Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress Registry

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Boeing B-17
Flying Fortress
Registry
This registry is a work in progress.
This first version (01-14) list only USAAC and USAAF aircraft and is an extract of the data compiled by Joe Baugher .
Next version planned for February 2014.
Benoit de Mulder – benoit at avialogs.com
List of Abbreviations and Acronyms
AAA: Anti-Aircraft Artillery
AB: Air Base
AF: Air Force
AFB: Air Force Base
AFM: Air Forces Monthly
ANG: Air National Guard
AP: Airport
AMARC: Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Center, Davis Monthan AFB, Arizona
ANLC: Army-Navy Liquidation Commission
BEA: British European Airways
BOAC: British Overseas Airways Corporation
BG: Bombardment Group
BS: Bombardment Squadron
C/N: Construction Number
CA: Combat Aircraft
CAF: Confederate Air Force (now Commemorative Air Force)
CAP: Civil Air Patrol
CL-26: USAAF category of aircraft deemed to be non-flying aircraft used for the training of ground
maintence personnel.
DOW: Died of Wounds.
DPC: Defense Plant Corporation (a subsidiary of the RFC)
DRMO: Defense Reutilization and Marketing--Entity which sells surplus aircraft, usually to be destroyed
as scrap.
DVM: Depot Vliegtuig Materieel (Holland)
EdA: Ejercito de Aire (Spanish Air Force)
FLC: Foreign Liquidation Commission. Agency set up by the War Department, bonded and operated thru
state. Sold aircraft to neutral countries
FMS: Foreign Military Sales
FY: Fiscal Year
JASDF: Japan Air Self Defense Force
JSTARS: Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System
KIA: Killed In Action
KLu: Koninklijke Luchtmacht (Royal Netherlands Air Force
LLN: Leger Luchtmacht Nederland (Netherlands Army Air Forces)
MACR: Missing Air Crew Report
MAP: Military Assistance Program
MASDC: Military Aircraft Storage and Disposal Center
MIA: Missing In Action
MLD: Marine Luchtvaart Dienst (Royal Netherlands Navy)
NACA: National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics
NASA: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NASM: National Air and Space Museum
NEIAF: Netherlands East Indies Air Force
PLAAF: People's Liberation Army Air Force
POW: Prisoner of War
RAAF: Royal Australian Air Force
RAF: Royal Air Force
RCAF: Royal Canadian Air Force
RFC: Reconstruction Finance Corporation -- a government agency founded in 1932 to give aid to state
and local governments and to make loans to banks, railroads, mortgage associations, and other
businesses. During the war, the RFC made loans to enterprises essential to the war effort. It also
supervised the sale and disposal of excess and surplus aircraft at the end of the war.
RFC: Royal Flying Corps
RMC: Returned to Military Control
RNZAF: Royal New Zealand Air Force
ROCAF: Republic of China Air Force
SE: SouthEast
SOC: Struck Off Charge--The formality by which a unit gives up control of an airplane when they no
longer have a use for it, so that they are no longer formally responsible for it. This can be because the
airplane was destroyed, damaged beyond repair, became a gate guard, a fire hulk, or a range target, or
because it was consigned to storage.
SVN: South VietNam
TACAMO: Take Charge And Move Out
TASS Tactical Air Support Squadron
USAAC: United States Army Air Corps
USAAF: United States Army Air Forces
USAF: United States Air Force
VIP: Very Important Person
WAA: War Assets Administration
W/O: Written Off
WFU: Withdrawn From Use
WPAFB: Wright Patterson Air Force Base
36-149/161
37-369
38-211/223
Boeing Y1B-17
c/n 1973/1985
149 w/o Dec 11, 1942.
150 w/o Dec 30, 1942.
151 to 2nd BG, 96th BS Mar 11, 1937. To 19th BG in 1940. W/o Jan 15, 1943 after surviving a spin.
152 to 2nd BG, 20th BS Mar 27, 1937, to 19th BG Oct 1940. w/o Apr 13, 1943
153 to 2nd BG May 10, 1937. w/o Jun 22, 1943.
154 to 2nd BG, 49th BS May 16, 1937. w/o Jan 15, 1943.
155 to 2nd BG Jun 1, 1937. w/o Jan 29, 1943.
156 to 2nd BG, 20th BS Jun 17, 1937, to 19th BGH Oct 1940. w/o Apr 2, 1942.
157 to 2nd BG Jun 6, 1937, to 19th BG Oct 1940. Crashed east of San Jacnito, CA Dec 18, 1940 during violent
thunderstor. Despite bent wings and losing some rivets, it was basically intact during salvage operation.
158 to 2nd BG, 49th BS Jun 30, 1937. To 19th BG Oct 1940. w/o Dec 18, 1942.
159 to 2nd BG, 20th BS Sep 14, 1937, to 19th BG Oct 1940. w/o Jan 15, 1943.
160 to 2nd BG Jul 28, 1937, to 19th BG Oct 1940. Crashlandded Oct 8, 1940 but repaired. w/o Jan 5, 1943.
161 to 2nd BG 49th BS Aug 8, 1937, to 19th BG Oct 1940. w/o Dec 18, 1942.
Boeing Y1B-17A
c/n 1987
Originally intended as as static test article, but made flyable to test turbosupercharged engines.
Ultimately redesignated a B-17A
Boeing B-17B Fortress
c/n 2004/2016
211 crashed 8 mi ENE of Hendricks,w/o Sep 24, 1943, W/o Dec 2, 1943
212 delivered to 2BG Langley Mar 10, 1939; transferred to Robins Sep 28, 1942; WO Jan 23, 1943
213 delivered to Langley Aug 27, 1939; transferred to Lowry Jul 29, 1942; WO Nov 25, 1942.
214 crashed in Santa Catalina Mts near Davis Monthan AAF after inflight engine
fire Apr 6, 1942. 2 bailed out, 6 killed.
215 attached to Cold Weather Testing Detachment at Ladd Field, Alaska 1941-42.
Participated in bomb strikes against Japanese fleet during the Dutch Harbor
operation and was involved in air battle above Umnak Pass June 4, 1942.
Crashed Jul 18, 1942 while returning from weather recon to Kiska. All 6 crew KIA.
216 delivered March Field Sep 28k, 1939. to 28th BG, 36th BS at Ladd Field Oct 4, 1940. Shot town by Japanese
Rufe and crashed into mountain in fog on Kiska mission Jul 18, 1942. MACR 15929
217 delivered to Langley Oct 5, 1939; transferred to 28BG/36BS at Ladd Field (date not in record);
Crashed at Lovelock, Nevada, Feb 6, 1942, all 8 onboard killed.; salvaged May 14, 1942.
218 delivered to Langley Oct 16, 1939; transferred to Tucson Feb 2, 1942; crashed at Milford, Feb 6, 1942.
Salvaged May 14, 1942.
219 delivered Langley Oct 21, 1939. To 9th BG at Rio Hato, Panama Jun 3, 1941. To 6th BG, 74th BS Santa
Lucia Oct 24, 1941. To howard Field, Canal Zone Mar 22, 1942. To Salinas, Ecuador Jul 4, 1942. Forced
landing at base Jul 10, 1942, salvaged Jan 7, 1944.
220 delivered to March Field Oct 20, 1939; transferred to 9BG/7RS Albrook, Panama Jun 3, 1941; transferred to
David Field, Trinidad Oct 29, 1941; crashed in Guatemala Jul 25, 1942. Salvaged Aug 3, 1942.
221 delivered to March Field Oct 20, 1939; transferred to 32BS Albrook, Panama Jun 3, 1941; transferred to
France Field, Panama Aug 19, 1941; transferred to David Field Oct 16, 1942. WO Oct 27, 1943.
222 delivered to March Field Oct5, 1939; transferred to France Field, Panama Jun 3, 1941. Lost Aug 2, 1941.
223 delivered to March Field Nov 10, 1939; transferred to W. Palm Beach Mar 24, 1942. Crashlanded
Caribbean Apr 9, 1942. W/O Apr 24, 1942. MACR 15642
38-258/270
c/n 2017/2029
258 Delivered Langley NOv 23, 1939. To Sebring Jun 22, 1942. Wrecked in base taxi accident Jan 25, 1943, Hendricks.
W/o Feb 9, 1943
259 delivered to Hamilton Field Nov 21, 1939; transferred to Denver Jul 17, 1943. WO May 15, 1944.
260 delivered to Langley Dec 1, 1939; transferred to Sioux Falls Jul 21, 1943. WO Aug 9, 1943.
261 delivered to Langley Nov 3, 1939; transferred to Sioux Falls Jul 21, 1943. WO Aug 9, 1943
262 delivered to Langley Dec 7, 1939; transferred to Sebring Jun 13, 1942. WO Mar 26, 1943.
263 delivered to March Field Dec 10, 1939. To Hendricks Field, Sebring Jun 13, 1942. Crashed 19 mi S of
base Apr 2, 1943. W/o Aug 27, 1944.
264 delivered to March Field Dec 12, 1939; transferred to 7BS at Albrook, Panama Jun 3, 1941; transferred to
Trinidad Oct 2, 1941; crashed on takeoff (CTO) Jan 12, 1942. Salvaged Jan 16, 1942.
265 delivered to March Field Dec 18, 1939; transferred to 6BG/3BS at Albroook, Panama Jun 2, 1941; returned to
US (RETUS) at Lowry Jul 11, 1943. WO Jul 27, 1945.
266 delivered to March Field Dec 18, 1939; transferred to 44BS at Albrook, Panama Jun 3, 1941; transferred to
Atkinson, British Guiana Aug 20, 1941; RETUS and crashed at Comfort, Texas Feb 14, 1942.
267 w/o Mar 6, 1942
268 delivered to March Field Feb 7, 1940; transferred to Amarillo Aug 7, 1943. WO Jun-43.
269 delivered Wright Field Jan 19,1 941. To Sehring, Florida Jun 20, 1942. Forced landing at base Oct 10, 1942.
w/o Dec 1, 1942
270 delivered to Hamilton Feb 7, 1940; transferred to Argentia Field Aug 21, 1941. Attacked a U-boat a week later,
being first US incident in which US bombs were dropped in anger, but the press never knew; transferred to Sioux Falls
Jul 15, 1943. WO Oct 5, 1943.
38-583/584
38-610
1939-01-10
Nov-39
40-2042/2079
c/n 2030/2031
583 delivered to Salt Lake City Sep 7, 1940; transferred to Scott Jul 24, 1943; WO Dec 6, 1943.
584 delivered to Salt Lake City Sep 7, 1940; transferred to Lowry Jul 24, 1943; WO Oct 17, 1943.
To Class 26 Oct 29, 1943 at Hobbs Field, NM.
c/n 2032. Delivered to Salt Lak City Sep 7, 1940; transferred to Scott Jul 17, 1943. WO Oct 5, 1943.
- 1939 Boeing B-17B Fortress
c/n 2033/2042
1 w/o Sep 9, 1943. To CL-26 Sep 13, 1943
2 W/o Aug 4, 1941. To CL-26 Aug 4, 1943
3 W/o Sep 24, 1943. To CL-26 Sep 14, 1943
4 returned to USA Sep 11, 1943. Surveyed Jan 26, 1945
5 crashed outside of USA and dropped from records Aug 6, 1942
6 w/o Oct 4, 1942, to reclamation Jan 3, 1946
7 w/o Aug 7, 1943, to reclamation Jan 3, 1946
8 scrapped at North Reading, MA Oct 2, 1942.
9 crashed in Newfoundland Jan 16, 1942.
10 w/o Aug 4, 1943, to CL-26 Aug 6, 1943.
Contract cancelled
Boeing B-17C Fortress
c/n 2043/2080
2042 bailed to Boeing for 2 years before returning to USAAF. crashed NW o New albany, Origan Jan 25, 1943.
w/o Jan 29, 1943.
2043 to RAF as Fortress I AN518. Listed as MIA Bygland, Norway Sep 8, 1941. Listed as having been
returned to USAAF Dec 1, 1942, apparently with serial number 40-2066. Seen taking off in film
Flying Fortress which was made after 90 Sqn was taken off ops.
2044 to RAF as AN519. MIA Oslo Dec 12, 1943. SOC Dec 12, 1943.
2045 (30th BS, 19th BG) shot down by Japanese fighters Dec 10, 1941
Luzon, Philippines. First USAAF B-17 lost in actual combat. Capt Colin P. Kelly killed.
2046 to Wright field Nov 1940. To Eglin Air Proving Ground
May 1942 for testing 2 20-mm cannon in nose. To RFC at Altus Oct 4, 1945.
2047 crashed Nov 2, 1941 Georgetown, CA while being ferried from Salt Lake City to McClellan Field near
Sacramento, CA. Of the 9 crew, 8 survived. Pilot was killed. Wreck still there.
2048 (19th BG) strafed on ground at Clark Field, Dec 8, 1941. Salvaged
2049 (38th RS, 11th BG) damaged by Japanese fighters during approach to Bellows Field, Pearl Harbor
Dec 7, 1941. Not repaired, and used as spares source.
2050 (11th BS, 7th BG) overshot landing at McClellan Field Jun 11, 1941. Salvaged May 6, 1942.
2051 to RAF as AN520. SOC Aug 14, 1944, handed over Portland, Oregon
2052 to RAF as AN521. With 220 Squadron, abandoned after engine fire near Shallufa Jan 10, 1942.
2053 to RAF as AN522. Broke up in midair when flew into heavy cloud near Catterick Bridge, UK Jun 22, 1941.
2054 (38 RS, 11 BG) was one of the planes that arrived over Pearl Harbor Dec 7, 1941. Crashed 130 mi off
Oahu, Hawaii Jun 15, 1942. MACR 16123.
2055 to RAF as AN523. Damaged by enemy aircraft over Brest, France Aug 16, 1941.
w/o after crash landing at Roborough, UK. Freeman has 2055 being AN537.
2056 to RAF as AN524. Crashed Aug 21, 1941, and relegated to instructional airfram 3355M Sept 1942.
2057 to RAF as AN525. With 90 Squadron, shot down by Bf 109s near Kristiansand, Norway Sep 8, 1941 while on
missin to bomb Admiral Scheer in Oslo Harbor.
2058 (7th BG, 9th BS) groundlooped and destroyed by fire at Langley Field, VA Feb 4, 1941.
2059 w/o Aug 4, 1943.
2060 to RAF as AN526. Was WP-G. Relegated to instructional airframe 4449M Oct 1942.
2061 to RAF as AN527. SOC Sep 15, 1943, w/o Sep 1, 1944.
2062 (93rd BS, 19th BG) shot down by Japanese fighters 10 mi S of Malang, Java Feb 3, 1942. 7 KIA
2063 (38th RS, 11th BG) w/o Langley Field May 29, 1943. It was one of the planes that arrived
over Pearl Harbor Dec 7, 1941.
2064 to RAF as AN528. Caught fire on ground at Polebrook, UK Jul 3, 1941. Salvaged Jul 7, 1941.
2065 to RAF as AN529. W/o after forced landing near Fort Maddalena, Libya Nov 8, 1941.
2066 to RAF as AN530. Was WP-F. Saw action and survived. SOC Sep 11, 1943.
Freeman says that it was AN532 and was returned to USAAF Dec 1, 1942 and subsequently burnt out.
2067 (19th BG) destroyed on ground by strafing at Clark Field, Philippines Dec 8, 1941.
2068 to RAF as AN531. SOC Jan 17. 1945. Longest serving B-17 in RAF.
2069 to RAF as AN532. Returned to USAAF Dec 1, 1942, apparently with serial
40-2079 (Freeman says it was AN524, returned to USAAF Dec 1, 1942 and
crashed at Hendricks Jan 3, 1943 and scrapped)
2070 destroyed on ground by Japanese attack on Hickam Field, Oahu, HI Dec 7, 1941.
2071 to RAF as AN533. Shot down by Bf 109s over Norway Sep 6, 1941.
2072 (19th BG) heavily damaged on Davao mission Dec 25, 1941 and converted into transport. With 46th
Troop Carrier Squadron, 317th Transport Group, crashed Bakers Creek, Queensland, Australia,
June 14, 1943 while ferrying troops to New Guinea. Six crew and 34 GIs killed. One survived.
2073 to RAF as AN534. Broke up in midair due to extreme turbulence over Wilbarston, UK Jul 18, 1941 and crashed.
2074 (38 RS, 19BG0 was one of the planes that arrived over Pearl Harbor on Dec 7, 1941. Hit by
Japanese gunfire while attempting to land at Wheeler Field, setting its
magnesium flare box on fire. Fuselage buckled on landing, splitting the
plane in two. A flight surgeon on board was killed by strafing fire as he
tried to scramble away from the burning plane. The plane was not repaired.
2075 to RAF as AN535. With 90 Squadron, damaged by Bf 109s over Norway Sep 8, 1941 and written off in
crash landing at Kinloss, Scotland.
2076 to RAF as AN536. With 206 Squadron, broke up in midair over Shepreth, UK, Jan 9, 1942.
2077 (c/n 2078) upgraded to B-17D standard Jan 1941. Strafed on ground by Japanese fighters at
Hickam Field Dec 7, 1941. Salvaged Dec 8, 1941.
2078 crashed Duncan Ford, Texas Oct 11, 1941. Salvaged.
2079 to RAF as AN537. Was WP-L and later NR-L as seen in a photo over convoy with
220 Sqn, Coastal Command. SOC Sep 1, 1944, Freeman says it was
AN518 and Returned to USAAF Sept 26, 1943. W/o Sept 1, 1944.
40-3059/3100
Boeing B-17D Fortress
c/n 2087/2128
3059 (19th BG) destroyed on ground at Clark Field, Philippines Dec 8, 1941. Salvaged
3060 (11th BG) destroyed on ground by Japanese attack at Hickam Field, Hawaii Dec, 7, 1941.
3061 (11th BG, 21st BS) destroyed at Malang, Java Feb 28, 1942. Repaired by Japanese and flown to
Japan for evaluation.
3062 (19th BG) destroyed by strafing at Pasiran, Java Feb 22, 1942
3063 (19th BG) collided with P-40 at Clark Field, Philippines Dec 10, 1941. Salvaged
3064 (19th BG) crashed overshooting strip at Malang, Java Jan 17, 1942. Crew survived.
3065 (953 TFTS) damaged when bellied in 9 mi NE of Lebanon, Idaho Mar 26, 1943. Transferred to
93rd Advanced training Group Apr 4, 1943. To RFC May 11, 1945.
3066 (19th BG) strafed at Pasirian, Java Feb 22, 1942
3067 crashed on takeoff from Batchelor Field, N. T. Australia Jan 28, 1942.
3068 (19th BG) strafed at Clark AB, Philippines Dec 8, 1941.
3069 (19th BG) strafed on ground at Clark Field, Philppines Feb 22, 1942. Parts used by Japanese for a
B-17D reconstruction.
3070 (19th BG) strafed at Pasirian, Java Feb 22, 1942, salvaged
3071 (5th BG) destroyed at Hickam Field, Dec 7, 1941
3072 (19th BG) strafed at Pasirian, Java Feb 22, 1942, salvaged
3073 (c/n 2101) assigned to 19th BG at Del Monte Field, Philippines.
Attacked by enemy fighters and force landed in center of rice
paddy on Masbate Island Dec 14, 1941. Later destroyed by Japanese strafing.
3074 (19th BG) strafed and burned at Singoaasri, Java Feb 3, 1942.
3077 (11th BG) destroyed on ground at Hickam Field, Hawaii Dec 7, 1941
3078 (19th BG) strafed and burned on ground at Singoaasri, Java Feb 3, 1942
3079 (19th BG) crashlanded and wrecked Daly Waters Northern Territory, Australia
Mar 14, 1942. One crew member killed.
3081 (11th BG) destroyed on ground at Hickam Field, Hawaii Dec 7, 1941.
3082 (5th BG) in taxi accident at Lockbourn Mar 3, 1943. To New Haven Jul 15, 1943. W/o Jul 19, 1943.
3084 (11th BG) w/o Oct 16, 1943.
3085 (5th BG) w/o Jul 21, 1943 with 23rd BS, 5th BG.
3086 (19th BG) ditched off Zamboanga Dec 10, 1941.
3087 (19th BG) damaged in ground accident at Del Monte Dec 12, 1941, salvaged.
3088 (19th BG) strafed on ground at Clark AB Dec 8, 1941. Salvaged
3089 (394th BS, 5th BG) lost Oct 2, 1942 due to mechanical trouble on routine flight of Bellows Field.
All 9 crew killed. MACR 802 and 900. This plane is often listed as the plane lost at sea
(431th BS, 11th BG) Oct 21, 1942, central Pacific, with the World War
1 ace Edward V. Rickenbacker being aboard. Rickenbacker and crew were rescued by Navy planes 24 days later.
MACR 16348 was written after the war and does not list the serial number of the plane or give the date of loss.
3090 (c/n 2118) damaged at Hickam Field, Hawaii Dec 7, 1941. w/o in accident Sep 11, 1942 at Kualon Field, HI
3091 (19th BG) damaged in Philippines Dec 10, 1941. Flown to Australia but considered
uneconomical to repair and converted to components. The tail was used on *The Swooze*
3092 (5th BG) crashed Newark, New Jersey Jul 15, 1943. Salvaged. Ended up as trainer at Yale University 1944-45
3093 (19th BG) strafed at Del Monte Dec 19, 1941. Salvaged
3094 (19th BG) strafed at Clark AB, Philippines Dec 8, 1941, salvaged.
3095 (11th BG, 61st BS) wrecked at Clark Field Dec 8, 1941 and restored to flyable status by Japanese.
3096 (19th BG) suffered battle damage in mission to Legaspi Dec 14, 1941 and crashlanded Cagayan, Mindanao
and almost burned out.
3097 (19th BG, *Swoose*) only known US military aircraft to have flown a combat mission
on the first day of US entry into WW II and to remain in continuous military
flying service throughout the conflict. Original user was 19th BG. Throughout the war, it was continually
rebuilt with wreckage of other B-17s and kept on flying in SW Pacific. Later assigned
as personal transport of Gen George Brett. At end of war, consigned to Kingman, AZ for
scrapping, but was saved by Frank Kurtz, its wartime pilot, who arranged for the
city of Los Angeles to accept it as a war memorial. On April 6, 1946, Kurtz flew the
airplane to Mines Field, the Los Angeles municipal airport. Among his passengers were
the mayor of Los Angeles and Mrs. Kurtz. Following acceptance ceremonies, airport
personnel stored the B-17 inside a hangar. Plan for war memorial fell through and
Frank Kurtz arranged for the National Air Museum to acquire the aircraft. Kurtz
flew the plane in May 1948 to the old C-54 assembly plant at Park Ridge, IL for storage.
In June 1950 the USAF claimed the Park Ridge facility for military use, and the Smithsonian
officials abandoned the hangar. On Jan 18, 1952, an Air Force crew flew the plane to
Pyote, TX for storage. Flown to Andrews AFB, MD Dec 3, 1953 and stored outdoors there
for six years. In April 1961, the plane was trucked to the Paul Garber Preservation,
Restoration, and Storage Facility at Silver Hill, MD. Is to be restored and put on display
at Smithsonian museum at Dulles Airport, Washington. Fuselage moved by truck to
USAF Museum Jul 11, 2008 for restoration. Wings will follow later.
3098 (19th BG) in ground accident at Del Monte Dec 12, 1941, salvaged.
3099 (19th BG) strafed at Clark AB, Philippines Dec 8, 1941. Salvaged.
3100 (19th BG) in ground accident at Clark AB, Philippines Dec 9, 1941. Salvaged.
41-2393/2669
Boeing B-17E Fortress
c/n 2204/2480
2393 wrecked at Newfoundland APT Jan 9, 1942 in collision with snowbank. Salvaged
2394 returned to USA Jul 17, 1943. To RFC at Albuquerque Jun 25, 1945
2395 condemned Jan 19, 1942 and used as static test aircraft and then surveyed Oct 12, 1942
2396 (5th BG, 72nd BS) ditched off San Cristobal due to engine failure Jan 7, 1943. Condemned Jul 15, 1944
2397 condemned Oct 31, 1944
2398 to RFC at Altus Oct 9, 1945
2399 to Boeing for flight testing. To RFC at Stillwater Sep 19, 1945
2400 delivered to Douglas as model. To reclamation at Burbank, CA Mar 20, 1946
2401 converted to XB-38-VE with Allison V-1710 liquid-cooled engines.
