Taylor, William B-17 Bombardier

B-17 airman stationed in England during WWII with the 398th Bomb Group, 603rd squadron, describing his training and missions. The 398th Bomb Group flew B-17 Flying Fortresses from Nuthampstead, Hertfordshire on strategic bombing raids over Germany. Taylor flew 31 combat missions. Good discussion about the Norden Bomb Sight.

[@chrisfisichella7665]

Mr Taylor is an excellent interviewee. It was great to hear about the politics of our forces. His strategy to make the best out of everything is awesome and inspiring.

[@wattage2007]

So humbling listening to these modest warriors giving their accounts. Thanks for what you did William.

[@brachio1000]

Fine interview.

[@lunamae4718]

Thank you for al your years in service to out country.

[@tripley66]

This was an extremely informative interview, in addition to meeting a great gentleman.

[@asullivan4047]

Interesting and informative. Glad Taylor returned to share his experiences for viewers to hear.

[@loveshisharley]

This is another great interview! Thanks!

[@elisamcgowan4774]

Great interview with a lovely, brave guy. Glad you came through the war sir.

[@19211926]

God Bless you sir. Thank You for your service.

[@SomervilleBob]

He lived to 96. He became a Lt. Col.
He had 3 daughters with his wife. Nice guy.

[@britgerus1956Glenn]

Excellent

[@redtobertshateshandles]

It has to be massively stressful flying in those conditions. I drove a truck for 20 years, night and day on narrow winding roads avoiding car drivers and other trucks. The concentration was mentally fatiguing. I don't blame anyone for getting out. No-one was shooting at me and I wasn't carrying tons of h.e. And if you're talking about cliques to me it means you're not a team player.

[@ronhaworth5471]

Our nation grateful for unwavering service,USA

[@blakecarlson2587]

I was able to find the obituary of the the crew's original (West Point graduate) pilot. He must have recovered and continued his combat flying because his obituary states that he flew 29 combat missions by the end of the war. He had a 30 year distinguished career and retired as a Colonel. He was a noted expert on the Soviet military, along with his wife, after he was a military attaché to the Soviet Union.

[@britgerus1956Glenn]

Wpw

[@dicostigan1449]

An assumption that he never corrected, obviously . . .!

[@jsfbr]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@brachio1000]

5:20 -- Moving a kid up a grade is never good.