42-31561 Just Elmers Tune
AAM DB Entry Correction.
Object Number - UPL 19437 - Flying Fortress B-17G 42-31561 "Just Elmer’s Tune" 335th BS, 95th BG, 8AF USAAF and crew.
Delivered Denver 24/11/43; Kearney 11/12/43; Romulus 17/12/43; Presque Is 20/12/43; Assigned 335BS/95BG [OE-Z] Horham 24/12/43; 11m, Missing in Action Rostock 24/2/44 with Elmer Costales, Co-pilot: Steve Kish, Bombardier: Lars Skoug, Radio Operator: Lester Seeling, Ball turret gunner: Bob Joyce, Waist gunner: Leaman McCulloch, Waist gunner: Norman Carnie,Tail gunner: Edwin Hays (8 Prisoner of War); Navigator: Cliff Sahner, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: George Peckacek (2 Killed in Action); flak hit #1 and stabilizer damaged, dropped behind and crash landed Oster Hojst, S of Logumkloster, Den. Missing Air Crew Report 2644. JUST ELMER’S TUNE.
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People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 95th Bomb Group 335th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier
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Missions
- Date: 29 January 1944
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
24 February 1944 - 24 February 1944 | Missing in Action Rostock 24/2/44. Cause - flak hit #1 and stabilizer damaged, dropped behind and crash landed Oster Hojst, S of Logumkloster, Denmark. (8 x POW, 2 x KIA) Missing Air Crew Report MACR2644. |