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Source:
www.americanairmuseum.com
Production-block:
B-17G-25-BO: 42-31632 to 42-31731
Manufacturer:
Boeing
- Bomb Group:
- 92nd Bomb Group
- Bomb Squadron:
- 327th Bomb Squadron
- RCL: UX-T
History of
B-17 42-31713 / Snake Hips
Delivered Cheyenne 10/12/43; Missoula 13/12/43; Cheyenne 15/12/43; Gr Island 27/12/43; Detroit 25/1/44; Grenier 26/1/44; Assigned 327BS/92BG [UX-T] Podington 11/2/44; flak, battle damaged Merseburg 24/8/44 with John Bosko,cp-Curt Koehnert, no nav, Bombardier: Jerome Charbonneau, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Pete LaFluer, Radio Operator: Bishop Ingraham, Waist gunner: Chas Garrison, no tg (8 Returned to Duty); Ball turret gunner: Gordon Westcott (Killed in Action); flak hit in bomb bay; ship limped home force landed RAF Woodbridge, Sfk, UK; Salvaged 2 SAD Lt Staughton 25/8/44. SNAKE HIPS.
Last updated: 9. September 2017
B-17 42-31713 / Snake Hips Details
B-17 42-31713 / Snake Hips Crew
| Position | Rank | Name | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | --- | John Bosko | RTD | - |
| CP | --- | Curt Koehnert | RTD | - |
| BOMB | --- | Jerome Charbonneau | RTD | - |
| ENG/TT | --- | Pete LaFluer | RTD | - |
| RO | --- | Bishop Ingraham | RSC | - |
| BT | --- | Gordon Westcott | KIA | - |
| WG | --- | Chas Garrison | RTD | - |
03. October 2017 access_time 21:00
I would like to know why the navigator was not listed. I think it was my father
Edward Thull. He was injured on Aug 24th 1944 and he flew with Gordon Wescott. I have a daily activity sheet that lists him as injured with some of the other crew members on the Snake Hips. We found pictures of the plane Snake Hips, that he left after his death. How can I find out if this was his plane?
03. October 2017 access_time 22:05
Hello Elise, thank you for your comment. I had not information, that a navigator – your father, was on that mission on August 24th 1944. Is the serial number of the plane visible in the photo which you have? Of cource I will update the crew list, if we can confirm that your father was on that mission.
06. February 2020 access_time 18:28
Elise, May I ask your help? My father was also on B17 in the 1944s. You mention “daily activity sheet”. Is this something you could help me find? I know the dates and mission numbers but not the full picture.
thank you in advance, tim, .,
03. December 2023 access_time 17:43
Elise, I am building a model of Snake Hips- referencing the damage photos on the web. I was wondering if you still have the photos of your dad’s plane? If so, would you be willling to send me them? I am trying to get the small details (even without the damage) correct. Anything would be appreciated. Thank You – Glenn Norberg
21. November 2020 access_time 15:05
How many missions did ‘Snake Hips’ complete ? ….. There seem to be a lot of bombs painted on the fuselage ….. far too many to count in the footage. … Regards, Dan
26. December 2020 access_time 19:37
Just amazing that this plane kept its right wing and made it back to Podington. Unsure why the complete crew listing on this mission isn’t available.
18. August 2024 access_time 16:34
Anyway I could possibly see more pics of Snake Hips and her crew besides the crash photos?