Stranded In The Middle Of Nowhere
The plane miraculously landed without any serious injuries to the crew. Only one disadvantage remained: they were now stranded in the middle of nowhere. So the men wandered for days, hungry and exhausted, wracked by mosquitos and scorched by the sun.
Stranded In The Middle Of Nowhere
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Reunited With U.S Forces
Malaria struck all of the men as well. However, the Americans were saved when a helpful native led them to the safety of his village. Eaton and his crew were eventually nursed back to health, and after reuniting with US forces, they were sent on a new tour of duty almost immediately. But what about the downed Flying Fortress? Until the helicopter flyover, she was forgotten.
Reunited With U.S Forces
