43-38788 Heavy Date
Reupload of UPL 38683 (now deleted) to correct loading issue.
Original uploaded by user av8torrg with the source message 'Personal photos. R. Gardner'
Object Number - UPL 38693 - B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 43-48788 ) crashed at Fassberg, Germany, circa 1948
Delivered Lincoln 21/9/44; Grenier 11/10/44; Assigned 612BS/401BG [SC-T] Deenethorpe 7/11/44; battle damaged Oranienburg 10/4/45 with Claude Spence, Co-pilot: Hugh Reiner, Navigator: Vic Datlenko, togg-Phil Tumminia, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Abe Lehat, Radio Operator: Mike Starrs,Tail gunner: John BaneWounded in Action (7 Prisoner of War); Waist gunner: Mark Meadows, Waist gunner: Dante DeFazioWounded in Action, Ball turret gunner: Jim Carson rcm (3 evaded capture); flak, crashed Wilsnack, Ger; Salvaged 16/5/45; Missing Air Crew Report 13913. HEAVY DATE.
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People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 401st Bomb Group 612th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 401st Bomb Group 612th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Bombardier
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 401st Bomb Group 612th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 401st Bomb Group 612th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant (2nd Grade)
- Role/Job: Waist Gunner/ Togglier/ Tail Gunner
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| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Germany | 10 April 1945 |