Produktionsblock:
B-17G-5-VE: 42-39858 bis 42-39957
Hersteller:
Lockheed/Vega
- Bomber-Gruppe:
- 452nd Bomb Group
- Bomber-Staffel:
- 731st Bomb Squadron
MACR: 3194
Geschichte der
B-17 42-39916 / Eastward Hup
Delivered Long Beach 7/10/43; Walla Walla 7/11/43; ass 731BS/452BG Deopham Green 31/12/43; landing accident Pilot: ‘ at #595 when landing gear failed; MIA Augsburg 16/3/44 w/George Callow, Co-Pilot: Jim Morris, Navigator: Alvin Kurzman, Engineer / Top Turret Gunner: Bob May, Radio Operator: Tony Capriola, Ball Turret Gunner: Emerson Lee, Waist Gunner: Paul Chaffee, Tail Gunner: Bill Burchell (8POW); Bombardier: Rich Totaro (EVD); Waist Gunner: Bailey Pullen (KIA); Enemy aircraft KO’d engines on return flight, crash-landed St Quentin-la-Motte, four miles E of Le Treport, Fr. MACR 3194.
Zuletzt aktualisiert: 2. Juli 2018
01. Februar 2024 access_time 14:11
I am the son of Anthony Capriola who was the radio operator on the mission mentioned above. I would like to visit the site of the crash. If anyone has any information on this please contact me. capriola@comcast.net
24. Februar 2024 access_time 21:52
Hello Alan, I am the grandson of the pilot, George Callow. I have a copy of the accident report if that would help.