
Production-block:
B-17G-15-DL: 42-37804 to 42-37893
Manufacturer:
Douglas
- Bomb Group:
- 390th Bomb Group
- Bomb Squadron:
- 568th Bomb Squadron
- RCL: BI-R
MACR: 4169
Missions: 33
History of
B-17 42-37890 / Rovin Ramona II aka Big Friend
Delivered Denver 4/10/43; Gr Island 24/10/43; ass 568BS/390BG [BI-R] Framlingham 8/11/43; MIA La Glacerie (33m) 20/4/44 Pilot: Dick Mann, Co-Pilot: John Vaughan, Navigator: McKinnon Cameron, Bombardier: Walt Kwoka, Radio Operator: Bernie Anderson, Ball Turret Gunner: Ray Zucco, Waist Gunner: Bob Wedemeyer, Waist Gunner: Walt Hermenau, Tail Gunner: Mark Overstreet (9KIA); Engineer / Top Turret Gunner: Jesse Roberts (POW- blew out of ship and captured near crash site); flak hit and exploded before crew baled, crashed Theville, nine miles E of Cherbourg, Fr. MACR 4169. ROVIN’ ROMONA II/BIG FRIEND.
Last updated: 18. November 2018
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