The Bomber that Stopped Hitler's Final Attack

Please help me get to more air war veterans and tell their story: Support here - https://Patreon.com/TJ3History This is the story of Lt. Kendall Eakes, a B-26 Marauder pilot in the 387th Bomb Group during World War II. This is part 1, and will tell the story of his training and first mission on December 23rd 1944, flying support in the Battle of the Bulge. This was made using the World War II flight simulator War Thunder - Download free here: https://playwt.link/tj3history2024 Hope you enjoy! Please like, comment, and subscribe. #WW2 #WWIIHistory #WarThunder RESEARCH SOURCES: Research sources in all of my content include the United States National Archives (NARA) - and specifically, Missing Air Crew Reports, as well as combat reports and diaries from various fighter and bomber squadrons. https://catalog.archives.gov/ Join my FREE WWII History Newsletter: https://tj3history.ck.page/0440475ff7 Want to fly with me in one of these great WWII flight sims? Join my discord! https://discord.gg/CVrJQ8a Have an idea for one of my videos? Submit it here! https://forms.gle/91xwbGKQsRCNZmwm9 If you want to support TJ3 History and get access to special VIP content, please check out these awesome links! Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/TJ3History TJ3 History Merch Store! https://TJ3History.shop Follow me on social media for updates! Facebook - https://Facebook.com/TJ3History Twitter - https://Twitter.com/TJ3History Twitch - https://Twitch.com/TJ3History Instagram - https://Instagram.com/TJ3History