Vållö

Aircraft crash site

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Detailed History

USAAF B-17G #42-38008 (8th AF, 306 BG, 369 BS) ditched east of island Vållö, Swedish east coast May 8th 1944. Crew of 10 saved by locals on the island, and were interned in Sweden. Aircraft floated for a while and is still intact (2016) on bottom approximately 20 m down.

People

Louis F Matichka

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 306th Bomb Group 367th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-753805
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Louis F Matichka

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 306th Bomb Group 369th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Revisions

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ContributorIvar Kandell
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Added place and bio, known in Swedish research. Crash site known site for divers.