Jack C Fisher

Military

Jack 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

Unofficial emblem of the 91st Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Careful Virgin
  • Unit: 2nd Strategic Air Depot VIII Air Force Service Command 91st Bomb Group 323rd Bomb Squadron
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  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Dame Satan
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 322nd Bomb Squadron

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Biography completed by historian Helen Millgate. Information sourced from newsletters of the 91st Bomb Group related to the service of Jack C. Fisher.