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Produktionsblock:
B-17F-90-BO: 42-30132 bis 42-30231
Hersteller:
Boeing
- Bomber-Gruppe:
- 95th Bomb Group
- Bomber-Staffel:
- 335th Bomb Squadron
- 336th Bomb Squadron
- RCL: ET-P, OE-P
MACR: 401
Einsätze: 12
Geschichte der
B-17 42-30176 / Assassin
Delivered Cheyenne, WY 22/4/43; Smoky Hill, KS 28/4/43; Walla Walla, WA 7/5/43; Smoky Hill 25/5/43; Presque Island 6/6/43; Assigned 336BS/95BG [ET-P] Framlingham 5/6/43; 335BS [OE-P] Horham 15/6/43; 12m, Missing in Action Regensburg 17/8/43 with John Sundberg, Navigator: Bill McNatt, Waist gunner: Leroy Funk,Tail gunner: Joe Aquino (4 evaded capture); Co-pilot: John Moyer, Bombardier: Claude Livingston, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Lester Schwab, Ball turret gunner: Emerson Davies, Waist gunner: Franklin Barrett (5 Prisoner of War); Radio Operator: Tony Carlone (Killed in Action); enemy aircraft, crashed Oostmalle, 15 miles NE of Antwerp, Bel; Missing Air Crew Report 401. ASSASSIN.
Zuletzt aktualisiert: 18. April 2020
B-17 42-30176 / Assassin Details
B-17F 42-30176, gesteuert von 1Lt. John L. Sundberg wurde etwa 10 Minuten vor der belgischen Küste von feindlichen Flugzeugen angegriffen, als es zum Ziel flog. Das Flugzeug verließ die Formation und es wurden sieben Schirme vom Flugzeug gesehen. Nach dieser Beobachtung wurde kein Aufschlag am Boden gesehen.
1st Lt. David E. Oleson
Air Corps
Asst. Operations Officer
Fotos zur Verfügung gestellt von Dave French, Enkel von Lester Schwab
B-17 42-30176 / Assassin Crew
| Position | Rang | Name | Status | Bemerkung |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 1LT | John L. Sundberg | EVD | - |
| CP | 2LT | John P. Moyer | POW | - |
| NAV | 2LT | William K. McNatt | EVD | - |
| BOMB | 2LT | Claude S. Livingston | POW | - |
| ENG/TT | T/SGT | Lester E. Schwab | POW | - |
| RO | T/SGT | Anthony L. Carlone | KIA | - |
| BT | S/SGT | Emerson L. Davies | POW | - |
| WG | S/SGT | Leroy A. Funk | EVD | - |
| WG | S/SGT | Franklin G. Barrett | POW | - |
| TG | S/SGT | Joseph M. Aquino | EVD | - |
11. Februar 2020 access_time 16:32
Hello,
I have a War Log that was kept by my grandfather, Lester Schwab, who was the flight engineer on the Assassin. I’d be happy to share some pictures of the pages with you. I am also looking for more info on their mission.
Dave French
08. Januar 2022 access_time 6:39
Wonderful sketches, thanks for sharing. I’m also seeking more information on their mission, POW experiences etc. John Moyer went on to become an architect that designed and built many homes in the Coachella Valley. I’m always trying to find information about him and his life. Anything that you can share would be appreciated.
10. Juni 2024 access_time 0:56
Is the depiction of the wounded lone survivor Leroy Funk??
12. November 2020 access_time 19:31
Close friend of mine was Franklin G. Barrett – left waist gunner on the “Assassin” B-17 – 42-30176. I have his autobiography and some photographs. e-mail me if you are interested in further information. I’d like to see some of the photographs you have to see if they are the same ones I have. Mike
12. November 2020 access_time 20:26
Hello Michael,
thanks for the information.
I am not sure, if you mean me or Dave, who should email you.
However, I wrote Dave and informed him about your comment. It think the information and pictures you have are also interesting to him.
By the way, you can mail me to: info@b17flyingfortress.de
Thank you!
Cheers
Jing
08. Januar 2022 access_time 14:58
Michael, Sorry but I just saw your comment. I’d love to see the photos relating to the Assassin and it’s crew. I do have some newspaper clippings and more drawings from my grandfather’s journal if you would like to email me. Thanks!
Dave
ddfda@yahoo.com