Production-block:
B-17F-60-DL: 42-3423 to 42-3448
Manufacturer:
Douglas
- Bomb Group:
- 96th Bomb Group
- Bomb Squadron:
- 339th Bomb Squadron
MACR: 726
History of
B-17 42-3437 / Excaliburs Revenge
Delivered Denver 18/6/43; Dow Fd 22/7/43; Assigned 339BS/96BG [QJ- ] Snetterton 27/7/43; Missing in Action Paris 15/9/43 with Jim Richardson, Co-pilot: Larry Dupe, Navigator: Elmer Smith, Bombardier: George Frank, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Lonnie Turner, Ball turret gunner: Joe Scarano, Waist gunner: Henry Cabellero, Waist gunner: Don Reid,Tail gunner: Elwin McMahon (9 Killed in Action); Radio Operator: Rudolph Richer (evaded capture); flak hit & exploded over Paris, Fr; Missing Air Crew Report 726.
Last updated: 6. January 2018
04. September 2021 access_time 4:48
Does anyone have a good picture of the nose art for Excalibur’s Revenge?
03. December 2024 access_time 5:43
Howdy!
My Uncle, whom I never met (duh!) was the navigator on B-17 42-3437 / of the MIGHTY 8TH, Excaliburs Revenge…. I am looking for pictures of him on duty or other wise??…
I have the report of the radioman, and the declassified mission report, but letters refering to him from his fellow crew members, or I would love pictures of him just hanging out with his “second family” (if you know what I mean?
14. April 2025 access_time 18:49
Hello,
My name is Christophe. I live in France, in the town near where the B-17 Excalibur Revenge crashed. I’ve been working on gathering documents and eyewitness accounts about the event. For the past six months, I’ve been collaborating with a 5th grade class on this project. The students even won an award for their work.
The town is considering erecting a commemorative monument in September, and your uncle’s name will be included on it. I would be very happy to exchange thoughts and information with you about this topic.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Warm regards,
Christophe