| General | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer: | Douglas |
| Production-Block: | , B-17G-40-DL: 44-6001 to 44-6125 |
| Operational History | |
|---|---|
| Bomb Group: | , 447th Bomb Group |
| Bomb Squadron: | , 709th Bomb Squadron |
| RCL | IE-O |
| MACR | 6730 |
| Fate: |
, Lost by flak/aa-fire (29 June 1944) |
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History of
B-17 44-6027
Delivered Tulsa 9/4/44; Hunter 17/4/44; Dow Fd 29/4/44; Assigned: 709BS/447BG [IE-O] Rattlesden 1/5/44; MIA Bohlen 29/6/44 Pilot: Bill Hoyer, Co-Pilot: Joe Syoen, Navigator: John Riddell, Engineer / Top Turret Gunner: Bernie Duwel, Radio Operator: Walt Degutis, Ball Turret Gunner: Tom Burke, Waist Gunner: Edwin Thornton, Waist Gunner: Floyd Broman (8KIA); Bombardier: Chas Pearson, Tail Gunner: Tom Holland (2POW); flak KOd #2 setting fire to bomb bay and radio room, ship exploded crashed around Jahnsheim, eight miles E of Altenburg, Germany. MACR 6730.
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This page was last updated on 30 November 2018
17. April 2021 access_time 22:46
I have pictures of the group in front of the Bomber as well as other photos.
06. June 2025 access_time 17:11
Edwin is my uncle and any information or photos would be greatly appreciated. Thank you