Production-block:
B-17G-20-VE: 42-97536 to 42-97635
Manufacturer:
Lockheed/Vega
- Bomb Group:
- 447th Bomb Group
- 457th Bomb Group
- Bomb Squadron:
- 711th Bomb Squadron
- RCL: IR-C
History of
B-17 42-97572 / Father Merchant
Delivered Cheyenne 24/12/43; Dalhart 16/1/44; Kearney 22/2/44; Assigned 457BG Glatton 2/3/44; transferred 711BS/447BG [IR-C] Rattlesden 3/3/44; mid-air collision with 44-83279 (447BG) with Bob Chowning 22/3/44, force landed 20 miles NW base; Salvaged 23/6/44. FEATHER MERCHANT.
Last updated: 27. November 2018
B-17 42-97572 / Father Merchant Details
Mid-air-collision with B-17 #44-83279. Both ships returned safely.
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