| Allgemein | |
|---|---|
| Hersteller: | Boeing |
| Produktionsblock: | , B-17G-45-BO: 42-97173 bis 42-97407 |
| Ausgeliefert: | Cheyenne |
| Einsatzgeschichte | |
|---|---|
| Bomber-Gruppe: | , 96th Bomb Group |
| Bomber-Staffel: | , 337th Bomb Squadron |
| RCL | AW-U |
| MACR | 4570 |
| Schicksal: |
, Abschuss durch Feindflugzeug (08 Mai 1944) |
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Geschichte der
B-17 42-97403
Delivered Cheyenne 26/2/44; Kearney 16/3/44; Grenier 2/4/44; Assigned 337BS/96BG [AW-U] Snetterton 8/4/44; Missing in Action Berlin 8/5/44 with Milton Fancher, Co-pilot: Olin Kuhn, Navigator: Sam Archer, Bombardier: Clifton Dover, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Ed Mathis, Radio Operator: Gerald Amon, Waist gunner: Cecil Ruder (7 Killed in Action); Ball turret gunner: Jim Young, Waist gunner: George Parkinson,Tail gunner: Leon Greco (3 Prisoner of War); enemy aircraft, crashed Hiddesdorf, six miles W of Verden, 19 miles SE of Bremen, Ger. Missing Air Crew Report 4570.
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23. Januar 2024 access_time 23:38
I have a Picture of this Crew and a listing of the members positions in the photo. It was my Grandfather’s plane, if you want it for the site.
27. Januar 2024 access_time 23:26
Hello Joseph,
please sent me a copy of the picture to: info@b17flyingfortress.de
Thank you! 🙂
Cheers
Jing
20. Februar 2024 access_time 2:50
Sam Archer was the uncle I never got to see. All the family loved him dearly. I would like to see the photo if it’s possible.
05. Mai 2025 access_time 23:12
I sent it and I just resubmitted it, but i can send it directly to you as well if you like
06. Mai 2025 access_time 9:16
Hello Joseph, thank you for the picture.
I have added the picture of the crew.
Cheers
Jing