42-30148 The BIGASSBIRD
media-17973.jpeg
UPL 17973
B-17F "The BIGASSBIRD" serial #42-30148. Salvaged after a crash landing at Station 127 in England.
The Bigassbird WAS F/O Owen "Cowboy" Roane's plane he flew over from the States to England. Had to belly into Little Staughton , reason unknown. Thus, the first Bigassbird of Cowboys career. Would later name his second plane Bigassbird II.
The Bigassbird WAS F/O Owen "Cowboy" Roane's plane he flew over from the States to England. Had to belly into Little Staughton , reason unknown. Thus, the first Bigassbird of Cowboys career. Would later name his second plane Bigassbird II.
Uploaded
Delivered Cheyenne 17/4/43; Smoky Hill 24/4/43; Walla Walla 30/4/43; Smoky Hill 21/5/43; Dow Fd 2/6/43; Assigned 8AF.... crash landed Lt Staughton 12/6/43 with unknown crew; Salvaged NBD 14/7/43. THE BIG ASS BIRD
Connections
See how this entry relates to other items in the archive by exploring the connections below.
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 100th Bomb Group 349th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 18006165 / T-120216 / O-?
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield