Production-block:
B-17G-80-BO: 43-38074 to 43-38273
Manufacturer:
Boeing
- Bomb Group:
- 486th Bomb Group
- Bomb Squadron:
- 832th Bomb Squadron
- RCL: 3R-S
MACR: 10167
Missions: 16
History of
B-17 43-38140
Delivered Cheyenne 29/6/44; Kearney 11/7/44; Grenier 16/7/44; Assigned 832BS/486BG [3R-S] Sudbury 17/7/44; {16m} Missing in Action Merseburg 2/11/44 with Albt Pierce, Corbin Willis, Bob Lansche, Howard Butler, Ken Mulllen (5 Prisoner of War); Neil Hampton, Albt Siudeikis, Chas Warren, Steve Nemes (4 Killed in Action); flak, crashed Erkrath, Ger. Missing Air Crew Report 10167.
Last updated: 16. April 2024
B-17 43-38140 Details
Captain Homer E. Thomas saw aircraft 140 receive a flak hit at the target. One engine went out at that time. At the R.P. another engine went out. Captain Thomas saw the aircraft about 30 miles after the R.P. He heard the aircraft call for fighter escort but none seemed available. It is believed that the plane could get back to friendly territory provided it wasn’t jumped by enemy fighters which were out in strength that day.
Source: MACR 10167
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