Production-block:
B-17G-55-BO: 42-102544 to 42-102743
Manufacturer:
Boeing
- Bomb Group:
- 385th Bomb Group
- Bomb Squadron:
- 550th Bomb Squadron
- RCL: SG-F
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History of
B-17 42-102551 / Sky Goddess
Delivered Cheyenne 12/3/44; Kearney 5/4/44; Grenier 14/4/44; Assigned: 550BS/385BG [SG-F] Gt Ashfield 20/4/44; battle damage Merseburg 25/11/44 Pilot: James W. Mellors; 9 RTD; crash-landed Renoixe, Fr’; Salvaged. 23/1/45. SKY GODDESS.
Last updated: 25. July 2021
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B-17 42-102551 / Sky Goddess Details
Crash landed at at Schorisse Belgium. Info by Peter
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B-17 42-102551 / Sky Goddess Crew
| Position | Rank | Name | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | --- | James W. Mellors | RTD | - |
| CP | --- | James E. Hefner | RTD | - |
| NAV | --- | Michael J. Pohorilla | RTD | - |
| BOMB | --- | James G. Shoemaker | RTD | - |
| ENG/TT | --- | John A. Campanelli | RTD | - |
| RO | --- | William A. Henderson | RTD | - |
| BT | --- | Quentin A. Swartz | RTD | - |
| WG | --- | Herbert L. Baudier | RTD | - |
| TG | --- | Wilber P. Wood | RTD | - |
11. November 2020 access_time 15:34
My father was the squadron commander piloting the Sky Goddess at Great Ashfield, England. I still have some of his logs but parted with his flight jacket that was painted with the Sky Goddess on it to an air museum in New York state. He flew 35 missions and made the “Lucky Bastards Club” without losing a single crew member! His name was 1st Lt. James D. Raymond.
25. November 2020 access_time 5:35
Was he with captain Michael(Wally) Mellors? My father in law was John Campanelli.
11. November 2021 access_time 11:11
Captain was James Wall Mellors. This was my father
11. November 2021 access_time 10:56
My father was pilot of Sky Goddess. He was the pilot when she crashed lanes. Would love to chat. Any idea what museum jacket is in
Thanks
Jim M
07. August 2023 access_time 5:37
I am editing an interview with Michael J. Pohorilla, the navigator aboard this ship. Does anyone have a picture of the crew or any photos of the plane? Any help would be appreciated.