Wrecked Jun 16, 1942 near Tipton, CA after engine fire. The pilots
bailed out after pointing the aircraft to an uninhabited area.
The pilot was killed when his parachute did not deploy, and
the other crewmember was seriously injured when his parachute
did not deploy property.
2402 ditched during search and attack mission 40 mi S of Kauai Island, Hawaii Dec 27, 1941. 1 crew killled.
2403 ditched off Guadalcanal Jan 26, 1943, crew picked up by PBY 5 days later. Plane officially condemned Jul 15, 1944
2404 delivered Salt Lake SAD Nov 24, 1944. Assigned to 431st BS, 11th BG Mar 4, 1942. Named "The Spider".
Ditched at sea Sep 12, 1942. Survivors rescued 7 days later. Officially condemned Jun 15, 1944. MACR 16547.
2405 to RFC at Kingman Oct 9, 1945
2406 (7th BG, 22nd BS) crashlanded Madera Island Feb 25, 1942. Officially condemned Oct 31, 1944
2407 used as test aircraft by Air Material Command at Wright Field. To storage at Davis Monthan Aug 1, 1946
2408 was one of the planes that arrived over Pearl Harbor on Dec 7, 1941.
Used to evacuate General MacArthur from Philippines Mar 25, 1942. Salvaged in Brisbane, Australia Oct 14, 1944.
2409 ("Ole Maid") delivered to Salt Lake SAD Jan 12, 1941; transferred to 11BG Hickam, HI Dec 28, 1942;
crashlanded at Guadalcanal Nov 25, 1942. WO Sep 20, 1943
2410 delivered Salt Lake SAD Jan 12, 1941; assigned to March Dec 28, 1941; transferred to Langley Jan 11, 1942; transferred
to Jacksonville, FL May 9, 1942; transferred to Presque Is Mar 29, 1943; transferred to Occident May 11, 1943;
transferred to Mitchell Jun-43; transferred to Smoky Hill Jun 3, 1944; transferred to San Bernadino Dec 13, 1945;
reclaimed as scrap Apr 30, 1946.
2411 *Old Miss 11* Evacuated Java Feb 28, 1942 to Ceylon and did end up in
India Mar 1942 with 7thBG. May have been the Fort lost on Adaman Islands Apr 1942
2412 (7th BG) damaged on ground at Bandoeng, Java Feb 20, 1942 and may have been abandoned. Also listed as
going to RFC at Arledge Nov 13, 1944.
2413 was one of the planes that arrived over Pearl Harbor Dec 7, 1941. W/o Jun 11, 1944.
2414 destroyed on ground by fire at Salt Lake City Field Nov 12, 1941
2415 (5th BG, 31st BS, "City of San Francisco") shot down during Battle of Midway Jun 5, 1942.
2416 (19th BG, 40th RS) was one of the planes that arrived over Pearl Harbor Dec 7, 1941. Damaged at Townsville,
Australia Feb 22, 1942 when collided with 41-2434. *San Antonio Rose * staged through Batchelor Field to
Del Monte Philippines on bombing sortie against Japanese landings at Legaspi Mar 1942. Eventualy used
as hangar queen in Australia. WFU at Brisbane Jan 31, 1944.
2417 assigned to 19th BG, 28th BS, then to Project X Feb 19, 1942. Crashed Queensland, Australia Jul 6, 1942,
scrapped 1944
2418 (19th BG) destroyed on ground at Bandoeng, Java Feb 20, 1942. Also listed as being W/o Jun 26, 1946.
2419 crash landed in field at Palembang, Sumatra Jan 23, 1942. Officially w/o Jan 9, 1945.
2420 (11th BG, 42nd BS) shot down Sep 24, 1942 after raid to Shortlands. Ditched in 30 m of water. Complete minus tail
section. Crew executed by Japanese. Aircraft remains were still extant in 1997. MACR 15098.
2421 (19th BG, 40th BS) overshot and burned out Horn Island Jul 16, 1942. w/o Oct 31, 1944 and converted to components.
2422 (6th BG, 3rd BS) crashed at David Field, Panama Jul 14, 1943. W/o Aug 5, 1943.
2423 used on Project X. Crashlanded and burned at McDill AFB, FL Jan 5, 1942 with 7th BG. Salvaged.
2424 delivered Salt Lake SAD Dec 1, 1941, transferred to 6AF in Panama Dec 27, 1941; transferred to Guatamala
Sep 10 to Apr 15, 1942; RETUS to Tinker Jun 15, 1942; transferred to Reconstruction Finance Center (RFC-sold
for scrap) at Altus Aug 20, 1945.
2425 delivered to Salt Lake SAD Nov 26, 1941; transferred to 5AF, Panama Dec 30, 1941; transferred to Guatamala
Apr 15, 1942; transferred to Panama Nov 23, 1942; RETUS Tinker Jul 22, 1944; transferred to RFC and sold for
scrap at Kirtland, Albuquerque Aug 2, 1945.
2426 (11th BG, 431st BS0 MIA on recon flight over Northern Solomon Islands Aug 7, 1942. Also listed as delivered to Salt Lake SAD
Nov 16, 1941 transferred to 11BG/43BS as aircraft No. 42; transferred to 5AF
Aug 1943; RETUS Hendricks Feb 12, 1944; to RFC and sold for scrap Dec 31, 1945.
2427 arrived via Africa from USA Jan 28, 1942 with 7thBG. Transferred to 19thBG on Java.
Destroyed on ground at Malang, Java Feb 3, 1942. W/o Oct 31, 1944.
2428 ("Ol' Shasta") delivered to Salt Lake SAD Nov 26, 1941; transferred to 11BG/98BS at Hickam-Clarke, HI
Oct 26, 1942. MIA Dec 28, 1942.
2429 (7th BG, 88th RS) arrived over Pearl Harbor on Dec 7, 1941.
Used to evacuate MacArthur's staff from Del Monte, Philippines Mar 25, 1942
Shot down Rabaul, New Britain Aug 7, 1942. MACR 16020. Harlpease received Medal of Honor for action.
2430 (7th BG, 88th RS) was one of six planes that flew into Pearl Harbor Dec 7, 1941.
Ferried to Australia and nicknamed "Naughty But Nice".
Shot down by J1N1-S Jun 25, 1943, Vunakanau, SW Pacific with 65th BS, 43rd BG
while on night mission to Rabaul. MACR 14590. One crew POW, rest KIA.
The crewmember who was POW survived the war. The wreck was discovered in 1982.
2431 delivered to Salt Lake SAD Nov 30, 1941; transferred to Wheeler-Hickam Nov 19, 1942; transferred to 5BG Feb 1943;
RETUS Jan 11, 1944, crews complained that it was a gas hog; transferred to Scott Jan 17, 1945; transferred
to Chanute Jan 21, 1945; transferred to RFC and sold for scrap at Walnut Ridge Oct 12, 1945.
2432 (7th BG, 88th RS, "The Last Straw") was one of the planes that arrived over Pearl Harbor on Dec 7, 1941.
W/o Brisbane Jan 12, 1945.
2433 (7th BG, 88th RS) was one of the planes that arrived over Pearl Harbor on Dec 7, 1941.
Returned to USA Sep 1, 1944. To RFC Albuquerque Jun 25, 1945.
2434 (7th BG, 88th RS) was one of the planes that arrived over Pearl Harbor on Dec 7, 1941.
Crashed into sea near Cairns, North Queensland Aug 16, 1942 while on test flight for new flare-dropping
mechanism. The device malfunctioned and a flare exploded inside the aircraft. Formally w/o Oct 31, 1944.
2435 (30th BS 19th BG) shot down Aug 2, 1942 near SW of Musa Point PNG. 8 KIA, 1 bailed out and survived.
Formally w/o Oct 31, 1944.
2436 delivered to McDill Dec 25, 1941; assigned to Project X Feb 29, 1942; RETUS Bolling Aug 16, 1942; transferred
to Langley Jul 9, 1944; transferred to Selfridge Jul 6, 1945; transferred to RFC andsold for scrap at
Altus Sep 24, 1945.
2437 delivered to Salt Lake SAD Dec 2, 1941; transferred to 11BG 98BS at Hickam Field, HI Oct 25,1942,
WO Jun 15,1944. Shown in a TV Documentary on Midway.
2438 to RCAF as Fortress II 9206. Sold to Argentina as LV-RTO. Scrapped in 1964.
2439 delivered to Salt Lake SAD Dec 2, 1941; assigned to Project X Feb 11, 1942; transferred to Mobile Nov 16, 1942;
transferred to Sebring Jan 4, 1943; transferred to RFC and sold for scrap at
Kirtland, Albuquerque, NM Jun 15, 1945. Also listed as crashlanding New Britain Aug 7, 1942 MACR 16020.
2440 (42nd BS) ditched off Duma Point Sept 24, 1942 due to fuel exhaustion. Crew captured and
executed. Wreck is still located there 60 feet underwater in failrly good condition. Also listed as reclamation
completed Jul 15, 1946. and being named Calamity Jane.
2441 delivered to Salt Lake SAD Dec 3, 1941; transferred to 6AF at Howard, Panama Dec 27, 1941; transferred to
Guatamala Mar 6, 1942; crashed into sea Jan 7, 1943.
2442 (11th BG, 42nd BS, "Yokohama Express") crashed Shortland Bay, Bougainville during
combat patrol Feb 2, 1943 in night and in rain. MACR 16269. 9 KIA.
2443 delivered to McCord Dec 4, 1941; transferred to 11BG 42BS at Hickam Field, HI Dec 15, 1941. Crashed into cliffs of
Mount Keahiakahoe near the Nu'uanu Pali in Hawaii while returning from antisubmarine patrol Apr 5, 1942.
All 11 on board killed.
2444 delivered to McCord Dec 4, 1941; transferred to 11BG 42BS at Hickam Field, HI Oct 18, 1942;
RETUS Oct 17, 1943. W/O Oct 8, 1944.
2445 ("So Solly Please") delivered to Sacramento Dec 3, 1941; transferred to 11BG 42BS at Hickam Field, HI
Jul 22, 1942. Tail torn off in taxi accident on Dec 9, 1942. W/O Jun 15, 1944.
2446 (7th BG, 22nd BS) abandoned in Papua New Guinea when crash-landed Feb 23, 1942 in swamp while
returning from a raid on Rabaul. Crew walked away from the crash site
and were eventually returned to Port Moresby and were returned to
combat. Plane remained half-submerged in a swamp. David Tallichet, the
founder of MARC, has reportedly secured permission to recover this plane. He was
denied permission by the PNG government to exercise salvage rights and sold the
salvage rights to Alfred Hagen. Hagen and Robert Geinert in 2006 had wings and engines
removed and airlifted the fuselage to Lae, PNG. Aircraft was impounded by the PNG
government and is currently sitting on the wharf at Lae. In 2010 was seen on wharf at port of
Tauranga, New Zealand headed for USA. It was shipped to USA. It will be put on display at Reef Restaurant
parking lot, Long Beach, CA. Owner may have it restored to flying condition or have it displayed at
Pima Air And Space Museum. Reported as restored at Travis AFB and named "Swamp Ghost".
2447 (19th BG, 40th BS, "San Antonio Rose II") picked up Gen. MacArthur and family in Philippines Mar 25, 1942.
Destroyed on ground Del Monte Field, PI Apr 12, 1942 during Royce mission. Formally w/o Oct 31, 1944.
2448 returned to USA Jul 8, 1944 and w/o Feb 9, 1945.
2449 (19th BG) damaged by strafing at Broome, Australia just after Java evacuation Mar 3, 1944
2450 (7th BG) wrecked and demolished in Guatemala Jan 8, 1942 while reinforcing FEAF
2451 (7th BG) crashlanded at Rio Mato, Guatemala when landing gear did not extend Jul 7, 1942.
Was on resupply mission to FEAF. Returned to USA Jul 8, 1944. To RFC Altus Aug 34, 1945.
Center fuselage and wing sections reportedly used in 1969 in rebuild of B-17 44-83814.
2452 with 7th BG used in first MacArthur rescue attempt. Survived Java Campaign, was in RAAF Pearce Mar 2, 1942, ex Broom Mar 2, 1942
Crashlanded Aug 9, 1942 on beach Malapla Island, New Guin ea.
2453 assigned 7th BG Java Jan 31, 1942, then with 19th BG Hickam Field. Returned to USA Nov 19, 1942.
Wrecked while taxying Pyota, Feb 19, 1943. Damaged again Lockbourn Nov 26, 1943. To RFC Altus Oct 9, 1945.
2454 (19th BG) destroyed on ground Mar 3, 1942, Broome, W. Australia following Java evacuation.
2455 arrived from USA via Africa Jan 26, 1942 at Sourabaya. Transferred to 19th BG on Java.
Destroyed on ground Java Feb 20, 1942. Salvaged.
2456 shot down at sea near Surabaya Feb 3, 1942. MACR 16154.
2457 *Per Diem* survivied Java , went on to serve 435 BS May 42 out of
Townsville. Returned to USA Aug 2, 1944. Reclaimation completed Oct 31, 1945.
2458 (43rd BG, 65th BS, *Yankee Diddler*) damaged by air action and crashlanded Pasiran Feb 8, 1942. Flew to Sydney
on beer run, groundlooped Finchafen Jan 27, 1945. Repaired but eventually written off at Brisbane Jan 1945.
2459 (7th BG) DBR on ground at Kendari, Java Jan 16, 1942 during strafing attack. Burned by US Jan 16, 1942.
2460 arrived ex-Africa Route Jan 15, 1942. On Jan 25, 1942 transferred to 19th BG on Java.
Landed at Bandjermasin, Java. Badly damaged and shot up. Other sources have it arriving
in Australia on 15 January 1942 via Africa. 19thBg records state per first.
Repaired evacuated to Australia for repairs. Had collision on ground at Horn Island
Jul 27, 1942 with B-17E 41-2640. 41-2460 was repaired and flown to Mareeba, Australia, but survey
had it reduced to spares.
2461 (7th BG, 11th BS, *El Toro*) destroyed by strafing at Port Moresby Apr 25, 1942.
2462 reported strafed at Port Moresby, Australia on Dec 25, 1941. Repaired. Named "Billy" when used as a hack for
LT. GEN Krueger of 6th Army. WO Jun 3, 1945. 2462 (*Tojo's Jinx*) scrapped in New Guinea in 1945.
2463 (19th BG, "Yankee Doodle" then to 5th BG, 394th BS) crashed on
takeoff due to mechanical failure at Espiritu Santo, New Hebrides
Aug 2, 1943. 2 killed. Pilot was Gene Roddenberry, creator of
*Star Trek*
2464 (43rd BG, 64th BS) lost Jul 8, 1944 between Nazab PNG and Biak, Dutch New Guinea. 5 crew and 13
passengers lost. MACR 6580. No trace ever found. Report that it returned to USA after 11th BG
use in 1943 and was scrapped in 1946 seems to be in error.
2465 delivered to McDill Dec 30, 1941; assigned to Project X Jan 4, 1942; crashlanded 20 mi NE of Coalinga,
California Mar 23, 1942. . WO Jun 30, 1946.
2466 delivered Geiger Dec 25, 1941. To 19th BG, 93rd BS Java Jan 21, 1942, then 7th BG. Destroyed on ground at Malang,
Java Feb 3, 1942.
2467 delivered to McChord Dec 22, 1941; transferred to Geiger Dec 27, 1942; transferred to Hamilton
Jan 28, 1942; transferred to Hickam Feb 16, 1942; RETUS Oct 21, 1943. WO Dec 4, 1943.
2468 delivered Sacramento Dec 20, 1941. Assigned 19th BG, 93rd BS Java Jan 18, 1942. Arrived African
Route Jan 19, 1942. Transferred to 19thBG on Java. Following
raid, Jan 25, 1942, made wheels up landing on mudflats 15 miles N.E. of Bangkalan, Java.
Abandoned. May have been captured by Japanese forces and stripped for parts.
2469 delivered McChord Dec 23, 1941. Assigned 93rd BS, 19th BG Java Jan 21, 1942.
Damaged and crash landed Arendis Is (Borneo) Feb 3, 1942. Crew picked up by PBY
2470 Delivered McDill Jan 7, 1942. Assigned 19th BG, Malang, Java Jan 30, 1942. Arrived via Africa
route Jan 31, 1942 to Malang. Strafed and burned Singoasri, Java Feb 3, 1942. Salvaged
2471 Delivered McChord Dec 20, 1941. Assigned 19th BG Java Jan 18, 1942. Transferred to
7th BG, 9th BS. Crashlanded Feb 8, 1942, Djokjakarta, Java and abandoned. May have been rebuilt
by the Japanese.
2472 delivered McChord Dec 24, 1941. Assigned to 7th BG Java Jan 15, 1942. Transferred to
19th BG, 28th BS Australia, transferred to 43rd BG, 30th BS, transferred to 63rd BS. Flew 212 missions
between Jan 22, 1942 and Oct 5, 1943, serving with 7th, 19th and 43rd BG in Pacific. Scrapped Oct 1944.
2473 delivered to McChord Dec 24, 1941; assigned to Project X Dec 25, 1941; transferred to Langley Feb 9, 1942;
transferred to Palm Beach Mar 11, 1942; transferred to Langley May 13, 1942; transferred to Olmstead
Feb 1, 1943; transferred to Occident Apr 29, 1943; RETUS Mitchell Jun 8, 1943; transferred to Great
Bend Jul 16, 1944; transferred to Chanute Dec 4, 1946; reclaimed for scrap Aug 20, 1946.
2474 delivered McChord Dec 23, 1941. To 7th BG, Hawaii (Project X) Feb 29, 1942; Magpie Jun 12, 1942, transferred
Glen Jun 21, 1942 Oham 15th AF Jul 8, 1944. damaged in landing accident at Bari-Palese, Italy Jan 7, 1944.
W/o Nov 12, 1944.
2475 delivered Sacramento dec 27, 1941. Assigned 7th BG Langley Jan 4, 1942, McDill IJan 7, 1942.
(7th BG) crashed at McDill Field, FL Apr 20, 1942 Salvaged Aug 7, 1943.
2476 delivered McChord Dedc 24, 1941. Assigned 19th BG Java Jan 26, 1942. Transferred to
7th BG, 9th BS. Shot down off Java Jan 29, 1942. All crew KIA.
2477 delivered to Sacramento Dec 29, 1941; transferred to Langley Jan 3, 1942; assigned to Project X Jan 14, 1942;
RETUS Tyndall Nov 12, 1943, converted to a RB-17Q; transferred to Atlanta Oct 6, 1944; transferred to
Rome, NY Dec 12, 1944; transferred to RFC and sold for scrap at Walnut Ridge Jan 8, 1946.
2478 delivered Sacramento Dec 26, 1941. Assigned to 19th BG Java Jan 28, 1942. Transferred to 7th BG.
Strafed Singosari Feb 3, 1942. Also reported as having crashed somewhere in Africa while on supply
mission to FEAF
2479 delivered sacramento Nov 27, 1942. Assigned 7th BG Langley Jan 7, 1942, to McDill Jan 16, 1942.
(7th BG) crashed into Atlantic Ocean between S. America and Africa Feb 20, 1942 while
on supply mission to FEAF
2480 delivered Sacramento Dec 26, 1942, to Portland Dec 29, 1941, to Langley Jan 3, 1942, to
McDill Jan 6, 1942. Assigned to 19th BG Project X Jan 11, 1942. (19th BG) destroyed on ground at Bandoeng, Java Feb 20, 1942
2481 delivered Sacramento Dec 26, 1941. Assigned to 19th BG, 30th BS Java Feb 14, 1942. Transferred to 7th BG, then to
43rd BG, 63rd BS, then to 481 Service Squadron. (43rd BG, 63rd BS, *Old Topper*) crashed on takeoff at
Jackson Field, Port Moresby Aug 28, 1943. W/o Oct 30, 1943.
2482 delivered to Sacramento Dec 26, 1941; assigned to Project X Jan 13, 1942; crashed on take off at Boeing
Field Dec 20, 1942. Salvaged.
2483 delivered sacramento Dec 28, 1941. Assigned to 6th BG, 9th BS Java Jan 31, 1942. (19th BG, 7th BS) fell
into spin and crashed Jan 16, 1942, Java. Aslo reported as having been blown up on evacuation Feb 28, 1942.
2484 delivered Langley Dec 31, 1941. Assigned 19th BG, 30th BS, Java Feb 9, 1942. Transferred to
7th BG, 9th BS, then 43rd BG, 64th BS. Strafed Singosari Feb 20, 1942 and salvaged
Also reported as (7th BG) crashlanded Feb 8, 1942, Malang and abandoned
2485 delivered to McChord Dec 31, 1941; transferred to Langley Jan 3, 1942; transferred to McDill Jan 6, 1942;
assigned to Project X Mar 6, 1942; RETUS Tinker Jun 5, 1942; transferred to Des Moines Jul 22, 1944;
transferred to Romulus Sep 1, 1944 transferred to Stout Nov 2, 1944; reclaimed for scrap Jun 29, 1945.
2486 delivered Langley Dec 31, 1941, assigned 43rd BG 64th BS Java Feb 7, 1942. Used in
MacArthur's first rescue attempt. Transferred to 19th BG, 30th BS at RAAF Pearce, Australia
Mar 1, 1942. Then to 7th Bg, 9th BS Daly Waters, Australia May 1941. Returned to USA Oct 1941.
To RFC Altus Oct 4,1945.
2487 delivered to Langley Dec 30, 1941; transferred to Duncan Jan 19, 1942; transferred to Hamilton Jan 27, 1942;
transferred to 11BG 42BS at Hickham, HI Feb 21, 1942; transferred to 42BS Oct 28, 1944. WO Jun 11, 1944.
2488 delivered McChord Dec 30, 1941. Assigned 19th BG, 30th BS Java Feb 6, 1942. Transferred to 7th BG.
Destroyed on ground at Singosari, Java Feb 20, 1942. Salvaged.
2489 (*Suzy Q*) delivered McDill Jan 4, 1942. Assigned to 19th BG 93rd BS Java. To 7th BG. Took part in all Pacific
battles excdpt Midway, claimed 26 enemy aircraft. Returned to USA Oct 23, 1942. Involved in taxi accident
Mar 25, 1943. Forced landing 5 mi N of Junction City, Kansas May 10, 1944. Reduced to spares Jul 15, 1946.
2490 delivered Sacramenton Jan 10,1942. (7th BG) crashed in field north of Pendleton Field, Oregon Jan 17, 1942
2491 delivered to Boeing SAD Jan 18, 1942; transferred to McDill Jan 23, 1942; transferred to Nasal
May 20, 1942; transferred to the Middle East Jul 11, 1943; transferred Central Arfica Jun-44
RETUS Boeing Jun 17, 1944, modified RB-17; WO Nov 30, 1944.
2492 delivered McDill Jan 4, 1942. Assigned to 19th BG Java Feb 5, 1942, transferred to 7th BG, 9th BS.
Blew up in formation Feb 8, 1942, Java
2493 delivered Sacramento Jan 18, 1942. Assigned to 19th BG Java Feb 19, 1942. Destroyed by
bombing, Bandoeng, Java Feb 19, 1942. Salvaged
2494 delivered to McDill Jan 3, 1942; transferred to 19BG Java Feb 7, 1942; crashlanded at Malang Feb 8, 1942. Salvaged.
2495 delivered to Portland Jan 14, 1942; transferred to McDill Jan 22, 1942; transferred to Palm Beach Apr 26, 1942;
transferred to Sebring Sep 13, 1942; transferred to 2137 BU at Hendricks May 14, 1942. Forcelanded Aug 16, 1943.
WO Jul 5, 1944.
2496 delivered to Patterson Jan 15, 1942; transferred to Wright Mar 1, 1942; transferred to Patterson Jun 17, 1942;
transferred to Biggs May 15, 1943; transferred to 2511 BU Bryan Dec 5, 1943; transferred to RFC and sold
for scrap at Walnut Ridge Oct 5, 1945.
2497 delivered Mcdill Jan 26, 1942. Assigned to 19th BG, 30th BS Java Feb 17,1 942, then 7th BG,
transferred to 43rd BG, 30th BS, to 46TCS, 317th TCG. (43rd BG, *Tojo's Nightmare*) crashed on
approach to Horn Island Jan 24, 1943.
