Quelle:
Karl E. Van Over
| Allgemein | |
|---|---|
| Hersteller: | Douglas |
| Produktionsblock: | , B-17G-35-DL: 42-106984 bis 42-107233 |
| Einsatzgeschichte | |
|---|---|
| Bomber-Gruppe: | , 447th Bomb Group |
| Bomber-Staffel: | , 710th Bomb Squadron, 711th Bomb Squadron |
| Schicksal: |
, Bruchlandung (29 Januar 1945) |
Geschichte der
B-17 42-107025 / Little Chum
Delivered Tulsa 31/1/44; Grenier 5/3/44; Assigned: 711BS/447BG Rattlesden 7/3/44; 710BS; crash-landed base Pilot: Harry Jennings 29/1/45; Salvaged. 1/2/45.
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B-17 42-107025 / Little Chum Details
Leonard Harding VanOver, Ball Turret Gunner/Togglier, is front row-center (kneeling) in the photo above. This well-worn photo is a scan of only a 3-inch x 4-inch print that was carried in Leonard Harding VanOver’s wallet from when the photo was taken (c. 1943-5) until his death in 2003, while the other was preserved.
Foto: Karl E. Van Over
Leonard Harding VanOver, Ball Turret Gunner/Togglier, is 3rd from the left, back row (standing)
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24. Juli 2019 access_time 3:36
I have two crew/nose art photos of B-17G 42-107025, „Little Chum“ of the 447 BG, 710/711BS, RAF Rattlesden available to add to this posting. My paternal grandfather, Leonard Harding VanOver, Ball Turret Gunner/Togglier, is among the crew pictured. Please contact me if you would like me to submit the photos for use under this link. Most respectfully, Karl E. VanOver (karl.vanover@gmail.com)
24. Juli 2019 access_time 10:08
Hello Karl, I sent you an email.
Please reply 🙂
Thank you,
Jing
05. Februar 2026 access_time 21:21
I also have a much better copy of of the nose art photo from my father (Robert Weeks) who was a pilot on this ship. on the reverse are also noted a number of the names of the crew. would be glad to upload both sides. also have a photo of him as he was released after capture.