| General | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer: | Douglas |
| Production-Block: | , B-17F-35-DL: 42-3189 to 42-3228 |
| Operational History | |
|---|---|
| Bomb Group: | , 381st Bomb Group |
| Bomb Squadron: | , 535th Bomb Squadron |
| RCL | MS-T |
| MACR | 132 |
| Fate: |
, Battle damaged, interned (24 July 1943) |
| Missions: | 6 |
History of
B-17 42-3217 / Georgia Rebel
Delivered Cheyenne 30/3/43; Dow 23/5/43; Assigned 535BS/381BG [MS-T] Ridgewell 24/5/43 with Osce Jones, Seth Armstead, Leon Spivey, Chas Nevius, Jim Haynie, Joe Nicatra, Alf Haugen, Chas Newcomb, Shannon Early, Maurice Kelleher. Missing in Action 6m Heroya 24/7/43 with Osce V. Jones, Co-pilot: George McIntosh, Navigator: Art Guertin, Bombardier: Chas Nevius, Radio Operator: Jim Haynie, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Joe Nicatra, Ball turret gunner: Chas Newcomb, Waist gunner: Alf Haugen, Waist gunner: Shannon Early,Tail gunner: Maurice Kelleher (10 Interned); Missing Air Crew Report 132. GEORGIA REBEL.
Information may include corrections and additions based on Jing’s research.
B-17 42-3217 / Georgia Rebel Details
#42-3217 was the first US bomber to land in Sweden in WWII.
From MACR 132
S2-Report
A/C 42-3217 was damaged severely by flak over the target but bombed and was seen to leave formation at approximately 14:18 at 57°20’N – 07°30’E. #2 engine was feathered, the prop was observed to be bent, and a hole was in the port wing near the gas tanks with the gas leaking out. #3 engine was smoking and losing oil. A/C did a 180° turn and at heading of 40° true was seen flying in the general direction of Sweden.
Confirmation teletype received that crew landed safely in Sweden.
B-17 42-3217 / Georgia Rebel Crew
| Position | Rank | Name | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 1LT | Osce V. Jones | INT | - |
| CP | 1LT | George D. McIntosh | INT | - |
| NAV | 2LT | Arthur L. Guertin | INT | - |
| BOMB | 2LT | Charles W. Nevius | INT | - |
| ENG/TT | S/SGT | James E. Haynie | INT | - |
| RO | T/SGT | Joseph Nicatra | INT | - |
| BT | S/SGT | Charles N Newcomb | INT | - |
| WG | S/SGT | Shannon B. Early | INT | - |
| WG | S/SGT | Alfred I. Haugen | INT | - |
| TG | S/SGT | Maurice M. Kelleher | INT | - |
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