2498 delivered McDill Jan 3, 1942. To 19th BG 305h BS Java. (19th BG) damaged on ground at
Bandoeng, Java Feb 20, 1942. Salvaged
2499 delivered to San Antonio Jan 10, 1942; tranferred to Nasal May 20, 1942; RETUS Hendricks Jun 14, 1943;
transferred to 4121 BU Kelly Sep 23, 1944; transferred to 30 BU Kingman Oct 18, 1944; transferred to
RFC and sold for scrap at Kirtland, Albuquerque Jun 25, 1945.
2500 (19th BG) damaged on ground at Bandoeng, Java Feb 20, 1942.
2501 Delivered Sacramento Jan 18k1942. To McDill Jan 25, 1942. Assigned to 7th BG but crashlanded in
Java on delivery Feb 19, 1942
2502 Delivered Portaland Jan 14, 1942, assigned to 7th BG at McDill. Badly damaged at McDill field while
taxying Feb 3, 1942. To Sebring Sep 6, 1942, Brookley Mar 25, 1943, Hendricks Apr 2,1 943. 3036 BU
Yuma Nov 13, 1943. To RFC Albuquerque May 26, 1945.
2503 delivered McDill Jan 25, 1942. Assigned 7th BG Java Feb 19, 1942. Shot down by fighters in
Buitenzong area, Java, Feb 19, 1942.
2504 delivered McDill Feb 6, 1942. To West Palm Beach Feb 20,1 942. To 6th AF Howard, Panama
Apr 4, 1942, to Guatamela Apr 15, 1942. Canal patrol and antisub duties. Returned to USA Nov 11, 1943.
To reclamation Feb 9, 1945.
2505 delivered Portland Jan 14, 1942. First E-model with Sperry ball turret.
Assigned to 7th BG, 9th BS Java. Transferred to 19th BG, 30th BS
Feb 10, 1942. Crashed into Mt Obree in New Guinea Apr 25, 1942. 8 KIA. MACR 15500. Wreck discovered in 1986.
2506 delivered Portland Jan 14, 1942, to McDill Jan 25, 1942. Assigned 19th BG, then 7th BG. Scrapped at
Brisbane, Australia Oct 31, 1944. Also reported as being used in Panama and returned to USA in 1943.
2507 delivered Jan 14, 1942, Assigned 19th BG 30th BS Java Feb 20, 1942, then to 7th BG. Used in first
MacArthur rescue. Force landed in sea off Del Monte Mar 23, 1942.
2508 delivered Albany Jan 24, 1942, to McDill Jan 30, 1942, to Sebring Feb 3,1942. Destroyed by strafing
Broome, W. Aust after Java evacuation Mar 3, 1942. Also listed on USAAF records as crash landing at Maxwell
AAF Mar 13, 1942. To Hendricks May 13, 1942. Forced landing Jul 11, 1943. W/o Oct 5, 1944
2509 delivered Albany Jan 33, 1942, McDill Jan 30, 1942, Sebring Feb 3, 1942. Wrecked at Hendricks Field, FL
May 16, 1942 in landing accident. To RFC Albuquerque Jun 15, 1945.
2510 delivered Albany Jan 22, 1942, to Sebring Jan 30, 1942, McDill Feb 5, 1942, Hendricks Mar 4, 1942.
Wrecked at Hendricks Field, FL Apr 18, 1942 in landing accident.
2511 delivered Albany Jan 22,1 942, to Sebring Jan 23, 1942, to McDill Feb 13, 1942. Tranferred to
Hendricks Field. Wrecked at Hendricks Field, FL May 15, 1942 after structural failure. W/o May 3, 1944
2512 delivered Cheyenne Jan 27, 1942. To RCAF at Dorval, Montreal Mar 13, 1942. To Great Britain for defense
aid. Force landed Hendricks Field, Sepbring Apr 15, 1943.
2513 to RAF as FK184. Delivered Cheyenne Jan 27, 1942. Via RCAF Dorval Mar 14, 1942, Gander Mar 31, 1942, to
Prestwick Apr 1, 1943 as RAF FK184 to 206 SQ, Benbecula, Scotland Aug 14, 1952. 251 Sq Reykjavik,
Iceland Mar 11, 1945. SOC Jul 26, 1945.
2514 to RAF as FK185. Delivered Ogden Jan 23, 1942, to Cheyenne Feb 15, 1942, to RCAF Dorval Mar 24,1 942, Gander
Apr 23, 1942, prestwick Apr 24, 1942 as RAF FK185 to 220 Squadron, Ballykelly Jul 14, 1942. To Boscombe
Down to be fitted with experimental Briston B16 nose turret with 40 mm Vickers S gun. Convertdd
back to original configuration and transferred to 251 Sq Reykjavik, Iceland Mar 11, 1945. SOC Jul 10, 1945.
2515 to RAF as FK186. Delivered Ogden Jan 23, 1942, to Cheyenne Mar 2, 1942, Wayne Co. Apr 5 1942, To
RCAF Dorval Apr 8, 1942, Goose Bay to Reykjavik Apr 9, 1942. To Prestwick Jun 25, 1942. to 220 squadron, to
206 Sq, 220 Sq Mar 19, 1944. SOC Jun 13, 1945.
2516 to RAF as FK187. Delivered Ogden Jan 20, 1942, Cheyenne Mar 2, 1942, RCAF Dorval Mar 24, 1942, Gander Apr 5, 1942,
Prestwick Apr 6, 1942. To A&AEE Boscombe Down for trials Apr 24, 1942. Then Thornaby, Yorkshire. SOC Jul 4, 1945.
2517 to RAF as FK188. Delivered Ogden Jan 23,1 942, Cheyenne Feb 15, 1942, RCAF Dorval Mar 19,1 942, GanderPrestwidck Apr 6, 1942. To 59 Sq Thomabuy, Yorkshire, 220 Sq, 519 Sq. SOC Sep 10, 1945 after inflight
engine failure Apr 18, 1945.
2518 to RAF as FK189. Delivered Ogden Jan 23, 1942, Cheyenne Feb 15, 1942, Wright Mar 24,1 942, Wayne Col Oct 10,1 942,
Gander-Prestwick Nov 4, 1942, To 220 Sq then to Lagens, Azores. Damaged beyond repair when engine caught fire
after takeoff from Lagens Jul 26, 1944.
2519 to RAF as FK190. Del Ogden Jan 25, 1942; Cheyenne Feb 10, 1942; Wayne Co. Mar 31, 1942; RCAF Dorval Apr 1, 1942;
Gander-Prestwick 16/4/42 RAF [FK190]; to Royal Aircraft Estab. LRASV trials May3, 1942, fitted with
‘stickleback’ aerials and all-white finish; 206 Sq (VX-1J) Benbecula, Scot., 220 Sq (NR-?) Lagens, Azores
Ap4 27, 1944; SOC Jun 13, 1945.
2520 Del Ogden 1/20/42; Cheyenne 4/9/42; Lowry 5/5/42; Hamilton 5/27/1942; slated RAF but
trans 23BS/5BG Hawaii 5/28/42; t/o Carney Fd, Guadalcanal 7/27/1943 to attack Kahili Fd, Buin, w/Major
Berton Burns [23BS CO], cp-Capt Roy Ballah, damaged by Japanese nighter fighter but returned to base OK;
tran 26BS/11BG ; Ret to US 9/2/1944; Recl Comp 8/14/45. JAP HAPPY.
2521 Del Ogden 1/25/42; Hill 2/18/42; Cheyenne 4/12/42; Lowry 5/8/42; Hamilton 5/29/42;
slated RAF but trans 72BS/5BG Hawaii 5/30/42; fate unknown after 6/15/44. Salvaged Hawaii Aug 10, 1944.
2522 Del Ogden Jan 25, 1942, Cheyenne Mar 21,1 942, Wayne Co Apr 11,1 942. To RCAF Dorval Apr 20, 1942.
To Gander-Prestwick Apr 28, 1944. To RAF as FK191. 206 Sq Benbecula, Scotland 220 Sq Aldergrove.
Sunk U-871 Sep 12, 1944. Overshot landing at Gosport, England Dec 28, 1944, SOC Mar 8, 1945.
2523 del Ogden Jan 30, 1942, slated for RAF but trnasferred to 11th BG, 98th BS Hawaii. Transferred to
5th BG, 72nd BS. On Ops for 38 days, ditched off Russell Island Mar 20, 1943, all crew rescued.
Salvaged in Hawaii Aug 10, 1944.
2524 del Ogden Jan 20,1 942, Hill Feb 15, 1942, Cheyenne Apr 12, 1942, Lowry May 2, 1942, Hamilton May 23, 1942.
Slated for RAF but transferred to 11th BG, 26th BS in Hawaii May 23, 1942. Was at Midway before the battle.
Returned to USA Brookley Dec 8, 1942, Hendricks Aug 28, 1944. To RFC May 22, 1945 and salvaged.
2525 del Ogden Jan 25, 1942, Hill Feb 15,1 942, Cheyenne Apr 11,1 942, Lowry May 5, 1942, Hamilton May 27, 1942
Slated for RAF but transferred to 11th BG, 98th BS Hawaii. Transferred to 5th BG, 31st BS. Three Japanese
aircraft credited plus one warship sunk during Battle of Midway. (5th BG, 31st BS) lost Jun 10, 1943,
Papua New Guinea. MACR 799
2526 del Ogden Jan 25, 1942, Hill Feb 15, 1942, Cheyenne Mar 30, 1942, Wayne Co Apr 17, 1942. To RCAF Dorval
Apr 22, 1942. To Gande-Prestwick May 10, 1942. To RAF as FK193. 220 Sq. SOC Jun 12, 1945.
2527 del Ogden Jan 25,1942, Portland Jan 27, 1942, Ogden Feb 17, 1942, Cheyenned Apr 10,1 942,
Lowry May 6, 1942. Slated for RAF but transferred to 11th BG, 431st BS Hawaii May 21,1 942.
Transferred to 26th BS. Flak Damage over Eastern Solomons Jun 10, 1944. Salvaged in Hawaii Aug 10, 1944
2528 del Patterson Jan 25, 1942, Wright Feb 15, 1942, Tallahassee Mar 13, 1942, Eglin Mar 18, 1942.
Wright field. Force landed at Saginaw, Michigan Apr 28, 1942. Repaired and transferred to Patterson,
Ohio Jul 29, 1942. To Alamogordo Aug 21,1 942, to Biggs Sep 7, 1942, to Alamogordi Oct 2, 1942, to Boise Nov 10, 1942.
Wrecked at Columbus, OH May 23, 1943, drag link failure. Repaired and put back into service. Forcelanded
Aug 22, 1943. To RFC at Altus Sep 6, 1945.
2529 del Patterson Jan 25,1 942, Lowry Feb 27, 1942, SAAD May 16, 1943. To 5th BG, 72nd BS Aug 8, 1942.
Reported MIA in Midway battle Jun 5,1942. Also reported lost on ferry flight to Australia May 5, 1942
2530 del Cheyenne Jan 27, 1942, Sebring May 15, 1942, Hendricks Apr 3, 1943. Wrecked at Hendricks Field, FL
Jul 30, 1943 due to landing gear failure. to RFC at Albuquerque Jun 24, 1945.
2531 ("Buzz "King) Delivered to Sebring Jan 29, 1942; transferred to Cheyenne May 14, 1945; transferred to Wendover
May 27, 1942. WO May 25, 1944.
2532 Delivered to Sebring Mar 8, 1942; transferred to Brookley Feb 11, 1942; transferred to Hendricks
Feb 25, 1942; transferred to RFC and sold for scrap at Walnut Ridge Oct 9, 1945.
2533 delivered to Sebring Mar 8, 1943; transferred to Hendricks (date unknown) and believed to be lost at sea
Apr 15, 1942. WO Apr 21, 1942.
2534 delivered to Sebring 1942; transferred to Cheyenne May 20, 1942; transferred to Elgin Nov 29, 1942;
crashlanded at Hendricks Apr 10, 1942. Salvaged Feb 5, 1944.
2535 deliverd to McDill Jan 23, 1942; transferred to Tucson Jan 31, 1942; assigned to 10AF at Nasal May 20, 1942;
RETUS New Castle May 29, 1942; transferred to Wilmington Aug 30, 1942. WO Jun 5, 1944.
2536 delivered to McDill Jan 29, 1942; assigned to 19BG 28BS in Hawaii Mar 1942; transferred to 43BG Melbourne
(date unknown); damaged at Rabual Aug 7, 1942. Lost Nov 22, 1942, 60 miles off coast of Lae, PNG whilst
attacking Japanese destroyers. Burst into flames and crashed into sea
2537 delivered to Wright Field Jan 29, 1942; transferred to Midland Jan 5, 1943; transferred to Wright Jan 21, 1943;
transferred to Biggs Mar 10, 1943; transferred to Oklahoma City Apr 23, 1943; transferred to Wright
Apr 29, 1943. Reclaimed for scrap Mar 20, 1946.
2538 delivered to Geiger Jan 29, 1942; transferred to Tucson Feb 7, 1942; transferred to Cheyenne May 1, 1942;
transferred to Salt Lake City Jun 1, 1942; transferred to Wendover Jun 10, 1942; transferred to Westover
Aug 11, 1942; transferred to Boise Aug 12, 1942; transferred to Memphis Sep 6, 1942; transferred to
Pyote Jan 14, 1943; transferred to Barksdale Feb 27, 1943; transferred to RFC and sold for scrap
t Albuquerque Jul 14, 1945.
2539 delivered to Wright Field Jan 26, 1942; transferred to Muroc Jul 12, 1942; transferred to Wright Jul 17, 1942;
transferred to Boling Dec 10, 1942; transferred to Wright Mar 26, 1943 participated in mid-air refueling
test at Elgin Apr 24, 1943; transferred to Tinker May 13, 1943., transferred to RFC and sold for scrap
at Walnut Ridge Nov 15, 1945.
2540 caught fire and belly-landed in pasture near Clearview Airport, TX Apr 29, 1943. None of the
22 people on board were seriously injured. Plane was on a war bond tour, although
it was not a combat veteran. Airframe was transported to Love Field, broken down
for spares and SOC May 8, 1943.
2541 Delivered to Geiger Jan 29, 1942; transferred to Tucson Feb 7, 1942; transferred to Cheyenne May 4, 1942; transferred
to Westover May 23, 1942; transferred to Wendover Jun 10, 1942; transferred to Biggs Aug 29, 1942; transferred
to Alamogordo Oct 2, 1942; crashed and burned Oct 6, 1942. Salvaged
2542 delivered to Geiger Jan 29, 1942; transferred to Tucson Feb 10, 1942; transferred to Cheyenne May 4, 1942; transferred to
Wendover Jun 10, 1942; transferred to Alamogordo Sep 16, 1942;transferred to McCord Nov 20, 1942;
transferred to Oklahoma City Dec 2, 1942; transferrred to Hill Jan 3, 1943; transferred to Napier
Mar 3, 1943; transferrred to Hendricks Mar 13, 1943. WO Jul 5, 1944.
2543 delivered to Tucson Feb 4, 1942; transferred to Geig Feb 12, 1942; transferred to Cheyenne May 9, 1942;
transferred to Dover May 12, 1942; transferred to Ephrata Jun 4, 1942; transferred to Wendover Jun 22, 1942;
transferred to Westover Aug 11, 1942; transferred to Boise Aug 20, 1942; transferred to Topeka
Oct 28, 1942, transferred to Sioux Falls Nov 21, 1942, transferred Smyrna Feb 28, 1943. WO Nov 18, 1943.
2544 delivered to McDill Feb 13, 1942; assigned to 6AF Mar 2, 1942; transferred to Guatamala Apr 15, 1942;
transferred to SAAD Jul 3, 1942; transferred to San Antonio Nov 8, 1942; transferred to Guatamala
Dec 1, 1943; RETUS at Tinker Jul 8, 1944; transferred to FC and sold for scrap
at Walnut Ridge Sep 14, 1945.
2545 delivered Tucson Feb 4, 1942; transferred to Geiger Feb 12, 1942; transferred to Cheyenne Apr 12, 1942;
transferred to Wendover May 8, 1942;transferred to Ogden Aug 10, 1942; transferred to Pocatello
Nov 6, 1942; transferred to Boise Dec 20, 1942; transferred to Locburn Feb 21, 1943; wrecked in a taxi
accident with a truck at McDill Sep 17, 1943 when the brakes failed; transferred to RFC and sold for scrap
at Walnut Ridge Dec 12, 1945.
2546 (339th BS/96th BG) crew bailed out near Randolph, UT Nov 29, 1942 due to engine problems.
2547 delivered to Pendleton Feb 5, 1942; transferred to 34BG at Tucson May 4, 1942; transferred to Rapid City
Dec 5, 1942; transferred to Walla Walla Jan 14, 1943; transferred to Lockburn Apr 9, 1943. transferred to
RFC and sold for scrap at Albuquerque Jul 17, 1945.
2548 delivered to Pendleton Feb 5, 1942; transferred to Boise Feb 17, 1942; transferred to Salt Lake City
Jun 24, 1942; transferred to Biggs Oct 20, 1942; transferred to Pueblo Jan 28, 1943. Reclaimed as
scrap Oct 19, 1945.
2549 delivered to Pendleton Feb 4, 1942; transferred to Boise Feb 15, 1942; transferred to Cheyenne
Apr 5, 1942; transferred to Wendover Jun 9, 1942; transferred to Ogden Jul 10, 1942; transferred to
Alamogordo Aug 20, 1942; transferred to Biggs Nov 5, 1942; transferred to Hendricks Apr 3, 1943.
WO Sep 1, 1944.
2550 delivered to Pendleton Feb 4, 1942; transferred to Boise Feb 25, 1942; transferred to Alamogordo
Jun 19, 1942; transferred to St. Joseph Dec 21, 1942; transferred to Shville May 1, 1943; transferred
to Presque Is Jul 1, 1943; transferred to Flushing Dec 20, 1943; to RFC and sold for scrap at Bush Field
Jun 6, 1945.
2551 delivered to Pendleton Feb 4, 1942; transferred to Boise Mar 20, 1942; transferred to Cheyenne May 19, 1942;
transferred to Alamogordo Jun 19, 1942. WO Jul 21, 1942. experienced taxi accidents at Hill Feb 23, 1942
and Gowen Feb 26, 1942.
2552 delivered to Pendleton Feb 4, 1942; transferred to Boise Feb 18, 1942; transferred to Cheyenne May 3, 1942;
transferred to Alamogordo Jun 18, 1942; transferred to Bowman, KY Jun 29, 1942; transferred to Boise
Aug 20, 1942; transferred to Lockburn Mar 22, 1943; transferred to RFC and sold for scrap at Altus Aug 20, 1945.
2553 delivered to Pendleton Feb 5, 1942; transferred to Boise Mar 30, 1942; transferred to Cheyenne May 6, 1942;
transferred to Alamogordo Jun 18, 1942; transferred to Westover Jul 2, 1942; transferred to
Wendover Jul 21, 1942; transferred to Westover Aug 11, 1942; transferred to Sebring Sep 12, 1942;
transferred to Hillsboro Jun 23, 1943; transferred to Sebring Jul 4, 1943; transferred to RFC and
sold for scrap) at Albuquerque Jun 28, 1945.
2554 delivered to Pandleton Feb 5, 1942; transferred to Salt Lake City Mar 27, 1942; transferred to Wendover
Apr 8, 1942; transferred to Cheyenne May 14, 1942; transferred to Wendover May 28, 1942; transferred to
Ogden Jul 28, 1942; transferred to Westover Aug 1, 1942, transferred to Biggs Aug 19, 1942; transferred to
Boise Sep 14, 1942; transferred Gowen Jan 31, 1943; transferred to Hendricks Aug 11, 1943. WO Jul 11, 1944.
2555 Delivered to Pendleton Feb 5, 1942; transferred to Tucson May 23, 1942; transferred to Geiger May 30, 1942;
crashed on take-off Aug 20, 1942. Salvaged.
2556 (330th BG) crashed on takeoff at Alamogordo, NM Aug 10, 1942
2557 delivered to Pendleton Feb 5, 1942; transferred to Geiger Apr 1942; transferred to Tucson May 26, 1942; transferred
to Ephrata Jun 4, 1942; transferred to Muroc Jul 5, 1942; transferred to Geiger Sep 1, 1942; transferred to
Boise Oct 8, 1942; transferred to Pueblo Jan 11, 1943; To RFC and sold for scrap.
at Altus Sep 14, 1945.
2558 delivered to Pendleton Feb 5, 1942, transferred to Cheyenne May 14, 1942; transferred to Wright Jun 15, 1942;
transferred to Blythe Jul 2, 1942; transferred Geiger Sep 1, 1942; transferred to Topeka Sep 28, 1942;
transferred to Oklahoma City Nov 27, 1942; transferred to Lockburn Mar 30, 1943; crashed Jun 22, 1943. Salvaged.
2559 delivered Pendleton Feb 5, 1942, crashed south of field on Mar 16, 1942
2560 delivered to Pendleton Feb 5, 1942; transferrred to Boise 9-Feb 5, 1942; transferred to Salt Lake City Jun 23, 1942;
transferred to Biggs Sep 13, 1942; transferred to Lockburn May 1, 1943; to RFC and sold for scrap) at Altus
Sep 4, 1945.
2561 delivered to Pendleton Feb 5, 1942; crashed south of Gowen Field Mar 16, 1942. Salvaged.
2562 delivered to Pendleton Feb 5, 1942; crashed 15 miles NW of field Mar 26, 1942. Salvaged.
2563 delivered to Pendleton Feb 6, 1942; transferred to Boise Feb 19, 1942; transferred to Ogden Sep 3, 1942;
transferred to Oklahoma City Dec 5, 1942; transferred to Wendover Jan 5, 1943; transferred to
Lockburn Apr 9, 1943. W/O Mar 11, 1944.
2564 delivered to Pendleton Feb 6, 1942; transferred to Chyenne May 2, 1942; transferred to Wendover Jun 18, 1942;
assigned to 305BG at Muroc Jul 5, 1942; transferred to Walla Walla Sep 6, 1942; transferred to Rapid City
Oct 1, 1942; transferred to Topeka Nov 18, 1942; transferred to Hendricks May 15, 1943; transferred to
Relclaimation Finance Center (RFC-sold for scrap) at Alubuquerque Aug 8, 1945.
2565 delivered to 34BG Pendleton Feb 6, 1942; crashed SW of field at Meacham Apr 3, 1942, 6 dead including pilot. Salvaged
2566 delivered to McDill Feb 6, 1942, crashed 6 miles W of Orlando after collision with a P-40, Apr 20, 1942, all killed.
Salvaged.
2567 delivered to Pendleton Feb 6, 1942; transferred to Cheyenne Apr 9, 1942; transferred to Tucson May 12, 1942;
transferred to Ephrata Jun 4, 1942; transferred to Muroc Jul 5, 1942; transferred to St. Joseph
Aug 9, 1942; transferred to AD Sep 8, 1942; transferred to St. Joseph Oct 1, 1942; transferred to
Gore Field Aug 17, 1943; Relclaim Finance Center (RFC-sold for scrap) at Stillwater Aug 25, 1945.
2568 delivered to Barksdale Feb 9, 1942; transferred to Cheyenne May 23, 1942; transferred to Boise
Jun 21, 1942; transferred to McCord Jul 20, 1942; transferred to Boise Aug 12, 1942; transferred to
Oklahoma City Dec 5, 1942; transferred to Pyote Jan 11, 1943; transferred to Tinker Jan 31, 1943;
transferred to Lockburn mar 30, 1943; To Relclaimation Finance Center (RFC-sold for scrap) at Albuquerque
Jul 12, 1945.
2569 (40th BG, 395th BS) damaged in landing accident at Rio Hato, Panama Apr 10, 1943
2570 delivered to McDill Feb 11, 1942; transferred to 97BG at Sarasota Mar 29,1942; transferred to McDill Apr 29, 1942;
transferred to Sarasota Jun 23, 1942; transferred to Bangor Jun 29, 1942; transferred to Wendover Jul 17, 1942;
transferred to Westover Aug 3, 1942; transferred to Sebring Dec 28, 1942; Relclaimation Finance Center
(RFC-sold for scrap) at Albuquerque Aug 9, 1945.
