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Archives, Collection, and Educational Resources New Multimedia Addition ![]() Emblem of the Allied Supreme Commander from a report in the Crile Archives collection. Back to Archives, Collection, and Resource Main Page NEW
MULTIMEDIA ADDITION See and hear the fascinating story of WWII lead B-17 bombardier Robert Martin as he is shot down over Germany, captured by the Nazis, and has his life saved by an unimaginable stroke of luck. Select from the choices below to view this compelling new multimedia series courtesy of Tom Swope, award-winning producer of the "Legacies" radio program. "Legacies" can be heard on WBKC 1460AM, and Tom can be reached at (440) 255-7410. Please remember that you will need players appropriate to the media format you select. |
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Segment 1: Crew Training Martin volunteers for the Air Force and experiences some unusual training methods. |
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Segment 2: The Mission Martin leads the formation on a grueling trek to the target. |
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Segment 3: Shot Down Just one mission from the end of his hitch, Martin's plane is brought down by German flak. |
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Download Windows Media File (1.2M) or QuickTime Movie (896K) |
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Download MP3 Audio Only File (659K) |
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Segment 4: The Miracle Martin is shot as he struggles with his captors, but his life is saved by an almost unimaginable stroke of luck. |
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