A second attempt on October 14, 1943 was later known as the “dark third day.” Daddy and Daughter not always eye to eye but always heart to heart shirt. Of the 291 Fortress participating in the attack, 59 were shot down on German soil, one fell into the English Channel, five fell on British soil, and another 12 were removed because of excessive damage that could be repaired. , a total of 77 B-17s were lost. 122 other damaged vehicles need repair before they can continue to fly. Of the 2,900 crew members, 650 did not return, although some survived and were taken prisoner of war. Five people died and 43 were injured on the returning planes, and 594 people were recorded as missing. Only 33 bombers landed without damage. Such great losses are the result of the gathering of more than 300 German fighters
