| General | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer: | Boeing |
| Production-Block: | , B-17G-65-BO: 43-37509 to 43-37673 |
| Operational History | |
|---|---|
| Bomb Group: | , 305th Bomb Group |
| Bomb Squadron: | , 365th Bomb Squadron |
| RCL | XK-F |
| Fate: |
, Battle damaged (19 September 1944) |
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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.
Information may include corrections and additions based on Jing’s research.
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This page was last updated on 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
24. December 2024 access_time 17:03
Augustin, love your comments on sugar beets. One of my early childhood memories was my Mom trying to convince Grandpa that sugar was not good for you. He was not happy.
My brothers and I spent most summers living with our Grandpa and Grandma Hoagie. Grandpa never talked about his time in the Eighth. Early on we found his chest in the basement with his uniforms, hats and notebooks. When I was in high school my Aunt Judie invited Grandpa to be a guest speaker at her history class. After that he began telling us stories. I can be reached at davebaartmans@gmail.com
24. December 2024 access_time 17:08
Scott, I am one of George Hogaboam’s grandchildren. I would love any pictures you have. All his grandchildren were very close to him and my grandma. I can be reached at davebaartmans@gmail.com