Source:
www.301bg.com
| General | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer: | Boeing |
| Production-Block: | , B-17F-100-BO: 42-30332 to 42-30431 |
| Operational History | |
|---|---|
| Bomb Group: | , 301st Bomb Group, 97th Bomb Group |
| Bomb Squadron: | , 32nd Bomb Squadron, 341st Bomb Squadron |
| Fate: | |
| Missions: | 18 |
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History of
B-17 42-30333 / Sandman
Delivered Cheyenne 14/5/43; Gore 17/5/43; Cheyenne 20/5/43; Smoky Hill 30/5/43; Tinker 19/6/43; Casper 28/6/43; Kearney 30/6/43; Greenville 7/7/43; Eglin 10/7/43; Dow Fd 12/7/43; Assigned 32BS/301BG St Donat 8/43; Oudna 6/8/43; Cerignola 7/12/43; Lucera 1/2/44; {18m} transferred 341BS/97BG Amendola, then weather aircraft 15/7/44; Salvaged 14/10/44. SANDMAN.
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B-17 42-30333 / Sandman Details
The next photos of B-17F 42-30333 / Sandman provided by Michael Wray
Standing, L-R: Lt William H. Bassett (CP), Lt. Laucher, Lt. Bielss, Lt. Seward
Kneeling: L-R: S/Sgt. Frank Freeman (BTG), S/Sgt. Chandler, S/S Catullo, S/Sgt. DePolo, T/Sgt. Hunt, T/Sgt. Jesse Rayburn (RO)
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This page was last updated on 04 June 2021
03. June 2021 access_time 21:11
I have more photos and info on Sandman if you are interested.
03. December 2021 access_time 14:45
My friend was Frank Freeman. I’d be very interested in any digital scans photos of the Sandman, or of Frank and the crew!
22. November 2022 access_time 17:06
Mr. Brown -The images I have were shared by Frank and the Pilot Lt. Bielss.
19. October 2023 access_time 6:28
Bielss is my father
23. August 2023 access_time 14:31
I am “Ike” Depolo’ s daughter. The picture of the crew was put on a T-Shirt which I still wear (and mend). I recall the crew met and these T-shirts were made. My dad was tail gunner. I still have his long wool underwear I don’t know how I would have gotten thru the huge freezing storm in WA state I think was 2009 — biggest in history. No power and freezing cold for 8 days! I also have the silk scarves my dad got in Capri with my name and my mom’s name. I have hundreds of letters from my dad and still have not transcribed them all. He wrote to my mother every day. She did the same. When I was in private practice, this history compelled me to represent soldiers and sailors. Soon as I get a chance, I will check to see if there are letters between my mom and and other crew wives. I did see a couple last time I went thru the boxes.
19. October 2023 access_time 6:25
My father was the pilot of this bird. He also wrote a book about all their missions
30. June 2024 access_time 3:43
Are there any copies of your Father’s book available? My Dad Wm Bassett, Jr flew 2nd seat (now deceased) on The Sandman.
05. March 2024 access_time 23:55
Frank Freeman was my father, who is passed. I do have photos I can share with you, if you wish to email me.
30. June 2024 access_time 3:28
My Father Wm Bassett, Jr (now deceased) was the co-pilot; interested in ANY information. Thanks!
19. August 2023 access_time 6:05
My father was Sgt Depolo, tail gunner on B-17 “Sandman”. I have some pictures, his dairy and his flight jacket (lining restored) but original other than that.
19. October 2023 access_time 6:32
Just curious where you got all your photos. My father was Eldon Bielss the pilot. He wrote a book about all their missions. And my mother painted the cover for the book
20. October 2023 access_time 19:50
Hello Tim, can you send me some pictures?
Some pictured on my site provided by Michael Wray.
14. November 2023 access_time 4:48
CAN WE GET COPY OF BOOK? My dad tail gunner
13. February 2024 access_time 6:14
I’d be interested in the book! My great grandfather Sgt Hunt served with the 353rd as a tail runner!
05. March 2024 access_time 23:57
Frank Freeman was my father, ball turret gunner. He was very fond of his old friends, and he and my Mom attended the reunions in their elder years.
30. June 2024 access_time 4:37
Mike – interested in items about Dad. I have some material – let’s chat!
04. March 2024 access_time 3:52
My father was Jesse Raybourn. I met many of the crew at the reunions and have wonderful video footage of my father’s interviews about their service together. Many photos and documents. I am trying to find the book again. Watching “Masters of the Air” and am thrilled to get a better idea of the life of a B-17 crew!
23. August 2025 access_time 4:09
My grandfather was ball turret gunner first American bomber in Russia 15 anyone know about this?
23. August 2025 access_time 4:19
I’ll try to get pic I have to crawl to get it coz I’m disabled my family wants to know about his life in war