44-6416

Delivered Hunter 31/7/44; Dow Fd 9/8/44; Assigned 49BS/2BG Amendola 15/8/44; two engines out, emergency landing at Iesi Fd with F. Marsh; tire came off and aircraft crashed into 6ft ditch, causing severe damage; Salvaged.

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People

Walter Patton Gray

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 49th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-818143
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Edward Everett Quimby

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 2nd Bomb Group 96th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-2056466
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Navigator

Frank G Smith

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 5th Bomb Wing 2nd Bomb Group 429th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator

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Dave Osborne, B-17 Fortress Master Log