Production-block:
B-17F-90-BO: 42-30132 to 42-30231
Manufacturer:
Boeing
- Bomb Group:
- 95th Bomb Group
- Bomb Squadron:
- 335th Bomb Squadron
- RCL: OE-W
MACR: 1561
History of
B-17 42-30218 / Heavenly Daze
Delivered Cheyenne 30/4/43; Smoky Hill 14/5/43; Tinker 25/5/43; Smoky Hill 29/5/43; Dow Fd 6/6/43; Assigned 335BS/95BG [OE-W] Horham 15/6/43; (23m), Missing in Action Emden 11/12/43; enemy aircraft, crashed Ferwerd, near Leeuwarden, Friesland, Hol; Missing Air Crew Report 1561. HEAVENLY DAZE.
Last updated: 18. May 2017
B-17 42-30218 / Heavenly Daze Details
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B-17 42-30218 / Heavenly Daze Crew
Position | Rank | Name | Status | Note |
---|---|---|---|---|
P | 2LT | Robert E. Beatty | POW | - |
CP | 2LT | John B. Kernochan | POW | - |
NAV | 2LT | David E. Goss | POW | - |
BOMB | 2LT | Joseph C. Forand | POW | - |
ENG/TT | T/SGT | Milton C. Spangenberg | KIA | - |
RO | T/SGT | Albert G. Laney | POW | - |
BT | S/SGT | August Pereira | KIA | - |
WG | S/SGT | Douglas J. Miller | KIA | - |
WG | S/SGT | Arthur E. Klemp | KIA | - |
TG | S/SGT | John M. Gallo | KIA | - |
10. June 2020 access_time 15:36
Hello,
We adopted the grave of Milton Spangenberg in Margraten cemetery in the Netherlands who died in WO II in this accident. We are looking for his family to contact. So we can send pictures and show our respect!
Gr. Marjolein Claassens
22. June 2020 access_time 20:19
Contacted in 2014 by Rene Bosma regarding Milton Spangenberg. Working to find information on Milton. Would like to have contact with you.