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Source:
www.306bg.us
Production-block:
B-17G-60-BO: 42-102744 to 42-102978
Manufacturer:
Boeing
- Bomb Group:
- 306th Bomb Group
- Bomb Squadron:
- 367th Bomb Squadron
- RCL: GY-X
MACR: 8836
History of
B-17 42-102969 / Methuselah
Delivered Cheyenne 24/4/44; Kearney 6/5/44; Grenier 24/5/44; Assigned: 367BS/306BG [GY-X] Thurleigh 5/6/44; MIA Brux 12/9/44 Pilot: Earl Barr, Co-Pilot: Bob Reid, Bombardier: Garland Montague, Engineer / Top Turret Gunner: Hector Chavez, Radio Operator: Bill Bauer, Ball Turret Gunner: Nick Hoolko{wia}, Waist Gunner: Alf Capen{wia}, Tail Gunner: Wilbur Whitaker (8POW); Navigator: Matt Meyerson (KIA-chute failure ‘); Enemy aircraft hit #1 & #3, then exploded and crashed Brodowin; MACR 8836. METHUSELAH.
Last updated: 9. August 2018
29. October 2023 access_time 1:56
My husband was Nicholas Hoolko, ball turret gunner, on the B-17, The Methuselah. His plane was shot down on Sept. 4, 1944. He was in a German prison camp for approximately 9 months. Nick passed away on January 14, 2010. Many years ago I had the privilege of meeting Earl Barr and his wife Nina and visiting with them. Nick and I had 3 children and 3 grandchildren. I always tell them that their father and grandfather, Nick, came from the greatest generation of TRUE Americans. They all believed in family, faith and country. God Bless all of Them. Renee Hoolko
26. December 2023 access_time 2:51
My dad was the co-pilot, Bob Reid. He passed in 1991.