B-17 Flying Fortress B-17 43-38529

History of
B-17 43-38529

Delivered Cheyenne 14/8/44; Hunter 23/8/44; Dow Fd 7/9/44; Assigned: 457BG Glatton 8/9/44; battle damage Politz 7/10/44 Pilot: Ernie Salzer, Co-Pilot: Fred Monson, Navigator: Ken Post, Bombardier: Bill Steffen, Engineer / Top Turret Gunner: Jack Scarborough, Radio Operator: Vince Toth, Ball Turret Gunner: Ben Hamrick, Waist Gunner: Dick Mitrenga, Tail Gunner: Elbert Conger (9RTD); ditched North Sea, all rescued.

Last updated: 5. December 2018