Production-block:
B-17G-1-BO: 42-31032 to 42-31131
Manufacturer:
Boeing
- Bomb Group:
- 447th Bomb Group
- Bomb Squadron:
- 709th Bomb Squadron
History of
B-17 42-31100 / The Gimp
Delivered Cheyenne 20/9/43; Harvard 4/10/43; Assigned 709BS/447BG Rattlesden 25/11/43; detailed mission to Dollenbergen, crashed on take off near base with Warren Beighley after #1 engine lost power 1/1/45, crew all OK; Salvaged Cat E; THE GIMP.
Last updated: 1. January 2020
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