B-17 Flying Fortress B-17 42-97274

History of
B-17 42-97274

Delivered Cheyenne 15/2/44; Gr Island 29/2/44; Grenier 22/3/44; Assigned 547BS/384BG [SO-M] Grafton Underwood 6/4/44; Missing in Action Schweinfurt 13/4/44 with Jim Lavin, Co-pilot: Lou Bendon, Bombardier: Calvin Anthes, Ball turret gunner: Lloyd Brady[identified in 1947}, Waist gunner: Ray Marz,Tail gunner: Jim Malone (6 Killed in Action); Navigator: Harry Ashman, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Troy Hollar, Radio Operator: Ed Price, Waist gunner: Chas Johnson (4 Prisoner of War); flak, crashed Foulong, 11 miles N of Mons, Bel; Missing Air Crew Report 3873.

Last updated: 27. July 2018