| General | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer: | Boeing |
| Production-Block: | , Boeing B-17E: 41-9011 to 41-9245 |
| Delievered: | Boise |
| Operational History | |
|---|---|
| Bomb Group: | , 28th Bomb Group, 303rd Bomb Group |
| Bomb Squadron: | , 36th Bomb Squadron |
| MACR | 15929 |
| Fate: |
, Lost by enemy aircraft (17 July 1942) |
History of
B-17 41-9126
Delivered Boise 303BG 21/4/42; Geiger 29/5/42; Assigned 36BS/28BG Kodiak 11/7/42; Missing in Action Kiska Island 17/7/42 with Jack S. Marks, Harold E. Mitts, John R. Giddens, John F. Cane, Edward P. Dwelis,, Bill V. Diehl, Hubert D. Smith, Theodore A. Alleckson, Robert G. Brown, Consetto J. Castagna; 10 KIA; MACR 15929.
B-17 41-9126 Details
Major Jack S. Marks and crew in a B-17 aircraft, were last seen on July 17, 1942, in a diving position and on fire, near Rat Island which is 30 miles from enemy occupied Kiska. The plane was seen to explode in the air at an altitude of 2000 feet, with enemy fighter planes following it. In accordance with evidence presented it must be assumed that the entire crew was lost.
Source: MACR 15929
B-17 41-9126 Crew
| Position | Rank | Name | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | MAJ | Jack S. Marks | KIA | - |
| CP | 1LT | Harold E. Mitts | KIA | - |
| NAV | 2LT | John R. Giddens | KIA | - |
| ENG/TT | CPL | Edward P. Dwelis | KIA | - |
| RO | CPL | Hubert D. Smith | KIA | - |
| WG | PVT | Theodore A. Alleckson | KIA | - |
| WG | PVT | Robert G. Brown | KIA | - |
| TG | PVT | Consetto J. Castagna | KIA | - |
| TOG | S/SGT | John F. Cane | KIA | - |
| PHOTO | SGT | Bill V. Diehl | KIA | - |
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