Production-block:
B-17G-55-BO: 42-102544 to 42-102743
Manufacturer:
Boeing
- Bomb Group:
- 94th Bomb Group
- Bomb Squadron:
- 331st Bomb Squadron
- RCL: QE-X
MACR: 8362
History of
B-17 42-102605 / Kismet
Delivered Cheyenne 18/3/44; Hunter 14/4/44; Dow Fd 29/4/44; Assigned: 331BS/94BG [QE-X] Rougham 1/5/44; MIA battle support area, Fr 13/8/44 Pilot: Joe Griffith, Fred Finkelstein, Bob Langner, Tony Mancini, Alton Davis, Chas Oliver (6POW); Jim Vaughn (KIA); Bill Lappanan, Jack Kassick (2EVD); flak KO’d two engines, a third smoking, crashed St Andre, Fr. MACR 8362. KISMET.
Last updated: 13. February 2019
31. July 2022 access_time 13:39
Are there any surviving photos of this B 17 bomber her name was the Kismet. I had a relative flu on this bomber I would love to see what she look like
13. November 2022 access_time 5:42
My Grandpa was the radio operator in the Kismet. I have a photo.
17. December 2022 access_time 21:17
I have some interesting reading featuring the crew of the Kismet. My email is listed!
07. July 2023 access_time 5:25
@Chris
I would love to read it.
06. December 2023 access_time 21:57
I’m interested in the material you have. My father was the navigator on the Kismet when it was shot down 8/13/44.
28. May 2024 access_time 23:43
If you have a copy or a picture of the kids that I would love to get a copy of it and thank you for any and all help you could give me in this picture. I would be forever grateful thank you.
29. May 2024 access_time 10:14
would he have been James Vaughn ?
29. May 2024 access_time 10:15
would he have been James Vaughn ? I am looking for info on J Vaughn.
14. June 2024 access_time 13:40
I’d love to see his picture. my father was the navigator. he said your grandfather couldn’t jump out of the aircraft froze in the door and died in the crash.
14. June 2024 access_time 14:36
Kristen, I am looking for any photos of this plane and crew for the son of Robert T. Langner. I am a WWII Researcher. Kismet #42-102605
31. August 2024 access_time 14:47
I have a picture of a crew members jacket
06. December 2023 access_time 21:56
I am interested in pictures as well. My father was the navigator on the Kismet when it was shot down 8/13/44
26. November 2023 access_time 19:03
I had a history teacher who was the belly gunner on a B-17 called Kismet. Flew in the 94th out of Bassingbourne.
12. June 2024 access_time 19:06
My father was the navigator on the Kismet. does any one have any photos of the crew or records of their missions? please help if you can
Thank you!