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Source:
www.fold3.com
Production-block:
B-17G-15-BO: 42-31332 to 42-31431
Manufacturer:
Boeing
- Bomb Group:
- 452nd Bomb Group
- Bomb Squadron:
- 730th Bomb Squadron
History of
B-17 42-31332 / Frivolous Sal
Delivered Cheyenne 19/10/43; Gt Falls 1/11/43; Denver 20/11/43; Prestwick 8/1/44; Assigned 730BS/452BG Deopham Green 9/1/44; force landed mid air coll with 42-102660 24/2/44; Salvaged 28/12/44; Returned to the USA 121 BU Bradley 4/7/45; 4168 Base Unit, South Plains, Texas 10/7/45; Reconstruction Finance Corporation (sold for scrap metal in USA) Kingman 13/12/45. FRIVOLOUS SAL.
Last updated: 4. January 2019
B-17 42-31332 / Frivolous Sal Details
Force landed mid air collision with B-17 #42-102660 Lovely Lady aka Sach Time Sioux
16. March 2024 access_time 14:56
The original loading records of personnel show this B17 (42-31332) was with the 729th and not the 730th.
I can provide the images if needed. My Grandfather, Leroy H. Christenson flew many missions with this a/c.
16. March 2024 access_time 15:07
Hello Vanessa, thank you for the information.
Can you send me the images please?
My email: info@b17flyingfortress.de