| Allgemein | |
|---|---|
| Hersteller: | Douglas |
| Produktionsblock: | , B-17G-50-DL: 44-6251 bis 44-6500 |
| Einsatzgeschichte | |
|---|---|
| Bomber-Gruppe: | , 2nd Bomb Group |
| Bomber-Staffel: | , 20th Bomb Squadron |
| MACR: | 13276 |
| Schicksal: |
, vom Einsatz nicht zurückgekehrt (23 März 1945) |
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Geschichte der
B-17 44-6452 / Big Stuff
Delivered Kearney 8/8/44; Grenier 15/8/44; Assigned 20BS/2BG Amendola 22/8/44; Missing in Action Ruhland 23/3/45 with Arthur Ferkin, Co-pilot: Andy Girolamo, Navigator: Paul Kisak, Bombardier: Bob Phillippe, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Carleton Sprague, Radio Operator: Bill Harrison, Ball turret gunner: Ray Isaac, Waist gunner: Curtis Hollister, Waist gunner: Russell Johnson,Tail gunner: Wilson Woodburn (10RTD after two months in Russian captivity in Kiev prison); two engines out, a prop windmilling, bellied in Kety, Pol; crew OK, returned to Naples 7/5/45; Missing Air Crew Report 13276. BIG STUFF.
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28. September 2025 access_time 22:42
T/Sgt Carleton Sprague was my grandfather and why I joined the Air Force.
01. August 2026 access_time 3:32
My father, Carl E Waldrep, flew this aircraft as the co-pilot for two (2) missions and as pilot for fourteen (14) missions. I have a photograph of the aircraft. It is named „Biggstuff“ not „Big Stuff“. Please tell how I can forward the photo and get the named corrected.