Production-block:
B-17G-70-BO: 43-37674 to 43-37873
Manufacturer:
Boeing
- Bomb Group:
- 447th Bomb Group
- Bomb Squadron:
- 710th Bomb Squadron
MACR: 10756
Missions: 36
History of
B-17 43-37869 / Blonde Bomber
Delivered Cheyenne 31/5/44; Kearney 9/6/44; Grenier 28/6/44; Assigned: 710BS/447BG Rattlesden 29/6/44; MIA Merseburg 25/11/44 Pilot: Harry Blair, John Bante, Valentine Williams, Leo Wolfe, Jack Peterson, Ed Todd (6POW); Chas Voyles, Ken Perry, Art Litchfield (3KIA); flak, crashed Plauen, Germany. MACR 10756. BLONDE BOMBER.
Last updated: 31. August 2018
B-17 43-37869 / Blonde Bomber Crew
| Position | Rank | Name | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 2LT | Harry W. Blair | POW | - |
| CP | F/O | Charles S. Voyles | KIA | - |
| NAV | 2LT | John D. Bante | POW | - |
| BOMB | F/O | Kenneth G. Perry | KIA | - |
| ENG/TT | SGT | Valentine Williams | POW | - |
| RO | SGT | Arthur L. Litchfield | KIA | - |
| BT | SGT | Leo Wolfe | POW | - |
| WG | SGT | Jack C. Peterson | POW | - |
| TG | SGT | Edward H. Todd | POW | - |
24. July 2020 access_time 4:32
My Father was Leo Wolfe, the ball turret gunner. I wonder if any of those who survived are alive today and would provide me with any information they remember about my Father, please. Thanks.
28. September 2022 access_time 16:04
Jack Peterson was my Uncle. His oldest son, James Christian Peterson is still alive, but his father Jack passed in 1996. I am currently writing a short story about Jack and his first and only flight as a left side waist gunner. Jack told me his story in 1977. He never recovered from what he experienced as a POW. They were so young. Feel free to reach out to me. John Peterson: johnjdp@comcast.net