2571 delivered to McDill Feb 17, 1942; transferred to Chetenne May 13, 1942; transferred to Sarasota Jun 20, 1942;
transferred to Westover Jun 28, 1942; transferred to Wendover Jul 14, 1942; transferred to Ogden
Aug 4, 1942; transferred to Rapid City Oct 17, 1942; transferred to Pocatello Nov 6, 1942; transferred to
Oklahoma City Dec 6, 1942; nsferred to Gowen Feb 7, 1943; transferred to Lockburn Mar 31, 1943; transferred
to Columbus Apr 27, 1943. W/o May 21, 1945.
2572 delivered to McDill Feb 17, 1942; transferred to Sarasota Jun 25, 1942; transferred to Westover Jun 28, 1942;
assigned to 306BG 369BS at Wendover Jul 14, 1942; transferred to Wesotover Aug 11, 1942; transferred to
Sebring Sep 24, 1942; transferred to Bolling Jan 12, 1943; transferred to Hendircks Apr 29, 1943;
reclaimed for scrap 29-Jan 29, 1946.
2573 delivered to Barksdale Feb 7, 1942; transferred to Cheyenne May 1, 1942; transferred to Orlando Jun 22, 1942;
transferred to Wendover Aug 6, 1942; transferred to Boise Dec 31, 1942; transferred to Hendricks
Mar 25, 1943. Relclaimation Finance Center (RFC-sold for scrap) at Walnut Ridge Dec 19, 1945.
2574 in midair collision and crashed near Arcadia, FL Jun 21, 1945
2575 delivered to McDill Feb 14, 1942; crashlanding Apr 20, 1942. Salvaged
2576 delivered Barksdale Feb 8, 1942; transferred to Cheyenne May 10, 1942; transferred to Walla Walla Jul 30, 1942;
transferred to Rapid City Oct 1, 1942; transferred to Pocatello Nov 6, 1942; transferred to Topeka Dec 12, 1942;
transferred to Wendover Jan 6, 1943; transferred to Lockburn Mar 30, 1943; transferred to RFC and sold for scrap
at Altus Aug 18, 1945.
2577 delivered to Barksdale Feb 9, 1942; transferred to Cheyenne May 10, 1942; transferred to Walla Walla
Jun 29, 1942; transferred to Pendleton Aug 11, 1942; transferrred to Boise Oct 26, 1942; transferred
to Topeka Jan 1, 1943; Assigned to 384BG at Wendover Jan 2, 1943; to RFC and sold for scrap at Altus
Oct 9, 1945.
2578 (340th BS, 97nd BG, *Butcher Shop*) participated in first 8th AF heavy bomber mission to the Rouen/Sotteville
marshalling yards on Aug 17, 1942. Flown by Maj Paul Tibbetts, the same airman who flew the
Enola Gay and dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan Aug 6, 1945. The 97th BG records indicate that Col
Frank A. Armstrong was listed as the pilot, but Tibbetts maintains that he was at the controls during the raid.
The aircraft was transferred to 92nd BG, 326th BS at Bovington Aug 25, 1942; transferred to 457th BG at
Glatton Mar 3, 1944; transferred to 20th FG, 77th FS at Kings Cliffe in summer 1944 and became a hack for
Col. Wilson, renamed "The Big Tin Bird". Salvaged in UK Aug 6, 1945.
Led the first B-17 raid in the European Theatre Aug 17, 1942.
2579 delivered to Barksdale Feb 8, 1942; transferred to McDill Mar 2, 1942; transferred to Boise Aug 18, 1942; transferred
to March Nov 15, 1942; transferred to Tinker Feb 4, 1943; transferred to Gowen Feb 24, 1943; transferred to
Lockburn Mar 21, 1943; transferred to RFC and sold for scrap at Altus Oct 9, 1945.
2580 delivered to McDill Feb 14, 1942; assigned to 97BG Sarasota Mar 29, 1942; transferred to Bangor Jun 26, 1942;
transferred to Muroc Aug 11, 1942; transferred to Walla Walla Sep 5, 1942; assigned to 96th BG at Pocatello
Nov 6, 1942; transferred to Gowen Feb 15, 1943; transferred to Hill Mar 20, 1943; transferred to Lockburn
Jun 23, 1943; transferred to RFC and sold for scrap at Altus Oct 9, 1945.
2581 to RCAF as 9207. Crashed at Prestwick Apr 2, 1944
2582 delivered to Pendleton Feb 18, 1942; transferred to Tucson May 12, 1942; transferred to Ephrata Jun 4, 1942;
transferred to Alamogordo Aug 16, 1942; transferred to Boise Nov 13, 1942; transferred to Hendricks
Apr 3, 1943; transferred to Yuma Oct 18, 1943; transferred to RFC and sold for scrap at Albuquerque Jun 25, 1945.
2583 delivered to McDill Feb 17, 1942; transferred to Cheyenne May 8, 1942; transferred to Boise Jun 21, 1942;
transferred to Ogden Jul 17, 1942; transferred to Gowen Feb 17, 1943; transferred to Locburn Apr 1, 1943;
transferred to RFC and sold for scrap at Altus Sep 12, 1945.
2584 delivered to Barksdale Feb 20, 1942; transferred to McDill Mar 13, 1942; transferred to Cheyenne May 21, 1942;
transferred to Boise Jun 27, 1942; collided with another B-17 in a taxi accident Sep 26, 1942. Salvaged.
2585 delivered to Barkdale Feb 21, 1942; transferred to Cheyenne May 15, 1942; transferred to Boise Jun 21, 1942;
transferred to Eglin Aug 10, 1942; transferred to Oklahom City Dec 5, 1942; transferred to Pueblo Jan 5, 1943;
transferred to Lockburn Mar 11, 1943; transferred to RFC and sold for scrap at
Altus Sep 6, 1945.
2586 collided with 41-9094 and crashed into a mountain in the Aleutians Jan 21, 1943
2587 delivered Barksdale Feb 22, 1942, to McDill Mar 1,1 942, to Sarasota with 97th BG Mar 29, 1942, to
McDill Apr 18, 1942, to Cheyenne May 21, 1942. Force landed at Orlando Jun 11, 1942. To
Walla Walla Aug 7, 1942. Force landing at Pendleton, Oregon Aug 17, 1942. To Rapid City Oct 1, 1942,
to Pocatello with 96th BG Nov 4, 1942, to Hendricks Mar 24, 1943. Crashed Dec 27, 1943 1/2 mi N of
Hendricks AAB, FL. All 6 onboard killed.
2588 delivered to McDill Feb 28, 1942; assigned to 97BG 340BS at Sarasota Mar 29, 1942; crashlanding at
Presque Isle Jun 28, 1942. Salvaged - parts used on B-17 41-9022.
2589 delivered to Barksdale Feb 21, 1942; transferred to McDill Mar 5, 1942; transferred to Boise Jun 21, 1942;
transferred to Yuma Oct 18, 1942; crashlanded at Gowen when undercarriage collapsed Nov 20, 1942, repaired;
transferred to Hendricks Mar 31, 1943; transferred to RFC and sold for scrap at Albuquerque Jun 10, 1945.
2590 delivered to McDill Feb 24, 1942; transferred to Cheyenne May 14, 1942; transferred to Walla Walla Jun 26, 1942;
transferred to Eglin Aug 3, 1942; transferred to Wright Sep 25, 1942; transferred to Lockburn Apr 22, 1943;
transferred to RFC and sold for scrap at Walnut Ridge Oct 18, 1945.
2591 delivered to Pendleton Feb 24, 1942; transferred to Tucson May 12, 1942; transferred to Alamogordo Jun 19, 1942;
transferred to Biggs Nov 7, 1942; transferred to Boise Jan 9, 1943; transferred to Lockburn Feb 24, 1943;
transferred to Atlanta Aug 11, 1943; transferred to RFC sold for scrap) at Altus Oct 9, 1945.
2592 delivered to Pendleton Feb 24, 1942; transferred to Cheyenne May 6, 1942; transferred to Alamogordo
Jun 19, 1942; transferred to Eglin Aug 18, 1942; transferred to Pyote Jan 11, 1943; crashed and then
WO Feb 22, 1943.
2593 delivered McDill Feb 24, 1942, Assigned to 91st BG at Walla Walla Kim 21. 1942. Converted Jun 1942 to XC-108, special
transport for General MacArthur. Carried the name *Bataan*. All armament except nose
and tail guns deleted, extra windows were fitted, and the interior was fitted out as a flying office. Later
used by Gen. Eichelberger as "Miss EM". To RFC at Walnut Ridge Oct 30, 1945.
2594 deliverd to McDill Feb 24, 1942; transferred to Cheyenne May 23, 1942; assigned to 91BG at Walla Walla Jun 21, 1946;
transferred to Pocatello Nov 6, 1943; assigned to 19BG at Pyote Jan 11, 1943; assigned to 1497 AF Group at
Lockburn Feb 25, 1943; transferred to RFC and sold for scrap) at Walnut Ridge Nov 13, 1945
2595 delivered to McDill Feb 28, 1942, to 97th BG at Sarasota Mar 29, 1942, to Ogden Jul 7u, 1942. to 383rd BG
at Ainsworth Mar 19, 1943. To Wright Patterson Field Aug 17, 1943. In 1944 converted to XC-108A, experimental cargo transport. Bomb doors were sealed shu
solid hinged nose piece, and large cargo door cut into rear fuselage. Used to fly materials over the
Hump and returned to USA Oct 1944. Ended up in peices on the dump at Dow Field in Maine. Sold for scrap Dec 26, 1945 but
remained substantially intact. Purchased by Mike Kellner 1985. This airframe is in storage in
pieces at Galt, Illinois awaiting restoration.
2596 delivered to McDill Feb 24, 1942; assigned to 97BG at Sarasota Mar 29, 1942; transferred to Westover
Jun 28, 1942; transferred to Wendover Jul 20, 1942; transferred to Walla Walla Aug 20, 1942; assigned to
F Squadron at Hendricks Feb 19, 1943; transferred to RFC and sold for scrap) at
Albuquerque May 26, 1945.
2597 delivered to McDill Feb 20, 1942, missing with crew May 6, 1942, believed to have crashed into the sea.
2598 delivered to Barksdale Feb 24, 1942; assigned to 97BG at Sarasota Mar 29, 1942; transferred to Walla Walla
Jun 28, 1942, crashed and burned at the base Jul 15, 1942. Salvaged.
2599 ("Tugboat Annie") deliverd to Lowry Feb 26, 1942; transferred to Hamilton Jun 7, 1942; assigned to 19BG/96BS
at Hickam, Hawaii Aug 1942; transferred to 43BG/65BS, ditched at sea Jan 16, 1943. took part in the Battle
of Midway.
2601 delivered to Tucson Feb 24, 1942; transferred to west Palm Beach Apr 29, 1942; transferred to 29BG at Boise
Sep 22, 1942, damaged in a ground collision with another B-17 Jun 19, 1942, repaired; transferred to
Hendircks Mar 23, 1943. WO Nov 21, 1944.
2602 delivered to Tucson Feb 25, 1942; transferred to West Palm Beach Apr 29, 1942; assigned to 12AF at St. Donat, Algeria
Apr 29, 1943; RETUS to Memphis Apr 10, 1944; transferred to Morrision Jul 8, 1944; transferred to
RFC and sold for scrap at Bush Field Jun 2, 1945.
2603 w/o at Lockbourne AAB, OH Jan 23, 1945.
2604 (306th BG) crashed 10 mi SSE of Wendover Field, UT Jul 8, 1942. All aboard killed.
2605 delivered to McDill Feb 28, 1942; transferred to Cheyenne May 21, 1942; transferred to Edgewood Oct 18, 1942;
transferred to Wendover Feb 4, 1943; transferred to Hendricks Mar 31, 1943. WO Jul 5, 1944.
2607 delivered to Mcdill Feb 26, 1942; transferred to Cheyenne May 1, 1942; transferred to Sarasota Jun 23, 1942;
transferred to Wendover Jul 15, 1942; transferred to Westover Aug 11, 1942. WO Mar 26, 1943.
2608 to RAF as FK195. Soc Apr 27, 1944.
2609 delivered to Lowry May 8, 1942; transferred to Cheyenne Mar 25, 1942; transferred to Wayne, Colorado Apr 14, 1942;
transferred to RCAF at Dorval Apr 20, 1942 then sent to Great Britain.
2610 delivered to Ogden Feb 22, 1942, originally slated for RAF as KH998 but sent to Cheyenne instead Mar 27, 1942;
assigned to 7AF at Hickham, Hawaii May 22, 1942. WO Jun 15, 1944.
2611 was at Midway Island before the battle
2612 delivered to Odgen Feb 22, 1942, originally slated for RAF but sent to Lowry instead May 4, 1942; assigned to
7AF at Hickham, Hawaii May 26, 1942. WO Jun 15, 1944.
2613 delivered to Ogden Feb 22, 1942, originally slated for RAF but sent to Cheyenne instead May 29, 1942; assigned
to 7AF at Hickham, Hawaii Jun 3, 1942. WO Oct 31, 1944.
2614 to RAF as FK199. SOC Jun 14, 1945.
2615 to RAF as FK192. SOC Sep 18, 1945.
2616 ("The Blue Goose") delivered to Ogden Feb 22, 1942, originally slated for RAF but assigned instead to 11BG/96BS at Hickam,
Hawaii May 24, 1942; hit by flak over Guadalcanal Sep 29, 1942. Aircraft was painted blue all over.
2617 delivered to Minneapolis Mar 7, 1942; assigned to 19BG at Hickam, Hawaii May 13, 1942; crashed on takeoff at
Port Moresby Aug 7, 1942. WO Oct 31, 1944.
2618 to RAF as FK201. Undercarriage collapsed on landing at Aldergrove,
Northern Ireland Jun 22, 1945. SOC.
2619 to RAF as FK200. SOC Apr 25, 1945.
2620 to RAF as FK194. SOC Jul 28, 1945.
2621 "Daylight Limited" 28th BS crashlanded at Mareeba, North Queensland Aug 26, 1942.
2622 to RAF as FK198. Struck on ground by another Fortress Apr 9, 1944. SOC.
2623 to RAF as FK196. SOC Oct 30, 1945.
2624 delivered to Ogden Mar 1, 1942, originally slated for RAF but transferred to Cheyenne instead Mar 27, 1942; transferred
to Lowry May 13, 1942; crashed 10 miles north of Wendover May 15, 1942 because pilot lost control in a
snowstorm, the crew all baled out and were found, but pilot was never found.
2625 to RAF as FK197. SOC Oct 30, 1945.
2626 (92nd BG) crashed during attempted forced landing at Gatwick, England Oct 9, 1942.
2627 scrapped Oct 1944
2628 delivered to McDill Mar 1, 1942; damaged in a taxi accident with another aircraft Apr 19, 1942, repaired and assigned
to 97BG/341BS at Polebrook in Apr 1942; transferred to 92BG at Bovington Aug 1942; transferred to the Combat
Crew Replacement Center at Bovington Jan 1943; RETUS to 4104 BU at Rome, NY Aug 25, 1944. Reclaimed for
scrap Aug 14, 1945.
2629 delivered to McDill Mar 7, 1942, Assigned to 97BG/340BS at Polebrook, UK late Mar 1942; transferr to 100BG at
Thorpe Abbotts, UK, early 1943; transferred to 92BG Bovington, UK late 1943; RETUS to 121 BU Bradley
Jul 5, 1945; transferred to RFC and sold for scrap at Altus Aug 6, 1945.
2630 delivered to Lowry Mar 5, 1943; transferred to Sacramento Apr 11, 1942; assigned to 7AF at Hickham,
Hawaii Apr 16, 1942; transferred to Nandi, Fiji Islands Dec 27, 1942; transferred to RFC and sold for
scrap at Altus Sep 10, 1945.
2631 crash landing Charters Towers, North Queensland, Australia May 7, 1942.
2632 was at Midway Island before the battle.
2633 damaged in storm Apr 1945. Flown to Brisbane for scrapping May 1945.
2634 ("Tojo's Physic" cf. 41-2640) delivered to Lowry Mar 3, 1942, Assigned to 19BG at Hickam, Hawaii
May 18, 1942. With 43rd BG 65th BS "Red Moose Express", destroyed in crash 3 Aug 1943, New Guinea;
Entire crew KIA. W/o Aug 5, 1943.
2635 (19th BG) lost on ops to Buil-Baisi, PNG Nov 1, 1942.
2636 crashed into sea near Horn Island, North Queensland, Australia Jul 13, 1942.
2637 delivered to Lowry Mar 3, 1943; transferred to Boise Apr 4, 1942; assigned to 19BG at Hickam, Hawaii Apr 18, 1942;
transferred to 43BG (date not recorded); RETUS to Tyndall Nov 6, 1943; RFC-sold for scrap at Albuquerque
Jun 25, 1945.
2638 returned to USA 1943. Salvaged in 1946?
2639 delivered to Lowry Mar 5, 1943; transferred to Boise Apr 4, 1942; assigned to 19G at Hickam, Hawaii
May 27, 1942; WO Jan 19, 1943.
2640 ("Tojo's Physic" cf. 41-2634) delivered to Lowry Mar 5, 1942; assigned to 19BG/92BS at Hickam, Hawaii Apr 22, 1942;
sustained a ground collision at Horn Island, Australia Jul 13, 1942, repaired; Hit by an aircraft while on
the ground sheering off the nose Jul 27, 1943. Salvaged for parts.
2641 delivered to Lowry Mar 5, 1942; assigned to 19BG at Hickam, Hawaii Apr 1, 1942. WO Aug 1, 1942.
2642 delivered to Lowry Mar 2, 1942; transferred to Boise Apr 1, 1942, Assigned to 19BG at Hickam, Hawaii
Apr 22, 1942; transferred to 5AF (date an location not recorded); RETUS to Maxwell Jun 10, 1944; transfererd
to Bolling Jun 16, 1944; transferred to Hendricks Jul 5, 1944; to RFC and sold for scrap at Walnut Ridge
Oct 13, 1945.
2643 crashed Aug 9, 1942 Rohndales Plantation, Mokurapau New Britain
2644 deliverd to Lowry Mar 7, 1942; transferred to Boise Apr 1942; assigned to 19BG/30BS at Hickam, Hawaii
Apr 22, 1942; damaged at Rabual Aug 7, 1942, repaired; RETUS Aug 13, 1944; WO Oct 19, 1944.
2645 assigned to 19th BG. Condemned Jun 12, 1942.
2646 delivered to Lowry Mar 2, 1942; transferred to Strategic Arms Depot (location not recorded) Mar 25, 1942;
WO Apr 4, 1942.
2647 delivered to Wright Jun 1, 1942; transferred to Newark Apr 15, 1943; transferred to Wright Apr 22, 1943;
transferred to ASF Phillips, Maryland Apr 22, 1946.
2648 delivered Lowry Mar 5, 1942, Assigned to 19th BG in Hawaii May 23, 942. Participated in Battle of
Midway. Transferred to Royal Aircraft Establishment, Farnborough, England
Feb 15, 1943 for unspecified trials. Returned to USAAF Mar 9, 1943. To RFC at Walnut Ridge Nov 8, 1946.
2649 delivered to Lowry Mar 4, 1942; assigned to 19BG at Hickam, Hawaii Apr 13, 1942; transferred to 43BG
May 22, 1942; transferred to Brookley May 17, 1943; transferred to 15AF Amendola, Italy Jan 20, 1945;
Salvaged in North Africa Aug 23, 1945.
2650 (19th BG) crew bailed out Sep 18, 1942 near Mappoon Mission, Cape York. 1 MIA.
2651 delivered Lowry Mar 5, 1942; crashed on takeoff at Boise Sep 13, 1942, repaired; transferred to Biggs Nov 3, 1942;
transferred to Wendover Dec 9, 1942; transferred to 2137 BU at Hendricks May 23, 1943. WO Jul 5, 1944.
2652 crashed Mt. Fox W of Palumba, North Queensland May 7, 1942.
2653 (43rd BG, 64th BS) damaged in takeoff accident at Jackson Field, Port Moresby Jun 1, 1943
2654 delivered to Lowry Mar 5, 1942, crashed at Hamilton Mar 24, 1942. Salvaged. Was shown in a TV documentary on Midway
2655 ditched Horn Island North Queensland Jul 13, 1942.
2656 'Chief Seattle' MIA Buna, PNG Aug 14, 1942.
2657 ("Old Faithful") delivered to Lowry Mar 5, 1942; assigned to 19B at Hickam, Hawaii Apr 7, 1942; transferred
to 43BG/20BS May 22, 1942; Salvaged Jun 21, 1945.
2658 delivered to Minneapolis Mar 7, 1942; assigned to 19BG at Hickam, Hawaii May 9, 1942. WO Jun 15, 1944
2659 (19th BS, 195h BG, *Frank Buck*) scrapped at Mareeba Queensland Jul 27, 1943.
2660 shot down near Rabaul, New Britain Aug 9, 1942.
2661 (5th BG, 31st BS) crashlanded on island of Lanai T.H. Jun 5, 1942 while
returning from Midway. Repaired and later assigned to 11th BG.
2662 damaged during mission to Ragbaul and landed at Batumata Point, later
salvaged and transferred to 54th Troop Carrier Wing as armed transport.
2663 delivered to Minneapolis Mar 7, 1942; assigned to 19BG at Hickam, Hawaii May 5, 1942; crashed south of Buna
Sep 14, 1942. WO Oct 31, 1944.
2664 (43rd BG, 64th BS) w/o in takeoff accident at Jackson Field, Port Moresby Jun 14, 1943
2665 ("Lulu) delivered to Minneapolis Mar 7, 1942; assigned to 19BG/93BS at Hickam, Hawaii; transferred to 63R Clark Field,
Philippines late 1942.
2666 delivered Minneapolis Mar 7, 1943, assigned 435th BS, 19th BG Hawaii May 14, 1942, transferred to 65 BS, 43rd BG.
(43rd BG, 65th BS, *Lucy*) flown on mission which earned Jay Zeamer and
Joseph Sarnoski the Medal of Honor Jun 16, 1943, Bougainville, in which they fought off 17 enemy fighters.
After repair transferred to 8th PRS. Returned to USA 4134 BU Spokane Mar 22, 1943, to 423 BU Walla Walla
Jul 29, 1944. To RFC at Albuquerqque Aug 9, 1945.
2667 delivered Minneapolis Mar 7, 1942, assigned to 425th BS, 19th BG Hawaii May 6, 1942. Transferred to 5th AF May 22, 1942
but crashed at Whenuapi, New Zealand during takeoff May 9, 1942. 11 killed. W/o Oct 31, 1944.
2668 delivered to Minneapolis Mar 9, 1942, assigned to 19BG Hawaii May 5, 1942; RETUS to 3137 BU Hericks
Oct 21, 1943. WO Jul 13, 1944. Reclaimed for scrap Mar 20, 1946.
2669 delivered to Minneapolis Mar 11, 1942; assigned to 19BG Hickam, Hawaii May 4, 1942; RETS to Pocatello Nov 28, 1942;
transferred to Oklahoma City Dec 12, 1942; transferred to Pyote Jan 19, 1943; transferred to Locknurn
Feb 26, 1943; trsferred to RFC and sold for scrap at Altus Oct 9, 1945.
41-9011/9245
c/n 2483/2717
9011 (64th BS, 3rd BG) shot down by J1N1-S night fighter over St Georges
Channel, New Britain May 21, 1943. Crew KIA.
9012 delivered to Minneapolis Mar 11, 1942, assigned to 19 BG Hickam, Hawaii Apr 1942; transferred to 43BG late Apr 1942.
WO May 22, 1942.
9013 assigned to 97BG/341BS Mar 1942; made a courier trip to North, Africa Dec 18, 1942; transferred to 92BG/327BS at
Bovington Aug 27, 1943; transferred to 482BG at Alconbury Aug 27, 1943; transferred to 94BG Bury St.
Edmunds (Rougham) Nov 10, 1943; RETUS to 4136 BU Tinker May 22, 1944; reclaimed for scrap Feb 9, 1944.
9014 (19th BG) destroyed on ground at Batchelor Field, N.T. Australia Aug 12, 1942.
9015 delivered to Minneapolis May 11, 1942; assigned to 19BG at Hickam, Hawaii May 6, 1942; transferred to 43BG Jun 1942.
WO Feb 19, 1943.
