B-17 Flying Fortress B-17 42-37725

History of
B-17 42-37725

Delivered Denver 10/8/43 Pilot: John Hartlieb; Gr Island 20/20/43; ass 546BS/384BG Grafton Underwood 19/12/43; MIA Bordeaux 31/12/43 w/John Rich, Co-Pilot: George Wehry, Navigator: Joe Indest, Bombardier: Bill Marvin, Engineer / Top Turret Gunner: Howard Eklund, Radio Operator: Henry Montagne, Ball Turret Gunner: Norman Henken, Waist Gunner: D. Jacobson, Waist Gunner: Jack Louden, Tail Gunner: K. Goddard (10RTD); target obscured so no bombs were dropped, on return aircraft ditched of Sussex, but the crew bailed out over Chailey area, Sussex. No MACR.

Last updated: 25. May 2018