42-39775 Frenesi

The nose art of a B-17G Flying Fortress nicknamed "Frenesi"of the 94th Bomb Group.

Object Number - FRE 3833 - The nose art of a B-17G Flying Fortress nicknamed "Frenesi" (serial number 42-39775) of the 94th Bomb Group.

Delivered Long Beach 27/8/43; 333BS/94BG [TS-A] Rougham 13/10/43. Battle damaged Brunswick 11 January 1944 with William F. Cely, Co-pilot: Jabez F. Churchill, Right Waist gunner: Everett E. Hudson Jr (Wounded in Action - RTD 24 May 1944), Left Waist gunner: Paul K. Pearson, Tail gunner: Clifford J. Prater (5 RTD -Returned to Duty). 6 Others on board baled out: Navigator: Floyd G. MacGowen, Bombardier: Alexander W. Bender, Flight Engineer/Top Turret gunner: Preston Henderson, Radio Operator: Harry L. Anderson, Ball Turret gunner: James A. Queen, Observer/photographer Warren P. Becker (6 Prisoners of War). Enemy aircraft severely riddled the ship, but it limped home safely. Written off later. Missing Air Crew Report - MACR 12969.

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A bomber crew of the 94th Bomb Group stand with their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30200) nicknamed "Slo Time Sally" and a bomb inscribed 'Special delivery to Hitler'. Inscription on bomb reads: 'Special delivery to Hitler, From Peggy of St. Louis.'

94th Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Harry L Anderson

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 94th Bomb Group 333rd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 14085527
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator

Warren P Becker

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 94th Bomb Group 333rd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 16134233
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Observer/Photographer

Alexander William Bender

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 94th Bomb Group 333rd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 36000091 / O-744349
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier

Penrose Adam Bingaman

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 94th Bomb Group 332nd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 33111849
  • Highest Rank: Master Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Crew Chief

David Bleich

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 94th Bomb Group 331st Bomb Squadron 336th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 12123164
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Photographer/Gunner

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Date12 May 2023 20:10:16
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Corrected a typo in the A/C "Description" - "baled" was misspelled.

 

Date19 May 2022 10:37:59
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https://www.fold3.com/image/29444310
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Date11 Jul 2020 08:59:22
ContributorED-BB
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MACR 12969

Date21 Jan 2020 21:56:52
Contributorjmoore43
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Added a space in the A/C “Description” for clarity.

Date21 Jan 2020 21:39:36
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Added a space in front of the words "Tail gunner" in the A/C “Description” for clarity.

Date30 Sep 2017 18:35:53
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Date10 Jun 2015 10:53:57
Contributorgeneral ira snapsorter
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Associated people - MACR 12969

Date28 Nov 2014 12:33:35
ContributorEmily
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Added markings based on associated media.

Additional details from Additional detail from Watkins, 'Battle Colours, Insignia and Aircraft Markings of the Eighth Air Force in World War II, Bomber Command', pp. 40-41

Date22 Oct 2014 16:36:03
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Associated made based on details in Biography.

Date27 Sep 2014 18:40:50
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Dave Osborne, B-17 Fortress Master Log

42-39775: Gallery (16 items)

The damaged wing of a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 94th Bomb Group at Rougham. Official caption on image: "2057.FRU. 1.12.44. Rougham. B-17G. 42-39775. FA-FSAD."

Object number: FRE 3804 - The damaged wing of a B-17 Flying Fortress of the...

The damaged wing of a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 94th Bomb Group at Bury St. Edmunds (Rougham) Official caption on image: "2058-FRU-1-12-44. Rougham. B-17G. 42-39775-FA-[Obscured, possibly FSAD?]."

Object number: FRE 3805 - The damaged wing of a B-17 Flying Fortress of the...

The battle damaged nose of a B-17G Flying Fortress (serial number 42-39775) of the 94th Bomb Group at Bury St. Edmunds (Rougham). Official caption on image: "2051.FRU. 1.12.44. Rougham. B-17G. 42-39775. FA-FSAD."

Object number: FRE 3806 - The battle damaged nose of a B-17G Flying Fortress...

The tail of a B-17 Flying Fortress ( serial number 42-39775) of the 94th Bomb Group. A censor has obscured a Cletrac in the background. Passed as censored 1 Mar 1944. Printed caption on reverse: 'Luftwaffe Refused Battle Over Germany. Associated Press Photo Shows: Vapour trails[sic] in the sky seen from an unusual angle as Fortresses return from yesterday's raid on Brunswick. GLE 265433, 1344Y.' Censor has written on reverse: 'Cut M-4 Tractor On Face.' On reverse: US Army Press Censor and Associated Press

Object number: FRE 3812 - The tail of a B-17 Flying Fortress ( serial number...

The nose art of a B-17G Flying Fortress nicknamed "Frenesi"of the 94th Bomb Group.

Object number: FRE 3833 - The nose art of a B-17G Flying Fortress nicknamed...

Lieutenant William F. Cely, a pilot of the 94th Bomb Group and a ground crewman, inspect a shell hole in Cely's B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Frenesi". Printed caption on reverse: 'Damaged Fortress Gets Home. Associated Press Photo Shows:- Lt. William F. Cely (left), Pilot of the Flying Fortress "Frenesi", inspects the damage caused to his plane by a 20mm cannon shell during the great raid on the Me110 assembly plant at Brunswick, Germany, January 11. An unidentified crew worker (right) measures the rip

Object number: FRE 3835 - Lieutenant William F. Cely, a pilot of the 94th...

Lieutenant Jabez F. Churchill (co pilot) and Lieutenant William F. Cely (pilot) of the 94th Bomb Group look through a shell hole in their B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Frenesi". Printed caption on reverse: 'Fortress Get Home With Damaged Nose. Associated Press Photo Shows:- Lt. Jabez F. Churchill (left), of 903 Cherry Street, Santa Rosa, Calif., and Lt. William F. Cely, of 674 8th Avenue East, Houston Texas, co-pilot and pilot respectively of the Flying Fortresses, "Frenesi", peer through a big hole in

Object number: FRE 3840 - Lieutenant Jabez F. Churchill (co pilot) and...

The damaged tail of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-39775) nicknamed "Frenesi" of the 94th Bomb Group. Printed caption on reverse: 'Damaged Fortress Gets Home. Associated Press Photo Shows:- The right elevator of the Flying Fortress "Frenesi" after it had been torn by a 20mm cannon shell in the great raid on the Me110 assembly plant at Brunswick, Germany, on January 11. FL/AB 263982. 14-1-44-Y.' On reverse: Associated Press and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].

Object number: FRE 3857 - The damaged tail of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial...

Lieutenant Jabez F. Churchill of the 94th Bomb Group in the nose gun position of his B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Frenesi". Printed caption on reverse: 'Fortress Gets Home With Damaged Nose. Associated Press Photo Shows:- Lt. Jabez F. Churchill, co-pilot of the Flying Fortress "Frenesi", sticks his head through the hole made by a 20mm German cannon shell in the plexiglass nose of his plane during the great raid on the Me110 assembly plant at Brunswick, Germany, January 11. The shell cut through the nos

Object number: FRE 3861 - Lieutenant Jabez F. Churchill of the 94th Bomb...

Object number: UPL 19296 - 1st Lt William F Cely, 94th Bomb Group

Object number: UPL 19297 - William F Cely with his daughter

Object number: UPL 30096 - B-17G 42-39775 333BS, 94FG, 8AF. Damage caused by...