| General | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer: | Douglas |
| Production-Block: | , B-17G-30-DL: 42-38084 to 42-38213 |
| Operational History | |
|---|---|
| Bomb Group: | , 2nd Bomb Group |
| Bomb Squadron: | , 429th Bomb Squadron |
| MACR: | 2631 |
| Fate: |
, Lost by mechanical fault (22 February 1944) |
History of
B-17 42-38134 / Blow It Out Your…
Delivered Cheyenne 23/12/43; Lincoln 10/1/44; Savannah 8/2/44; Assigned 429BS/2BG Amendola 14/2/44; Missing in Action Olching, Ger 22/2/44 with Fred Melzer, Co-pilot: Arleigh Honeycutt, Navigator: Ralph Gjertsen, Bombardier: Tom Julian, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Thurman Graves, Radio Operator: Israel Berkowitz, Ball turret gunner: Howard Bessey, Waist gunner: Clair Smith, Waist gunner: Chas Martin,Tail gunner: Bernard Devoe (10 Killed in Action); mech fault caused fire, ship ditched Adriatic Sea, eight chutes seen; Missing Air Crew Report 2631. BLOW IT OUT YOUR ……!
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13. November 2022 access_time 17:32
was this aircraft “Blow it Out..,. stationed in North Africa with missions over Sicily. I believe my Dad was a crew member.
any informstion including dates would be appreciated.
18. April 2024 access_time 0:01
Linda, yes. I don’t know much more than that. My great Uncle was also one of the crew, so I’ve heard stories from family over the years.
20. October 2026 access_time 16:52
My first cousin Arleigh Honeycutt was the Co-pilot. From my understanding this particular aircraft had just been delivered to the squadron the week before. Have not been able to confirm whether or not this was its first mission. Ian, I would be interested to know who your uncle was. From the MACR I discovered that one of the crew’s bodies was eventually recovered and I found the burial report for S/Sgt Charlie Martin, which lists his recovery location as S. Benedetto, Italy. Linda was your father on this aircraft when it was lost? I have found multiple aircraft with the moniker, Blow it our your… This one may have replaced a previously named one.