UPL 54440

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Post-mission interogation report of crew of #803 (B-17F-VR 42-5803). One KIA ( Ball turret); one MIA ( bailed out into enemy territory). A/C crash landed away from base in England.

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Units

A bomber crew of the 94th Bomb Group stand with their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30200) nicknamed "Slo Time Sally" and a bomb inscribed 'Special delivery to Hitler'. Inscription on bomb reads: 'Special delivery to Hitler, From Peggy of St. Louis.'
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Aircraft

The nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-5803) nicknamed "Lady Luck" of the 94th Bomb Group.
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Lady luck
  • Unit: 94th Bomb Group 410th Bomb Squadron

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Sources

Ross Smith, Dec 2021
FLYING FORTRESS 1936 - 1945,
MARCHESE, DEC 28, 2021