Every bomber crew dreamed of flying a B-17 “Flying Fortress”. Mac “Sharkie” LaQuain and his crew were lucky enough to be assigned to one. The B-17 got its nickname because of its size and firepower. Mac once served as a co-pilot on a B-25 Mitchell, another bomber, but was moved to serve as pilot of the B-17, with a new crew. Their names were Jake “Nobleman” Noble, the chin turret gunner, Scott Filippe, the co-pilot, Joseph Robinson, the waist gunner, Ryder “Aussie” Mein, the navigator,ball turret gunner, and tail gunner. Kenny Bergqvist, the 2nd waist gunner.
It was January, 1943. The bombing of Germany had just started, attacking the Nazi regime and their cruel dictator, Adolf Hitler. As the men headed towards Germany, they all felt homesick
It was January, 1943. The bombing of Germany had just started, attacking the Nazi regime and their cruel dictator, Adolf Hitler. As the men headed towards Germany, they all felt homesick