| General | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer: | Douglas |
| Production-Block: | , B-17G-60-DL: 44-6626 to 44-6750 |
| Operational History | |
|---|---|
| Bomb Group: | , 97th Bomb Group |
| Bomb Squadron: | , 340th Bomb Squadron |
| Fate: |
, ditched (06 November 1944) |
| Missions: | 1 |
History of
B-17 44-6630
Delivered Lincoln 3/10/44; Grenier 12/10/44; Assigned 97BG Amendola 3/11/44; Missing in Action Maribor, Yugo., on training op 6/11/44 with Emerson, crew ?; (cp Killed in Action); ditched Vis Island. This aircraft was discovered in 2002, when divers found all sorts of equipment, but Croatian law prevented this being brought to the surface. According to former crew member the ship was rushed into service, the group markings were due to be put on the next day. Records show flak damaged 27 aircraft that day, but only one Bf 109 was sighted.
Information may include corrections and additions based on Jing’s research.
B-17 44-6630 Crew
| Position | Rank | Name (First Name, Middle Initial, Last Name) | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | --- | Emerson | UNK | - |
| CP | 2LT | Ernest N. Vienneau | KIA | - |
This page was last updated on 06 March 2021
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