Production-block:
B-17G-30-BO 42-31732 to 42-31931
Manufacturer:
Boeing
- Bomb Group:
- 385th Bomb Group
- Bomb Squadron:
- 550th Bomb Squadron
- RCL: SG-L
MACR: 3771
History of
B-17 42-31866 / Pride Of The Yankees
Delivered Denver 28/12/43; Kearney 18/1/44; Morrison 31/1/44; Assigned 550BS/385BG [SG-L] Gt Ashfield 15/2/44; Missing in Action Schweinfurt 13/4/44 with Harvey Downs, Co-pilot: Jim Bigham, Navigator: Haywood Haynes, Bombardier: Joe Muscari, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Curtis McCafferty, Radio Operator: Frank Tanner, Ball turret gunner: Adam Koziol, Waist gunner: Ray Koenig, Waist gunner: Meredith Travis,Tail gunner: Bob Morrison (10INT); flak KOd engine and some controls then enemy aircraft KOd another engine, force landed Dubendorf, Switz. Missing Air Crew Report 3771. PRIDE OF THE YANKEES.
Last updated: 18. October 2018
B-17 42-31866 / Pride Of The Yankees Crew
| Position | Rank | Name | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 2LT | Harvey R. Downs | INT | - |
| CP | 2LT | James R. Bigham | INT | - |
| NAV | 2LT | Hagwood Haynes | INT | - |
| BOMB | 2LT | Joseph V. Muscari | INT | - |
| ENG/TT | T/SGT | Curtis I. McCafferty | INT | - |
| RO | T/SGT | Frank G. Wasmer | INT | - |
| BT | S/SGT | Adam C. Koziol | INT | - |
| WG | S/SGT | Meredith W. Travis | INT | - |
| WG | S/SGT | Raymond A. Koenig | INT | - |
| TG | S/SGT | Robert B. Morison | INT | - |
28. September 2018 access_time 21:42
My dad was pilot of the B 17 Pride of the Yankees but he flew it out of Port Moresby New Guinea.
13. September 2023 access_time 23:48
Hi Mike,
I actually have several pictures of the plane from New Guinea with my great uncle standing in front of it with an unidentified soldier. My great uncle was a medic stationed there.
28. September 2018 access_time 21:44
I have a picture of he and his crew (with names) .
Thanks,
Mike
30. May 2019 access_time 13:10
I would like to see the pictures of the crew. Thanks, Mike
02. June 2021 access_time 13:57
Hello Mike, my great grandfather is Meredith Travis he was a WG on the Pride of the Yankees. Can you email me the picture of the crew and the plane?
29. June 2019 access_time 2:59
My Father-in-law was the belly turret gunner on Pride of the Yankees in 1944. I tried to attach a picture of the plane but couldn’t.
17. October 2020 access_time 2:22
My friend Joe Muscari’s dad Joe V. Muscari was the bombardier on this April 13, 1944 flight. My friend’s mom was a woman his dad met in Switzerland.
26. October 2020 access_time 15:33
I was the right waist gunner of the aircraft interned in Switzerland. I was the only person aboard wounded. spent months in the swiss Zurick Switzerland hospital.
26. October 2020 access_time 18:22
Hello Mr. Travis,
nice to hear from you!
How is your experience to be interned in Switzerland?
Stay safe!
Cheers
Jing
22. November 2020 access_time 15:59
MY INTERN IN SWITCHERLAND WAS HOSPITAL ZURICH HOSPITAL UNTIL A FEW OF US LEFT AS BOY SCOUTS CARING MEDICAL SUPPLYS TO FRANCE UNDER GROUND
09. March 2021 access_time 0:51
My father was Harvey Downs. I have transcribed his journal about the crash and internment. If you would like a copy, please send me your email address.
09. March 2021 access_time 0:55
My email address: farmtailsranch@tds.net
05. March 2021 access_time 22:30
My Dad was Harvey Downs, the pilot. I would love a picture of the plan. I’ve transcribed his story of this flight and his stay in Switzerland. There is a copy on the Fold3 website or I can be reached via email and would be happy to share.
01. June 2021 access_time 22:52
My grandfather Meredith Travis is 99 and still going strong. I thank all who have fought for the freedom we have today.
17. March 2024 access_time 4:39
My grandfather in law was Frank Wasmer. I’d so appreciate any photos or info, anyone could send. Thank you