B-17 Flying Fortress B-17 42-29750 / Ramblin’ Rebel aka Rebel’s Revenge

History of
B-17 42-29750 / Ramblin’ Rebel aka Rebel’s Revenge

Delivered Cheyenne 12/2/43; Walker 26/2/43; Smoky Hill 19/3/43; Presque Is 8/4/43; Assigned 96BG Grafton Underwood 16/4/43 RAMBLIN’ REBEL Andrews Fd 13/5/43; Snetterton 12/6/43; transferred 323BS/91BG [OR-L] Bassingbourn 24/8/43; Missing in Action 4m Emden 27/9/43 with John Perritt*, Co-pilot: Gene Hill, Navigator: Frank Rolfe*, Ball turret gunner: Bill Golden, Waist gunner: Jim Sample, Waist gunner: Chas Oliver, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Harry Stokes,Tail gunner: Ray Sell (8KIA -* bodies recovered next day, rest never found), Bombardier: Dick Hull, Radio Operator: Edgar Fetty (2 Prisoner of War); shot down by enemy aircraft crashed sea off Langeoog Is, Ger. Missing Air Crew Report 668. REBEL’S REVENGE.

Last updated: 25. May 2020

B-17 42-29750 / Ramblin’ Rebel aka Rebel’s Revenge Details

Transcription from MACR 668

At approximately 1010 hours, 24000 feet, just after leaving the target A/C 750 from this group was seen with an engine on fire. A/C left formation and was seen to drop its bombs. A/C was last seen heading down in a dive. One chute was seen.

B-17 42-29750 / Ramblin’ Rebel aka Rebel’s Revenge Crew