| General | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer: | Douglas |
| Production-Block: | , B-17F-50-DL: 42-3339 to 42-3393 |
| Operational History | |
|---|---|
| Bomb Group: | , 381st Bomb Group, 97th Bomb Group |
| Bomb Squadron: | , 340th Bomb Squadron |
| MACR | 2032 |
| Fate: |
, Failed to return (22 January 1944) |
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History of
B-17 42-3362 / Cultured Vulture
Delivered Denver 25/5/43; Dow Fd 5/7/43; Assigned 533BS/381BG Ridgewell 5/7/43; transferred 2 Base Air Depot, Lt Staughton 7/1/44; then MTO 340BS/97BG Chateau-du-Rhumel 13/7/43; Pont-du-Fahs 1/8/43; Depienne 15/8/43; Cerignola 20/12/43; Amendola 16/1/44; Missing in Action Ponte Corvo 22/1/44 with Lowell Oberly, McDonough, Murphy, Iverson, Dean, Dorado, Anderson, Bauer, Rickard; crashed Ponte Corvo, Missing Air Crew Report 2032. CULTURED VULTURE.
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This page was last updated on 09 April 2018
15. November 2018 access_time 5:19
My dad, Joseph E. Bauer, was the tail gunner on this plane. Spent 18 months in prison camp. Would be 100-years old within the next few weeks. If anyone has old photos of the plane and crew, I would love to get a copy. Thanks
12. March 2021 access_time 15:42
Hi John, My father, Captain Patrick Murphy was the navigator on the crew – I have a photo I can share with you. He was captured and spent 18 months in Stalag 1.
27. July 2022 access_time 18:26
Hi Michael,
Would that be Patrick J. Murphy with serial number O-801030?
If so, I would like to get in touch with you if possible?
All the best,
Silvano
12. November 2022 access_time 4:33
My uncle was Lowell Oberly pilot as mentioned above
If there is any copy of picture I would love to have a copy
Thank you uncle Lowell and your crew for lives of selflessness sacrifice and service
We remember you today and everyday
You gave up you tomorrow’s for my todays
09. February 2023 access_time 0:33
my dad James Collier spent time on this aircraft earlier in the war. He was a radio operator. I would love to see any photos that are available.
17. February 2023 access_time 16:00
Hello Forrest,
Yes, I’m happy to share this with you.
Michael
23. February 2023 access_time 16:41
Hi Julie,
Yes, of course, I’m happy to share this with you.
20. June 2023 access_time 3:15
Hi Michael. I would love if you would share a picture with me. Thanks Julie.
18. June 2023 access_time 18:52
Julie, did you ever get a pic of the Cultured Vulture? If so, I would be really interested in a copy. Othur was my uncle –
20. June 2023 access_time 3:16
Hi Jennifer, I have not received photo yet. Just emailed Michael.
12. July 2024 access_time 16:58
Hi Julie,
Did you ever receive a photograph? I’m with a historic group trying to get a photograph of all the bombers that served with the 381st Bomb Group. This plane is one of the few that we are still missing. Would love to hear from you.
Thank you!
26. May 2025 access_time 3:15
Hi I did not receive