Production-block:
B-17G-65-BO: 43-37509 to 43-37673
Manufacturer:
Boeing
- Bomb Group:
- 305th Bomb Group
- Bomb Squadron:
- 365th Bomb Squadron
- RCL: XK-F
History of
B-17 43-37529
Delivered Cheyenne 26/4/44; Hunter 4/5/44; Dow Fd 21/5/44; Assigned: 305BG Chelveston 2/6/44; battle damage Hamm, Germany. 19/9/44 Pilot: George Hogaboam, Lee James, Mark Neaudeau, Ira Beckman, Abel Flores, Bill Knightley, John Jones, Felix Gladden (8RTD); Billy R. Robertson (POW); Salvaged. 21/9/44.
Last updated: 26. September 2023
26. September 2023 access_time 0:03
Hello, I am Scott Robertson. Son of Billy R. Robertson. Would you please correct my fathers last name. He was the tail gunner on #43-37529. the crew called the plane ( Hogie’s Heroes ) after George Hogaboam. I am able to provide photos if you would like. Thank You, Scott Robertson
26. September 2023 access_time 7:14
Hello Scott, thank you for the information.
I have corrected your father’s name in the description.
Can you send me a copy of the photo via email please?
My email is: info@b17flyingfortress.de
Thanks!
Jing
19. September 2024 access_time 11:19
Hello Scott,
Currently doing a PhD on sugar beet genetics, and on the side I enjoy history quite a lot. I found out Hogaboam was a B-17 pilot before ending here. He is also a brilliant scientist and pionneer in producing varieties for USDA shortly after the war. I am extremely curious about the picture you spoke about of the “Hogie’s Heroes”, would you dare sent some of them to me at : augustindesrez@gmail.com ?
Thank you,
Augustin
27. September 2024 access_time 22:06
Hello Augustin, Your e-mail did not work. can you please contact me at scott1147@icloud.com
Thank you,
Scott Robertson