42-107109 Stork Club

Delivered Tulsa 23/2/44; Gr Island 3/3/44; Grenier 25/3/44; Assigned 550BS/385BG [SG-P] Gt Ashfield 27/3/44; returning from Zwickau 10/5/44 with John Seehoff, Co-pilot: Bill Laughter, Navigator: Chester Krecisz, Bombardier: Stew Hanson, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: E. Pilney; Radio Operator: W. Norris; Ball turret gunner: Larry Russell, Waist gunner: Bob Corhy, Waist gunner: Russell Houser; Tail gunner: M. Rouselle (10 Returned to Duty); damaged by enemy aircraft, crew bailed Thames Estuary as ship ditched approaching UK, Salvaged 12/5/44. STORK CLUB.

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Units served with

The insignia of the 385th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 385th Bomb Group 550th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

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Sources

Dave Osborne, B-17 Fortress Master Log