B-17 Flying Fortress B-17 42-31465

History of
B-17 42-31465

Delivered Cheyenne 8/11/43; Gr Island 25/11/43; Assigned 49BS/2BG Amendola 18/12/43; Missing in Action Budapest 3/4/44 with Clair Carlson, Bombardier: John Czechowicz (2 evaded capture); Co-pilot: Bob Jones, Navigator: Mike Birbiglia (2 Killed in Action); Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Ralph Thacker, Radio Operator: Chas Gray, Ball turret gunner: Bob Slack, Waist gunner: Chas Sharp, Waist gunner: Julius Peteresak,Tail gunner: Oscar Cross; flak & enemy aircraft, two engines out, crashed Pancevo, Yugo; Missing Air Crew Report 3713.

Last updated: 31. August 2017