Production-block:
B-17G-20-BO: 42-31432 to 42-31631
Manufacturer:
Boeing
- Bomb Group:
- 457th Bomb Group
- Bomb Squadron:
- 751st Bomb Squadron
- RCL: J
History of
B-17 42-31630 / Pakawalup
Delivered Cheyenne 30/11/43; Wendover 8/12/43; Assigned 751BS/457BG [J] Glatton 29/1/44; battle damaged Nurnburg, on return crash landed Alconbury 19/2/45 with Richard Mack, Co-pilot: Don Schick, Navigator: John Nierengarden, Bombardier: Ralph Bell, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Bob Rueblin, Radio Operator: Chas Held, Ball turret gunner: Ray Hunter, Waist gunner: Lloyd Kennedy, Waist gunner: Frank Eichenlaub,Tail gunner: Earl Whitmack (10 Killed in Action); Salvaged. GERALDINE aka PAKAWALUP.
Last updated: 5. August 2017
10. July 2024 access_time 18:37
Looking fro a full crew picture/photo of the crew of B-17 42-31630 Pakawalup.
Any leads appreciated.