20, 1943, was a typically cold, overcast winter day in Britain as 2d Lt. It survived because of an enemy's act of chivalry.
Pilot Charlie Brown landed the B-17 'Ye old Pub' safely in UK, but too badly damaged to fly 1 KIA, 4 injured.ī-17 42-3167 ‘Ye Olde Pub’ FO-S/B 527th BS/379th BGīrown's B-17 was perhaps the most heavily damaged bomber to return from combat. He escorted the plane to the North Sea & then saluted and flew away. Crew turned for home when discovered by Lt Franz Stigler of JG 27/6.
B-17F Ye Olde Pub 42-3167 FO-S 527th BS/379th BG - Franz Stigler ME109 JG/27/6īadly damaged by AAA & fighters on raid to Bremen Dec 20, 1943.
