B-17 Flying Fortress B-17 42-38074

History of
B-17 42-38074

Delivered Cheyenne 2/12/43; Kearney 17/12/43; Presque Is 10/1/44; Prestwick, UK 14/1/44; ass 367BS/306BG [GY-Q] Thurleigh 16/1/44; MIA Schweinfurt 24/2/44 Pilot: Loren Page, Co-Pilot: Tom Kenny, Navigator: Joe Feeley, Bombardier: Henry Holt{not found till 20/3/44}, Ball Turret Gunner: George Morehead, Waist Gunner: Bennett Ball (6KIA); Engineer / Top Turret Gunner: Edgar Harbour, Radio Operator: Jim Merson, Waist Gunner: Ralph Whiteside, Tail Gunner: Ted Dixon (4POW); Enemy aircraft hit #1 & #2 and knocked of wing tip, crashed Herzlake, Meppen, Germany. MACR 2770.

Last updated: 2. March 2019