44-8216
- Pictured are B-17G's 44-8216 and 44-8024 of 545BS, 381BG, 8AF.
Object Number - UPL 32852 - "Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, 381st Bomb Group, en route to bomb targets in enemy-held territory in Europe." - Pictured are B-17G's 44-8216 and...
Delivered Dallas 12/7/44; Langley 12/8/44; Grenier 18/9/44; Assigned 545BS/384BG [JD-Y] Grafton Underwood 4/11/44; 546BS [BK-Y]; Missing in Action Cologne 10/1/45 with Ken Hicks, Maj Arthur Stone, Ed Kampel, Capt Gene Wilson Ex nav, Bill Barry Ex nav, Tom Fornear, Lavern Hartman, George Palachek, Jim Carter, Bob Guider, Lt Emil Pluhar tg (11 Killed in Action); flak, crashed Plum, Ger; Missing Air Crew Report 11578.
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Units served with
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 384th Bomb Group 545th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 384th Bomb Group 545th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 384th Bomb Group 545th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 384th Bomb Group 545th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 384th Bomb Group 545th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-552177
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner
Places
Missions
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Germany | 10 January 1945 |
Revisions
Dave Osborne, B-17 Fortress Master Log / MACR 11578 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database