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Source:
www.447bg.com
Production-block:
B-17G-1-BO: 42-31032 to 42-31131
Manufacturer:
Boeing
- Bomb Group:
- 447th Bomb Group
- Bomb Squadron:
- 711th Bomb Squadron
History of
B-17 42-31088 / Heaven Can Wait
Delivered Cheyenne 20/9/43; Scott 25/9/43; Assigned 711BS/447BG Rattlesden 19/11/43; crashed on take off for mission 12/4/44 with Phil King, Co-pilot: John Dillon, Navigator: Clarry Anderson, Bombardier: John Pruner, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Bill Harrison, Radio Operator: Lloyd Boltz, Waist gunner: Duncan Campbell (7 Killed in Service); Ball turret gunner: John Burek, Waist gunner: Don Grainger,Tail gunner: Carl Rettzel (3 Returned to Duty); struck tree on take off and crashed Grange Farm, Blacksmith Lane, Thorpe Morieux, Suffolk. Salvaged 13/4/44.
Last updated: 9. April 2018
B-17 42-31088 / Heaven Can Wait Crew
| Position | Rank | Name | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | --- | Phillip King | KIS | - |
| CP | --- | John F. Dillon | KIS | - |
| NAV | --- | Clarence V. Anderson | KIS | - |
| BOMB | --- | John M. Pruner | KIS | - |
| ENG/TT | --- | William Harrison | KIS | - |
| RO | --- | Lloyd Boltz | KIS | - |
| BT | --- | John Burek | RTD | - |
| WG | --- | Duncan Campbell | KIS | - |
| WG | --- | Donald Granger | RTD | - |
| TG | --- | Carl Reitzel | RTD | - |
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