When a B-17 Pilot Attacked the Copilot

Follow and Wishlist our game on Steam https://store.steampowered.com/app/3606970/Brass_Rain/ 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. Hit join to become a member and get exclusive perks https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-f2WBfSCZiu0bOBydjot3w/join Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/yarnhub Check out our exclusive merch https://yarnhub-shop.fourthwall.com Join us on Discord https://discord.gg/yarnhub-1087778019822813334 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 Yarnhub uses the Unreal® Engine. Unreal® is a trademark or registered trademark of Epic Games, Inc. in the United States of America and elsewhere. Unreal® Engine, Copyright 1998 – 2025, Epic Games, Inc. All rights reserved.