Source:
www.americanairmuseum.com
| General | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer: | Boeing |
| Production-Block: | , B-17F-90-BO: 42-30132 to 42-30231 |
| Delievered: | Cheyenne |
| Operational History | |
|---|---|
| Bomb Group: | , 95th Bomb Group |
| Bomb Squadron: | , 334th Bomb Squadron, 412th Bomb Squadron |
| RCL | QW-E |
| MACR | 1562 |
| Fate: |
, Failed to return (11 December 1943) |
| Missions: | 25 |
History of
B-17 42-30182 / Blondie II
Delivered Cheyenne 22/4/43; Smoky Hill 28/4/43; Walla Walla 5/7/43; Tinker 28/5/43; Smoky Hill 1/6/43; Dow Fd 6/6/43; Assigned 334BS/95BG [BG-E], then 412BS [QW-E] Horham 15/6/43; (25m), Missing in Action Emden 11/12/43 with Jack Moore, Co-pilot: Malcolm Healey, Navigator: Ed Stanbery, Bombardier: Leonard W. Eaton, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Harry Sparks, Radio Operator: Frank Abbadessa, Ball turret gunner: Don Rybolt, Waist gunner: Paul Claybaugh, Waist gunner: Bob Byard,Tail gunner: Marvin Ritter (10 Killed in Action); ditched off Langeoog Is, Ger; Missing Air Crew Report 1562. BLONDIE II.
Information may include corrections and additions based on Jing’s research.
B-17 42-30182 / Blondie II Details
B-17F 42-30182 piloted by 2nd Lt. J. D. Moore, was last seen near enemy coast, with no. 4 engine on fire. Six chutes were seen to leave the ship.
1Lt. David E. Olsson
Asst. Operations Officer
Source: MACR 1562
This page was last updated on 17 April 2024
07. April 2023 access_time 21:07
The bombardier on aircraft 42-30182 for the mission on Dec 11, 1943 (MACR 1562) was Leonard W Eaton not Leon as listed. I am the name sake of this brave man who gave his life for his country. Correcting this slight error would be appreciated as a tribute to my Uncle Leonard. Thank you.
20. October 2023 access_time 19:22
It’s done! I have corrected his name.
06. April 2024 access_time 18:31
My name is Douglas Nelson. I am the nephew of Ross Nelson, pilot and command of a B-17 flying fortress by the name of Blondie. Seeking information on him. Googled B-17 flying Fortress named Blondie. The name Blondie two came up and I read your information. I wonder if there is a Blondie one or the original. I’ll keep looking, congratulations on your correction. Your uncle deserved it! Email.-nelsondouglas400@gmail.com