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Source:
Michael Moriarty
Production-block:
B-17G-30-BO 42-31732 to 42-31931
Manufacturer:
Boeing
- Bomb Group:
- 303rd Bomb Group
- Bomb Squadron:
- 359th Bomb Squadron
- RCL: BN-N
MACR: 10355 / KSU/ME/KU: 3298
History of
B-17 42-31830 / Marie
Delivered Cheyenne 24/12/43; Billings 27/12/43; Cheyenne 3/1/44; Kearney 7/1/44; Grenier 22/1/44; Assigned 359BS/303BG [BN-N] Molesworth 20/2/44; over Sottevast 20/4/44; with Clinton Moser, Co-pilot: Andrew Lux (Killed in Action); Missing in Action Cologne 10/11/44 with Ray Boulter, Lew Ficken (2 Killed in Action); Art Perry, Jim Craven, Glen Wyly, Harry McElvey, Carl Frymoyer, Joe Sanzone, Stan Finch (7 Prisoner of War); flak, crashed Cologne; Missing Air Crew Report 10355. MARIE.
Last updated: 26. June 2020
B-17 42-31830 / Marie Details
Eyewitness Statements from MACR 10355
Missing A/C received two direct hits from A/A fire. #3 engine completely blown off A/C. Right wheel came off also. Side panels above bomb bay and above wings blown off.
When hit missing A/C peeled off to right and went down in moderately steep dive. Appeared to be partially under control. #3 engine nacelle was on fire.
When A/C was hit three objects like bodies seen to go past observing A/C. One was certainly a human body. This was at 27500 and it is possible delayed jumps were made. No parachutes seen.
2nd Lt. Charles D. Haynes
B-17 #43-38609
Missing A/C received hit in #3 engine. Large parts of engine came off and wing caught on fire
After being hit, A/C peeled off to the right and went down in steep dive, at least partially under control.
None parachutes seen, but observer believes there was still time for some of the crew to get out.
2nd Lt. John R. Lutz
B-17 #44-6309
B-17 42-31830 / Marie Crew
| Position | Rank | Name | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 1LT | Raymond A. Boulter | KIA | - |
| CP | 2LT | Arthur F. Perry | POW | - |
| NAV | 2LT | James M. Craven | POW | - |
| ENG/TT | T/SGT | Glenn E. Wyly | POW | - |
| RO | T/SGT | Harold P. McKelvey | POW | - |
| BT | T/SGT | Carl E. Frymoyer | POW | - |
| WG | S/SGT | Joseph J. Sanzone | POW | - |
| TG | S/SGT | Stanley Finch | POW | - |
| TOG | T/SGT | Lewis P. Ficken | KIA | - |
25. June 2020 access_time 21:36
Sr, my father-in-law was master sgt attached to 2nd strategic depot, 5th air depot group at Abbots Ripton. After going through old family war history found wonderful picture of Marie nose with 31 missions recorded. If any family member of the deceased airman would like a picture, would love to a copy of the photo. I am a vet of the Vietnam era and very much appreciate the unbelievable sacrifices of the 8th Army Air Force. Thank you.
Mike Moriarty 724 719-1472.
23. February 2021 access_time 3:08
My grand father was Carl Frymoyer. We have very few pictures of him in war or his planes he flew on. I would greatly appreciate if you could get ahold of me. Thank you.
16. June 2024 access_time 16:00
Hello Bruce, My grandfather was Raymond Boulter. Our family would love a copy of the picture of the Marie if it is different from photos that are available online. I would be happy to pay for the copy and share my email with you. Thank you.
24. February 2021 access_time 15:35
Hello Bruce, email me your address and I will see you send you the original picture. Thank you Jing. Best, Mike Moriarty