zoom_in
Quelle:
www.385thbga.com
Produktionsblock:
B-17F-95-BO: 42-30232 bis 42-30331
Hersteller:
Boeing
- Bomber-Gruppe:
- 385th Bomb Group
- Bomber-Staffel:
- 551st Bomb Squadron
- RCL: HR-S
Geschichte der
B-17 42-30264 / Dorsal Queen
Delivered Denver 8/5/43; Gore 9/5/43; Kearney 10/4/43; Dow Fd 15/6/43; Assigned 551BS/385BG [HR-S] Gt Ashfield 17/6/43; On return from Rheims 26/9/43 with Paul Yanello, Co-pilot: Fred Wilson, Navigator: Guilford Black, Bombardier: Chas Wardle, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Walt McMillan, Radio Operator: Stan Gula, Ball turret gunner: Larry Kern, Waist gunner: Edgar Seitz, Waist gunner: Marion McGinnis, obs-Lt Sid White (10 Killed in Action),Tail gunner: John Adams (Returned to Duty); collided mid-air with 42-3290 (385BG), crashed Tillingham Hall Farm, Bulphan, near West Horndon, Ex. Salvaged 28/9/43. DORSAL QUEEN.
Zuletzt aktualisiert: 18. Mai 2017
B-17 42-30264 / Dorsal Queen Details
Kollision in der Luft mit der B-17 #42-3290 Raunchy Wolf aka El Lobo am 26. September 1943. 10 KIA. 1 RTD.
B-17 42-30264 / Dorsal Queen Crew
| Position | Rang | Name | Status | Bemerkung |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | --- | Paul Yanello | KIA | - |
| CP | --- | Fred Wilson | KIA | - |
| NAV | --- | Guilford Black | KIA | - |
| BOMB | --- | Chas Wardle | KIA | - |
| ENG/TT | --- | Walt McMillan | KIA | - |
| RO | --- | Stan Gula | KIA | - |
| BT | --- | Larry Kern | KIA | - |
| WG | --- | Marion McGinnis | KIA | - |
| WG | --- | Edgar Seitz | KIA | - |
| TG | --- | John Adams | RTD | - |
| OBS | 2LT | Sid White | KIA | - |
04. Juni 2022 access_time 1:49
My grandfather was the rail gunner on this plane. Charles Arthur Wardle.
Feel free to contact me to share information if so desired. I don’t have much. But I welcome more.
12. Juni 2023 access_time 1:28
Erika:
My Dad, Robert N. Behnke, carried a picture of this plane back from the war in his duffel bag. The pic was damaged because he had to fold it (I still have it here). At Christmas time one year, my family paid to have the picture restored and I have it hanging in my office now. My Dad was a Master Sergeant who maintained this plane as it returned from its bombing runs until it was taken out of action. His next B-17 bomber was called ‘Offspring’ which we’ve been able to determine carried out 45 bombing missions over Germany and German held territories. My Dad died in 1969 at the age of 51 from Mesothelioma and we believe one of the possibilities was that he was exposed to asbestos while repairing the damaged fortresses after they returned from their runs. ANYWAY, we would love to have more info that you might have and I certainly would be glad to share a pic of this plane as it was restored from the damaged one that Dad carried back after the War. Thank you for this post and we certainly send our appreciation to you for the price your grandfather paid for keeping our world safer.
02. November 2023 access_time 16:06
My great uncle, Stan Gula, was the radio operator on this flight.
We have no pictures of him, if you have one, would you mind sharing a copy?
Thank you.
02. Oktober 2024 access_time 18:56
Hello Erika, I have just found your comments relating to your grandfather Charles Arthur Wardle who was tragically lost on board the Dorsal Queen. I am always looking for more details on the crew to better enhancer the display we have.
02. November 2023 access_time 16:01
My great uncle, Stan Gula, died in this unfortunate incident. We have no pictures of him and wondered if anyone may have one to share.
Thank you to all who served during this terrible war.