B-17 Flying Fortress B-17 42-102969 / Methuselah

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