43-38356 Quivering queenie, silenthe je vahr.

A B-17 Flying Fortress ('K', serial number 43-38356) of the 452nd Bomb Group flying level. media-414353.jpg FRE 8335 A B-17 Flying Fortress ('K', serial number 43-38356) of the 452nd Bomb Group flying level. Roger Freeman Collection

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection

Object Number - FRE 8335 - A B-17 Flying Fortress ('K', serial number 43-38356) of the 452nd Bomb Group flying level.

Delivered Cheyenne 24/7/44; Kearney 2/8/44; Grenier 9/8/44; Assigned 730BS/452BG Deopham Green 11/8/44; battle damaged Landsberg, Ger 21/4/45 with Frank Bell, Co-pilot: George Pringle, Bombardier: Sgt George Grubbs, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Seth Wagner, Radio Operator: Guy Fitts, Ball turret gunner: David Adams, Waist gunner: Alf Devoto, Tail gunner: Paul Head (8KIA- all except cp were on their first mission); Navigator: Jim Boehling, bailed & landed in Germany but EVD (3 days). Crashed near Landau, Ger; Salvaged 26/4/45; Missing Air Crew Report 14114. QUIVERING QUEENIE aka SILENTHE JE VAHR.

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Units served with

The insignia of the 452nd Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 452nd Bomb Group 731st Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 37596705
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 452nd Bomb Group 731st Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-836075
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 452nd Bomb Group 731st Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-2077701
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Navigator
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 452nd Bomb Group 731st Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 32926612
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 452nd Bomb Group 730th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 34823675
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)
  • Role/Job: Radio operator

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Events

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Other

Failed to Return (FTR)

Germany 21 April 1945

Revisions

Date
ContributorPete
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452nd Bomb Group Assoc.

Date
ContributorLucy May
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Corrected spelling of radio operator's name from 'Filts' to 'Fitts'. Source:
Missing Air Crew Report 14114: https://www.fold3.com/image/29034025

Date
ContributorPete
Changes
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452nd Bomb Group Assoc.

Date
Changes
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Carolyn A. Boatwright, 452nd BGA, Sec/Editor

Date
ContributorAAM
Changes
Sources

Dave Osborne, B-17 Fortress Master Log / MACR 14114 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database

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