B-17 Flying Fortress B-17 42-38097

History of
B-17 42-38097

Delivered Denver 13/12/43; Kearney 31/12/43; Nutts Corner, Belgium. ast, N. I. 17/1/44; ass 711BS/447BG [IR-A] Rattlesden 18/1/44; on local flight 29/2/44 Pilot: Larry Kinsinger, Co-Pilot: George Gaal, Navigator: Harry Lyons, Bombardier: John Dalap, Engineer / Top Turret Gunner: Clifton Driggs, Radio Operator: M. Bergen, Ball Turret Gunner: Paul Simpson, Waist Gunner: Theo Zigenfuss, Waist Gunner: Milton Norgard, Tail Gunner: Larry Wittnuhm, pass-Jim Saludo, pass-Henry Wostanoski (12RTD); unable to lower landing gear so bellied in at 1SAD Honington; sal 18/4/44.

Last updated: 18. October 2018