42-102427

media-40938.jpeg UPL 40938 B-17 42-102427 at the crash site at Limont Fontaine, in the north of France,

Information provided by Bernard Feutry, a French researcher who uncovered the wreck details.

Object Number - UPL 40938 - B-17 42-102427 at the crash site at Limont Fontaine, in the north of France,

Delivered Cheyenne 2/3/44.

Kearney 25/3/44.

Grenier 2/4/44.

Assigned 336BS/95BG [ET-C] Horham 7/4/44

Battle damaged Mainz 9/10/44 with Taylor; force landed France, 9RTD.

Salvaged 14/11/44.

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Units served with

The insignia of the 95th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 95th Bomb Group 336th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 17097530
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 95th Bomb Group 336th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner
Air Force officer pinning award or ribbon on uniform of SSG Beeks
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 95th Bomb Group 336th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 20441207
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Waist Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 95th Bomb Group 336th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 95th Bomb Group 336th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner

Places

Missions

  • Date: 2 October 1944
  • Date: 26 September 1944
A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-97904) nicknamed "Lady Janette" of the 452nd Bomb Group drops bombs over the target. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Stuttgart 5 Sept 44. 452 BG Mott A/C.'
  • Date: 5 September 1944
  • Date: 3 September 1944

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95th Bomb Group Memorials Foundation

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95th Bomb Group Memorials Foundation

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95th Bomb Group Memorial Associations

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Information provided by Bernard Feutry, a French researcher who uncovered the details relating to the crash of the aircraft.

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Dave Osborne, B-17 Fortress Master Log

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