Production-block:
B-17G-60-VE: 44-8301 to 44-8400
Manufacturer:
Lockheed/Vega
- Bomb Group:
- 2nd Bomb Group
- Bomb Squadron:
- 96th Bomb Squadron
MACR: 10031
History of
B-17 44-8381
Delivered Dallas 26/8/44; Langley 21/9/44; Grenier 1/10/44; Assigned 96BS/2BG PFF Amendola 24/10/44; Missing in Action Linz 3/12/44 with Bill Pepperman, Co-pilot: Chas Dewey, Navigator: Howard Kresge, Bombardier: Bill Torske, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Ernie Walker[wia], m/op-Jim Teske, Ball turret gunner: Jim Dodge, Waist gunner: Jim Johnson, Waist gunner: Alva Flowers[wia],Tail gunner: Budd Argyle (10 Prisoner of War); Missing Air Crew Report 10031.
Last updated: 23. August 2017
09. October 2023 access_time 22:05
I have some pics of my dad’s B-17 but have no idea of the name or serial number of the plane. I can see the tail number and the circle “Y” of the 2nd BG. Does anyone know how to find the serial number or name from this information so I can look it up on this site?
16. October 2023 access_time 19:28
Hello Stephan, the tail number is same as serial number. Can you give me the tail number of the aircraft please?
Or send my a copy of the pics via email? My email: info@b17flyingfortress.de