42-102973
Delivered Cheyenne 24/4/44; Kearney 6/5/44; Grenier 13/5/44; Assigned 749BS/457BG Glatton 16/5/44; battle damaged over Montbartier 25/6/44 with Jack Gazzale, Co-pilot: Jim Phillips, Navigator: Fred Oglesby, Bombardier: none; Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Ralph Hipsman, Radio Operator: Burton Chankin, Ball turret gunner: Bob Ehlert, Waist gunner: Willard Becker, Waist gunner: Everett Broadie, Tail gunner: Bob Broadie (9 Returned to Duty); gas low crew bailed, crashed Bishop Lydeard, Somerset, UK; Salvaged 2 SAD 26/6/44.
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People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 100th Bomb Group 350th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Master Sergeant
- Role/Job: Line Chief
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Connington
Revisions
Added a space before the words “Tail gunner” in the A/C “Description” section.
Added the Production block number and Manufacturer per info on the internet.
SOURCE: https://b17flyingfortress.de/en/production-block/b-17g-60-bo-42-102744-…