UPL 51252
IMAGE25- Jun-44. 42-37958 'Old Faithful' hit in the #3 engine, initially crew plumped to head for Spain, but altered decision to try to get home. Six hours later the wing collapsed and she crashed with the loss of the whole crew.
Connections
See how this entry relates to other items in the archive by exploring the connections below.
Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Old Faithful
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 401st Bomb Squadron