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Source:
www.americanairmuseum.com
Production-block:
B-17G-50-BO: 42-102379 to 42-102543
Manufacturer:
Boeing
- Bomb Group:
- 385th Bomb Group
- Bomb Squadron:
- 550th Bomb Squadron
- RCL: SG-P
MACR: 13141
History of
B-17 42-102481 / Kentucky Winner
Delivered Cheyenne 7/3/44; Kearney 4/5/44; Grenier 19/4/44; Assigned 550BS/385BG [SG-P] Gt Ashfield 20/4/44; Missing in Action Berlin 18/3/45 with Bill Cocker, Bill Chaney, Harry Morthoroat, Bob Crider, Ellis Murray, Vince Figini, Joe Ryan, Harry Grimet (8 Returned to Duty); Bill Martsch (Killed in Action); flak, crashed Grodzisk, Russia. Missing Air Crew Report 13141. KENTUCKY WINNER.
Last updated: 3. July 2017
15. November 2020 access_time 18:15
My father was one of the men listed in this information piece. I believe he was the waist gunner. Any additional information can be sent to my email address. Thank you.
25. December 2023 access_time 18:30
Hi Cindi, was your father’s name Bill Martsch? I found the Missing Air Crew Report for this aircraft during research if you haven’t seen it yet. Let me know, thanks.
18. April 2024 access_time 5:10
Would love any information you have! Harry Morthoroat is actually Harold Morthorst, rough name to spell, and he was the navigator. That was my grandfather. Thank you!
20. April 2024 access_time 14:20
Sure thing, what’s a good email to send info to?
18. April 2024 access_time 5:15
Hey Matt! My wife’s grandfather was the navigator for this particular B-17. His name is misspelled on here which is the Harry Mortoroat but his name is actually Harold Morthorst. If you have any additional information about this crew please let me know thank you so much, I’m sure both my father in law and my wife would absolutely appreciate it.
20. April 2024 access_time 14:21
Sure thing, what’s a good email to send info to?