Source:
www.fold3.com
| General | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer: | Douglas |
| Production-Block: | , B-17G-20-DL: 42-37894 to 42-37988 |
| Operational History | |
|---|---|
| Bomb Group: | , 381st Bomb Group |
| Bomb Squadron: | , 532nd Bomb Squadron |
| RCL | VE-L |
| Fate: | |
| Missions: | 54 |
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History of
B-17 42-37969 / Old Irongut
Delivered Denver 29/10/43; Gr Island 13/11/43; Assigned 532BS/381BG [VE-L] Ridgewell 23/12/43; 54m sal n/battle damaged 2 SAD 315/45. OLD IRONGUT.
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B-17 42-37969 / Old Irongut Details
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This page was last updated on 17 November 2019
10. March 2021 access_time 4:46
42-37969 “Old Irongut” was piloted by my Grandfather Jonathan “Jack” Youk Jr. Seeing these pictures of the B-17 he flew brings back a lot of great memories of his war stories. The men who flew on these planes were heroes and truly members of the Greatest Generation.
02. July 2025 access_time 0:39
My great uncle died over Germany in this plane when it was shot down. Aaron Reid Kochel. My namesake. I’m Aaron James Kochel. If any one has photos of Old Ironguts or the crew or stories I would sure appreciate it extremely! Thank you!
Sgt Aaron J Kochel, USMC
31. July 2025 access_time 4:55
Aaron, there were two B-17s with this name. One with “Old Irongut” tail #42-37969 and the other with “Old Iron Gut” tail #42-37612 (which was lost over Germany). I believe this is the plane your Great Uncle was on when it was hit by flak over Hamburg, Germany. He died a hero. God bless him and your family.
23. March 2024 access_time 4:51
Questin Youk: do you have any info or pictures of your grandfather? I believe my grandfather was flight engineer/ top turret gunner on this aircraft. Would love to know more.
28. December 2024 access_time 22:42
I believe my grandfather was on this plane as well. Robert L. Stover
31. July 2025 access_time 5:55
Casimir, I do have several photographs of my Grandfather and other crew members. It might take me a little time to find them as they are in storage. What was your Grandfather’s name?