42-31327
USAAF accident report photo
Object Number - UPL 38241 - B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-31327) of the 306th Bomb Group after crash landing, 31 December 1943.
Delivered Cheyenne 20/10/43; Gr Island 1/11/43; Romulus 6/11/43; Assigned 367BS/306BG [GY-N] Thurleigh 12/12/43; Assigned Merignac crew, 31/12/43; Ran out of gas & crashed Stevenage, Herts, hitting tree, causing several injuries, and Co-pilot: Ellis Andras (Killed in Service); Salvaged AFSC 1/1/44. Merignac, Pilot (?) Chas Smith, Navigator: E.H. Weiner, Bombardier: D.L. Claytor, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Chas Weller, Radio Operator: W.C. Lindsey, Ball turret gunner: Clarry Marlow, Waist gunner: J.M. Moloney, Waist gunner: W.C. Maddox,Tail gunner: C.R. Pulciver (9 Returned to Duty).
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Units served with
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 306th Bomb Group 367th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 11041989
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: waist gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 306th Bomb Group 367th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 306th Bomb Group 367th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-801648
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 306th Bomb Group 367th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
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Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
31 December 1943 | Olive drab over gray |
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Photo for factory finish.
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P. Marchese Feb 8 2024