Production-block:
B-17G-15-DL: 42-37804 to 42-37893
Manufacturer:
Douglas
- Bomb Group:
- 388th Bomb Group
- Bomb Squadron:
- 560th Bomb Squadron
- RCL: S
MACR: 9376
Missions: 97
History of
B-17 42-37878 / Millie K
Delivered Denver 28/9/43; Grand Island 20/10/43; ass 560BS/388BG Knettishall 2/11/43; MIA Ludwigshafen 28/9/44 Pilot: Lester Frawley, Ray Klinke, Harry Bouten, Paul Kaufman, Adrian Olson, Carl Ingersoll, Ray Ingram, Harry Belgium. , Howard Miller (9POW); flak, crashed Saalfeld, Germany. any. MACR 9376. MILLIE K.
Last updated: 9. February 2019
B-17 42-37878 / Millie K Crew
| Position | Rank | Name | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 2LT | Lester Frederick Frawley | POW | - |
| CP | 2LT | Raymond Bernard Klinke | POW | - |
| NAV | 2LT | Harry Rodman Bouton | POW | - |
| BOMB | F/O | Paul Phillip Kaufman | POW | - |
| ENG/TT | S/SGT | Adrian Clayton Olson | POW | - |
| RO | S/SGT | Carl Edward Ingersoll | POW | - |
| BT | S/SGT | Raymond William Ingram | POW | - |
| WG | S/SGT | Harry Bell | POW | - |
| TG | SGT | Howard William Miller | POW | - |
11. June 2020 access_time 7:39
Any information about this group? My Great-Uncle flew on Millie K and went on 25 missions a few months before this group. I was told Klinke wrote a book. I have not been able to get his book yet it is still Unavailable. If there is anyway to share the book let me know. Any other information will be great. Send an email.
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12. June 2020 access_time 15:51
My Dad was a member of the Frawley crew. Did not know about the book. Would love a copy as well.
16. June 2020 access_time 22:19
I was told Klinke made a book by Frawley’s son. He has contacted me and said it is the “A Determined Heart”-The story of a World War II Pilot and POW. by Linda Dudik, PH.d. Sadly I was not able to buy it yet it is unavailable.. but hoping it will be available again soon.
My email is my last name first name then number 2 (at) gmail hope you can still contact me and I can help you reach out to others.
Stay safe.
20. June 2021 access_time 8:18
I am the daughter of Ray Klinke. You can contact Linda Dudik at ldudik@wwiiexperience.com
My father passed away on Feb 1, 2020, just shy of his 101st birthday.
17. June 2020 access_time 0:44
Do you have stories and photos information on Millie K? As I mention before my Great-Uncle was on Millie K before your Dad’s flight. It is awesome to get information about these Missions.
20. July 2020 access_time 0:49
Hi Sharon, My grandfather was Lester Frawley. You can find pictures of the Millie K on the American Air Museum in Britain web page – http://www.americanairmuseum.com/aircraft/6801
28. September 2020 access_time 21:33
My mother was “the” Millie K & my father, Paul J. Kelly was the original pilot. I am sorry I haven’t seen this website before. Coincidentally, my mother died in 2013, on September 28th, the same day this B-17 was both put into service (1943) & shot down (1944). Feel free to contact me.
10. October 2020 access_time 10:42
@Christine Kelly
three major incidents on same date, only different year. What a coincidence.
Thank you for sharing these information
Cheers
Jing
08. December 2020 access_time 2:41
my grandpa was Howard Miller. my sister documented grandpas stories before his death. amazing men
11. December 2020 access_time 20:35
Wow this site is fantastic. Thanks to all for sharing their stories in the comments. My uncle was a waist gunner. Don’t know which one though. He told the story of how he was about to board for a mission when his buddy asked if he could go in his place as he needed one more mission to complete his duty tour. My uncle watched as the B 17 crashed on takeoff with no survivors. That haunted him till his death in his 80s. His brother for whom I am named was in the infantry and was killed in Belgium April 1945, right before the end of the war in Europe. My Grandmother never recovered from his loss.
15. March 2024 access_time 19:02
corinne_kaufman@yahoo.com
My father in law was the bombardier pilot on the Millie K
17. July 2022 access_time 16:16
Linda Dudik’s plans to print more books. If interested, contact her below.
Linda Dudik, Ph.D.
President
World War II Experience
P.O. Box. 126
San Marcos, CA 92079
ldudik@wwiiexperience.com
http://www.wwiiexperience.com