9016 (68th RG, 16th RS) crashed in early hours of Dec 6, 1943 in Peni mountain near Mediterranean Sea at
NE of Spain between Roses Bay and Breus Cape due to weather and probable
navigation error. All 12 onboard killed. MACR 1414 lists the serial number
as 41-9106
9017 (97th BG, 414th BS, "Heidi Ho") flown on first 8th AF bombing raid Aug 17, 1942. Transferred to 306th BG at
Grafton Underwood Nov 6, 1942. Transferred to 92nd BG at Bovington Dec 6, 1942.
(385th BG, 549th BS) damaged in ground accident at Great Ashfield, England Sep 3, 1943. Salvaged May 20, 1945
with 482nd BG at Alconbury.
9018 (92nd BG, 327th BS) shot down by Lt Walter Meyer in Fw 190A-4 of
JG 26/7 and crashed into English Channel Oct 9, 1942. MACR 15218.
5 KIA, 3 POW, 1 evaded
9019 (414th BS, 97th BG, transferred to 327th BS, 92nd BG, "Little Skunkface") scrapped Aug 21, 1945.
9020 on Apr 18, 1943 became target tug ship for 303rd BG as "Phyllis"
aka "Tugboat Annie". Crash landed at Molesworth, England Jul 23, 1944
9021 ("The Big Bitch") assigned to the 97BG/414BS Mar 1942 and flown on first 8AF mission Aug 17, 1942;
transferred to 390BG at Framlingham Jun 27, 1942, renamed ("Hangar Queen"); transferred to 92BG/327BS at
Bovington Aug 24, 1942; transferred to AFSC at Boving Oct 9, 1942. W/o May 31, 1945.
9022 (97th BG, "Alabama Exterminator II") crashed on a rocky beach in Greenland Jun 27, 1942
9023 (414th BS, 97th BG, *Yankee Doodle*) carried General Ira Eaker on 8th AF's first operational
mission, a raid on Rouen Aug 17, 1942. Transferred to 92nd BG at Bovington Aug 25, 1942. Transferred
to 91st BG, 323nd BS at Vassingbourn Mar 30, 1943. Scrapped in UK Jul 26, 1945.
9024 (97th BG) crashed on landing at Grafton Underwood, England
Aug 1, 1942. Brakes failed while landing and overshot airfield
onto road and struck truck, killing the driver. SOC for
spares recovery.
9025 (457th BG) salvaged Jun 2, 1945.
9026 (97nd BG, 342nd BS, "Baby Doll") flew on the first 8th AF heavy bomber mission to the Rouen/Sotteville
marshalling yards on Aug 17, 1942. Aircraft was transferred to 92nd BG, 327th BS, at Bovington Aug 25, 1942
Shot down by Obfw Willy Roth in Fw 190A-3 of JG 26/4 over English Channel 20 km NW of Le Treport,
France Sep 6, 1942. MACR 16489 issued after the war to document the loss. 9 KIA.
9027 deliverd to McDill Mar 16, 1942; transferred to West Palm Beach Mar 30, 1942; assigned to HQ Squadron
Glen at Tangiers (date not recorded); crashed Oct 8, 1943.
9028 delivered to McDill Mar 17, 1942; transferred to West Palm Beach Mar 30, 1942. WO Jun 30, 1943.
9029 delivered to McDill Mar 11, 1942; transferred to West Palm Beach Mar 30, 1942. WO Nov 21, 1945.
9030 ("Big Punk") assigned to 97BG/414BS Mar 1942 and flown on first 8AF mission Aug 17, 1942;
transferred to 305BG at Chelveston Nov 1943; transferred to 27ATG (date not recorded); transferred to 3 SAD at
Watton (date not recorded). WO May 25, 1945.
9031 delivered to McDill 18-Mar 18, 1942; transferred to West Palm Beach Mar 30, 1942. WO Aug 7, 1943.
9032 *My Gal Sal* crash-landed in Greenland June 27, 1942 on way to
England. Crew rescued, but aircraft abandoned. Recovered from icecap in August 1995 and sent to Tillamook
Air Museum, Oregon for restoration. Purchased by Bob Ready of Ultimate Sacrifice Memorial, Cincinnatti,
OH for ultimate display. Donated in 2012 to the WW 2 museum in
New Orleans where it is suspended from the ceiling as if in flight.
9033 delivered to Sebring Mar 21, 1942; transferred to Pyote Apr 18, 1942; transferred to Hendricks Apr 19, 1942.
WO Jul 5, 1944.
9034 delivered to Sebring Mar 21, 1942, assigned to 3017 BU Hobbs Oct 11, 1942; reclaimed for scrap Nov 13, 1945.
9035 delivered to Sebring Mar 20, 1942; transferred to 4136 BU Tinker (date not recorded); reclaimed for
scrap Jun 7, 1946.
9036 (40th BG, 44th BS) w/o near Fraijanes, Guatemala Sep 28, 1942
9037 delivered to Palm Beach Mar 23, 1942; transferred to 6th AF in Panama Jun 6, 1942; transferred to Puerto
Rico Jun 8, 1942; transferred to Guatemala Sep 4, 1942; transferred to SAD Dec 11, 1942; transferred to Guatemala
Feb 8,1943. WO Oct 15, 1943.
9038 delivered to Palm Beach Mar 22, 1942; assigned 6th AF Panama Apr 7, 1942; transferred to Guatemala Sep 4, 1942; transferred
to Panama Oct 16, 1942; transferred to Guatemala Oct 20, 1943. WO Jan 7, 1944.
9039 delivered to Palm Beach Mar 20, 1942; assigned to 44th BS Panama Apr 7, 1942; transferred to Guatemala Jul 3, 1942;
crashed off of the Galapagos Islands Jan 6, 1943, 2 lost at sea (pilot and co-pilot).
9040 delivered to Palm Beach Mar 22, 1942; assigned to 6th AF Panama Jul 4, 1942; transferred to 6th BG Guatemala Jun 15, 1942;
transferred to SD Jul 17, 1942; transferred to Guatemala Jul 31, 1942; RETUS to San Antonio Nov 5, 1942;
transferred to Guatemala Nov 19, 1942. WO Jan 5, 1943.
9041 delivered to Palm Beach Mar 22, 1942; assigned to 6th AF Panama Jun 14, 1942; transferred to Guatemala Jul 6, 1942;
RETUS Aug 9, 1945; transferred to RFC and sold for scrap at Altus Sep 4, 1945.
9042 ("The Berlin Sleeper" 97th BG, 34th BS) at Polebook Mar 1942, flown on first 8th AF mission Aug 17, 1942;
transferred (92nd BG, 325th BS) at Bovington Sep 1942; transferred ("Ridge Runner" 303rd BG, 359th BS) at
Molesworth; transferred to Honington RG Apr 22, 1943; transferred to 403 AD RG Langd Lodge May 6, 1943;
transferred to AFSC at Bovington Jul 26, 1943. WO May 20, 1945.
9043 ("Peggy D." 97th BG, 342nd BS) Polebrook Mar 1942, was flown on first 8AF mission Aug 17, 1942; transferred to (92nd BG)
Bovington Sep 1942; transferred to ("Little Rock-ette" 381st BG, 534th BS) Ridgewell and became the base hack.
Was used to collect bodies from the Isle of Man tradgedy Apr 25, 1944; Transferred to RFC and sold for
scrap at Altus Oct 29, 1945..
9044 (92nd BG) crashed at Chivenor, England Feb 11, 1943
9045 (*Stinky*) forced to crash-land at the Nursery Field at Mellows Agricultural College,
Athenry, Ireland Jan 15, 1943. Plane was dismantled and returned to USAAF at Langford
Lodge AB in Northern Ireland. The forced landing in neutral Ireland (due to
navigational errors) could have been very embarrassing as the aircraft was
carrying Lt Gen Jacob Devers and his staff who were on a fact-finding tour of the ETO!
The Irish authorities should, by international law, have interned them;
instead, they were treated to an impromptu banquet and were transported to the
border with Northern Ireland!
9046 delivered to McDill Mar 26, 1943; transferred to West Palm Beach Apr 19, 1942; assigned to 6th AF Panama
Apr 21, 1942; sustained a crashlanding at Belem, British Honduras during a violent thuderstorm killing
two natives, Apr 24, 1942, repaired; RETUS to Westover Jun 28, 1942; transferred to Ogden Jul 24, 1942;
transferred to Wendover Sep 5, 1943; Salvaged (date not in record).
9047 delivered to McDill Mar 26, 1942; transferred to West Palm Beach Apr 19, 1942; assigned to 5th AF at New
Britian Apr 27, 1942; RETUS 4124 BU at Altus Dec 4, 1943; transferred to 2114 BU Lockburn Aug 14, 1944;
transferred to RFC and sold for scrap at Altus Nov 9, 1947.
9048 delivered to Sebring Mar 26, 1942; transferred to MAD Jun 15, 1942; transferred to Hendircks Mar 19, 1943; transferred
to Williams Jan 14, 1944; transferred to La Hunta Apr 6, 1944; WO Sep 19, 1944; transferred to
RFC and sold for scrap at Walnut Ridge Dec 7, 1945.
9049 delivered to Sebring Mar 26, 1942; transferred to Hendricks Sep 18, 1942; transferred to McDill May 2, 1943;
transferred to Hendricks as TB-17 (No. 1) May 10, 1943; WO Jul 19, 1944.
9050 delivered to Sebring Mar 26, 1942; transferred to Hendricks Jul 7, 1943. WO Jul 7, 1944.
9051 (482nd BG, 813rd BS) crashed into SW side of Skiddaw Mountain
in England Sep 14, 1943 on navigational training mission. All 10
aboard killed.
9052 delivered to McDill 97th BG Mar 25, 1942; transferred to Cheyenne May 5, 1942; transferred to Sarasota Jun 3, 1942; \
transferred to Wendover Jun 26, 1942; transferred to Muroc Jul 29, 1942; transferred to Ogden Aug 16, 1942;
transferred to Kodiak, Alaska Jan 31, 1943; RETUS Dec 20, 1944; transferred to RFC and sold for
scrap at Bush Field Jun 7, 1945
9053 delivered to Boise 303rd BG Mar 27, 1942; crashed one mile south of Briggs, Idaho Apr 4, 1942, crew killed,
cause unknown.
9054 delivered to Boise 303rd BG Mar 28, 1942; transferred to Lowry May 29, 1942; transferred to Hamilton
Jun 7, 1942; assigned to 7AF Hawaii Jun 8, 1942; RETUS Rome, NY Jul 18, 1945; reclaimed for scrap Aug 14, 1945.
9055 ("Nippon Miss") delivered to Boise 303rd BG Feb 28, 1942; transferred to Ephrata Jun 4, 1942; transferred to
Muroc Jul 3, 1942; transferred to Geiger Sep 2, 1942; transferred to Rapid City Oct 1, 1942; crashed at
Rapid City Oct 17, 1942. Salvaged.
9056 delivered to Bosie 303rd BG Mar 28, 1943; transferred to Lowry May 29, 1942; transferred to Hamilton
Jun 7, 1942, assigned to 7AF Hawaii Jun 9, 1942. WO Jun 15, 1944.
9057 delivered to Boise 303rd BG Mar 27, 1942; transferred to Alamgordo Jun 18, 1942; transferred to Great Falls
Aug 27, 1942; transferred to Biggs Sep 3, 1942; transferred to Alamogordo Oct 2, 1942; transferred to
Boise Jan 25, 1943; transferred Hill Feb 2, 1943; transferred to Lockburn Mar 11, 1943; transferred to
RFC and sold for scrap at Altus Sep 14, 1945.
9058 delivered to Geiger 301st BG Mar 30, 1942; transferred to Alamogordo Jun 8, 1942; transferred to
Westover Jul 2, 1942; transferred to Alamogordo Aug 3, 1942; transferred to Biggs Nov 5, 1942; transferred
to Wendover Dec 9, 1942; transferred to Tinker Feb 27, 1943; transferred to Lockburn Mar 10, 1943;
transferred to Patterson Oct 23, 1943; transferred to RFC and sold for scrap at Altus Oct 9, 1945.
9059 delivered to Boise Mar 29, 1942; transferred to Lowry May 29, 1942; assigned to 7AF Hawaii Jun 7, 1942.
WO Jun 11, 1945.
WO 3Oct 31, 1944.
9061 delivered to Wright Field Feb 3, 1942; transferred to Eglin May 17, 1942; transferred to Wright Jun 3, 1942;
transferred to Phillips Jun 21, 1942; transferred to Tinker Sep 19, 1942; transferred to Patterson
Feb 19, 1943; transferred to RFC and sold for scrap at Altus Dec 20, 1945.
9062 delivered to Geiger 301st BG Mar 30, 1942; transferred to Wendover May 23, 1942; assigned to 11AF at
Bronze Jun 5, 1942; transferred to Wendover Jul 11, 1942; transferred to Westover Aug 11, 1942; transferred
to Oklahoma City Dec 5, 1942; transferred to Boise Dec 31, 1942. WO Feb 18, 1943.
9063 delivered to Geiger 301st BG Apr 1, 1942; transferred to Westover Jul 2, 1942; transferred to Harlingen
Aug 5, 1942; transferred to Las Vegas Aug 25, 1942- transferred to Harlingen Sep 27, 1942, transferred to
Memphis Oct 9, 1942; transferred to Las Vegas Dec 15, 1942; crashed on takeoff at Los Angeles
Apr 13, 1943; salvaged Apr 20, 1943.
9064 forcelanded at Goose Bay, Labrador May 5, 1943
9065 delivered to Gieger 301st BG May 30, 1943; transferred to Alamogordo Jun 18, 1942; transferred to Westover Jul 2, 1942;
transferred to Long Beach Sep 1, 1942; transferred to Ft. McAndrew Sep 19, 42; transferred to Presque Isle
Jan 31, 1943; transferred to Cherry Point Jul 26, 1943; transferred to RFC at Ontario Oct 12, 1945.
9066 delivered to Gieger 301st BG Apr 2, 1942; transferred to Alamogordo Jun 18, 1942; transferred to Westover
Jul 2, 1942; transferred to Wendover Jul 20, 1942; transferred to Walla Walla Aug 25, 1942; transferred to
Topeka Sep 3, 1942; transferred to Chanute Dec 18, 1942; reclaimed for scrap 19-Mar 19, 1945.
9067 delivered to Geiger 301st BG Apr 3, 1942; transferred to Alamogordo Jun 18, 1942; transferred to Westover
Jul 2, 1942; transferred to Lowry Aug 19, 1942; tranferred to Boise Sep 19, 1942; transferred to
Oklahoma City Dec 18, 1942; transferred to Owen Dec 5, 1943; assigned to 2137 BU at Hendricks
Mar 31, 1943; WO Jul 7, 1944; reclaimed for scrap Jan 3, 1946.
Jul 2, 1942; transferred to New Castle Sep 1, 1942; transferred to Presque Isle Apr 20, 1943; transferred
to Mitchell Jun 8, 1943; transferred to Cherry Point Jul 26, 1943; transferred to Lakeland Sep 30, 1944;
transferred to Hillsboro Oct 31, 1944; transferred to Red Bluff Feb 22, 1945; assigned to 461 BU at
Seymour Aug 30, 1945; transferred to RFC at Ontario 31-Oct-45.
Jul 2, 1942; transferred to Wendover Jul 16, 1942; transferred to Westover Aug 11, 1942; transferred to
Sebring Sep 2, 1942; transferred to Tarrant Field Jun 22, 1943; transferred to Hendricks Jul 26, 1943.
WO Oct 23, 1943.
9070 delivered to Geiger 301st BG Apr 1, 1942; transferred to Alamogordo Jun 18, 1942; transferred to
Westover Jul 2, 1942; transferred to Las Vegas Jul 26, 1942; transferred to Roswell Jun 6, 1943; transferred
to Lockburn Jul 19, 1943; transferred to RFC at Altus Oct 9, 1945.
9071 (422nd BS) shot down over Rendova Island 9/6/1942 after running fight with Japanese flying
boat. All on board killed.
9072 delivered to Boise 303rd BG May 4, 1942; transferrred to Geiger May 26, 1942; assigned to 11AF at Kodiak,
Alaska Jun 3, 1942; transferred to Umnak Jun 4, 1942; RETUS to New Castle Apr 29, 1943; transferred to
Gore Aug 21, 1943; transferred to Wilmington Sep 16, 1943; transferred to Reno Jun 30, 1944; transferred
to RFC Albuquerque Jun 25, 1945.
9073 delivered to Boise 303rd BG 359th BS Apr 10, 1942; transferred to Presque Isle May 31, 1942; transferred to
Houlton Jun 20, 1942; sustained a crashlanding when undercarriage was retracted Aug 27, 1942, no injuries.
WO Dec 4, 1942.
9074 delivered to Boise 303rd BG 359th BS Apr 10, 1942; transferred to Presque Isle May 31, 1942; slated to
transfer to 94th BG but sent to 97th BG 340th BS at Polebrook, UK Jul 28, 1942; transferred to 303rd BG at
Molesworth, UK Jul 28, 1942; salvaged with battle damage sustained from AA fire during attack on docks at
Rotterdam, Holland Sep 7, 1942.
9075 delivered to Boise 303rd BG 4-Apr 4, 1942; transferred to Salt Lake City May 17, 1942; transferred to
Ephrata Jun 17, 1942; assigned to 305th BG at Muroc Aug 17, 1942; transferred to Biggs Sep 11, 1942;
transferred to Rapid City Dec 3, 1942; transferred to Oklahoma City Feb 24, 1943; transferred to
Pueblo Sep 1, 1943; transferred to RFC at Albuquerque Jul 5, 1945.
9076 delivered to Boise 303rd BG Apr 6, 1942; transferred to Lowry May 29, 1942; assigned to 7AF Hawaii Jun 9, 1942.
WO Jun 15, 1944.
9077 delivered to Geiger 310st BG Apr 6, 1942; transferred to Alamogordao Jun 18, 1942; transferred to
Westover Jul 2, 1942; transferred to Tyndall Aug 14, 1942 transferred to Sebring Sep 20, 1942; transferred
to Eglin Nov 16, 1942; transferred to Las Vegas Dec 27, 1942; transferred to McClellan Feb 17, 1943.
WO Nov 24, 1943. Reclaimed for scrap Jan 3, 1946.
9078 delivered to Boise 303rd BG Apr 4, 1942; transferred to Salt Lake City May 17, 1942; transferred to
Ephrata Jun 4, 1942; transferred to Muroc Jul 21, 1942; transferred to Geiger Sep 2, 1942; assigned to
1174 Pilot Training Squadron at Lockburn Feb 22, 1943; transferred to RFC at Altus Oct 9, 1945.
9079 delivered to Geiger 301st BG Apr 5, 1942; transferred to Muroc May 30, 1942; transferred to Alamogordo
Jun 19, 1942; transferred to Biggs Aug 19, 1942; transferred to Boise Sep 15, 1942; transferred to
Hendricks Mar 23, 1943; assigned to 3017 BU at Hobbs Jan 27, 1943; transferred to RFC at Albuquerque 25-Jun-45.
9080 delivered to Geiger 301st BG Apr 6, 1942; assigned to 11AF at Bronze Jun 5, 1942; transferred to Kodiak
Jul 11, 1942; transferred to Gore Mar 14, 1943; transferred to New Castle Apr 6, 1942; transferred to
Olmstead May 17, 1943; transferred to Wilmington Aug 30, 1943; transferred to RFC at Bush Field Jun 19, 1945.
Jul 2, 1942; transferred to New Castle Sep 1, 1942; transferred to Mitchell Jun 6, 1943; transferred to
Cherry Point Jun 27, 1942; transferred to Selfridge Oct 6, 1943; transferred to RFC at Altus Aug 2, 1945.
9082 delivered to Geiger 301st BG 419th BS; transferred to 97th BG at Polebrook, UK Jul 27, 1942, was used by
Marshal Mongomery in Africa at times; there is a photo of her with Spitfires of 417 Sqn. RCAF in Tunisia
sometime after April 17 1943, having been transferred from Twelfth AFtransferred to 92nd BG at Bovington,
UK and used as a training aircraft at Combat Crew Replacement Center (CCRC) there. 41-9082 MAY have been
part of the Brererton Detachment that saw service with the Halpro Project (B-24), forerunner of the 376th
BG in Palestine. WO Jun 22, 1945
9083 delivered to Boise 303rd BG Apr 7, 1942; transferred to Salt Lake City May 17, 1942; transferrd to Geiger
Jun 24, 1942; assigned to 305th BG at Muroc Jul 5, 1942; transferred to Biggs Jul 11, 1942; crashed
Nov 4, 1942, 3 killed, aircraft burned. Salvaged.
9084 (36th BS) missing after attacking Japanese warship Jun 4, 1942
9085 97BG 340BS "Jarrin' Jenny" First USAAF B-17 to arrive in the UK at Prestwick, Scotland, Jul 1, 1942.
Transferred to the 92BG CCRC, Bovington, UK in Sep-42. Salvaged Jul 26, 1945.
9086 delivered to Boise 303rd BG Apr 7, 1942; transferred to Alamogorodo Jun 18, 1942; transferred to Westover
Jul 2, 1942; transferred to Sebring Sep 6, 1942; transferred to Yuma Oct 31, 1942; transferred to
RFC at Albuquerque Jun 12, 1945.
9087 found intact in British Columbia, Canada. Based at Del Boise 303 BG Apr 10, 1942;
Alamogordo Jun 18, 1942; Westover Jul 2, 1942; Wendover Jul 27, 1942; Walla Walla Aug 18, 1942; Boise Sep 5, 1942
W/O Jan 4, 1943.
9088 delivered to Geiger 301st BG Apr 8, 1942; transferred to Alamogorodo Jun 18, 1942; transferred Westover Jul 2, 1942;
transferred to Wendover Jul 10, 1942; transferred to Walla Walla Aug 18, 1942; crashed on take off
Sep 25, 1942, repaired. WO Jan 4, 1943.
9089 (97BG 414BS "Johnny Reb") participated in the first 8AF raid on marshalling yards at Rouen/Sotteville, France on 17-Aug-42.
Carried the first heavy bomber KIA in 8AF, co-pilot in raid on shipyards at Rotterdam, Holland 21-Aug-42.
Transferred to 92BG CCRC, Bovington, UK, Aug 24, 1942, then transferred again to 96BG ???BS,
Grafton Underwood, UK Apr 16, 1943 aud used as target tug. Salvaged in UK Nov 27, 1945.
9090 (c/n 2562) ditched in fjord off Narssarssuaq, Greenland Jun 27, 1942. Now in 1500 feet of water, possibly will be recovered.
It was assigned the civil registry of N3142U in the hopes that
it would be recovered. There was an attempted recovery Jul 1999
but not located. As of Jan 2006 registration was being cancelled.
9091 delivered to Geiger 301st BG Apr 8, 1942; transferred to Muroc May 29, 1942transferred to Alamogordo Jun 18, 1942;
transferred to Westover Jul 2, 1942; transferred to Wendover Jul 20, 1942; transferred to Biggs 19-Aug 19, 1942;
crashed in a thunderstorm at Las Cruces, NM Aug 24, 1942, 7 killed including one enlisted man.
9092 delivered to Geiger 301st BG Apr 8, 1942; transferred to Alamogordo Jun 18, 1942; transferred to Westover Jul 2, 1942;
transferred to Wendover Jul 10, 1942; transferred to Westover Aug 11, 1942; transferred to Sebring Sep 11, 1942;
transferred to Lockburn Jan 15, 1943; transferred to Las Vegas Oct 17, 1943. transferred to RFC at
9093 delivered to Geiger 301st BG Apr 8, 1942; transferred to Lowry May 31, 1942; assigned 5th BG 72nd BS ("Spook!") at Hawaii
Jun 7, 1942; RETUS 2138 BU at Tyndall Dec 27, 1942; transferred to Kingman 22-Oct 22, 1944; transferred to
RFC at Albuquerque Jun 25, 1945
9094 collided in midair with 41-2586 over Aleutian Islands Feb 21, 1943 but was able to land safely. Repaired and returned
to service.
9095 (92nd BG) shot down by Fw 190s near Flasselles Sep 6, 1942 during mission to Rouen.
9096 delivered to Boise 303rd BG Apr 10, 1942; transferred to Wendover May 13, 1942; transferred to Ogden Jun 17, 1942;
transferred to Westover Aug 11, 1942; transferred to Sebring Sep 3, 1942; assigned to 2137 BU at Hendricks
Apr 17, 1943; transferred to Tarrent Jul 8, 1943; assigned to Materiel Command at Wright Jul 17, 1943.
