| General | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer: | Lockheed/Vega |
| Production-Block: | , B-17G-15-VE: 42-97436 to 42-97535 |
| Operational History | |
|---|---|
| Bomb Group: | , 457th Bomb Group |
| Bomb Squadron: | , 751st Bomb Squadron |
| MACR: | 3665 |
| Fate: |
, Lost by enemy aircraft (09 April 1944) |
| Missions: | 1 |
History of
B-17 42-97465 / The Scarlet Harlot
Delivered: Denver 23/11/43; Wendover 12/12/43; Assigned: 751BS/457BG [B] Glatton 9/2/44; MIA Marienburg 9/4/44 Pilot: Bob Walker, Waist Gunner: Kneeland Parshley, Tail Gunner: Bruce Kustaborder (3KIA); Co-Pilot: J.B. Lathal, Navigator: Frank Jackson, Bombardier: Marlin Greenawalt, Radio Operator: Dave Gerber, Ball Turret Gunner: Frank Croft, Waist Gunner: Leland Mills[wia] (6POW); Engineer / Top Turret Gunner: Lionel Havlas (EVD); Enemy aircraft, crashed Ossecken, 30 miles W of Gdynia, Pol; MACR 3665.
Information may include corrections and additions based on Jing’s research.
B-17 42-97465 / The Scarlet Harlot Crew
| Position | Rank | Name (First Name, Middle Initial, Last Name) | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | --- | Robert K. Walker | KIA | - |
| CP | --- | J. B. Latham | POW | - |
| NAV | --- | Frank S. Jackson | POW | - |
| BOMB | --- | Marlin D. Greenawałt | POW | - |
| ENG/TT | --- | Lionel W. Havlas | EVD | - |
| RO | --- | David M. Gerber | POW | - |
| BT | --- | Frank L. Croft, Jr. | POW | - |
| WG | --- | Leland E. Mills | POW | - |
| WG | --- | Kneeland I. Parshley | KIA | KIA by Luftwaffe fighters in the air |
| TG | --- | Bruce L. Kustaborder | KIA | jumped with parachute but had found died on the ground. |
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26. December 2018 access_time 19:00
This was my grandfather, Marlin Greenawalt’s, plane. According to the American Air Museum of Britain, this plane had the nick name “The Scarlet Harlot”
26. December 2018 access_time 19:10
Thank you. This name is also mentioned on the website of the 457th BG. I added the name.
28. May 2019 access_time 1:36
My name is Robert after my great Uncle Robert K. walker. Trying to learn more about him!
24. October 2021 access_time 22:04
I am from Poland. I am looking for traces after Core. Robert Walker. Was it exhumed after the war? My FB site 🙂 https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10209917590412879&set=pcb.10209917602613184
02. May 2022 access_time 9:05
All documents describe the legal removal of the remains. The “White Stars” Association is currently cooperating with institutions from the USA and WKZ Polska on archaeological works.
02. May 2022 access_time 9:09
I am in touch with Judy, if you want to know something please contact Judy.
29. June 2025 access_time 0:45
Robert, would you email me @ john@uspowmiafamilylocating.com
09. October 2019 access_time 19:53
I am the grandson of Lionel W. Havlas / engineer and top turret gunner of this plane. Does anyone have photos of the plane at the crash site? I have heard there is a memorial there.
14. September 2021 access_time 17:08
Here is the location of the memorial. I googled the serial number of the plane (my company owns nearby farm) and found this website.
https://www.google.pl/maps/place/Parking+le%C5%9Bny+-+Pomnik+za%C5%82%C3%B3g+bombowc%C3%B3w+B-17/@54.7894092,17.9661655,3a,75y,90t/data=!3m8!1e2!3m6!1sAF1QipPJpzbuW96_XnFbDopZxCZ9oYPZvcHMWPCogwLN!2e10!3e12!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipPJpzbuW96_XnFbDopZxCZ9oYPZvcHMWPCogwLN%3Dw114-h86-k-no!7i4032!8i3024!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0x46fdcdd93966c319:0xc38ec8ebb902bf30!2zU8WCdWNob3dv!3b1!8m2!3d54.7803479!4d17.9661539!3m4!1s0x46fdcdc2e1a8cf67:0x61070965fa613732!8m2!3d54.7894092!4d17.9661655
02. May 2022 access_time 9:07
I am in touch with Sue, if you want to know something please contact Sue.
04. May 2022 access_time 1:33
Here You are some photos pieces of B-17 Scarlet Harlot. https://www.choczewo.com.pl/ostatni-lot-aluminiowego-ptaka/ You can translate to English this website.
19. March 2025 access_time 22:26
Do you know how he evaded capture? I would love to hear his story. Thank you.
02. May 2022 access_time 9:02
I am the chairman of the “White Stars” association which deals with the history of B-17 bombers numbered 42-97465 and 42-97537 which crashed in 1944 in today’s Poland. We are the initiators and originators of the setting of the monument. We are proud that we managed to set up this monument. The families of crew members have been notified.