44-8479 Susie Sag Sump

media-54171.jpeg UPL 54171 B-17G-65-VE 44-8479, 457th BG

Burbank style antiglare paint is evident as is the data stencil location... one of several Vega used. Note the nick in the skin above the data block. (44-8479)

A replacement (-R) project number is stenciled above the data block. (92825-R possibly.)

The Lockheed, Dallas modification center markings are also visible too. The P39 is typical of late Dallas modifications.

Image conforms to AAM synopsis and data block stencil matches s/n.
FLYING FORTRESS 1936 - 1945
Dec. 13, 2021
Phil Marchese

Object Number - UPL 54171 - B-17G-65-VE 44-8479, 457th BG Burbank style antiglare paint is evident as is the data stencil location... one of several Vega used. Note the...

Delivered Dallas 26/9/44; Hunter 6/10/44; Dow Fd 25/10/44; Assigned 748BS/457BG Glatton 29/11/44; 750BS; short of gas and crash landed Troston 2AD, with Haven Burningham 24/12/44; transferred 422BS/305BG Chelveston 23/5/45; on to St Trond, Belgium; with Theo Stoll in t/o accident at Roberts Fd, Liberia 31/1/46; re-ass 10HB Oberpfaffenhofen 30/4/47; Salvaged 9AF Germany 9/4/48. SUZY SAG SUMP.

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Places

The mission board of the 457th Bomb Group. Official caption printed on image: '(GM-299-2-457)(16/5/45)(Op's Board's).'

Glatton

  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: Connington

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Flying Fortress 1936 - 1945
Dec 13, 2021
Phil Marchese

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Dave Osborne, B-17 Fortress Master Log

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Object number: UPL 54171 - B-17G-65-VE 44-8479, 457th BG Burbank style...