Production-block:
B-17G-80-BO: 43-38074 to 43-38273
Manufacturer:
Boeing
- Bomb Group:
- 34th Bomb Group
- Bomb Squadron:
- 7th Bomb Squadron
MACR: 9369
History of
B-17 43-38265
Delivered Cheyenne 14/7/44; Kearney 24/7/44; Grenier 7/8/44; Assigned 7BS/34BG Mendlesham 13/8/44; Missing in Action Kassel 2/10/44 with Bill McCage, Co-pilot: Lou Smith, Navigator: Gene Killoren, Bombardier: Bill Boatwright, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Carlton Seaton, roJoe Cummings, Ball turret gunner: Bernie Burns, Waist gunner: Chas Camp,Tail gunner: Harry Peterson (9 Killed in Action); flak, crashed Muenchenhof, Ger?. Missing Air Crew Report 9369.
Last updated: 11. February 2018
13. November 2023 access_time 20:08
My uncle was the tail gunner. Anyone know they name of the B-17
28. March 2024 access_time 18:59
My father’s first cousin was the Co-Pilot, I have been researching and do not believe that the plane was ever given a name. From what I understand from reading about the 34th bombardment group, they had just switched back from flying the B-24s to the B17s around the time they went down, so they probably didn’t have the opportunity to nick name the plane. Sad event, my condolences to your family.