When a Ball Turret Gunner Fell Without a Parachute

Play War Thunder now for free with my link, and get a massive bonus pack including vehicles, boosters and more: Thank you War Thunder for sponsoring this video. On January 3rd, 1943 a group of 72 B17 Flying Fortresses were on a bombing mission in occupied France. Their target was a heavily fortified German Uboat base at St. Nazaire, an important strategic location for the Kriegsmarine during the Battle of the Atlantic. Inside a B17 named Snap Crackle Pop was 24yearold Staff Sergeant Alan Magee in the position of ball turret gunner. Magee was on his seventh and last combat mission during which he was sucked out of the B17 at an altitude of 20, 000 feet without a parachute Hit join to become a member and get exclusive perks Support us on Patreon Check out our exclusive merch Join us on Discord discord.