[PLMerite]

Here’s what I was able to find out about what happened to the aircraft and crew:

https://worldwarwings.com/the-controversial-footage-of-a-b-24-shot-down-debunked/

[jmacusa]

I've seen this video many times and it does appear as if bombs from another plane hit the wing.

I've also seen a picture once of a B 17 that had it's right rear tail stabilizer knocked off by another plane that was above it.

Apparently formation flying was often difficult especially if the ‘’boxes’’ that each bomber flew was knocked out of formation by heavy flak or German fighters.