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When a B-17's Tail Section Fell 4 Miles to Earth--with the Tail Gunner Still Inside

Hard to believe someone could fall 4 miles to earth in the tail of a B-17 and survive but Eugene Moran did. Watch the 14 min video below to learn more about his horrific adventure which only began with the crash.

"On November 29th, 1943, a large group

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When a B-17's Tail Section Fell 4 Miles to Earth--with the Tail Gunner Still Inside

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