WG, Putek crew. 381st BG, 535th BS, 8th AF. Returned to England after an explosion and ensuing fire near the top turret while enroute to Nancy a/f, FR on 6 Feb 1944 in B-17G #42-40025 'Touch the Button Nell'. Mission #66. The pilot gave the bailout order which was followed by the Nav, Bom and CP. All evaded. The ETTG was able to extinguish the fire and assist with landing the aircraft at a B-24 patrol base at Dunkeswell, England. RTD.