UPL 81587

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B-17G-40-BO s/n 42-97068 "Key Bird of the 95th Bomb Group, 336th Bomb Squadron. Failed to return on 18 June 1944 with Jonathan H. Bullard Crew. Crashed in North Sea. 10 KIA. B-17G 42-97068 piloted by 1st Lt. Jonathan H. Bullard, was last seen to go down with #3 or #4 engine on fire. The aircraft was under control as it left the formation and eight or nine chutes were seen to open. This took place at 0725 hours at 53°21’N and 03°35’E. No further observations were made

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Key Bird 42-97068
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Key Bird
  • Unit: 95th Bomb Group 336th Bomb Squadron