Production-block:
B-17G-10-VE: 42-39958 to 42-40057
Manufacturer:
Lockheed/Vega
MACR: 1318
History of
B-17 42-40012
Delivered Long Beach 2/11/43; Kearney 14/11/43; Assigned Chambers Prov, Gp. then 8AF 30/11/43, but lost over Atlantic from Gander en route to Prestwick, UK. with Carlisle Craig, Co-pilot: Bill Hancock, Navigator: Rich Hargrove, Bombardier: Bob Baum, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Stuart Penberthy, Radio Operator: Bill Ruffner, g-Leo Wulfkuhle, g-Joe Kanakis,Tail gunner: Jim Gorman (9 Killed in Service); Missing Air Crew Report 1318.
Last updated: 1. April 2021
B-17 42-40012 Crew
| Position | Rank | Name | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 2LT | Carlisle M. Craig | KIS | - |
| CP | 2LT | William S. Hancock | KIS | - |
| NAV | 2LT | Richard E. Hargrove | KIS | - |
| BOMB | 2LT | Robert M. Baum | KIS | - |
| ENG/TT | S/SGT | Stuart C. Penberthy | KIS | - |
| RO | CPL | William C. Ruffner, Jr. | KIS | - |
| BT | SGT | Leo B. Wulfkuhle | KIS | - |
| WG | SGT | Joseph A. Kanakis | KIS | - |
| TG | SGT | James C. Gorman | KIS | - |
02. January 2023 access_time 16:42
Lt. Hargrove was a native of Paducah, KY