
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
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