42-31100 The Gimp

A crashed B-17G Flying Fortress (serial number 42-31100) of the 447th Bomb Group, 1 January 1945. Official caption on image: "(GAD-46-11-447)(1-1-45)(A/C 100 Type B-17G)." media-414322.jpg FRE 8304 A crashed B-17G Flying Fortress (serial number 42-31100) of the 447th Bomb Group, 1 January 1945. Official caption on image: "(GAD-46-11-447)(1-1-45)(A/C 100 Type B-17G)." Roger Freeman Collection

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection

Object Number - FRE 8304 - A crashed B-17G Flying Fortress (serial number 42-31100) of the 447th Bomb Group, 1 January 1945. Official caption on image:...

Delivered Cheyenne 20/9/43; Harvard 4/10/43; Assigned 709BS/447BG Rattlesden 25/11/43; detailed mission to Dollenbergen, crashed on take off near base with Warren Beighley after #1 engine lost power 1/1/45, crew all OK; Salvaged Cat E; THE GIMP.

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Warren L Beighley

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Civilian
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 447th Bomb Group

Robert John Kropp

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 447th Bomb Group
  • Service Numbers: 36242048
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Navigator

George R Theresa

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 447th Bomb Group 709th Bomb Squadron
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator / Gunner

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http://www.447bg.com/Harvard%20Planes.htm

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Dave Osborne, B-17 Fortress Master Log

42-31100: Gallery (5 items)

A crashed B-17G Flying Fortress (serial number 42-31100) of the 447th Bomb Group, 1 January 1945. Official caption on image: "(GAD-46-11-447)(1-1-45)(A/C 100 Type B-17G)."

Object number: FRE 8304 - A crashed B-17G Flying Fortress (serial number 42...

A crashed B-17G Flying Fortress (serial number 42-31100) of the 447th Bomb Group, 30 January 1945. Official caption on image: "(GAD-46-8-447)(1-1-45)(A/C 100 Type B-17G)."

Object number: FRE 8306 - A crashed B-17G Flying Fortress (serial number 42...

A crashed B-17G Flying Fortress (serial number 42-31100) of the 447th Bomb Group, 30 January 1945. Official caption on image: "(GAD-46-9-447)(1-1-45)(A/C 100 Type B-17G)."

Object number: FRE 8307 - A crashed B-17G Flying Fortress (serial number 42...

The wreck of a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 447th Bomb Group, 1 January 1945. Official caption on image: "(GAD-46-10-447)(1-1-45)(A/C 567 - Type B-17G)."

Object number: FRE 8311 - The wreck of a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 447th...