B-17F 42-30377 piloted by 1st Lt. Ralph W. Eherts was last seen on the return trip from the target at 1600 at 54\u00b045’N – 06\u00b029’E with Number 2 engine afire caused by enemy fighters. Five chutes were seen leaving the ship before aircraft exploded, broke up and fell into the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This aircraft blew up within minutes after this photo was taken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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