B-17 Flying Fortress B-17 42-107086 / The Fickle Finger

History of
B-17 42-107086 / The Fickle Finger

Delivered Tulsa 16/2/44; Rapid City 2/3/44; Grenier 14/4/44; Assigned 603BS/398BG [N7-L] Nuthampstead 24/4/44; no ops, transferred 369BS/306BG [WW-Q] Thurleigh 13/5/44; Gr/crew Sgt Bob Holthaus (ettg) was installing guns when fire broke out followed by a mild explosion the fire increased and aircraft exploded, damaging 42-97396 on adjoining hardstand 7/8/44; Salvaged 2 SAD 8/8/44. FICKLE FINGER.

Last updated: 10. October 2017