| Allgemein | |
|---|---|
| Hersteller: | Douglas |
| Produktionsblock: | , B-17F-45-DL: 42-3284 bis 42-3338 |
| Einsatzgeschichte | |
|---|---|
| Bomber-Gruppe: | , 95th Bomb Group |
| Bomber-Staffel: | , 412th Bomb Squadron |
| RCL | QW-Y/V |
| MACR | 1559 |
| Schicksal: |
, Abschuss durch Flak (30 November 1943) |
Geschichte der
B-17 42-3317 / The Spirit of ’76
Delivered Denver 6 May 1943; Dow Field 30 May 1943; assigned 384th BG Grafton Underwood 10 June 1943; transferred to 412th BS/95th BG [QW-Y/V] Horham 28 June 1943; 23missions. Missing in Action Solingen 30 November 1943 with Pilot Arthur C. Hensler Jr; Co-Pilot Robert C. Gilchrist; Bombardier Paul E. Gregory; Navigator William L. Lohmann; Radio Operator/Gunner Max Gottlieb; Engineer/Top Turret gunner Elmer C. Gilcrease; Ball Turret gunner: Francis J. McDermott; Left Waist gunner/Assistant Engineer: Jack B. Hyatt; Right Waist Gunner/Assistant Radio Operator Paul W. Appleby; Tail Gunner Charles J. Higgins. Hit by Flak in right wing after bombs away; oil pressure loss in 2 engines, dropped back, seen leaving the formation 15 minutes before target. Over Holland, at about 1400m altitude, engine #1 exploded and the bail out order was given. Crashed Sterrebos, near Haelen, 5km NW of Roermond, The Netherlands. Missing Air Crew Report 1559.
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16. Juni 2024 access_time 18:06
My Dad was the waist gunner and assistant radio operator
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Hi Brenda, the crash was very close to where I live. We research these crashes (see our website) and I would love to come into contact with you. It would be great if you could contact me by email. thanks in advance.