B-17 Flying Fortress B-17 42-3124

History of
B-17 42-3124

Delivered Denver 20/2/43; Presque Is 19/4/43; Assigned 427BS/303BG [GN-N] Molesworth 2/6/43; on training flight 4/8/43 crashed Arenig Fawr Mt, Bala, Merioneth, Wales with Jim Pratt, Co-pilot: Bill Bowling, Navigator: Allan Boner, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Walt Johnson, Radio Operator: Fred Royar, Waist gunner: Walt Robinson, Waist gunner: Phil Simonte, pass-Alf Van Dyke (8 Killed in Service). Apart from tail unit, aircraft was burnt out, Salvaged.

Last updated: 9. March 2020

B-17 42-3124 Details

Photo from crash site and memorial

Courtesy by Ed James

Courtesy by Ed James

Courtesy by Ed James

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