Produktionsblock:
B-17G-100-BO: 43-38874 bis 43-39073
Hersteller:
Boeing
- Bomber-Gruppe:
- 452nd Bomb Group
- Bomber-Staffel:
- 729th Bomb Squadron
MACR: 11225
Geschichte der
B-17 43-38921
Delivered Lincoln 11/10/44; Grenier 22/10/44; Assigned: as SH ship 729BS/452BG Deopham Green 24/10/44; MIA Bad Krueznach, Germany. 2/1/45 Pilot: Capt Ralph Jones, Ross Cullen, Ray Childers, Joe Manganello, John Mann, Lt Francis Cusick {mickey op}, John Gabel, Lt Ed Hood {tg} (8KIA); John Everhart (POW); flak, crashed Bitburg, Ger. MACR 11225.
Zuletzt aktualisiert: 2. Januar 2021
B-17 43-38921 Details
Etwa eine Minute vor dem Abwurf der Bomben erhielt B-17 #921 einen Volltreffer zwischen dem 1. und 2. Triebwerk, wodurch die äußere Tragfläche zurückgebogen wurde, die das Seitenruder traf und die B-17 in eine flaches Trudeln versetzte. Im Trudeln, auf dem Weg nach unten, brach das Flugzeug auseinander. Eine Besatzung berichtete, Fallschirme gesehen zu haben, alle anderen Besatzungen berichteten, keine Fallschirme gesehen zu haben.
B-17 43-38921 Crew
| Position | Rang | Name | Status | Bemerkung |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | CPT | Ralph R. Jones | KIA | - |
| CP | 2LT | John E. Everhart | POW | - |
| NAV | 1LT | Ross A. Cullen | KIA | - |
| BOMB | 1LT | Raymond E. Childers | KIA | - |
| ENG/TT | T/SGT | Joseph H. Manganello | KIA | - |
| RO | T/SGT | John A. Mann | KIA | - |
| WG | S/SGT | John J. Gabel | KIA | - |
| TG | 1LT | Edward R. Hood | KIA | CA (730th) |
| RCM | 2LT | Francis M. Cusick | KIA | - |
13. Dezember 2021 access_time 1:02
My father, Pete LaMonica, flew on one mission on this B-17 as the radio operator/gunner. The plane was hit by flak and my father lost his leg. I am looking for any photos of this plane and possibly crew photos.
29. Januar 2024 access_time 20:11
My Great Uncle Joe (John J. Gabel) was the Waist Gunner on this plane. We were told the name of the Plane was the Texas Gal, but I cannot find anything to confirm this. Does anyone know if that is the correct name of the plane?
12. März 2024 access_time 16:20
My great uncle was a pilot and also on this mission. Records show he was the CA on this flight. I don’t know of any name for this particular plane. Every year on Jan 2, I have yellow roses sent to my uncle to be placed on his grave. At my request a rose placed on each of the crew members grave as well. I have a photo of his grave with a rose. I’ll happily to email it to you.
12. März 2024 access_time 18:02
I have official records from my Uncle Edward Roth Hood’s IDPF that has him listed as the Command Pilot, not the tail gunner. If need be, I would be happy to share this.