Title | : | How a B-17 Gunner Did the Impossible |
Duration | : | 26:06 |
Viewed | : | 1,241,594 |
Published | : | 05-01-2024 |
Source | : | Youtube |
Download Warpath now! https://bit.ly/ITBMTJ3History - And play Tank Tower 2 mini-game: https://tanktower2-warpath.lilith.com - Don't forget to use code SNIPER24 for in game resources! This is the story of B-17 Flying Fortress ball turret gunner Maynard H. Smith and how he won the Medal of Honor while with the 306th Bomb Group on May 1st of 1943 during a raid to St. Nazaire. This was made using the World War II flight simulator War Thunder. Hope you enjoy! Please like, comment, and subscribe. #WW2 #WWIIHistory #WarThunder RESEARCH SOURCES: Research sources in all of my content include the United States National Archives (NARA) - and specifically, Missing Air Crew Reports, as well as combat reports and diaries from various fighter and bomber squadrons. https://catalog.archives.gov/ Want to fly with me in one of these great WWII flight sims? Join my discord! https://discord.gg/CVrJQ8a Have an idea for one of my videos? Submit it here! https://forms.gle/91xwbGKQsRCNZmwm9 If you want to support TJ3 History and get access to special VIP content, please check out these awesome links! Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/TJ3History TJ3 History Merch Store! https://TJ3History.shop Follow me on social media for updates! Facebook - https://Facebook.com/TJ3History Twitter - https://Twitter.com/TJ3History Twitch - https://Twitch.com/TJ3History Instagram - https://Instagram.com/TJ3History
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