Production-block:
B-17G-65-BO: 43-37509 to 43-37673
Manufacturer:
Boeing
- Bomb Group:
- 401st Bomb Group
- Bomb Squadron:
- 612th Bomb Squadron
- RCL: SC-L
MACR: 9417
Missions: 34
History of
B-17 43-37632
Delivered Cheyenne 6/5/44; Hunter 21/5/44; Dow Fd 4/6/44; Assigned 612BS/401BG [SC-L] Deenethorpe 10/6/44; Missing in Action Munster 30/9/44 with Otto Nagel, Co-pilot: Martin Holland, Navigator: Bernie Hodowski, Bombardier: Walt Wilchik, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Nelson Smith, Radio Operator: Gene Robbins, Ball turret gunner: Gerald Meyer, Waist gunner: Max Perkel,Tail gunner: George Matanic (9 Prisoner of War); flak KO’d two engines, crashed Natarp, near Hoetmar, SE of Munster, Ger; Missing Air Crew Report 9417.
Last updated: 9. August 2018
B-17 43-37632 Crew
| Position | Rank | Name | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 2LT | Otto P. Nagle Jr. | POW | - |
| CP | F/O | Martin O. Holland | POW | - |
| NAV | 2LT | Bernard R. Hodowski | POW | - |
| BOMB | 2LT | Walter Wolchik | POW | - |
| ENG/TT | T/SGT | Nelson E. Smith | POW | - |
| RO | T/SGT | Gene W. Robbins | POW | - |
| BT | S/SGT | Gerald T. Meyer | POW | - |
| WG | S/SGT | Max Perkel | POW | - |
| TG | S/SGT | George P. Matanic | POW | - |
26. May 2020 access_time 7:33
2nd Lt Walter Wolchik was my grandfather. I am looking for information about him and my family heritage.
29. November 2021 access_time 6:35
I am looking for any information about my granduncle TG George Matanic. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank You