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1st Lt. Richard F. Lemanski Pilot 42-31023 1944-01-29 Aircraft: B-17G (#42-31023). Organization: 339BS / 96BG of Snetterton Heath, Norfolk. Pilot: Lemanski, Richard F. Notes: crash landing. Location: Troston, Suffolk England. Damage (0-5 increasing damage): 4 source: Aviation Archaeology http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/

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Richard F Lemanski

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 96th Bomb Group 339th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-800904
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
  • Role/Job: Pilot

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A B-17 Flying Fortress (QJ-Q, serial number 42-31023) nicknamed "Skyball" of the 339th Bomb Squadron, 96th Bomb Group that has crash-landed at Honington. Official caption on image: "2138. 1-29-44. Hon. B-17F. 42-31028. M. F.S.A.D."

42-31023

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Unit: 96th Bomb Group 339th Bomb Squadron

42-31576

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Unit: 96th Bomb Group 339th Bomb Squadron

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Date:
ContributorValerie Lemanski Holley
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Valerie Lemanski Holley Collection
1st Lt. Richard F. Lemanski Pilot 42-31023
1944-01-29 Aircraft: B-17G (#42-31023).
Organization: 339BS / 96BG of Snetterton Heath, Norfolk.
Pilot: Lemanski, Richard F. Notes: crash landing.
Location: Troston, Suffolk England. Damage (0-5 increasing damage): 4

Date:
ContributorValerie Lemanski Holley
ChangesCreated entry with collection and aircraft associations
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Valerie Lemanski Holley Collection