43-39126 My Best Bett

Delivered Hunter 8/12/44; Dow Fd 21/12/44; Assigned 838BS/487BG Lavenham 7/3/45; Rammed by ME-109 4/7/45; Returned to the USA Bradley 13/7/45; 4185 BU Independence 15/7/45; Reconstruction Finance Corporation (sold for scrap metal in USA) Kingman 3/1/46.

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 487th Bomb Group 838th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-828850
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Pilot

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Contributorjmoore43
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Added associations to the 838BS / 487BG as listed in the A/C description.

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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-105-bo-43-39074-…

 

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ContributorCraig Jewell
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Craig Jewell, Robert C. Jewell's son.

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ContributorCraig Jewell
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Craig Jewell, Robert C. Jewell's son.

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ContributorCraig Jewell
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Craig Jewell, Robert C. Jewell's son.

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ContributorAAM
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Dave Osborne, B-17 Fortress Master Log