Chronology of World War II

Monday, March 6

B-17 Shot Down near Berlin


B-17 Shot Down near Berlin
Douglas-built B-17F-70-DL Flying Fortress 42-3491, commanded by Maj Fred Rabo, with Lt 'Red' Morgan as co-pilot, was shot down near Berlin, Germany, March 6, 1944. The bomber exploded immediately after this photograph was taken. Lt Morgan and three others survived. (U.S. Air Force)