UPL 6916
IMAGELt. William H. Saunders Navigator Crew #707 - Howard A. Fisher Crew 466th BG - 787th BS KIA on 20 June 1944 when his a/c, B-24H-20-FO #42-94929, suffered a near direct hit by flak over the French coast. After being hit he managed to make his way to the flight deck and laid down on a bench behind the pilot's seats. He died within minutes.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 787th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-685394
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator