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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Man seated in open cockpit wearing a leather jacket with sheepskin lining, a leather helmet , and googles on head

Joseph A Piotrowski

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 95th Bomb Group 336th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 13038768
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator

Ronald E Piper

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 95th Bomb Group 336th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot

James D Taylor

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 95th Bomb Group 336th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

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548

  • Date: 13 August 1944

545

  • Date: 12 August 1944
Eleven men in Air Force uniform posed in two rows in front of an airplane. Five men standing to the rear and six men kneeling in front. Some of the men are wearing flying gear. There is also some gear lying in front of the men.

531

  • Date: 8 August 1944

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https://95thbgdb.com/aircraft/2 

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https://95thbgdb.com/aircraft/2

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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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