Production-block:
B-17G-35-VE: 42-97836 to 42-97935
Manufacturer:
Lockheed/Vega
- Bomb Group:
- 100th Bomb Group
- Bomb Squadron:
- 418th Bomb Squadron
- RCL: LD-T
MACR: 6542
History of
B-17 42-97859 / Any Gum Chum
Delivered Tulsa 17/3/44; Kearney 11/5/44; Grenier 26/5/44; Assigned 418BS/100BG Thorpe Abbotts 27/5/44; Missing in Action on supply drop on Operation Zebra 25/6/44 with Ken Houghton, Co-pilot: Thornton Bline, Radio Operator: Laverne Deatrich, Waist gunner: Malcolm Eckley (4 evaded capture); Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Jim Marion (KIA- chute failed); Navigator: Stan Green, Bombardier: Bill Lichtenstern, Ball turret gunner: John Nelson{390BG},Tail gunner: Warren Moore (4 Prisoner of War); flak, crashed SE of La Ferte-Vidame, NW of Chartres, Fr. Missing Air Crew Report 6542. ANY GUM CHUM?
Last updated: 6. January 2018
03. October 2020 access_time 14:57
Quatre Américains évadés ont séjourné au maquis de St Cyr la Rosiere pendant un mois après la chute de l’appareil, j’ai des photos.
M. jean jacques Badaut, un ami,neveu d’un rescapè du maquis souhaite retrouver des descendants des evades du crash
09. May 2023 access_time 17:50
Hello, David. I am a descendant of someone who was involved in this crashed B-17. I would be very interested in the photos that you do have, maybe we could talk sometime.
29. August 2023 access_time 16:02
As am I! I am the niece of James Edward Marion, flight engineer/top turret gunner, who died in this crash when his chute failed to open. I’ve done a ton of research on the crew and their service. I’m happy to share, and would be even happier if you have anything to share.
07. October 2023 access_time 7:34
What is the best way to contact you? I’d be happy to talk about this.
07. October 2023 access_time 13:11
I prefer email.
10. October 2023 access_time 22:54
What is a good email for you? Sorry for the late reply, this website doesn’t notify me that you replied to my comment.
29. August 2023 access_time 16:06
David, I am the niece of the flight engineer/top turret gunner on this B-17 which crashed on June 25, 1944. Unfortunately, he perished when his parachute did not open. I would be happy to share any information and/or receive any information you have. We are visiting France next June to visit the village of Noce where my uncle was buried.
09. March 2024 access_time 2:42
Hello, my grandfather was John Nelson who parachutes from this plane when it was shot down over France. He was captured by Nazi forces and detained in a POW camp in what is now Prussia. He missed his last mission because of a cold and was shot down on this flight. My grandfather had horrible PTSD from these experiences and terrorized his family. I grew up mostly with my dad and a stepmom as my mother had a very difficult time being a mom. I blame Hitler for all of this. I am one of those casualties of war even though I was born more than 20 years after.
I made lemonade out of lemons. I got my education and now work with people who are recovering from PTSD and depression. At times I get interested in what my grandfather wants through, especially after series like Masters of the Air come out. ❤️
22. October 2024 access_time 22:23
I am a relative of LTC Bill Lichtenstern who successfully parachuted from Any Gum Chum. Does anyone have a picture of the plane and what side was Any Gum Chum painted on. I am building a replica of the plane. I am a retired Navy Helo pilot who was inspired by my Grand Cousin to become a aviator.
09. November 2024 access_time 21:47
Hello there Bud, I am Rasheed Lichtenstern and Bill is my great grandfather. I have a picture of him and the crew of Any Gum Chum, but I do not know how to send it over this website. I would love to connect with you and discuss this so here is my email.
bibi-mohammed@hotmail.com