Production-block:
B-17G-40-BO: 42-97058 to 42-97172
Manufacturer:
Boeing
- Bomb Group:
- 447th Bomb Group
- Bomb Squadron:
- 711th Bomb Squadron
- RCL: IR-A
MACR: 5903
History of
B-17 42-97148
Delivered Cheyenne 3/2/44; Kearney 15/2/44; Grenier 25/2/44; Assigned 711BS/447BG [IR-A] Rattlesden 7/3/44; Missing in Action Hannover 18/6/44 with Ken Schreiner, Co-pilot: Carroll Knutson, Navigator: Cliff Kulenburg, Bombardier: Gene Richardson, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: John Hall, Radio Operator: Herb Ruggles, Ball turret gunner: Jacob Long, Waist gunner: George Wolters, Waist gunner: Leon Swift,Tail gunner: Jim Jones (10 Prisoner of War); flak, crashed mountains near Egestorf, 11 miles SW of Hannover, Ger.{as per German Air Force Comman records). Missing Air Crew Report 5903.
Last updated: 29. July 2021
B-17 42-97148 Details
A/C hit by flak over target about 0927 hours, 9-10 chutes observed. A/C made long glide and last seen under control in target area.
B-17 42-97148 Crew
| Position | Rank | Name | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 2LT | Kenneth C. Schreiner | POW | - |
| CP | 2LT | Carroll F. Knutson | POW | - |
| NAV | 2LT | Clifford H.Kulenburg | POW | - |
| BOMB | 2LT | Eugene H. Richardson | POW | - |
| ENG/TT | S/SGT | Johne E. Hall | POW | - |
| RO | T/SGT | Herbert B. Ruggles | POW | - |
| BT | S/SGT | Jacob O. Long, Jr. | POW | - |
| WG | T/SGT | George A. Wolters | POW | - |
| WG | S/SGT | Leon M. Swift | POW | - |
| TG | S/SGT | James R. Jones | POW | - |
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