42-97128 Screwball Express

media-39114.jpeg UPL 39114 "A crew of the 379th Bomb Group poses beside the Boeing B-17 "Flying Fortress" 'Screwball Express' at an 8th Air Force base in England, 15 June 1944."

Among the rear row are the ground crew of 'Screwball Express', led by crew chief S/Sgt 'Joe' Starbuck.

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Object Number - UPL 39114 - "A crew of the 379th Bomb Group poses beside the Boeing B-17 "Flying Fortress" 'Screwball Express' at an 8th Air Force base in England, 15 June...

Delivered Cheyenne 29/1/44; Alexandra 15/2/44; Presque Is 4/3/44; Assigned 457BG Glatton 6/3/44; transferred 384BG Grafton Underwood 12/3/44; 527BS/379BG [FO-M] Kimbolton 28/12/44.



Missing in Action Ingolstadt 5/4/45 with Joe Hourtal, Martin Kane (2 Killed in Action).

Ed Robertson, Carlos Whitehead, Dick Rowan, John Roberts, Sam Reeves, Don Millar (6 Returned to Duty).

Crashed Bellheim, Germany.

SCREWBALL EXPRESS.

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Martin A Kane

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 379th Bomb Group 527th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-781590
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot

John F Lohr

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Unit: 379th Bomb Group 526th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 13167624
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator

Donald S Millar

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 379th Bomb Group 527th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner

Sam N Reaves

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 379th Bomb Group 527th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner

Edwards P Roberson

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 379th Bomb Group 527th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Navigator

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Crashed

Bellheim, Germany 5 April 1945

Revisions

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Contributorjmoore43
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Added the Production block number and Manufacturer per info on the internet.
SOURCE: https://b17flyingfortress.de/en/production-block/b-17g-40-bo-42-97058-4…

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Contributorgeneral ira snapsorter
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Associated people from MACR 15864 - http://www.fold3.com/image/29426412/

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ContributorAAM
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Dave Osborne, B-17 Fortress Master Log

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