Douglas L MacDonald
MilitaryBadly damaged by fighters and flak, B-17G #42-38104 crashed NE of Dinant, Belgium after the crew baled out on a mission to Munster and Hamm, GR on 23 Mar 1944. Prisoner of War (POW).
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![B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 92nd Bomb Group fly in formation over countryside. The aircraft, from left to right, are B-17G (NV-P, serial number 44-8354), B-17G (NV-U, serial number 42-97288) nicknamed "Flag Ship" and an unknown B-17G (NV-E) from the 325th Bomb Squadron. Image stamped on reverse: 'The R.L. Cavanagh Photo Collection' [stamp]. Handwritten caption on reverse: '48354, Little Runt. PFF.' [Caption refers to another B-17 nicknamed"Little Runt" either B-17G (NV-P, serial number 42-97515) or B-17](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-379200.jpg.webp?itok=MbsLLiLg)
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 92nd Bomb Group 325th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 12054039 / O-746950
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Unit: 92nd Bomb Group 325th Bomb Squadron
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Other Prisoner of war |
23 March 1944 | ||
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Born |
Drayton, North Dakota |
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Added "Possible DUPLICATE" in the Nickname field so an Admin can check out this person.
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Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / MACR 3417, Losses of the 8th & 9th Air Forces