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Source:
http://398th.org
Production-block:
B-17G-75-BO: 43-37874 to 43-38073
Manufacturer:
Boeing
- Bomb Group:
- 398th Bomb Group
- Bomb Squadron:
- 603rd Bomb Squadron
- RCL: N7-R, K8-R
History of
B-17 43-37977 / Miss X
Delivered Cheyenne 12/6/44; Kearney 22/6/44; Dow Fd 7/7/44; Assigned 603BS/398BG [N7-R] Nuthampstead 20/7/44; Missing in Action 8/1/45 with Thomas, AOC 12/1/45, re-ass as 602BS [K8-R] 5/3/45 from 2 SAD Abbotts Ripton; taxi accident when tail wheel damaged in perimeter track hole with M/Sgt Chas Dreyer 23/5/45; not returned to group, Returned to the USA Bradley 10/7/45; 4185 BU Independence 12/7/45; Reconstruction Finance Corporation (sold for scrap metal in USA) Kingman 17/12/45. MISS X.
Last updated: 11. April 2019
B-17 43-37977 / Miss X Details
30. November 2018 access_time 0:57
Nov. 29, 2018
Hello,
I’m doing a project on Miss X, the B17 bomber that was flown by a 1st Lt. John “Jack” Joseph Lee from Salem, Massachusetts.
Can you point me in a strong direction so that I can research more about, not only the plane itself and its missions, but what became of it following the war. I know it ended up as scrap metal, sadly, but I need to secure more information on this beloved bomber that Lt. Lee rather cherished.
Any suggestions, guidance, or direction is greatly appreciated. And have a very Happy Holiday that’s approaching soon.
Kind regards,
Dorothy V. Malcolm
Ipswich, MA
DVMBoston@aol.com
13. October 2022 access_time 6:44
My father, Carl C. Kircher was the belly gunner for Miss X. I met Jack Lee at one of the bomber reunions my family attended. (it was in Seattle,WA) He passed many years ago, unfortunately his medals, ribbons, dog tags, and pictures of the plane and her crew were stolen a little over a year ago. So nice to see her again! If you have any pictures or information on her and her crew, please contact me… mkdye1208@gmail.com Thanks so much, God Bless, Melissa Kircher
16. March 2024 access_time 7:57
Not sure if this is still something you are looking for info on, but I just happened upon your request.
My father was John “Jack” Joseph Lee, pilot of Miss X. The plane was on display in a public Park in Salem after the war. But it began to be vandalized and was eventually taken away for scrap. However, before it was taken away, my grandfather removed the pilot seat, and my family is still in possession of that.
I’m happy to help, but may I ask why you have an interest?
And hello Melissa, if you’re still following this thread. I recognize your dad’s name. Other members of the crew were …
John Baughman
Dick Blackledge
Mel Cohn
Gordon Courtenay (I knew Gordon well, and am still in touch with his daughter)
Steve Devlin
George Flood
Stan Kolodziej
Tom Terrell
And replacement crew …
Bill Ferrante
Ray Vicha (I’ve been in touch with his son, but that was years ago)