UPL 31949

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Information about crew of B-17 43-39068 supplied by the 487th Bomb Group Association.

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People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 487th Bomb Group 837th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-809923 1945 pilot...("1940 Georgia NG 2044857 COOk"
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 43-39068) of the 487th Bomb Group after belly landing in a field at St. Margaret's, 8 January 1945. Official caption on image: "ISAD - SG27 - 1 - Crash Landing - B-17G 43-39068 - St. Margaret's - R.Z." Handwritten caption on reverse: '8/1/45, 329.'
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Unit: 487th Bomb Group 838th Bomb Squadron

Revisions

Date:
ContributorLucy May
ChangesCreated entry with caption and aircraft associations
Sources

Supplied by the 487th Bomb Group (H) Association via Millard Greer: https://www.americanairmuseum.com/user/1050