Preserving The Oral HistorIES of Combat Veterans
1:13 | Harvard Kniffen describes the "mercy missions" his unit flew delivering supplies to the Dutch and a special thank you message for their efforts.
Serving as a B-17 bombardier, Harvard Kniffen recalls the series of unlucky incidents that occurred during his first bombing mission over Europe.
Harvard Kniffen remembers one bombing mission when his navigator fell prey to the dangers of low oxygen.
Harvard Kniffen describes taking severe flak damage on a bombing run over Berlin.
Harvard Kniffen describes the "mercy missions" his unit flew delivering supplies to the Dutch and a special thank you message for their efforts.
A B-17 bombardier, Harvard Kniffen details the types of gear that his crew would wear for bombing missions.
Harvard Kniffen tells the amusing story of the time he caught the thief who had been stealing precious candy-bars at his camp in England.
