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Source:
www.fold3.com
Production-block:
B-17F-130-BO: 42-30932 to 42-31031
Manufacturer:
Boeing
- Bomb Group:
- 94th Bomb Group
- Bomb Squadron:
- 332nd Bomb Squadron
- RCL: XM-L
MACR: 7836 / KSU/ME/KU: 2563
History of
B-17 42-31013 / Ole Casey Jones aka Myassam Dragon
Delivered Cheyenne 3/9/43; Gr Isle 28/9/43; Assigned: 332BS/94BG [XM-L] Rougham 10/10/43 OLE CASEY JONES; MIA Regensburg 21/7/44 Pilot: Ken Gregg, Ken Smith, John Peterson, Joe George, John Price, Fred Kendig, Joe Zagula, Walter Woolf, Latham Neal, Carl Allen (10KIA); flak hit between #1 and #2, wing burst into flame then ship exploded, crashed Gilze Rijen, Hol. MACR 7836. MYASSAM DRAGON.
Last updated: 12. April 2020
B-17 42-31013 / Ole Casey Jones aka Myassam Dragon Details
From MACR 7836
This aircraft was hit by flak on course into target at 51°20’N – 04°40’E while flying at 20000 feet at 0850 hours. Aircraft appeared to be hit between #1 and #2 engine. Aircraft turned over on it’s back and then resumed normal flying position. It then dropped off into a spin and was seen to explode before hitting the ground. Aircraft was burning and the flames were visible. Four (4) chutes were observed. No further information regarding the crew or aircraft is known.
B-17 42-31013 / Ole Casey Jones aka Myassam Dragon Crew
| Position | Rank | Name | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 2LT | Kenneth L. Gregg | KIA | - |
| CP | 2LT | Kenneth E. Smith | KIA | - |
| NAV | 2LT | John T. Peterson | KIA | - |
| BOMB | 2LT | Joseph J. George | KIA | - |
| ENG/TT | S/SGT | John G. Price | KIA | - |
| RO | S/SGT | Frederick R. Kendig | KIA | - |
| BT | SGT | Joseph M. Zagula | KIA | - |
| WG | SGT | Walter L. Woolf | KIA | - |
| WG | SGT | Lathan W. Neal | KIA | - |
| TG | SGT | Carl E. Allen | KIA | - |
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