Jack C Fisher
MilitaryJack Fisher - bombardier -joined the 91st at Walla Walla, arrived in England in October 1942 and began combat in 'The Careful Virgin'. On his third mission he took a hit in his right leg and spent a month in hospital.
He was again injured on the May 21st 1943 raid on Wilhelmshaven when a direct hit from a 20mm left a gaping hole in the fuselage. Fortunately he was wearing a specially reinforced flak suit which shredded but effectively saved his life. He was later interviewed by Dr Grow the man responsible for producing the updated flak suit.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Revisions
Biography completed by historian Helen Millgate. Information sourced from newsletters of the 91st Bomb Group related to the service of Jack C. Fisher.