| Allgemein | |
|---|---|
| Hersteller: | Douglas |
| Produktionsblock: | , B-17G-40-DL: 44-6001 bis 44-6125 |
| Einsatzgeschichte | |
|---|---|
| Bomber-Gruppe: | , 447th Bomb Group |
| Bomber-Staffel: | , 709th Bomb Squadron |
| RCL | IE-O |
| MACR | 6730 |
| Schicksal: |
, Abschuss durch Flak (29 Juni 1944) |
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Geschichte der
B-17 44-6027
Delivered Tulsa 9/4/44; Hunter 17/4/44; Dow Fd 29/4/44; Assigned: 709BS/447BG [IE-O] Rattlesden 1/5/44; MIA Bohlen 29/6/44 Pilot: Bill Hoyer, Co-Pilot: Joe Syoen, Navigator: John Riddell, Engineer / Top Turret Gunner: Bernie Duwel, Radio Operator: Walt Degutis, Ball Turret Gunner: Tom Burke, Waist Gunner: Edwin Thornton, Waist Gunner: Floyd Broman (8KIA); Bombardier: Chas Pearson, Tail Gunner: Tom Holland (2POW); flak KOd #2 setting fire to bomb bay and radio room, ship exploded crashed around Jahnsheim, eight miles E of Altenburg, Germany. MACR 6730.
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17. April 2021 access_time 22:46
I have pictures of the group in front of the Bomber as well as other photos.
06. Juni 2025 access_time 17:11
Edwin is my uncle and any information or photos would be greatly appreciated. Thank you