42-97507 Back to the sack, jerry boy

Delivered Cheyenne 6/12/43; Gr Island 28/12/43; Grenier 25/1/44; Assigned 549BS/385BG [GX-T] Gt Ashfield 24/1/44; ct fire 6/6/45, Salvaged. BACK TO THE SACK aka JERRY BOY.

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People

Edward E Faroe

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 385th Bomb Group
  • Role/Job: Pilot / Operations Officer

Ned H Mertz

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 385th Bomb Group 549th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 32845263
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner

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Revisions

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Added the Production block number and Manufacturer per info on the internet.
SOURCE: https://b17flyingfortress.de/en/production-block/b-17g-15-ve-42-97436-4…

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Contributorjmoore43
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Added the A/C nickname listed in the A/C “Description”.

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ContributorAAM
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Dave Osborne, B-17 Fortress Master Log