Production-block:
B-17G-65-BO: 43-37509 to 43-37673
Manufacturer:
Boeing
- Bomb Group:
- 381st Bomb Group
- Bomb Squadron:
- 532nd Bomb Squadron
- RCL: VE-C
Missions: 40+
History of
B-17 43-37536 / French Dressing
Delivered Cheyenne 26/4/44; Kearney 7/5/44; Grenier 20/5/44; Assigned 532BS/381BG [VE-C] Ridgewell 12/6/44; 40+m Returned to the USA Bradley 18/6/45; 4168 Base Unit, South Plains, Texas 21/6/45; Recl Comp 7/6/46. FRENCH DRESSING.
Last updated: 10. April 2018
05. August 2021 access_time 1:22
My 6th Grade teacher, Mr. Smith piloted this B-17 during the war. I remember him showing the class this picture. None of us could figure out what the painting had to do with French salad dressing. I’m pretty sure he is 2nd from the left.