WO Jul 25, 1944.
9097 delivered to Boise 303rd BG Apr 16, 1942; transferred to West Palm Beach Apr 17, 1942; transferred to Bomber
Command Great Britain May 9, 1942; transferred to India; removed from RAF inventory Jun 30, 1943.
9098 (97th BG) crashed on Craig Berwyn, Cadair Berwyn, Wales Aug 11, 1942 while
on flight from Polebrook to Burtonwood. All 11 onboard killed.
9099 delivered to Sarasota 97th BG Apr 12, 1942; transferred to West Palm Beach Apr 22, 1942; originally slated for
Bomber Command in Great Britain on May 9, 1942 but assigned to 5AF at Sumac instead on Jun 26, 1942;
RETUS Mines Field Feb 28, 1944; transfered to RFC Searcy Field Aug 7, 1945.
9100 "Birmingham Blitzkrieg", 97th BG, 414th BS, flown on first 8th AF mission in Europe in Aug 17, 1942.
Aircraft was transferred to 92nd BG at Bovington Aug 24, 1942; transferred to Combat Crew Replacement
Center (CCRC) at Bovington; transferred to 379th BG, 525th BS at Kimbolton and used as a formation
aircraft during assembly for target; transfered to the RAF at Clunto 8-Feb-44. Salvaged Jun 18, 1945 in the UK.
9101 abandoned in Greenland after wheels-up landing on ice cap Jul 15, 1942.
9102 delivered to McDill 97th BG Apr 13, 1942; transferred to Bangor Jun 26, 1942; transferred to Wendover Jul 15, 1942;
transferred to Biggs Aug 19, 1942; transferred to Topeka Sep 25, 1942; transferred to Oklahoma City
Nov 20, 1942; transferred to Hendricks Apr 1, 1943; transferred to RFC at Walnut Ridge Dec 19, 1945.
9103 ("Dixie Demo", 97th BG, 414th BS) flown on first 8th AF heavy bomber mission to the Rouen/Sotteville marshalling yards
on Aug 17, 1942.. Aircraft was transferred to 92nd BG at Bovington on Aug 24, 1942, transferred to 91st BG
at Bassingbourn on Mar 3, 1943; returned to the US (RETUS) 23-Jun-44; transferred to RFC at Walnut Ridge Dec 19, 1945
and sold for scrap.
9104 delivered to McDill 97th BG Apr 13, 1942; transferred to West Palm Beach Apr 19, 1942; originally slated for
Bomber Command in Great Britain on May 8, 1942 but cancelled. WO Nov 30, 1943.
9105 abandoned in Greenland after wheels up landing on ice cap Jul 15, 1942. Was found to be torn apart by ice
movement when visited under the ice in 1990.
9106 crashlanded at Genger, Newfoundland Apr 4, 1944
9107 (97th BG, 390th BG, 92nd BG, 91st BG, 401st BG (613th BS), 390th BG, 398th BG). Salvaged Aug 2, 1945.
9108 delivered to Sarasota 97th BG 342nd BS; transferred to Presque Isle May 31, 1942; crashed in Greennd en-route to UK
Jun 28, 1942. Crew RTD.
Bomber Command in Great Britain on May 26, 1942, but was assigned instead to 10AF DAUB on Sep 13, 1942;
assigned to 12AF 11-Jan 11, 1943; assigned to AF Sep 30, 1944; RETUS Grenier Oct 18, 1944; transferred to
RFC Walnut Ridge Oct 10, 1945.
9110 delivered to SAAD Apr 24, 1942; transferred to Langley May 20, 1942; transferred to Olmstead Feb 1, 1943;
transferred to Lowry Feb 28, 1943; transfererd to Presque Isle Mar 20, 1943; transferred to Mitchell
Jun 8, 1943; transferred to Westover Sep 28, 1943; transferred to Roswell Jan 8, 1944. WO Sep 14, 1944.
transferred to RFC at Altus Oct 9, 1945.
9111 deliverd to Sarasota 97h BG Apr 15, 1942; transferrred to McDill Jun 24, 1942, hit when parked by 41-2628,
repaired; transferred to Smyrna Nov 21, 1942; transferred to Lockburn Jan 22, 1943; transferred to Las
Vegas Oct 17, 1943; transferred to RFC at Albuquerque Jul 5, 1945.
9112 ("The Dreamboat") delivered to Geiger, 301st BG, 419th BS Apr 10, 1942; experimental armaments installed at Bovington, UK.
never involved in combat; RETUS Feb 14, 1943 for "Project Reed". RFC at Kingman Oct 7, 1946.
9113 delivered to Sarasota, 97th BG Apr 18, 1942; burnt out at the base May 9, 1942. Salvaged.
9114 delivered to Sarasota, 97th BG, 341st BS Apr 18, 1942; transferred to 92nd BG, Bovington, UK, Sep 1942;
transferred to CCRC (Combat Crew Replacement Center), Bovington, UK, Feb 14, 1943 and made a courier trip
to North Africa on that date. Salvaged in UK Nov 9, 1944.
9115 (97th BG) crashed in attempted forced landing at Berners Heath, England Aug 15, 1942
9116 delivered to Geiger, 301st BG Apr 18, 1942; transferred to Alamogordo Jun 18, 1942; transferred to
Westover Jul 2, 1942; transferred to Wendover Jul 17, 1942; transferred to Walla Walla Aug 18, 1942;
transferrd to Oklahoma City Nov 24, 1942; transferred to Smyrna Feb 25, 1943; transferred to Lockburn
Mar 30, 1943; transferred to Las Vegas Oct 17, 1943; RFC at Albuquerque Jul 5, 1945.
9117 delivered to Geiger, 301st BG Apr 18, 1942; transferred to Alamogordo Jun 18, 1942; transferred to Westover
Jul 2, 1942; transferred to Rapid City Oct 1, 1942; transferred to Pocatello Nov 6, 1942; transferred to
Ogden Dec 20, 1942; transferred to Hendricks Feb 19, 1943; WO Nov 20, 1943.
9118 (72nd BS, 5th BG) lost Oct 4, 1942, Solomons. MACR 801
9119 assigned to 301st BG, 419th BS, Chelveston, UK Apr 18, 1942, transferred to 97th BG, Polebrook, UK, Aug 1942;
transferred to 92nd BG Bovington, UK, Sep 1942; transferred to CCRC, Bovington, UK, Jan 1943;
RETUS 10-May-44; RFC at Altus 11-Sep-45.
9120 delivered to SAAD Apr 23, 1942; transferred to Langley May 20, 1942; transferred to Olmstead Mar 1, 1943; transferred
to Presque Isle Apr 6, 1943; transferred to Mitchell Jun 8, 1943; transferred to Cherry Point Jul 12, 1943;
transferred to Brownsville Aug 16, 1943; transferred to Kelly Sep 21, 1943; transferred to Greenwood
Nov 7, 1943; To RFC at Walnut Ridge Oct 18, 1945.
9121 (*The Big Bitch*) assigned to 303rd BG, 359th BS at Molesworth, UK, Apr 21, 1942; transferred to 97th BG
Polebrook, UK, Aug 1942; transferred to 92nd BG Bovington, UK, Sep 1942; transferred to CCRC, Bovington,
UK, Jan 1943; Salvaged in UK May 29, 1945.
9122 delivered to 303rd BG Boise Apr 21, 1942; transferred to Lowry Mar 21, 1942; assigned to 11th BG, 72nd
BS Hawaii Jun 9, 1942 named (*Eager Beavers*); transferred to 13th AF Sep 1, 1942; WO Jun 15, 1944.
9123 delivered to 303rd BG Bosie Apr 20, 1942; transferred to Wendover May 25, 1942; transferred to Ephrata
Jun 4, 1942; transferred to Westover Aug 5, 1942; transferred to Sebring Sep 9, 1942; WO Mar 17, 1944.
9124 delivered to 303rd BG Bosie Apr 20, 1942; transferred to Lowry May 29, 1942; assigned to 11th BG, 98th BS,
Hawaii, named (*Buzz King*) Jun 7, 1942; transferred to 5th BG, 31st BS; bombed on Henderson Field
by "Washing Machine Charlie" Mar 23, 1943. Salvaged.
9125 (97th BG, 342nd BS, "Prowler") flew on the first 8th AF heavy bomber mission to the Rouen/Sotteville marshalling
yards on Aug 17, 1942. Aircraft was used to make courier flights to North Africa in support of Operation
TORCH, transferred to 92nd BG Combat Crew Replacement Center at Alconbury 25-Aug-42 and used as a target
towing aircraft. Salvaged in the UK after the cessation of hostilities.
9126 (36th BS) lost Aug 28, 1942
9127 delivered to Boise 303rd BG Apr 21, 1942; transferred to Presque Isle May 24, 1942; overshot the field at Houlton, ME
Jun 30, 1942; repiared but stayed in the US; transferred to Boise Sep 4, 1942; transferred to Rapid City
Oct 1, 1942; transferred to Smyrna Feb 28, 1943; transferred to 2110 BU Lockburn Sep 6, 1942; transferred
to 3021 BU Las Vegas Oct 17, 1942. RFC at Albuquerque Jul 5, 1945.
9128 (72nd BS, 5th BG) shot down by enemy night fighter during raid on Kahili airfield, Bougainville Jul 27, 1943.
MACR 182. All crew lost.
9129 (303rd BG, 359th BS, Molesworth, Apr 21, 1942); was slated for 388th BG but transferred to 97th BG, Polebrook,
Aug 1942; transfered to 92nd BG 327th BS, Bovington, Sep 1942; transferred to 305th BG, Grafton
Underwood, Nov 6, 1942; transferred to 96th BG, Snetterton, Aug 11, 1943. Salvaged Jun 22, 1945.
9130 delivered to 303rd BG, Boise Apr 21, 1942; transferred to Salt Lake City, May 12, 1942; transferred to
Wendover, Aug 9, 1942; transferred to Biggs, Nov 25, 1942, made an emergency crashlanding with major
damage and was salvaged Nov 25, 1942.
9131 delivered to SAAD Apr 25, 1942; transferred to Langley, May 25, 1942; transferred to Olmstead, Feb 18, 1943;
transferred to Langley, Mar 5, 1943; transferred to Mitchell, Jun 6, 1943; transferred to Cherry Point
Jul 7, 1943; transferred to 1 MPC at Culver, Jan 1, 1944.
9132 (303rd BG, 359th BS, then to 97th BG, then 29 92nd BG, CCRC) salvaged Mar 3, 1943. Also listed
as with 100th BG, 418th BS and crashed on takeoff at Burtonwood, UK Jul 24, 1943.
9133 delivered to SAAD Apr 26, 1942; transferred to Westover, May 27, 1942; transferred to Olmstead, Feb 18, 1943;
transferred to Mitchell, Jun 8, 1943; transferred to Tinker, Jul 9, 1943; transferred to Robins
Dec 20, 1943; transferred to Patterson, Feb 21, 1944; transferred to Cincinnati, Jul 11, 1944; RFC
at Altus, Aug 29, 1945.
9134 delivered to SAAD Apr 25, 19142; transferred to Langley, May 26, 1942; transferred to Mitchell, Jun 26, 1942;
transferred to Olmstead, Feb 1, 1943; transferred to Presque Isle, Mar 19, 1943; transferred to Mitchell
Jun 6, 1943; transferred to Cherry Point, Jul 4, 1943; transferred to Chanute, Sept 16, 1943; RFC at Altus,
Oct 9, 1945.
9135 to RAF as FK205. SOC Mar 11, 1947
9136 to RAF as FK204. Abandoned by crew after fuel exhaustion near
Acklington, UK Aug 11, 1942.
9137 delivered to 29th BG McDill, May 1, 1942; transferred to Boise Jun 21, 1942; transferred to
Ogden Jul 6, 1942; transferred to 19th BG at Oklahoma City, Dec 14, 1942; transferred to Pyote Jan 11, 1943;
WO May 4, 1943.
9138 to RAF as FK202. Crashed into sea SW of Terceira Oct 25, 1943.
9139 delivered to 29th BG, McDill May 1, 1942; transferred to Lawson May 11, 1942; transferred to Sarasota
Jun 23, 1942; transferrred to Boise, Aug 3, 1942; assigend to 11th AF at Kodiak, Alaska, Feb 4, 1943;
transferred to Memphis, Jun 15, 1943; WO Jun 10, 1944. Reclaimed for scrap, Mar 13, 1946.
9140 delivered to 29th BG, McDill May 1, 1942; assigned to 11th AF at Bronze Jun 5, 1942; transferred to
Bango Jun 28, 1942; transferred to Walla Walla Aug 2, 1942; transferred to Great Falls Sep 24, 1942;
transferred to Elmendorf, Alaska Sep 26, 1942; transferred to Buckley Feb 15, 1943; To RFC at Walnut Ridge,
Sep 14, 1945.
9141 delivered to 301st BG, Geiger May 1, 1942; transferred to Alamogordo Jun 18, 1942; transferred to Westover
Jul 2, 1942; transferred to Walla Walla Aug 12, 1942; transferred to Boise Oct 26, 1942, transferred
to Lockburn Apr 4, 1943; transferred to Las Vegas Oct 17, 1943; RFC at Albuquerque, Jul 5, 1945.
9142 to RCAF as 9205. SOC with RCAF Dec 27, 1946. To Argentinia as LV-RTP. Scrapped in 1964.
9143 delivered to 303rd BG, Boise May 4, 1942; transferred to Alamogordo Jun 18, 1942; transfered to
Westover Jul 2, 1942; transferred to Pocatello, Nov 6, 1942; To RFC at Altus, Oct 29, 1945.
9144 delerered to Tucson May 2, 1942; transferred to Alamogordao Jun 18, 1942; transferred to Westover Jul 2, 1942;
transferred to Alamogordo Aug 7, 1942; transferred to Biggs Nov 28, 1942; transferred to Oklahoma City,
Dec 11, 1942; transferred to Pueblo Jan 4, 1943; WO Apr 30, 1943.
9145 delivered to 301st BG, Geiger, May 1; transferred to Lowry May 31, 1942; assigned to 7th AF at Hickham, Hawaii
Jun 7, 1942; transferred to 13th AF at Poppy, Jul 22, 1942. W/O Oct 31,1944.
9146 delivered to 301st BG, Geiger May 1, 1942; assigned to 11th AF at Bronze Jun 6, 1942; transferred to Fort Glen,
Alaska Jun 19, 1942. W/O at Umnak Jul 18, 1942.
9147 delivered to SAAD Apr 28, 1942; transferred to Langley May 27, 1942; transferred to Olmstead Febr 1, 1943;
transferred to Presque Isle Mar 19, 1943; transferred to Mitchell Jun 9, 1943; transferred to Cherry Point
Jul 9, 1943; W/O Sep 14, 1944.
9148 deliverd to 303rd BG, 359th BS at Boise Apr 25, 1942; transferred to 97th BG at Polebrook, UK Aug 1942;
transferred to 92nd BG at Bovington, UK Aug 1942 named "Boomerang"; transferred to 306th BG, 369th BS at
Thurleigh as a target-towing aircraft on May 1, 1943; salvaged in the UK on June 22, 1945.
9149 delivered to 301st BG, Geiger Apr 30, 1942; transferred to Alamogordo Jun 15, 1942; transferred to
to Oklahoma City Dec 7, 1942; transferred to Boise Aug 1, 1943; tranasferred to 2137th BU Hendricks
Aug 18, 1943; transferred to 335th BU at Del Marbry November 20, 1943; Reclaimed for scrap August 3, 1945.
9150 delivered to 301sr BG, Geiger Apr 29, 1942; transferred to Alamogordo Jun 18, 1942; transferred to Westover
Jul 2, 1942; transferred to Wendover Nov 30, 1942; assigned to 19th BG at Peyote Jan 21, 1943; transferred
to Hendicks Jun 28, 1943; RFC at Albuquerque, Jun 9, 1945.
9151 shot down by Japanese fighters during mission to Shortland Harbor Feb 1, 1943.
9152 delivered to 301st BG, Geiger Apr 28, 1942; transferred to Alamogordo Jun 18, 1942; transferred to Westover
Jul 8, 1942; transferred to Tucson Aug 24, 1942; transferred to March Sep 4, 1942; transferred to Boise
Oct 14, 1942; transferred to Pocatello Nov 6, 1942; transferred to Gowen Feb 6, 1943; transferred to
Hendricks Mar 25, 1943; W/O Apr 29, 1943.
9153 (5th BG, 23rd BS, "Tokyo Taxi") shot down by Japanese nightfighter near Kahili,
Solomons Jul 19, 1943. MACR 87. 9 crew and 1 passenger KIA.
9154 delivered to 301st BG, 419th BS at Geiger Apr 28, 1942; assigned to 97th BG at Polebrook, UK Aug 1942;
assigned to 92nd BG, 327th BS at Bovington, UK Sep 1942 and named "The Bat Outta Hell", used as a
target-towing aircraft; W/O Jun 26, 1944.
9155 delivered to 301sr BG, Geiger Apr 30, 1942; transferred to Lowry May 31, 1942; assigned to the 7th AF, 11th BG, 42nd BS
at Hickham AB, Hawaii Jun 7, 1942; transferred to 13th AF at Poppy Jul 22, 1942; W/O Jun 15, 1944.
9156 delivered to 301st BG at Geiger Apr 30, 1942; transferred to Lowry May 31, 1942; assigned to 7th AF at Hickham
AB, Hawaii Jun 7, 1942; transferred to 13th AAF at Poppy Jul 22, 1942; transferred to 7th AF at Hickham AB,
Hawaii Jan 10, 1943; transferred to 13th AF at Poppy May 4, 1943, named "Uncle Biff". W/O at Oahu, Jun 11, 1945.
9157 delivered to SAAD May 2, 1942; transferred to Langley AB May 25, 1942; transferred to Olmstead AB Feb 17, 1943;
assigned to 19th AF at Occident Apr 29, 1943; transferred to Mitchell Jun 8, 1943; assigned to 204th BU at
Smokey Hill Jun 13, 1943; assigned to 244th BU at Harvard Jul 28, 1943; assigned to 610th BU at Eglin
Dec 22, 1943; reclaimed for scrap Oct 31, 1945.
9158 delivered to SAAD May 2, 1942; transferred to Langley May, 27, 1942; transferred to Olmstead Feb 4, 1943;
Jul 5, 1943; assigned to 246th BU at Pratt Jul 25, 1943; assigned to 3705th BU at Lowry Oct 26, 1943;
W/O December 21, 1944 and reclaimed for scrap on Oct 2, 1945.
9159 delivered to 301st BG at Geiger Apr 30, 1942; transferred to Alamogordo Jun 18, 1942; transferred to
Westover Jul 2, 1942; transferred to Ogden Aug 10, 1942; transferred to Walla Walla Sep 3, 1942;
transferred to Boise Nov 3, 1942; crashed at Spence Field on January 10, 1943 after sustaining a mid-air
collision with anohter aircraft. W/O March 7, 1943.
9160 delivered to SAAD May 2, 1942; transferred to Mitchell Jun 29, 1942; transferred to Langley Jul 1, 1942;
transferred to Bolling Dec 6, 1942; transferred to Olmstead Feb 18, 1943; transferred to Wilmington
Jun 16, 1943; transferred to Mitchell Jul 4, 1943; To RFC at Ontario Apr 11, 1945.
9161 (330th BG, 459th BS) crashed on training mission 6 mi SE of
Magdalena, NM Oct 15, 1942. All aboard killed.
9162 delivered to McDill, 29th BG May 11, 1942; transferred to Westover Jun 28, 1942; transferred to Bangor,
Jul 14, 1942; transferred to Ogden Aug 28, 1942; assigned to 11th AF, Elmendorf Sep 24, 1942;
transferred to March Jun 29, 1943; transferred to Long Beach Jul 14, 1943; To RFC at Walnut Ridge Dec 7, 1945.
9163 delivered to Wright May 2, 1942; transferred to Patterson May 5, 1942; transferred to Boca Raton Dec 31, 1942;
transferred to Wright Apr 29, 1943; transferred to Eglin Sep 15, 1943; transferred to Minneapolis Jun 17, 1943;
transferred to Ft. Dix Dec 2, 1943; transferred to Boca Raton May 22, 1944; To RFC at Altus Feb 29, 1945.
9164 delivered to Sebring May 4, 1942; wrecked at Hendricks in ground loop into concrete mixer Jun 1, 1942;
WO Dec 12, 1942.
9165 delivered to Sebring May 4, 1942; transferred to MAAD May 15, 1942; transferred to Sebring July 13, 1942;
transferred to 2137 BU Hendricks Nov 29, 1942; to RFC at Albuquerque, Jun 16, 1945.
9166 delivered to Sebring May 4, 1942; transferred to Hendricks May 27, 1942; transferred to Hobbs Nov 16, 1943;
To RFC at Albuquerque Oct 9, 1945.
9167 delivered to Sebring May 4, 1942; wrecked 50 miles south of Appalahicola, FL May 12, 1942, repaired;
transferred to Hendricks Nov 11, 1942; assigned to 3017 BU Hobbs Dec 3, 1943; To RFC at Albuquerque Jun 16, 1945.
9168 delivered to Sebring May 5, 1942, transferred to Amarillo Mar 17, 1943; transferred to Brookley Jun 28, 1943;
transferred to Hendricks, July 12, 1943; To RFC at Albuquerque, June 16, 1945.
9169 delivered to 451st Advanced Flying Group at Sebring May 5, 1942; transferred to Love Field May 29, 1942;
assigned to 2137 BU at Hendricks Jun 8 1943; WO Jul 5, 1944; reclaimed for scrap Mar 13, 1946.
9170 delivered to McDill, 29th BG, May 7, 1942; transferred to Bangor Jun 26, 1942; transferred to Muroc
July 29, 1942; transferred to Geiger Sep 1, 1942; transferred to Alamogordo Oct 2, 1942; transferred to
Boise Nov 7, 1942; transferred to Hendricks Feb 25, 1943; WO Jun 14, 1944.
9171 delivered to Sebring, May 5 1942; WO Jun 14, 1944.
9172 delivered to McDill, 19th BG, May 5, 1942; tranferred to Bangor Jun 29, 1942; transferred to Walla Walla
Aug 2, 1942; crashlanded at Redmond, OR, Aug 15, 1942. Salvaged Sep 9, 1942.
9173 delivered to Sebring May 5, 1942; transferred to Hendricks May 16, 1942; overshot the runway at Morgantown, WV,
Dec 21, 1942 because of gusty wind. WO Nov 18, 1943.
9174 (92nd BG, 326th BS) crashed on takeoff at Bovingdon, UK Jun 24, 1943
9175 (92BG ???BS) first 8AF B-17 to crashland in the UK at Manston, UK after a
raid on shipyards at Ateliers-et-Chantiers, France 24-Aug-42. Transferred to 92BG CCRC, Bovington, UK,
Sep-42. Salvaged 6-Oct-44.
9176 delivered to 29th BG, McDill May 14,1942; crashed into Sarsota Bay, FL Jun 12, 1942.
9177 delivered to 34th BG, Pendelton May 7, 1942; transferred to Muroc May 16, 1942; transferred to Alamogordo
Jun 18, 1942; transferred to SAAD July 12, 1942; assigned to 19AF at Occident Aug 9, 1942; transferred
to Frot McAndrew, Sep 19, 1942; wrecked at Sidney, Nova Scotia Nov 11, 1942. Salvaged.
9178 delivered to 34th BG, Pendelton May 8, 1942; transferred to Westover Jul 2, 1942; WO Aug 26, 1942.
9179 delivered to 34th BG, Pendelton May 11, 1942; transferred to Lockburn May 12, 1943; To RFC at Altus Oct 9, 1945.
9180 delivered to 34th BG, Pendelton May 9, 1942; transferred to Westover Jul 10, 1942; Reclaimed for scrap
Nov 29, 1945.
9181 delivered to 34th BG, Pendelton May 9, 1942; transferred to Westover July 2, 1942; damaged when parked
at Patterson Oct 8, 1942 by B-17 41-24582, repaired. WO Jan 22, 1943.
9182 delivered to 34th BG, Pendelton May 9, 1942; transferred to Hendricks Mar 30, 1942; To RFC at Albuquerque
Oct 9, 1945.
