42-31021 Whirlaway

A crashed B-17 Flying Fortress (WA-K, serial number 42-31021) of the 524th Bomb Squadron, 379th Bomb Group, at Overland Farm, Kent, 2 February 1944. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'P253. B-17, 231021, WA:K, C/L Overland Farm, Kent, 2nd Feb 1944. ICM 80099AC.' media-413484.jpg FRE 4800 A crashed B-17 Flying Fortress (WA-K, serial number 42-31021) of the 524th Bomb Squadron, 379th Bomb Group, at Overland Farm, Kent, 2 February 1944. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'P253. B-17, 231021, WA:K, C/L Overland Farm, Kent, 2nd Feb 1944. ICM 80099AC.' Roger Freeman Collection

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection

Object Number - FRE 4800 - A crashed B-17 Flying Fortress (WA-K, serial number 42-31021) of the 524th Bomb Squadron, 379th Bomb Group, at Overland Farm, Kent, 2 February 1944....

Delivered Dallas 4/9/43; Scott 25/9/43; Assigned 524BS/379BG [WA-K] Kimbolton 22/11/43; targeted Waggum, near Brunswick 30/1/44 with Don McCall, Co-pilot: Chas Gurney, Navigator: Dan Darling, Bombardier: Bob Daniels, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Jim Fiers, Radio Operator: John Cvitkovich, Ball turret gunner: Gene Hively, Waist gunner: Joe Lantigne, Waist gunner: George Skioglio, Tail gunner: Willis Volkening (10 Returned to Duty); on return crash landed Ash, Kent, UK; Salvaged 3/2/44. WHIRLAWAY.

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John Peter Cvitkovich

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 379th Bomb Group 524th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 19147913
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator

Charles E Daniel

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 379th Bomb Group 524th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 13081881 / O-809547
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Navigator

Robert T Daniels

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 379th Bomb Group 524th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier

Daniel A Darling

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 379th Bomb Group 524th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Flight Officer
  • Role/Job: Navigator

James Henry Fiers

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 379th Bomb Group 524th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 35374107
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner

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Added a space in front of the words "Tail gunner" in the A/C “Description” for clarity.

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Added the nickname mentioned in the A/C “Description”.

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Dave Osborne, B-17 Fortress Master Log

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