medal of Honor.
One of the main sources we used was the excellent book by Daniel Simmons, With His Hand: A Story of the Incredible Experiences of B-17 Pilot John C. “Red” Morgan During World War II.
00:00 B-17s vs 150 German fighters
02:22 Robert Campbell is alive
03:51 Koske tries to help Weaver
05:20 Campbell battles Morgan
06:27 Koske helps Weaver to bail
08:14 Fist fight intensifies
10:28 Bombardier completes the mission
11:49 Campbell taken off his seat
12:43 Ruthie II in England
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