Witness
Striker was the squadron leader. He brought us in real low. But he couldn't handle it.
Prosecuting Attorney
Buddy couldn't handle it. Was Buddy one of your crew?
Witness
Right. Buddy was the bombardier. But it was Striker who couldn't handle it, and he went to pieces.
Prosecuting Attorney
Andy went to pieces?
Witness
No. Andy was the navigator. He was all right. Buddy went to pieces. It was awful how he came unglued.
Prosecuting Attorney
Howie came unglued?
Witness
Oh, no. Howie was a rock, the best tailgunner in the outfit. Buddy came unglued.
Prosecuting Attorney
And he bailed out?
Witness
No. Andy hung tough. Buddy bailed out. How he survived, it was a miracle.
Prosecuting Attorney
Then Howie survived?
Witness
No, 'fraid not. We lost Howie the next day.
Prosecuting Attorney
Over Macho Grande?
Witness
No. I don't think I'll ever get over Macho Grande. Those wounds run...pretty deep.
