| General | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer: | Boeing |
| Production-Block: | , B-17G-30-BO 42-31732 to 42-31931 |
| Operational History | |
|---|---|
| Bomb Group: | , 385th Bomb Group |
| Bomb Squadron: | , 550th Bomb Squadron |
| RCL | SG-L |
| MACR | 3771 |
| Fate: |
, interned (13 April 1944) |
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History of
B-17 42-31866 / Pride Of The Yankees
Delivered Denver 28/12/43; Kearney 18/1/44; Morrison 31/1/44; Assigned 550BS/385BG [SG-L] Gt Ashfield 15/2/44; Missing in Action Schweinfurt 13/4/44 with Harvey Downs, Co-pilot: Jim Bigham, Navigator: Haywood Haynes, Bombardier: Joe Muscari, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Curtis McCafferty, Radio Operator: Frank Tanner, Ball turret gunner: Adam Koziol, Waist gunner: Ray Koenig, Waist gunner: Meredith Travis,Tail gunner: Bob Morrison (10INT); flak KOd engine and some controls then enemy aircraft KOd another engine, force landed Dubendorf, Switz. Missing Air Crew Report 3771. PRIDE OF THE YANKEES.
Information may include corrections and additions based on Jing’s research.
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B-17 42-31866 / Pride Of The Yankees Crew
| Position | Rank | Name | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 2LT | Harvey R. Downs | INT | - |
| CP | 2LT | James R. Bigham | INT | - |
| NAV | 2LT | Hagwood Haynes | INT | - |
| BOMB | 2LT | Joseph V. Muscari | INT | - |
| ENG/TT | T/SGT | Curtis I. McCafferty | INT | - |
| RO | T/SGT | Frank G. Wasmer | INT | - |
| BT | S/SGT | Adam C. Koziol | INT | - |
| WG | S/SGT | Meredith W. Travis | INT | - |
| WG | S/SGT | Raymond A. Koenig | INT | - |
| TG | S/SGT | Robert B. Morison | INT | - |
This page was last updated on 18 October 2018
28. September 2018 access_time 21:42
My dad was pilot of the B 17 Pride of the Yankees but he flew it out of Port Moresby New Guinea.
13. September 2023 access_time 23:48
Hi Mike,
I actually have several pictures of the plane from New Guinea with my great uncle standing in front of it with an unidentified soldier. My great uncle was a medic stationed there.
28. September 2018 access_time 21:44
I have a picture of he and his crew (with names) .
Thanks,
Mike
30. May 2019 access_time 13:10
I would like to see the pictures of the crew. Thanks, Mike
02. June 2021 access_time 13:57
Hello Mike, my great grandfather is Meredith Travis he was a WG on the Pride of the Yankees. Can you email me the picture of the crew and the plane?
29. June 2019 access_time 2:59
My Father-in-law was the belly turret gunner on Pride of the Yankees in 1944. I tried to attach a picture of the plane but couldn’t.
17. October 2020 access_time 2:22
My friend Joe Muscari’s dad Joe V. Muscari was the bombardier on this April 13, 1944 flight. My friend’s mom was a woman his dad met in Switzerland.
26. October 2020 access_time 15:33
I was the right waist gunner of the aircraft interned in Switzerland. I was the only person aboard wounded. spent months in the swiss Zurick Switzerland hospital.
26. October 2020 access_time 18:22
Hello Mr. Travis,
nice to hear from you!
How is your experience to be interned in Switzerland?
Stay safe!
Cheers
Jing
22. November 2020 access_time 15:59
MY INTERN IN SWITCHERLAND WAS HOSPITAL ZURICH HOSPITAL UNTIL A FEW OF US LEFT AS BOY SCOUTS CARING MEDICAL SUPPLYS TO FRANCE UNDER GROUND
09. March 2021 access_time 0:51
My father was Harvey Downs. I have transcribed his journal about the crash and internment. If you would like a copy, please send me your email address.
09. March 2021 access_time 0:55
My email address: farmtailsranch@tds.net
05. March 2021 access_time 22:30
My Dad was Harvey Downs, the pilot. I would love a picture of the plan. I’ve transcribed his story of this flight and his stay in Switzerland. There is a copy on the Fold3 website or I can be reached via email and would be happy to share.
01. June 2021 access_time 22:52
My grandfather Meredith Travis is 99 and still going strong. I thank all who have fought for the freedom we have today.
17. March 2024 access_time 4:39
My grandfather in law was Frank Wasmer. I’d so appreciate any photos or info, anyone could send. Thank you