| General | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer: | Boeing |
| Production-Block: | , B-17G-75-BO: 43-37874 to 43-38073 |
| Operational History | |
|---|---|
| Bomb Group: | , 388th Bomb Group |
| Bomb Squadron: | , 563rd Bomb Squadron |
| Fate: |
, Lost by mechanical fault (14 April 1945) |
| Missions: | 62 |
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History of
B-17 43-37896 / Forever Amber
Delivered Cheyenne 2/6/44; Kearney 12/6/44; Grenier 2/7/44; Assigned: 563BS/388BG Knettishall 3/7/44; ct fire en route Bordeaux 14/4/45 Pilot: ‘; forced landing Lyon, Fr; 9RTD. FOREVER AMBER.
Information may include corrections and additions based on Jing’s research.
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B-17 43-37896 / Forever Amber Crew
| Position | Rank | Name | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 1LT | John E. Jackson | RTD | - |
| CP | 1LT | Leon D. Cline | RTD | - |
| NAV | 1LT | Edwin P. Silverman | RTD | - |
| ENG/TT | T/SGT | Gothard L. Johnson | RTD | - |
| RO | T/SGT | Jessie W. Davis | RTD | - |
| BT | S/SGT | Ralph Boersma | RTD | - |
| WG | S/SGT | Joseph G. Edwards | RTD | - |
| TG | S/SGT | Roger H. Charbonneau | RTD | - |
| TOG | T/SGT | Dale S. Perkins | RTD | - |
This page was last updated on 19 January 2019
25. August 2020 access_time 21:36
My Uncle is Roger Charbonneau. I just visited with him recently about this flight and he remembers it well! Fascinating to listen to the stories, and there are not many left to tell them.
19. June 2022 access_time 16:26
My Father was Leon D Cline who passed away in 1984. I would love to hear any stories you may have concerning this crew and their missions. My Father shared very little with me before his passing. Thanks in advance!
15. November 2023 access_time 3:53
Watch the recording of my dad by the oral history project. It talks about their missions.https://natickveterans.com/2017/08/10/john-e-jackson/
19. June 2022 access_time 16:33
I forgot to ask, is your uncle still alive? If so, would it be possible to contact him? Thanks, Gary Cline
12. May 2023 access_time 0:31
Hi Gary. I’m one of Roger Charbonneau’s daughters. We just recently put him in a care facility at 99 years young.
30. November 2022 access_time 0:32
My father was a bombardier with Forever Amber, His name was (at retirement) Maj. Alfred E. Isaac. He flew 25 missions and was part of the Lucky Bastard Club in the 388th Forever Amber. Not sure why he isn’t listed.
12. May 2023 access_time 1:59
I asked Dad, Roger Charbonneau about your dad and he remembered him. He also belonged to the Lucky Bastard Club. He’s 99 and we recently put him in a care facility.
15. November 2023 access_time 3:47
Ask your dad about my dad. He can watch the recording of my dad. My dad passed more than 10 years ago.
15. November 2023 access_time 3:45
My father John Jackson was the pilot. Here is a recording of him telling his story. It will focus on Forever Amber and its missions.https://natickveterans.com/2017/08/10/john-e-jackson/