42-97321 - Headache For Hitler
The B-17G-45-BO, 42-97321, built at Boeing, was one of two B-17Gs named, Headache For Hitler, including the B-17G model, 42-39832, Headache For Hitler.
The B-17G, 42-97321; Delivered Cheyenne 18/2/44; Gr Island 6/3/44; Grenier 20/3/44; Assigned 366th Bomb Squadron; 305th Bomb Group; [KY-A] Chelveston 31/3/44; Battle damaged Merseburg 12/5/44; Salvaged 2 SAD 14/5/44.
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Places
- Site type: Airfield
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: - Hitler's Headache
- Unit: 388th Bomb Group 562nd Bomb Squadron
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: -Headache For Hitler
- Unit: 305th Bomb Group 364th Bomb Squadron
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: - Headache For Hitler