Goswick Bay

Aircraft crash site

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Detailed History

B- 17 Flying Fortress 42-30030 known as Old Ironsides of the 560th Squadron,388th Bomb Group ditched 0.5 miles south of the Inner Farne, following mechanical failure, returning from a raid near La Rochelle in September 1943



Two members of the crew were killed in the crash, while the others managed to escape the sinking aircraft.



The wreck of the aircraft was dragged ashore by local fishermen on the Black Rocks, and can sometimes be seen at low tide.

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 388th Bomb Group 560th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 36253067
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner; Radio Operator Gunner, Radio Operator
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 388th Bomb Group 560th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 16108865
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Old Ironsides
  • Unit: 388th Bomb Group 560th Bomb Squadron 384th Bomb Group 544th Bomb Squadron

Missions

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Sources

Historic England National Monument Record number NU 04 NE 22

Pastscape

Aircraft Record for 42-30030