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re: 8th Air Force Twin Raids on Regensburg and Schweinfurt 8/17/43
Posted on 8/17/17 at 3:18 pm to WhiskeyPapa
Posted on 8/17/17 at 3:18 pm to WhiskeyPapa
August 1943 was the month that Hollywood star, Jimmy Stewart arrived at the 703d Bombardment Squadron. They were still in Sioux City at the time of "Double Strike."
I think the film version reinstates the actual names and refers to Schweinfurt by name.
It also contains the CMH citation of fictional Lt. Jesse Bishop (based on real pilot John C. Morgan), associated with July 1943 raids on Hanover. It is based heavily on Morgan's.
Morgan's real world CMH citation:
That is the sort of man we sent to fight that war. Morgan was 28 years old at the time of the action described.
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I think the film version reinstates the actual names and refers to Schweinfurt by name.
It also contains the CMH citation of fictional Lt. Jesse Bishop (based on real pilot John C. Morgan), associated with July 1943 raids on Hanover. It is based heavily on Morgan's.
Morgan's real world CMH citation:
quote:
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty, while participating on a bombing mission over enemy-occupied continental Europe, 28 (sic) July 1943. Prior to reaching the German coast on the way to the target, the B17 aircraft in which 2d Lt. (sic) Morgan was serving as co-pilot was attacked by a large force of enemy fighters, during which the oxygen system to the tail, waist, and radio gun positions was knocked out. A frontal attack placed a cannon shell through the windshield, totally shattering it, and the pilot's skull was split open by a .303 caliber shell, leaving him in a crazed condition. The pilot fell over the steering wheel, tightly clamping his arms around it. 2d Lt. Morgan at once grasped the controls from his side and, by sheer strength, pulled the aircraft back into formation despite the frantic struggles of the semiconscious pilot. The interphone had been destroyed, rendering it impossible to call for help. At this time the top turret gunner fell to the floor and down through the hatch with his arm shot off at the shoulder and a gaping wound in his side. The waist, tail, and radio gunners had lost consciousness from lack of oxygen and, hearing no fire from their guns, the copilot believed they had bailed out. The wounded pilot still offered desperate resistance in his crazed attempts to fly the aircraft. There remained the prospect of flying to and over the target and back to a friendly base wholly unassisted. In the face of this desperate situation, 2d Lt. Officer Morgan made his decision to continue the flight and protect any members of the crew who might still be in the ship and for 2 hours he flew in formation with one hand at the controls and the other holding off the struggling pilot before the navigator entered the steering compartment and relieved the situation. The miraculous and heroic performance of 2d Lt. Morgan on this occasion resulted in the successful completion of a vital bombing mission and the safe return of his aircraft and crew.
That is the sort of man we sent to fight that war. Morgan was 28 years old at the time of the action described.
Posted on 8/17/17 at 3:19 pm to Ace Midnight
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That is the sort of man we sent to fight that war.
Posted on 8/17/17 at 11:24 pm to Ace Midnight
quote:The account of Morgan's mission in the book above is stellar. The crew was equally valorous.
That is the sort of man we sent to fight that war. Morgan was 28 years old at the time of the action described.
Same mission (I think), different crew, one crew member had to throw another unconscious crewmate out of the plane. He'd lost his arm, too high for a tourniquet. He was picked up and the Luftwaffe picked him up, and he lived. Life and death decisions made in real time by real men.
Posted on 8/18/17 at 6:20 am to Ace Midnight
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That is the sort of man we sent to fight that war. Morgan was 28 years old at the time of the action described.
This greatest generation beget my generation...baby boomers. Many of the boomer generation spat on soldiers returning from Nam and now many of those have children and grandchildren...this I believe in my soul what has led to what we see in America now.
Compare your story of the courage and heroism that was given so that the free world could survive with some fatass climbing a RELee statute to pull it down and behave like rabid dogs. All while the leftist MSM applauds and the rest cowar to speak up against the childishness.
To my dying day I thank the lord for that generation and those who serve in their footsteps. God save our country, good and bad.
Sorry for taking away from this heroic history you give us, but just felt a rant was in order.
This post was edited on 8/18/17 at 6:23 am
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