UPL 27372
IMAGEBoeing B-17G Flying Fortress 42-31540 "Miss Donna Mae II" from the 332nd BS, 94th BG, 8th AF. This photo was taken on 19-May-44 mission to Berlin. The "Miss Donna Mae II" drifted out of position while over the target and under another B-17 "Trudy" 42-97791, also from the 332nd BS. One of the 1,000 lb. bombs from "Trudy" tore off the left horizontal stabilizer and sent the plane into an unrecoverable spin.One of the wings came off at about 13,000 feet. All 11 men aboard KIA. NARA Ref 342-FH-3A20850-54775AC.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Miss Donna Mae
- Unit: 94th Bomb Group 331st Bomb Squadron