42-102442 Swiss Miss

media-49666.jpeg UPL 49666 B-17G- BO 42-102442 SWISS MISS with an unknown crew.

Image conforms to synopsis an the camouflaged chin turret housing further supports the range. The 384th BG and Jing Zhou websites also link the image to the s/n.

Phil Marchese May 10, 2021
(See discussion at FLYING FORTRESS 1936 1945)

Object Number - UPL 49666 - B-17G- BO 42-102442 SWISS MISS with an unknown crew.

Delivered Cheyenne 3/3/44; Kearney 15/3/44; Dow Fd 4/4/44.

Assigned 545th Bomb Squadron, 384th Bomb Group [JD-F] Grafton Underwood on 15 April 1944.



During assembly for Leipzig, involved in a mid-air collision with 44-6147 on 7 July 1944; crashed Withersfield, near Haverhill, Suffolk, UK, with Earl O. Anderson Jr, Co-pilot: Walter B. Shreve Jr., Navigator: Carl Hartning, Bombardier: William L. O’Leary, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Wilmer L. Loyd, Radio Operator: John D. Sherman, Ball turret gunner: Neal W. Noland, Waist gunner: Homer J. Evans (8 Killed in Action); Tail gunner: Glen S. Hinshaw (Returned to Duty).



Salvaged 8/7/44. SWISS MISS.





One of two spares on this mission collided, 44-6147.

Connections

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Units served with

The insignia of the 384th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 384th Bomb Group 545th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 33574325
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner / Flight Engineer
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 384th Bomb Group 545th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-758675
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot
The insignia of the 545th Bomb Squadron, 384th Bomb Group.
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 384th Bomb Group 545th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 35019070
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 384th Bomb Group 545th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 15327999
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Waist Gunner
The insignia of the 545th Bomb Squadron, 384th Bomb Group.
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 384th Bomb Group 545th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 35409749
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Flexible Gunner

Places

Black and white arial shot of 3 aircraft runways and building surrounded by open fields
  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: Godfrey Army Airfield : Bangor Army Airfield : Dow AF Base

Missions

  • Date: 21 June 1944
  • Official Description:

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Unit: 384th Bomb Group 545th Bomb Squadron

Revisions

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Contributorjmoore43
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Capitalized nickname.

Added a space before the words "Tail gunner" in the A/C “Description” to aid readability.

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Contributorbombercommand
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384thbombgroup.com

Date
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Associated people - MACR 15146

Date
ContributorAAM
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Sources

AAIR 44-07-07-515 / Dave Osborne, B-17 Fortress Master Log / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database

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