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Source:
www.fold3.com
Production-block:
B-17G-60-BO: 42-102744 to 42-102978
Manufacturer:
Boeing
- Bomb Group:
- 390th Bomb Group
- Bomb Squadron:
- 569th Bomb Squadron
- RCL: CC-A
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History of
B-17 42-102967 / The Diplomat
Delivered Cheyenne 23/4/44; Kearney 9/5/44; Dow Fd 21/5/44; Assigned 569BS/390BG [CC-A] Framlingham 25/5/44; severe battle damaged Chemnitz 6/2/45 with ?; crew bail and return to base; force landed Les Combes, Fr; Salvaged 11/3/45. THE DIPLOMAT.
Last updated: 18. November 2018
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04. November 2022 access_time 16:27
“The Diplomat” flew 24 straight missions with Crew #21 of the 390th Bomb Group, 569th Bomb Squadron without losing a crew member or the plane.
22. May 2023 access_time 0:23
question? The picture that is displayed when I search for “Diplomat B17” , do you know/have any information? I have that picture hanging on my wall that I received from Sgt Evan E. Casper (Top Turret) and who is kneeling front row on the left.
04. November 2022 access_time 16:56
See my blog about one of the Crew #21 members, Glenn E. Winter – ball turret gunner.