B-17 Flying Fortress B-17 42-31223

History of
B-17 42-31223

Delivered Denver 4/10/43; Harvard 15/10/43; Assigned: 711BS/447BG Rattlesden 25/11/43; battle damage Brunswick 30/1/44 Pilot: Wesley Huckins, Co-Pilot: George Frees, Navigator: John Mink, Bombardier: Tom Burrell, Engineer / Top Turret Gunner: Earl Merritt, Radio Operator: Rich Krecker, Ball Turret Gunner: Bob Davis, Waist Gunner: Allan Reid, Waist Gunner: Ken Downey, Tail Gunner: Dan Carroll (10RTD); on return detailed Honongton Depot and bellied in, Salvaged. 21/3/44.

Last updated: 24. December 2018