9183 delivered to 34th BG, Pendelton May 9, 1942; transferred to Westover Jul 2, 1942; To RFC at Albuquerque Jul 5, 1945.
9185 delivered to 34th BG, Pendelton May 11, 1942; assigned to 305th BG at Muroc, Jul 5, 1942; To RFC Albuquerque
Jun 15, 1945.
9186 delivered to 34th BG, Pendelton May 11, 1942; transferred to Westover Jul 2, 1942; crashed on takeoff
at Rapid City Oct 9, 1942. W/O Jan 30, 1943.
9187 delivered to 92nd BG, McDill May 12, 1942; transferred to Lockburn Mar 18, 1943; W/O Jan 21, 1944.
9188 delivered to 92nd BG, McDill May 12, 1942; transferred to Westover Jul 14, 1942; W/O August 26, 1942.
9189 delivered to 92nd BG, McDill May 11, 1942; transferred to Wendover Jul 15, 1942; To RFC at Bush Field May 22, 1945.
9190 delivered to 92nd BG, McDill May 11, 1942; assigned to 306th BG, 369th BS at Wendover July 15, 1942;
To RFC at Albuquerque, May 26, 1945.
9191 delivered to 92nd BG, McDill May 12, 1942; transferred to Hendricks Jun 24, 1942; To RFC at Albuquerque Jun 12, 1945.
9192 in midair collision and crashed near Columbus, OH Feb 2, 1945.
9193 delivered to Lowry May 18, 1942; assigned to 5th AF at Hickham, Hawaii Jun 7, 1942; WO May 26, 1943.
9194 crashed into hill at Port Moresby Dec 2, 1942.
9195 to RAF as FK203. SOC Dec 22, 1945.
9196 (19th BG) shot down over Rabaul Oct 5, 1942.
9197 to RAF as FL458. SOC Jun 14, 1945.
9198 to RAF as FK208. Crashed in sea while landing at Gibraltar Nov 29, 1943.
Freeman has it crashing at Ballykelly, Northern Ireland Aug 1942.
9200 to RAF as FK210. SOC Mar 11, 1943. Freeman has it ditching off
Azores Dec 21, 1943.
9201 to RAF as FL460. Soc Jun 13, 1945. Freeman has it crashing at
Nutts Corner, Northern Ireland Aug 1942.
9202 to RAF as FK206. Crashed into sea after takeoff from Lagens Dec 4, 1943.
Freem says it crashed at Gibraltar Nov 30, 1943.
9203 to RAF as FK209. Missing on patrol Mar 23, 1943
9204 to RAF as FK207. Dove into ground near Nutts Corner, Northern
Ireland Aug 10, 1942. Freeman says it was SOC Mar 11, 1945.
9205 at Del Cheyenne May 24, 1942; assigned 11th AF Kodiak
Jun 2, 1942; ditched Lake Bennett, Carcross, Yukon
Territory, pilot was Irwin K. McWilliams, Oct 16, 1943
9206 delivered to Lowry May 19 1942; assigned to 5th AF at Hickham, Hawaii Jun 7, 1942; made a forced
landing in New Guinea, Sep 24, 1942. Salvaged.
9207 crashed on top of Hong Kong Mountain Apr 12, 1943. Four crew survived, but were
executed by Japanese.
9208 delivered to Lowry May 20 1942; assigned to 19th BG at Hickham, Hawaii Jun 7, 1942; crashed on takeoff
at Port Moresby, Australia Sep 19, 1942. Salvaged.
9209 (64th BS, *Blues In The Night*) crashed on takeoff at
7-Mile Airfield, Port Moresby, New Guinea Apr 12, 1943.
9210 sold on civilian market as N5842N. Sold to Canadian firm as CF-ICB. Back to
US as N9720F. Sold to Bolivian airline Lloyd Aero Boliviano as CP-753. Crashed at La Paz,
Bolivia 1976. Sat derelict at La Paz airfield until 1990 when recovered by Don Whittington
Of World Jet of Fort Lauderdale, FL. Returned to USA as N8WJ. Flown in September 1998 to Moses
Lake, WA and transferred to the Flying Heritage Museum of Bellevue, WA. Re-registered as N12355
in August 1999. Currently under restoration.
9211 delivered to Cheyenne May 22, 1942; assigned to 11th BG, 98th BS at Hickham, Hawaii Jun 11, 1942, named "Typhoon McGoon";
flew a mission over Guadalcanal Jan 1943; RETUS at Orlando and assigned to 901st BU Dec 14, 1945. Final fate
not in available record, probably sold for scrap in early 1946.
9212 delivered to Cheyenne May 22, 1942, assigned to 7th AF at Hickham, Hawaii Jun 3, 1942; WO Aug 8, 1942.
9213 delivered to Cheyenne, May 22, 1942; assigned to 11th BG, 42nd BS at Hickham, Hawaii, June 3 1942,
named "Jap Basher"; MIA Gudalcanal Sep 24, 1942. No MACR issued.
9214 (11th BG) ditched Mar 20, 1943 near Russell Island SWPAC
9215 deliverd to Cheyenne May 22, 1942; assigned to 11th BG, 98th BS at Hickham, Hawaii Jun 3, 1942; transferred
to 13th AF (Poppy); July 22, 1942, named "Gallopin' Gus"; WO June 15, 1944.
9216 (11th BG, 43rd BS) ditched Mar 20, 1943, Russell Is SWPA
9217 crashlanded at Noumea-Tontouta, French New Caledonia Oct 27, 1943.
9218 (26th BS) lost Aug 4, 1942 in raid on Guadalcanal. All crew killed.
9219 delivered to Cheyenne May 23, 1942; assigned to 7th AF at Hickham, Hawaii Jun 5, 1942; transferred to
13th AF (Poppy) July 22, 1942, named "Hellzapoppin"; WO June 15, 1944.
13th AF (Poppy), July 22, 1942; WO June 15, 1944.
9221 delivered to Cheyenne May 26, 1942; assigned to 11th BG, 42nd BS at Hickham, Hawaii Jun 4, 1942; transferred
to 13th AF (Poppy) July 22, 1942; MIA Aug 6, 1942.
9222 delivered to Cheyenne, May 23, 1942; assigned to 7th AF at Hickham, Hawaii, June 6, 1942; RETUS October 21 1943; RFC at Altus October 4, 1945.
9224 (11th BG, 98th BS) MIA Aug 7, 1942 off New Caledonia. Crew of 9 MIA. MACR 16436 (issued 1948)
9225 to RAF as FL455. Flew into ground in cloud near Wick, Scotland Feb 1, 1945.
13th AF (Poppy) July 22, 1942; WO September 11, 1942.
9227 delivered to Cheyenne May 23, 1942; assigned to 11th BG at Hickham, Hawaii June 6, 1942 transferred to
43rd BG in July 1942, named "Yankee Doodle Jr." crashed into the Pacific while on a liquor ride
Dec 31, 1944.
9228 to RAF as FL453. Missing on patrol Dec 14, 1942.
9229 to RAF as FL457. SOC Mar 11, 1947.
9230 to RAF as FL456. SOC Jan 25, 1946.
9231 to RAF as FL451. Overshot landing at Aldergrove, Northern Ireland
Aug 29, 1941 ?? . SOC.
9232 to RAF as FK213. SOC Mar 11, 1947.
9233 delivered to Cheyenne Apr 1, 1942; sent back to Boeing Aircraft Jun 9, 1942; WO October 9 1943; sent to
3098th BU at Burbank Jan 31, 1944; reclaimed for scrap Jan 29, 1946.
9234 (43rd BG, 65th BS) crashed near Wau, Papua New Guinea Jan 8, 1943
after being hit by AAA while bombing a convoy escort off Lae. Wreck still intact. This plane
was intended to be a Lend-Lease Fortress IIA for RAF Coastal Command and the plane has RAF serial
number of FL461 and RAF roundels painted over with USAF insignia for service in the
Pacific. The USAAF insignia have worn off by exposure to the elements over the years, exposing
the RAF insignia underneath.
9235 (19th BG) ditched off Cooktown Sep 29, 1942.
9236 to RAF as FL463. SOC Jul 31, 1947.
9237 to RAF as FK212. Missing on patrol Jun 14, 1943.
9238 to RAF as FL464. SOC Dec 22, 1945.
9239 to RAF as FL462. Hit trees during overshoot at Gosport, UK Jan 22, 1945. SOC.
9240 to RAF as FL450. SOC Sep 23, 1946.
9241 to RAF as FL459. SOC Dec 22,1 945.
9244 (43th BG, 63rd BS, *Honikuu Okole*) shot down by Japanese J1N1 night fighter
over Gazelle Peninsula May 21, 1943. MACR 2459
9245 to RAF as FL454. Stalled and crashed into sea off Benbecula, Scotland
Oct 6, 1942.
41-9011/9245
c/n 2483/2717
9011 (64th BS, 3rd BG) shot down by J1N1-S night fighter over St Georges
Channel, New Britain May 21, 1943. Crew KIA.
9012 delivered to Minneapolis Mar 11, 1942, assigned to 19 BG Hickam, Hawaii Apr 1942; transferred to 43BG late Apr 1942.
WO May 22, 1942.
9013 assigned to 97BG/341BS Mar 1942; made a courier trip to North, Africa Dec 18, 1942; transferred to 92BG/327BS at
Bovington Aug 27, 1943; transferred to 482BG at Alconbury Aug 27, 1943; transferred to 94BG Bury St.
Edmunds (Rougham) Nov 10, 1943; RETUS to 4136 BU Tinker May 22, 1944; reclaimed for scrap Feb 9, 1944.
9014 (19th BG) destroyed on ground at Batchelor Field, N.T. Australia Aug 12, 1942.
9015 delivered to Minneapolis May 11, 1942; assigned to 19BG at Hickam, Hawaii May 6, 1942; transferred to 43BG Jun 1942.
WO Feb 19, 1943.
9016 (68th RG, 16th RS) crashed in early hours of Dec 6, 1943 in Peni mountain near Mediterranean Sea at
NE of Spain between Roses Bay and Breus Cape due to weather and probable
navigation error. All 12 onboard killed. MACR 1414 lists the serial number
as 41-9106
9017 (97th BG, 414th BS, "Heidi Ho") flown on first 8th AF bombing raid Aug 17, 1942. Transferred to 306th BG at
Grafton Underwood Nov 6, 1942. Transferred to 92nd BG at Bovington Dec 6, 1942.
(385th BG, 549th BS) damaged in ground accident at Great Ashfield, England Sep 3, 1943. Salvaged May 20, 1945
with 482nd BG at Alconbury.
9018 (92nd BG, 327th BS) shot down by Lt Walter Meyer in Fw 190A-4 of
JG 26/7 and crashed into English Channel Oct 9, 1942. MACR 15218.
5 KIA, 3 POW, 1 evaded
9019 (414th BS, 97th BG, transferred to 327th BS, 92nd BG, "Little Skunkface") scrapped Aug 21, 1945.
9020 on Apr 18, 1943 became target tug ship for 303rd BG as "Phyllis"
aka "Tugboat Annie". Crash landed at Molesworth, England Jul 23, 1944
9021 ("The Big Bitch") assigned to the 97BG/414BS Mar 1942 and flown on first 8AF mission Aug 17, 1942;
transferred to 390BG at Framlingham Jun 27, 1942, renamed ("Hangar Queen"); transferred to 92BG/327BS at
Bovington Aug 24, 1942; transferred to AFSC at Boving Oct 9, 1942. W/o May 31, 1945.
9022 (97th BG, "Alabama Exterminator II") crashed on a rocky beach in Greenland Jun 27, 1942
9023 (414th BS, 97th BG, *Yankee Doodle*) carried General Ira Eaker on 8th AF's first operational
mission, a raid on Rouen Aug 17, 1942. Transferred to 92nd BG at Bovington Aug 25, 1942. Transferred
to 91st BG, 323nd BS at Vassingbourn Mar 30, 1943. Scrapped in UK Jul 26, 1945.
9024 (97th BG) crashed on landing at Grafton Underwood, England
Aug 1, 1942. Brakes failed while landing and overshot airfield
onto road and struck truck, killing the driver. SOC for
spares recovery.
9026 (97nd BG, 342nd BS, "Baby Doll") flew on the first 8th AF heavy bomber mission to the Rouen/Sotteville
marshalling yards on Aug 17, 1942. Aircraft was transferred to 92nd BG, 327th BS, at Bovington Aug 25, 1942
Shot down by Obfw Willy Roth in Fw 190A-3 of JG 26/4 over English Channel 20 km NW of Le Treport,
France Sep 6, 1942. MACR 16489 issued after the war to document the loss. 9 KIA.
9027 deliverd to McDill Mar 16, 1942; transferred to West Palm Beach Mar 30, 1942; assigned to HQ Squadron
Glen at Tangiers (date not recorded); crashed Oct 8, 1943.
9028 delivered to McDill Mar 17, 1942; transferred to West Palm Beach Mar 30, 1942. WO Jun 30, 1943.
9029 delivered to McDill Mar 11, 1942; transferred to West Palm Beach Mar 30, 1942. WO Nov 21, 1945.
9030 ("Big Punk") assigned to 97BG/414BS Mar 1942 and flown on first 8AF mission Aug 17, 1942;
transferred to 305BG at Chelveston Nov 1943; transferred to 27ATG (date not recorded); transferred to 3 SAD at
Watton (date not recorded). WO May 25, 1945.
9031 delivered to McDill 18-Mar 18, 1942; transferred to West Palm Beach Mar 30, 1942. WO Aug 7, 1943.
9032 *My Gal Sal* crash-landed in Greenland June 27, 1942 on way to
England. Crew rescued, but aircraft abandoned. Recovered from icecap in August 1995 and sent to Tillamook
Air Museum, Oregon for restoration. Purchased by Bob Ready of Ultimate Sacrifice Memorial, Cincinnatti,
OH for ultimate display. Donated in 2012 to the WW 2 museum in
New Orleans where it is suspended from the ceiling as if in flight.
9033 delivered to Sebring Mar 21, 1942; transferred to Pyote Apr 18, 1942; transferred to Hendricks Apr 19, 1942.
WO Jul 5, 1944.
9034 delivered to Sebring Mar 21, 1942, assigned to 3017 BU Hobbs Oct 11, 1942; reclaimed for scrap Nov 13, 1945.
9035 delivered to Sebring Mar 20, 1942; transferred to 4136 BU Tinker (date not recorded); reclaimed for
scrap Jun 7, 1946.
9036 (40th BG, 44th BS) w/o near Fraijanes, Guatemala Sep 28, 1942
9037 delivered to Palm Beach Mar 23, 1942; transferred to 6th AF in Panama Jun 6, 1942; transferred to Puerto
Rico Jun 8, 1942; transferred to Guatemala Sep 4, 1942; transferred to SAD Dec 11, 1942; transferred to Guatemala
Feb 8,1943. WO Oct 15, 1943.
9038 delivered to Palm Beach Mar 22, 1942; assigned 6th AF Panama Apr 7, 1942; transferred to Guatemala Sep 4, 1942; transferred
to Panama Oct 16, 1942; transferred to Guatemala Oct 20, 1943. WO Jan 7, 1944.
9039 delivered to Palm Beach Mar 20, 1942; assigned to 44th BS Panama Apr 7, 1942; transferred to Guatemala Jul 3, 1942;
crashed off of the Galapagos Islands Jan 6, 1943, 2 lost at sea (pilot and co-pilot).
9040 delivered to Palm Beach Mar 22, 1942; assigned to 6th AF Panama Jul 4, 1942; transferred to 6th BG Guatemala Jun 15, 1942;
transferred to SD Jul 17, 1942; transferred to Guatemala Jul 31, 1942; RETUS to San Antonio Nov 5, 1942;
transferred to Guatemala Nov 19, 1942. WO Jan 5, 1943.
9041 delivered to Palm Beach Mar 22, 1942; assigned to 6th AF Panama Jun 14, 1942; transferred to Guatemala Jul 6, 1942;
RETUS Aug 9, 1945; transferred to RFC and sold for scrap at Altus Sep 4, 1945.
9042 ("The Berlin Sleeper" 97th BG, 34th BS) at Polebook Mar 1942, flown on first 8th AF mission Aug 17, 1942;
transferred (92nd BG, 325th BS) at Bovington Sep 1942; transferred ("Ridge Runner" 303rd BG, 359th BS) at
Molesworth; transferred to Honington RG Apr 22, 1943; transferred to 403 AD RG Langd Lodge May 6, 1943;
transferred to AFSC at Bovington Jul 26, 1943. WO May 20, 1945.
9043 ("Peggy D." 97th BG, 342nd BS) Polebrook Mar 1942, was flown on first 8AF mission Aug 17, 1942; transferred to (92nd BG)
Bovington Sep 1942; transferred to ("Little Rock-ette" 381st BG, 534th BS) Ridgewell and became the base hack.
Was used to collect bodies from the Isle of Man tradgedy Apr 25, 1944; Transferred to RFC and sold for
scrap at Altus Oct 29, 1945..
9044 (92nd BG) crashed at Chivenor, England Feb 11, 1943
9045 (*Stinky*) forced to crash-land at the Nursery Field at Mellows Agricultural College,
Athenry, Ireland Jan 15, 1943. Plane was dismantled and returned to USAAF at Langford
Lodge AB in Northern Ireland. The forced landing in neutral Ireland (due to
navigational errors) could have been very embarrassing as the aircraft was
carrying Lt Gen Jacob Devers and his staff who were on a fact-finding tour of the ETO!
The Irish authorities should, by international law, have interned them;
instead, they were treated to an impromptu banquet and were transported to the
border with Northern Ireland!
9046 delivered to McDill Mar 26, 1943; transferred to West Palm Beach Apr 19, 1942; assigned to 6th AF Panama
Apr 21, 1942; sustained a crashlanding at Belem, British Honduras during a violent thuderstorm killing
two natives, Apr 24, 1942, repaired; RETUS to Westover Jun 28, 1942; transferred to Ogden Jul 24, 1942;
transferred to Wendover Sep 5, 1943; Salvaged (date not in record).
9047 delivered to McDill Mar 26, 1942; transferred to West Palm Beach Apr 19, 1942; assigned to 5th AF at New
Britian Apr 27, 1942; RETUS 4124 BU at Altus Dec 4, 1943; transferred to 2114 BU Lockburn Aug 14, 1944;
transferred to RFC and sold for scrap at Altus Nov 9, 1947.
9048 delivered to Sebring Mar 26, 1942; transferred to MAD Jun 15, 1942; transferred to Hendircks Mar 19, 1943; transferred
to Williams Jan 14, 1944; transferred to La Hunta Apr 6, 1944; WO Sep 19, 1944; transferred to
RFC and sold for scrap at Walnut Ridge Dec 7, 1945.
9049 delivered to Sebring Mar 26, 1942; transferred to Hendricks Sep 18, 1942; transferred to McDill May 2, 1943;
transferred to Hendricks as TB-17 (No. 1) May 10, 1943; WO Jul 19, 1944.
9050 delivered to Sebring Mar 26, 1942; transferred to Hendricks Jul 7, 1943. WO Jul 7, 1944.
9051 (482nd BG, 813rd BS) crashed into SW side of Skiddaw Mountain
in England Sep 14, 1943 on navigational training mission. All 10
aboard killed.
9052 delivered to McDill 97th BG Mar 25, 1942; transferred to Cheyenne May 5, 1942; transferred to Sarasota Jun 3, 1942; \
transferred to Wendover Jun 26, 1942; transferred to Muroc Jul 29, 1942; transferred to Ogden Aug 16, 1942;
transferred to Kodiak, Alaska Jan 31, 1943; RETUS Dec 20, 1944; transferred to RFC and sold for
scrap at Bush Field Jun 7, 1945
9053 delivered to Boise 303rd BG Mar 27, 1942; crashed one mile south of Briggs, Idaho Apr 4, 1942, crew killed,
cause unknown.
9054 delivered to Boise 303rd BG Mar 28, 1942; transferred to Lowry May 29, 1942; transferred to Hamilton
Jun 7, 1942; assigned to 7AF Hawaii Jun 8, 1942; RETUS Rome, NY Jul 18, 1945; reclaimed for scrap Aug 14, 1945.
9055 ("Nippon Miss") delivered to Boise 303rd BG Feb 28, 1942; transferred to Ephrata Jun 4, 1942; transferred to
Muroc Jul 3, 1942; transferred to Geiger Sep 2, 1942; transferred to Rapid City Oct 1, 1942; crashed at
Rapid City Oct 17, 1942. Salvaged.
9056 delivered to Bosie 303rd BG Mar 28, 1943; transferred to Lowry May 29, 1942; transferred to Hamilton
Jun 7, 1942, assigned to 7AF Hawaii Jun 9, 1942. WO Jun 15, 1944.
9057 delivered to Boise 303rd BG Mar 27, 1942; transferred to Alamgordo Jun 18, 1942; transferred to Great Falls
Aug 27, 1942; transferred to Biggs Sep 3, 1942; transferred to Alamogordo Oct 2, 1942; transferred to
Boise Jan 25, 1943; transferred Hill Feb 2, 1943; transferred to Lockburn Mar 11, 1943; transferred to
RFC and sold for scrap at Altus Sep 14, 1945.
9058 delivered to Geiger 301st BG Mar 30, 1942; transferred to Alamogordo Jun 8, 1942; transferred to
to Wendover Dec 9, 1942; transferred to Tinker Feb 27, 1943; transferred to Lockburn Mar 10, 1943;
transferred to Patterson Oct 23, 1943; transferred to RFC and sold for scrap at Altus Oct 9, 1945.
WO Jun 11, 1945.
WO 3Oct 31, 1944.
9061 delivered to Wright Field Feb 3, 1942; transferred to Eglin May 17, 1942; transferred to Wright Jun 3, 1942;
transferred to Phillips Jun 21, 1942; transferred to Tinker Sep 19, 1942; transferred to Patterson
Feb 19, 1943; transferred to RFC and sold for scrap at Altus Dec 20, 1945.
9062 delivered to Geiger 301st BG Mar 30, 1942; transferred to Wendover May 23, 1942; assigned to 11AF at
Bronze Jun 5, 1942; transferred to Wendover Jul 11, 1942; transferred to Westover Aug 11, 1942; transferred
to Oklahoma City Dec 5, 1942; transferred to Boise Dec 31, 1942. WO Feb 18, 1943.
9063 delivered to Geiger 301st BG Apr 1, 1942; transferred to Westover Jul 2, 1942; transferred to Harlingen
Aug 5, 1942; transferred to Las Vegas Aug 25, 1942- transferred to Harlingen Sep 27, 1942, transferred to
Memphis Oct 9, 1942; transferred to Las Vegas Dec 15, 1942; crashed on takeoff at Los Angeles
Apr 13, 1943; salvaged Apr 20, 1943.
9064 forcelanded at Goose Bay, Labrador May 5, 1943
9065 delivered to Gieger 301st BG May 30, 1943; transferred to Alamogordo Jun 18, 1942; transferred to Westover Jul 2, 1942;
transferred to Long Beach Sep 1, 1942; transferred to Ft. McAndrew Sep 19, 42; transferred to Presque Isle
Jan 31, 1943; transferred to Cherry Point Jul 26, 1943; transferred to RFC at Ontario Oct 12, 1945.
9066 delivered to Gieger 301st BG Apr 2, 1942; transferred to Alamogordo Jun 18, 1942; transferred to Westover
Jul 2, 1942; transferred to Wendover Jul 20, 1942; transferred to Walla Walla Aug 25, 1942; transferred to
Topeka Sep 3, 1942; transferred to Chanute Dec 18, 1942; reclaimed for scrap 19-Mar 19, 1945.
Jul 2, 1942; transferred to Lowry Aug 19, 1942; tranferred to Boise Sep 19, 1942; transferred to
Oklahoma City Dec 18, 1942; transferred to Owen Dec 5, 1943; assigned to 2137 BU at Hendricks
Mar 31, 1943; WO Jul 7, 1944; reclaimed for scrap Jan 3, 1946.
Jul 2, 1942; transferred to New Castle Sep 1, 1942; transferred to Presque Isle Apr 20, 1943; transferred
to Mitchell Jun 8, 1943; transferred to Cherry Point Jul 26, 1943; transferred to Lakeland Sep 30, 1944;
transferred to Hillsboro Oct 31, 1944; transferred to Red Bluff Feb 22, 1945; assigned to 461 BU at
Seymour Aug 30, 1945; transferred to RFC at Ontario 31-Oct-45.
