Production-block:
B-17G-1-BO: 42-31032 to 42-31131
Manufacturer:
Boeing
- Bomb Group:
- 94th Bomb Group
- Bomb Squadron:
- 331st Bomb Squadron
- RCL: QE-?
MACR: 2371
History of
B-17 42-31080 / Hey Moitle
Delivered Cheyenne 16/9/43; Gr Island 3/10/43; Assigned 331BS/94BG [QE- ] Rougham 10/10/43; Missing in Action Brunswick 10/2/44 with Paul MacWilliams, Co-pilot: Harris Tucker, Bombardier: Tom Mooney, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Bob Scott, Radio Operator: Erwin Lamont (5 Killed in Action); Navigator: Bill Shapiro, Ball turret gunner: Marion Saar, Waist gunner: Bill Boatright, Waist gunner: Carl Mead,Tail gunner: Leon Lemarco (5 Prisoner of War); enemy aircraft, crashed Lauingen, 10 miles E of Brunswick, Ger. Missing Air Crew Report 2371. HEY MOITLE.
Last updated: 30. May 2017
04. September 2023 access_time 5:40
My grandfather was Marion Saar. He was the ball turret Gunnar of this aircraft. I am looking for any pictures or nose art that anyone might have. God bless & thank you in advance.