| General | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer: | Douglas |
| Production-Block: | , B-17F-40-DL: 42-3229 to 42-3283 |
| Delievered: | Denver |
| Operational History | |
|---|---|
| Bomb Group: | , 95th Bomb Group |
| Bomb Squadron: | , 334th Bomb Squadron, 335th Bomb Squadron |
| RCL: | OE-T |
| MACR: | 616 |
| Fate: |
, Lost by unknown reason (15 September 1943) |
| Missions: | 10 |
History of
B-17 42-3266 / Sittin’ Bull
Delivered Denver 16/4/43; Dow Fd 2/6/43; Assigned 334BS/95BG [BG-T] Horham 17/7/43; transferred 335BS [OE-T]; 11m, Missing in Action Romilly 15/9/43 with Joe Noyes washed up Berck-Plage two weeks later, Co-pilot: Dave Prees, Navigator: Frank Roth, Bombardier: Rex Rice, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Bill Clapper, Radio Operator: Edgar Lajoie, Ball turret gunner: Bob Willis, Waist gunner: Ray Provost, Waist gunner: Dan Fabritz, Tail gunner: Bill Cochran (10 Killed in Action); unknown reason, crashed Channel; Missing Air Crew Report 616. SITTING BULL.
Information may include corrections and additions based on Jing’s research.
B-17 42-3266 / Sittin’ Bull Details
B-17F 42-3266 piloted by Flight Officer Joseph H. Noyes was seen returning to the English Coast in formation. About 20 miles out the ship left the formation under control with all engines operating and was not seen after that.
Source: MACR 616
B-17 42-3266 / Sittin’ Bull Crew
| Position | Rank | Name (First Name, Middle Initial, Last Name) | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | F/O | Joseph H. Noyes | KIA | - |
| CP | 2LT | David F. Prees | KIA | - |
| NAV | 2LT | Frank A. Roth | KIA | - |
| BOMB | 2LT | Rex Alderman Rice | KIA | - |
| ENG/TT | T/SGT | Billie Evans Clapper | KIA | - |
| RO | T/SGT | Edgar A. Lajoie | KIA | - |
| BT | S/SGT | Robert H. Willis | KIA | - |
| WG | S/SGT | Raymond L. Provost | KIA | - |
| WG | SGT | Daniel J. Fabritz | KIA | - |
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