Source:
www.fold3.com
| General | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer: | Lockheed/Vega |
| Production-Block: | , B-17G-10-VE: 42-39958 to 42-40057 |
| Operational History | |
|---|---|
| Bomb Group: | , 381st Bomb Group |
| Bomb Squadron: | , 535th Bomb Squadron |
| RCL | MS-W, VP-M |
| Fate: |
, Battle damaged (25 November 1944) |
| Missions: | 75 |
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History of
B-17 42-40007 / “Honey”
Delivered Long Beach 1/11/43; Kearney 13/11/43; ass 535BS/381BG [MS-W] Ridgewell 22/1/44; Transferred: 533BS [VP-M]; battle damage Brux 12/9/44 Pilot: Don McMullen; crash-landed France 1KIA 3WIA 6RTD, repaired and back to base; {75m} b/d Mannheim 25/11/44 w/Henry Riza; forced landing Belgium. ium; sal 13/12/44. HONEY.
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This page was last updated on 07 March 2019
06. December 2021 access_time 6:33
My father (Bruce O. Bentley, Sr) was the radio operator during the “Honey” last flight in November ’44. All crew bailed out and survived (one crew member suffered a broken ankle (?). My Dad reported they stayed in Belgium for several days (at least) since the AAF didn’t seem to be in a rush to get crews back on duty. That was Dad’s 30th mission, he did 5 more before being discharged.
15. March 2022 access_time 19:54
Bruce, I am writing a book about one of your dad’s crewmates and would appreciate being able to talk to you briefly. I have a lot of information for you as well, Bill
16. March 2022 access_time 18:00
Yes, would be interested in obtaining info and sharing what I know about the “Honey’s” crew(s). Bruce
25. October 2022 access_time 21:10
Bruce, How can I reach you? You can contact me at whcullen@yahoo.com, thanks Bill