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Source:
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Production-block:
Boeing B-17E: 41-2393 to 41-2669
Manufacturer:
Boeing
- Bomb Group:
- 19th Bomb Group
- 43rd Bomb Group
- 7th Bomb Group
- Bomb Squadron:
- 28th Bomb Squadron
- 30th Bomb Squadron
- 63rd Bomb Squadron
Missions: 200+
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History of
B-17 41-2472
Delivered McChord 24/12/41; Assigned 7BG Java 15/1/42 with Frederick Key; transferred 28BS/19BG Australia; transferred 30BS/43BG, then 63BS; over 200 missions; Written off 31/8/44. GUINEA PIG.
Last updated: 3. June 2021
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15. March 2019 access_time 7:44
The pilot was actually Frederick Key my grandfather. The original nickname for the plane was Ole Miss II. The original Ole Miss, a Curtis Robin, is in the National Air and Space museum. My grandfather and great uncle set an endurance record back in the 35 in that plane.
16. July 2020 access_time 18:23
That is a stunning lineage! I read of your granddad’s exploits in the Robin when I was in grade school and to know of the following years is outstanding!
My best to you and yours.
26. June 2021 access_time 0:57
Awesome! TY!
16. February 2020 access_time 19:02
Unfortunately, that was a hell of a way to end this ship….written off
21. February 2022 access_time 15:55
I agree, they were magnificent aircraft. I wish I had been there. Unfortunately, those things did happen.