B-17 Flying Fortress B-17 42-30816 / Mary Ellen III

History of
B-17 42-30816 / Mary Ellen III

Delivered Cheyenne 31/7/43; Gr Isle 9/8/43; Assigned: 551BS/385BG [SG-J] Gt Ashfield 25/8/43; MIA Emden 11/12/43 Pilot: Forest Poore, Co-Pilot: John Ward, Navigator: Lynn Stuckenbruck, Bombardier: Bill Nicholls, Radio Operator: Paul Balogh, Waist Gunner: Bill Kelly, Waist Gunner: John O’Donnell, Tail Gunner: Jim Capillos (8POW); Engineer / Top Turret Gunner: Alva Woodall{drowned in Reitdiep Canal}, Ball Turret Gunner: Harry Morris (2KIA); Enemy aircraft set #2 on fire, crashed Warendorp Farm, Torrenga, near Warfhuizen, Hol; MACR 1664. MARY ELLEN III.

Last updated: 4. November 2018