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Source:
457thbombgroupassoc.org
Production-block:
B-17G-25-DL: 42-37989 to 42-38083
Manufacturer:
Douglas
- Bomb Group:
- 457th Bomb Group
- Bomb Squadron:
- 750th Bomb Squadron
History of
B-17 42-38073 / Luck of Judith Ann
Delivered Cheyenne 16/12/43; Gr Island 27/12/43; Assigned 750BS/457BG [F] Glatton 3/2/44; mission to French coast 11/8/44 with GeraLD Ross, Co-pilot: Sam Sayer, Navigator: Chester Tingle, Bombardier: Tom Matassa, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Camille Blais, Radio Operator: Hulitt Kirkhart, Ball turret gunner: Tom Maulstesby, Waist gunner: Rich Burdett, Waist gunner: John Collins,Tail gunner: Carl Adolfson (10 Returned to Duty); flak damaged nose, then an engine was feathered, crew bailed safely; aircraft bellied in with #2 torn loose, crashed Lanloup, on Brest Peninsula, Fr; transferred 1 SAD Troston, Sfk. UK 16/8/44. LUCK OF JUDITH ANN.
Last updated: 2. July 2018
04. August 2022 access_time 16:29
You are missing a ton of information here. Pretty disappointing If I am being honest. My Grandfather, Harold Reader, was the RO for the Judith Ann and even flew as copilot.
11. March 2023 access_time 20:02
j’ai des infos sur cet avion
yann.mortellec@gmail.com