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"Memphis Belle"'s commander has died

Ashville, USA - Robert Morgan's B-17 became a myth for allied forces after successfully accomplishing 25 missions in Europe

Commander of the famous B-17 US bomber named "Memphis Belle" during the Second World War, Col. Robert Morgan, died due to an accident just occurred while he was watching an airshow. The old Morgan, 85, fell backing up breaking his neck. After being immediately carried to hospital, nothing could be done in order to save him. Morgan succeeded, during the last worldwide conflict, in accomplishing some...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 63388
Rome, Italy, 05/17/2004 16:48
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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