John B Dewey

Military

Accident while landing 9 November 1943, in B-17 #42-39806. Took off from Knettishall for a ferry flight to Honington. 3 man crew returned and a/c was salvaged

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Units served with

The insignia of the 388th Bomb Group.

388th Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Aircraft

The nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Cock O' The Walk" of the 388th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '388th BG.'

42-30800

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Cock O The Walk
  • Unit: 388th Bomb Group 482nd Bomb Group 563rd Bomb Squadron

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Added a connection to A/C #42-30806 listed in the "Summary biography".

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Added a "-" to the A/C serial number in the "Summary biography" to aid clarity & consistency.

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AccidentReports.com, Losses of the 8th & 9th AFs Vol. I p.364 / Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia