Production-block:
B-17G-85-BO: 43-38274 to 43-38473
Manufacturer:
Boeing
- Bomb Group:
- 92nd Bomb Group
- Bomb Squadron:
- 325th Bomb Squadron
- RCL: NV-Q
MACR: 8888
History of
B-17 43-38335 / Arkansas Rambler
Delivered Cheyenne 22/7/44; Hunter 1/8/44; Grenier 14/8/44; Assigned 325BS/92BG [NV-Q] Podington 27/8/44; Missing in Action Leipzig 11/9/44 with Harry Wallace, Co-pilot: Chas Enes, Navigator: Fred Zusselman,b- Francis Vilminot, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Joe Dudek (5 Prisoner of War); Radio Operator: Bill Dodge, Ball turret gunner: Art McCaffrey, Waist gunner: Russell Stark,Tail gunner: Harvey Stark (4 Killed in Action); enemy aircraft, crashed Neuhausen, E of Lutherstadt, Ger; Missing Air Crew Report 8888.
Last updated: 30. January 2018
24. September 2020 access_time 5:47
My grandfather took a picture, with his flight crew, in front of this plane.
10. April 2021 access_time 19:28
My high school chemistry teacher was Fred Zusselman (navigator). Great man, and he had great stories about his time in the Air Corps. Michael, please post crew photo if you have it. Thanks
16. August 2025 access_time 2:22
The picture I submitted to the website shows the name “Arkansas Rambler” however the tail number is diffrent than this posting. I can send you the photo if you want to provide your email address.
06. February 2025 access_time 17:53
hi Michael. can you tell me your grandfather’s name? Reason I ask is because my grandpa ALSO took a picture with his crew in front of this plane. I am wondering if they were in the same crew or if multiple crews took pictures in front of this same airplane. I don’t know how to post it in this forum but My grandpa was David P Jones. he was the pilot and flew 24 missions beginning in January of ’45.
16. August 2025 access_time 2:15
My understanding was this was a training location and multiple crews took their pictures in front of the plane.
16. August 2025 access_time 2:24
Not sure if my other post went through but, my understanding is this plane was staged at a training for crews to take their pictures. Any info would be appreciated.
16. April 2025 access_time 22:12
Does anyone know who named the Arkansas Rambler and what town he was from? I have the Fort smith Air Museum in Fort Smith, Arkansas.