Source:
www.fold3.com
| General | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer: | Boeing |
| Production-Block: | , B-17G-20-BO: 42-31432 to 42-31631 |
| Operational History | |
|---|---|
| Bomb Group: | , 381st Bomb Group |
| Bomb Squadron: | , 532nd Bomb Squadron |
| RCL | VE-P |
| Fate: |
, Returned to the USA (27 May 1945) |
| Missions: | 61+ |
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History of
B-17 42-31575 / Mizpah
Delivered Denver 24/11/43; Kearney 17/12/43; Oklahoma City 7/1/44; Kearney 15/1/44; Assigned: 532BS/381BG [VE-P] Ridgewell 20/2/44; {61+m} Returned to US: 121 BU Bradley 27/5/45; 4168 BU Sth Plains 21/10/45; Scrapped: Kingman 23/11/45. MIZPAH.
Information may include corrections and additions based on Jing’s research.
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This page was last updated on 19 October 2018
22. August 2019 access_time 4:30
I’m doing research on 42-31575 “Mizpah” and am looking for info/photos of her, thanks.
18. February 2024 access_time 21:22
My grandfather-in-law, Jerry Petska, Jr., was the engineer/top turret gunner on the “Mizpah” (’43-’44). I have a couple of pictures of the plane, one very similar to the above, and another with him in the pilot’s seat (21 “bombs” visible on below the window). If @B17FlyingFortress is interested in these photos, reach out to the email above. Happy to share what I have.
14. March 2026 access_time 20:13
Hi Timothy, My grandfather, Lt Kenneth Bailey, was a pilot of the Mizpah in the European Theater, 532nd bomb squadron from Jan-June 1944. He always told stories about his turret gunner that our family loved to hear and wondering if your grandfather was that man. He gave him a nickname “Dizzy” because he used to spin the turret when the flak was intense to try to deter the damage. We have some pictures and notes he left us, would love to share if these two knew each other. – Tina
14. March 2026 access_time 20:15
Page, I just found this website and I may have some pics and information about the Mizpah B-17 42-31575. My grandfather, Lt Kenneth Bailey used this plane from Jan-June 1944. Reach out if you are interested.
14. March 2026 access_time 20:07
I am the granddaughter of Lt. Kenneth Bailey, whom piloted the Mizpah in the 532nd bomb squadron. Always looking for more photos of the plane and crew as well as information.
17. March 2026 access_time 20:59
Hello! Thank you for responding! I’m working on a painting of Mizpah https://flic.kr/p/2s2KeS5 and would like to make my work as correct as possible, in her and her crews’ honor and memory. All photos are greatly appreciated and will help me get closer to finishing and perhaps printing!