| General | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer: | Douglas |
| Production-Block: | , B-17G-30-DL: 42-38084 to 42-38213 |
| Operational History | |
|---|---|
| Bomb Group: | , 2nd Bomb Group |
| Bomb Squadron: | , 429th Bomb Squadron |
| MACR: | 2631 |
| Fate: |
, Lost by mechanical fault (22 February 1944) |
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History of
B-17 42-38134 / Blow It Out Your…
Delivered Cheyenne 23/12/43; Lincoln 10/1/44; Savannah 8/2/44; Assigned 429BS/2BG Amendola 14/2/44; Missing in Action Olching, Ger 22/2/44 with Fred Melzer, Co-pilot: Arleigh Honeycutt, Navigator: Ralph Gjertsen, Bombardier: Tom Julian, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Thurman Graves, Radio Operator: Israel Berkowitz, Ball turret gunner: Howard Bessey, Waist gunner: Clair Smith, Waist gunner: Chas Martin,Tail gunner: Bernard Devoe (10 Killed in Action); mech fault caused fire, ship ditched Adriatic Sea, eight chutes seen; Missing Air Crew Report 2631. BLOW IT OUT YOUR ……!
Information may include corrections and additions based on Jing’s research.
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This page was last updated on 28 August 2017
13. November 2022 access_time 17:32
was this aircraft “Blow it Out..,. stationed in North Africa with missions over Sicily. I believe my Dad was a crew member.
any informstion including dates would be appreciated.
18. April 2024 access_time 0:01
Linda, yes. I don’t know much more than that. My great Uncle was also one of the crew, so I’ve heard stories from family over the years.