B-17 Flying Fortress B-17 42-3062

History of
B-17 42-3062

Delivered Cheyenne 15/1/43; Salina 2/2/43; Homestead 13/3/43; Assigned 26FS/4FG Marrakech 21/3/43; detailed UK 4/4/43 with Capt Nathan Kohn, Co-pilot: Bill Rausch, Navigator: Carl Underwood, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Irwin Woods, Radio Operator: Bill Hobson engine fire caused aircraft to crashed on beach at Hayle, Cornwall and burnt out (5 Returned to Duty). Salvaged 5/4/43;

Last updated: 5. March 2018