Produktionsblock:
B-17G-15-BO: 42-31332 bis 42-31431
Hersteller:
Boeing
- Bomber-Gruppe:
- 385th Bomb Group
- Bomber-Staffel:
- 550th Bomb Squadron
- RCL: SG-M
Einsätze: 100+
Geschichte der
B-17 42-31378 / Rum Dum
Delivered Cheyenne 27/10/43; Gr Island 12/11/43; Memphis 18/11/43; Assigned 550BS/385BG [SG-M] Gt Ashfield 1/12/43; with Muchow force landed Germany; 100+m, n/battle damaged force landed Troston AD with Mike Brochmann 30/5/45; Salvaged. RUM DUM.
Zuletzt aktualisiert: 13. November 2018
08. August 2023 access_time 3:57
my dad flew as bombardier on the 100th mission, Bill Smith was pilot. they were not part of the normal crew. I have pictures of the pilot congradulating the ground crew. rum dum had no aborts due to mechanical failures, the other forts on this list can’t make the same claim. I have pictures of the pilot congradulating the crew. I have also been in contact with Muchows granddaughter.
11. März 2024 access_time 2:41
My great uncle Victor Grzymkowski piloted the Rum Dum. I’m not sure which missions. My Dad, who knew some of his war history from stories Uncle Vic told, passed away last year.