Source:
www.385thbga.com
| General | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer: | Boeing |
| Production-Block: | , B-17G-15-BO: 42-31332 to 42-31431 |
| Operational History | |
|---|---|
| Bomb Group: | , 385th Bomb Group |
| Bomb Squadron: | , 550th Bomb Squadron |
| RCL | SG-M |
| Fate: |
, Crashlanding (30 May 1945) |
| Missions: | 100+ |
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History of
B-17 42-31378 / Rum Dum
Delivered Cheyenne 27/10/43; Gr Island 12/11/43; Memphis 18/11/43; Assigned 550BS/385BG [SG-M] Gt Ashfield 1/12/43; with Muchow force landed Germany; 100+m, n/battle damaged force landed Troston AD with Mike Brochmann 30/5/45; Salvaged. RUM DUM.
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B-17 42-31378 / Rum Dum Details
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This page was last updated on 13 November 2018
08. August 2023 access_time 3:57
my dad flew as bombardier on the 100th mission, Bill Smith was pilot. they were not part of the normal crew. I have pictures of the pilot congradulating the ground crew. rum dum had no aborts due to mechanical failures, the other forts on this list can’t make the same claim. I have pictures of the pilot congradulating the crew. I have also been in contact with Muchows granddaughter.
11. March 2024 access_time 2:41
My great uncle Victor Grzymkowski piloted the Rum Dum. I’m not sure which missions. My Dad, who knew some of his war history from stories Uncle Vic told, passed away last year.
23. June 2024 access_time 22:02
Our dad Dana W Sweet flew missions on the Run Dum as a waist gunner.
14. November 2024 access_time 23:57
My dad was the ball turret gunner for 36 missions
I was always interested in hearing about his time during the war but, unfortunately, he never spoke of his experiences.
However, he did meet my mom during an air raid in London.
They were married for 75 years and are now together for eternity