Jul 2, 1942; transferred to Wendover Jul 16, 1942; transferred to Westover Aug 11, 1942; transferred to
Sebring Sep 2, 1942; transferred to Tarrant Field Jun 22, 1943; transferred to Hendricks Jul 26, 1943.
WO Oct 23, 1943.
9070 delivered to Geiger 301st BG Apr 1, 1942; transferred to Alamogordo Jun 18, 1942; transferred to
Westover Jul 2, 1942; transferred to Las Vegas Jul 26, 1942; transferred to Roswell Jun 6, 1943; transferred
to Lockburn Jul 19, 1943; transferred to RFC at Altus Oct 9, 1945.
9071 (422nd BS) shot down over Rendova Island 9/6/1942 after running fight with Japanese flying
boat. All on board killed.
9072 delivered to Boise 303rd BG May 4, 1942; transferrred to Geiger May 26, 1942; assigned to 11AF at Kodiak,
Alaska Jun 3, 1942; transferred to Umnak Jun 4, 1942; RETUS to New Castle Apr 29, 1943; transferred to
Gore Aug 21, 1943; transferred to Wilmington Sep 16, 1943; transferred to Reno Jun 30, 1944; transferred
to RFC Albuquerque Jun 25, 1945.
9073 delivered to Boise 303rd BG 359th BS Apr 10, 1942; transferred to Presque Isle May 31, 1942; transferred to
Houlton Jun 20, 1942; sustained a crashlanding when undercarriage was retracted Aug 27, 1942, no injuries.
WO Dec 4, 1942.
9074 delivered to Boise 303rd BG 359th BS Apr 10, 1942; transferred to Presque Isle May 31, 1942; slated to
transfer to 94th BG but sent to 97th BG 340th BS at Polebrook, UK Jul 28, 1942; transferred to 303rd BG at
Molesworth, UK Jul 28, 1942; salvaged with battle damage sustained from AA fire during attack on docks at
Rotterdam, Holland Sep 7, 1942.
9075 delivered to Boise 303rd BG 4-Apr 4, 1942; transferred to Salt Lake City May 17, 1942; transferred to
Ephrata Jun 17, 1942; assigned to 305th BG at Muroc Aug 17, 1942; transferred to Biggs Sep 11, 1942;
transferred to Rapid City Dec 3, 1942; transferred to Oklahoma City Feb 24, 1943; transferred to
Pueblo Sep 1, 1943; transferred to RFC at Albuquerque Jul 5, 1945.
9076 delivered to Boise 303rd BG Apr 6, 1942; transferred to Lowry May 29, 1942; assigned to 7AF Hawaii Jun 9, 1942.
WO Jun 15, 1944.
9077 delivered to Geiger 310st BG Apr 6, 1942; transferred to Alamogordao Jun 18, 1942; transferred to
Westover Jul 2, 1942; transferred to Tyndall Aug 14, 1942 transferred to Sebring Sep 20, 1942; transferred
to Eglin Nov 16, 1942; transferred to Las Vegas Dec 27, 1942; transferred to McClellan Feb 17, 1943.
WO Nov 24, 1943. Reclaimed for scrap Jan 3, 1946.
9078 delivered to Boise 303rd BG Apr 4, 1942; transferred to Salt Lake City May 17, 1942; transferred to
Ephrata Jun 4, 1942; transferred to Muroc Jul 21, 1942; transferred to Geiger Sep 2, 1942; assigned to
1174 Pilot Training Squadron at Lockburn Feb 22, 1943; transferred to RFC at Altus Oct 9, 1945.
9079 delivered to Geiger 301st BG Apr 5, 1942; transferred to Muroc May 30, 1942; transferred to Alamogordo
Jun 19, 1942; transferred to Biggs Aug 19, 1942; transferred to Boise Sep 15, 1942; transferred to
Hendricks Mar 23, 1943; assigned to 3017 BU at Hobbs Jan 27, 1943; transferred to RFC at Albuquerque 25-Jun-45.
9080 delivered to Geiger 301st BG Apr 6, 1942; assigned to 11AF at Bronze Jun 5, 1942; transferred to Kodiak
Jul 11, 1942; transferred to Gore Mar 14, 1943; transferred to New Castle Apr 6, 1942; transferred to
Olmstead May 17, 1943; transferred to Wilmington Aug 30, 1943; transferred to RFC at Bush Field Jun 19, 1945.
Jul 2, 1942; transferred to New Castle Sep 1, 1942; transferred to Mitchell Jun 6, 1943; transferred to
Cherry Point Jun 27, 1942; transferred to Selfridge Oct 6, 1943; transferred to RFC at Altus Aug 2, 1945.
9082 delivered to Geiger 301st BG 419th BS; transferred to 97th BG at Polebrook, UK Jul 27, 1942, was used by
Marshal Mongomery in Africa at times; there is a photo of her with Spitfires of 417 Sqn. RCAF in Tunisia
sometime after April 17 1943, having been transferred from Twelfth AFtransferred to 92nd BG at Bovington,
UK and used as a training aircraft at Combat Crew Replacement Center (CCRC) there. 41-9082 MAY have been
part of the Brererton Detachment that saw service with the Halpro Project (B-24), forerunner of the 376th
BG in Palestine. WO Jun 22, 1945
9083 delivered to Boise 303rd BG Apr 7, 1942; transferred to Salt Lake City May 17, 1942; transferrd to Geiger
Jun 24, 1942; assigned to 305th BG at Muroc Jul 5, 1942; transferred to Biggs Jul 11, 1942; crashed
Nov 4, 1942, 3 killed, aircraft burned. Salvaged.
9084 (36th BS) missing after attacking Japanese warship Jun 4, 1942
9085 97BG 340BS "Jarrin' Jenny" First USAAF B-17 to arrive in the UK at Prestwick, Scotland, Jul 1, 1942.
Transferred to the 92BG CCRC, Bovington, UK in Sep-42. Salvaged Jul 26, 1945.
9086 delivered to Boise 303rd BG Apr 7, 1942; transferred to Alamogorodo Jun 18, 1942; transferred to Westover
Jul 2, 1942; transferred to Sebring Sep 6, 1942; transferred to Yuma Oct 31, 1942; transferred to
RFC at Albuquerque Jun 12, 1945.
9087 found intact in British Columbia, Canada. Based at Del Boise 303 BG Apr 10, 1942;
Alamogordo Jun 18, 1942; Westover Jul 2, 1942; Wendover Jul 27, 1942; Walla Walla Aug 18, 1942; Boise Sep 5, 1942
W/O Jan 4, 1943.
9088 delivered to Geiger 301st BG Apr 8, 1942; transferred to Alamogorodo Jun 18, 1942; transferred Westover Jul 2, 1942;
transferred to Wendover Jul 10, 1942; transferred to Walla Walla Aug 18, 1942; crashed on take off
Sep 25, 1942, repaired. WO Jan 4, 1943.
9089 (97BG 414BS "Johnny Reb") participated in the first 8AF raid on marshalling yards at Rouen/Sotteville, France on 17-Aug-42.
Carried the first heavy bomber KIA in 8AF, co-pilot in raid on shipyards at Rotterdam, Holland 21-Aug-42.
Transferred to 92BG CCRC, Bovington, UK, Aug 24, 1942, then transferred again to 96BG ???BS,
Grafton Underwood, UK Apr 16, 1943 aud used as target tug. Salvaged in UK Nov 27, 1945.
9090 (c/n 2562) ditched in fjord off Narssarssuaq, Greenland Jun 27, 1942. Now in 1500 feet of water, possibly will be recovered.
It was assigned the civil registry of N3142U in the hopes that
it would be recovered. There was an attempted recovery Jul 1999
but not located. As of Jan 2006 registration was being cancelled.
9091 delivered to Geiger 301st BG Apr 8, 1942; transferred to Muroc May 29, 1942transferred to Alamogordo Jun 18, 1942;
transferred to Westover Jul 2, 1942; transferred to Wendover Jul 20, 1942; transferred to Biggs 19-Aug 19, 1942;
crashed in a thunderstorm at Las Cruces, NM Aug 24, 1942, 7 killed including one enlisted man.
9092 delivered to Geiger 301st BG Apr 8, 1942; transferred to Alamogordo Jun 18, 1942; transferred to Westover Jul 2, 1942;
transferred to Wendover Jul 10, 1942; transferred to Westover Aug 11, 1942; transferred to Sebring Sep 11, 1942;
transferred to Lockburn Jan 15, 1943; transferred to Las Vegas Oct 17, 1943. transferred to RFC at
9093 delivered to Geiger 301st BG Apr 8, 1942; transferred to Lowry May 31, 1942; assigned 5th BG 72nd BS ("Spook!") at Hawaii
Jun 7, 1942; RETUS 2138 BU at Tyndall Dec 27, 1942; transferred to Kingman 22-Oct 22, 1944; transferred to
RFC at Albuquerque Jun 25, 1945
9094 collided in midair with 41-2586 over Aleutian Islands Feb 21, 1943 but was able to land safely. Repaired and returned
to service.
9095 (92nd BG) shot down by Fw 190s near Flasselles Sep 6, 1942 during mission to Rouen.
9096 delivered to Boise 303rd BG Apr 10, 1942; transferred to Wendover May 13, 1942; transferred to Ogden Jun 17, 1942;
transferred to Westover Aug 11, 1942; transferred to Sebring Sep 3, 1942; assigned to 2137 BU at Hendricks
Apr 17, 1943; transferred to Tarrent Jul 8, 1943; assigned to Materiel Command at Wright Jul 17, 1943.
WO Jul 25, 1944.
9097 delivered to Boise 303rd BG Apr 16, 1942; transferred to West Palm Beach Apr 17, 1942; transferred to Bomber
Command Great Britain May 9, 1942; transferred to India; removed from RAF inventory Jun 30, 1943.
9098 (97th BG) crashed on Craig Berwyn, Cadair Berwyn, Wales Aug 11, 1942 while
on flight from Polebrook to Burtonwood. All 11 onboard killed.
Bomber Command in Great Britain on May 9, 1942 but assigned to 5AF at Sumac instead on Jun 26, 1942;
RETUS Mines Field Feb 28, 1944; transfered to RFC Searcy Field Aug 7, 1945.
9100 "Birmingham Blitzkrieg", 97th BG, 414th BS, flown on first 8th AF mission in Europe in Aug 17, 1942.
Aircraft was transferred to 92nd BG at Bovington Aug 24, 1942; transferred to Combat Crew Replacement
Center (CCRC) at Bovington; transferred to 379th BG, 525th BS at Kimbolton and used as a formation
aircraft during assembly for target; transfered to the RAF at Clunto 8-Feb-44. Salvaged Jun 18, 1945 in the UK.
9101 abandoned in Greenland after wheels-up landing on ice cap Jul 15, 1942.
9102 delivered to McDill 97th BG Apr 13, 1942; transferred to Bangor Jun 26, 1942; transferred to Wendover Jul 15, 1942;
transferred to Biggs Aug 19, 1942; transferred to Topeka Sep 25, 1942; transferred to Oklahoma City
Nov 20, 1942; transferred to Hendricks Apr 1, 1943; transferred to RFC at Walnut Ridge Dec 19, 1945.
9103 ("Dixie Demo", 97th BG, 414th BS) flown on first 8th AF heavy bomber mission to the Rouen/Sotteville marshalling yards
on Aug 17, 1942.. Aircraft was transferred to 92nd BG at Bovington on Aug 24, 1942, transferred to 91st BG
at Bassingbourn on Mar 3, 1943; returned to the US (RETUS) 23-Jun-44; transferred to RFC at Walnut Ridge Dec 19, 1945
and sold for scrap.
9104 delivered to McDill 97th BG Apr 13, 1942; transferred to West Palm Beach Apr 19, 1942; originally slated for
Bomber Command in Great Britain on May 8, 1942 but cancelled. WO Nov 30, 1943.
9105 abandoned in Greenland after wheels up landing on ice cap Jul 15, 1942. Was found to be torn apart by ice
movement when visited under the ice in 1990.
9106 crashlanded at Genger, Newfoundland Apr 4, 1944
9107 (97th BG, 390th BG, 92nd BG, 91st BG, 401st BG (613th BS), 390th BG, 398th BG). Salvaged Aug 2, 1945.
9108 delivered to Sarasota 97th BG 342nd BS; transferred to Presque Isle May 31, 1942; crashed in Greennd en-route to UK
Jun 28, 1942. Crew RTD.
Bomber Command in Great Britain on May 26, 1942, but was assigned instead to 10AF DAUB on Sep 13, 1942;
assigned to 12AF 11-Jan 11, 1943; assigned to AF Sep 30, 1944; RETUS Grenier Oct 18, 1944; transferred to
RFC Walnut Ridge Oct 10, 1945.
9110 delivered to SAAD Apr 24, 1942; transferred to Langley May 20, 1942; transferred to Olmstead Feb 1, 1943;
transferred to Lowry Feb 28, 1943; transfererd to Presque Isle Mar 20, 1943; transferred to Mitchell
Jun 8, 1943; transferred to Westover Sep 28, 1943; transferred to Roswell Jan 8, 1944. WO Sep 14, 1944.
transferred to RFC at Altus Oct 9, 1945.
9111 deliverd to Sarasota 97h BG Apr 15, 1942; transferrred to McDill Jun 24, 1942, hit when parked by 41-2628,
repaired; transferred to Smyrna Nov 21, 1942; transferred to Lockburn Jan 22, 1943; transferred to Las
Vegas Oct 17, 1943; transferred to RFC at Albuquerque Jul 5, 1945.
9112 ("The Dreamboat") delivered to Geiger, 301st BG, 419th BS Apr 10, 1942; experimental armaments installed at Bovington, UK.
never involved in combat; RETUS Feb 14, 1943 for "Project Reed". RFC at Kingman Oct 7, 1946.
9113 delivered to Sarasota, 97th BG Apr 18, 1942; burnt out at the base May 9, 1942. Salvaged.
9114 delivered to Sarasota, 97th BG, 341st BS Apr 18, 1942; transferred to 92nd BG, Bovington, UK, Sep 1942;
transferred to CCRC (Combat Crew Replacement Center), Bovington, UK, Feb 14, 1943 and made a courier trip
to North Africa on that date. Salvaged in UK Nov 9, 1944.
9115 (97th BG) crashed in attempted forced landing at Berners Heath, England Aug 15, 1942
9116 delivered to Geiger, 301st BG Apr 18, 1942; transferred to Alamogordo Jun 18, 1942; transferred to
Westover Jul 2, 1942; transferred to Wendover Jul 17, 1942; transferred to Walla Walla Aug 18, 1942;
transferrd to Oklahoma City Nov 24, 1942; transferred to Smyrna Feb 25, 1943; transferred to Lockburn
Mar 30, 1943; transferred to Las Vegas Oct 17, 1943; RFC at Albuquerque Jul 5, 1945.
9117 delivered to Geiger, 301st BG Apr 18, 1942; transferred to Alamogordo Jun 18, 1942; transferred to Westover
Jul 2, 1942; transferred to Rapid City Oct 1, 1942; transferred to Pocatello Nov 6, 1942; transferred to
Ogden Dec 20, 1942; transferred to Hendricks Feb 19, 1943; WO Nov 20, 1943.
9118 (72nd BS, 5th BG) lost Oct 4, 1942, Solomons. MACR 801
9119 assigned to 301st BG, 419th BS, Chelveston, UK Apr 18, 1942, transferred to 97th BG, Polebrook, UK, Aug 1942;
transferred to 92nd BG Bovington, UK, Sep 1942; transferred to CCRC, Bovington, UK, Jan 1943;
RETUS 10-May-44; RFC at Altus 11-Sep-45.
9120 delivered to SAAD Apr 23, 1942; transferred to Langley May 20, 1942; transferred to Olmstead Mar 1, 1943; transferred
to Presque Isle Apr 6, 1943; transferred to Mitchell Jun 8, 1943; transferred to Cherry Point Jul 12, 1943;
transferred to Brownsville Aug 16, 1943; transferred to Kelly Sep 21, 1943; transferred to Greenwood
Nov 7, 1943; To RFC at Walnut Ridge Oct 18, 1945.
9121 (*The Big Bitch*) assigned to 303rd BG, 359th BS at Molesworth, UK, Apr 21, 1942; transferred to 97th BG
Polebrook, UK, Aug 1942; transferred to 92nd BG Bovington, UK, Sep 1942; transferred to CCRC, Bovington,
UK, Jan 1943; Salvaged in UK May 29, 1945.
9122 delivered to 303rd BG Boise Apr 21, 1942; transferred to Lowry Mar 21, 1942; assigned to 11th BG, 72nd
BS Hawaii Jun 9, 1942 named (*Eager Beavers*); transferred to 13th AF Sep 1, 1942; WO Jun 15, 1944.
9123 delivered to 303rd BG Bosie Apr 20, 1942; transferred to Wendover May 25, 1942; transferred to Ephrata
Jun 4, 1942; transferred to Westover Aug 5, 1942; transferred to Sebring Sep 9, 1942; WO Mar 17, 1944.
9124 delivered to 303rd BG Bosie Apr 20, 1942; transferred to Lowry May 29, 1942; assigned to 11th BG, 98th BS,
Hawaii, named (*Buzz King*) Jun 7, 1942; transferred to 5th BG, 31st BS; bombed on Henderson Field
by "Washing Machine Charlie" Mar 23, 1943. Salvaged.
9125 (97th BG, 342nd BS, "Prowler") flew on the first 8th AF heavy bomber mission to the Rouen/Sotteville marshalling
yards on Aug 17, 1942. Aircraft was used to make courier flights to North Africa in support of Operation
TORCH, transferred to 92nd BG Combat Crew Replacement Center at Alconbury 25-Aug-42 and used as a target
towing aircraft. Salvaged in the UK after the cessation of hostilities.
9126 (36th BS) lost Aug 28, 1942
9127 delivered to Boise 303rd BG Apr 21, 1942; transferred to Presque Isle May 24, 1942; overshot the field at Houlton, ME
Jun 30, 1942; repiared but stayed in the US; transferred to Boise Sep 4, 1942; transferred to Rapid City
Oct 1, 1942; transferred to Smyrna Feb 28, 1943; transferred to 2110 BU Lockburn Sep 6, 1942; transferred
to 3021 BU Las Vegas Oct 17, 1942. RFC at Albuquerque Jul 5, 1945.
9128 (72nd BS, 5th BG) shot down by enemy night fighter during raid on Kahili airfield, Bougainville Jul 27, 1943.
MACR 182. All crew lost.
9129 (303rd BG, 359th BS, Molesworth, Apr 21, 1942); was slated for 388th BG but transferred to 97th BG, Polebrook,
Aug 1942; transfered to 92nd BG 327th BS, Bovington, Sep 1942; transferred to 305th BG, Grafton
Underwood, Nov 6, 1942; transferred to 96th BG, Snetterton, Aug 11, 1943. Salvaged Jun 22, 1945.
9130 delivered to 303rd BG, Boise Apr 21, 1942; transferred to Salt Lake City, May 12, 1942; transferred to
Wendover, Aug 9, 1942; transferred to Biggs, Nov 25, 1942, made an emergency crashlanding with major
damage and was salvaged Nov 25, 1942.
9131 delivered to SAAD Apr 25, 1942; transferred to Langley, May 25, 1942; transferred to Olmstead, Feb 18, 1943;
transferred to Langley, Mar 5, 1943; transferred to Mitchell, Jun 6, 1943; transferred to Cherry Point
Jul 7, 1943; transferred to 1 MPC at Culver, Jan 1, 1944.
9132 (303rd BG, 359th BS, then to 97th BG, then 29 92nd BG, CCRC) salvaged Mar 3, 1943. Also listed
as with 100th BG, 418th BS and crashed on takeoff at Burtonwood, UK Jul 24, 1943.
9133 delivered to SAAD Apr 26, 1942; transferred to Westover, May 27, 1942; transferred to Olmstead, Feb 18, 1943;
transferred to Mitchell, Jun 8, 1943; transferred to Tinker, Jul 9, 1943; transferred to Robins
Dec 20, 1943; transferred to Patterson, Feb 21, 1944; transferred to Cincinnati, Jul 11, 1944; RFC
at Altus, Aug 29, 1945.
9134 delivered to SAAD Apr 25, 19142; transferred to Langley, May 26, 1942; transferred to Mitchell, Jun 26, 1942;
transferred to Olmstead, Feb 1, 1943; transferred to Presque Isle, Mar 19, 1943; transferred to Mitchell
Jun 6, 1943; transferred to Cherry Point, Jul 4, 1943; transferred to Chanute, Sept 16, 1943; RFC at Altus,
Oct 9, 1945.
9135 to RAF as FK205. SOC Mar 11, 1947
9136 to RAF as FK204. Abandoned by crew after fuel exhaustion near
Acklington, UK Aug 11, 1942.
9137 delivered to 29th BG McDill, May 1, 1942; transferred to Boise Jun 21, 1942; transferred to
Ogden Jul 6, 1942; transferred to 19th BG at Oklahoma City, Dec 14, 1942; transferred to Pyote Jan 11, 1943;
WO May 4, 1943.
9138 to RAF as FK202. Crashed into sea SW of Terceira Oct 25, 1943.
9139 delivered to 29th BG, McDill May 1, 1942; transferred to Lawson May 11, 1942; transferred to Sarasota
Jun 23, 1942; transferrred to Boise, Aug 3, 1942; assigend to 11th AF at Kodiak, Alaska, Feb 4, 1943;
transferred to Memphis, Jun 15, 1943; WO Jun 10, 1944. Reclaimed for scrap, Mar 13, 1946.
9140 delivered to 29th BG, McDill May 1, 1942; assigned to 11th AF at Bronze Jun 5, 1942; transferred to
Bango Jun 28, 1942; transferred to Walla Walla Aug 2, 1942; transferred to Great Falls Sep 24, 1942;
transferred to Elmendorf, Alaska Sep 26, 1942; transferred to Buckley Feb 15, 1943; To RFC at Walnut Ridge,
Sep 14, 1945.
9141 delivered to 301st BG, Geiger May 1, 1942; transferred to Alamogordo Jun 18, 1942; transferred to Westover
Jul 2, 1942; transferred to Walla Walla Aug 12, 1942; transferred to Boise Oct 26, 1942, transferred
to Lockburn Apr 4, 1943; transferred to Las Vegas Oct 17, 1943; RFC at Albuquerque, Jul 5, 1945.
9142 to RCAF as 9205. SOC with RCAF Dec 27, 1946. To Argentinia as LV-RTP. Scrapped in 1964.
9143 delivered to 303rd BG, Boise May 4, 1942; transferred to Alamogordo Jun 18, 1942; transfered to
Westover Jul 2, 1942; transferred to Pocatello, Nov 6, 1942; To RFC at Altus, Oct 29, 1945.
9144 delerered to Tucson May 2, 1942; transferred to Alamogordao Jun 18, 1942; transferred to Westover Jul 2, 1942;
transferred to Alamogordo Aug 7, 1942; transferred to Biggs Nov 28, 1942; transferred to Oklahoma City,
Dec 11, 1942; transferred to Pueblo Jan 4, 1943; WO Apr 30, 1943.
9145 delivered to 301st BG, Geiger, May 1; transferred to Lowry May 31, 1942; assigned to 7th AF at Hickham, Hawaii
Jun 7, 1942; transferred to 13th AF at Poppy, Jul 22, 1942. W/O Oct 31,1944.
9146 delivered to 301st BG, Geiger May 1, 1942; assigned to 11th AF at Bronze Jun 6, 1942; transferred to Fort Glen,
Alaska Jun 19, 1942. W/O at Umnak Jul 18, 1942.
9147 delivered to SAAD Apr 28, 1942; transferred to Langley May 27, 1942; transferred to Olmstead Febr 1, 1943;
Jul 9, 1943; W/O Sep 14, 1944.
9148 deliverd to 303rd BG, 359th BS at Boise Apr 25, 1942; transferred to 97th BG at Polebrook, UK Aug 1942;
transferred to 92nd BG at Bovington, UK Aug 1942 named "Boomerang"; transferred to 306th BG, 369th BS at
Thurleigh as a target-towing aircraft on May 1, 1943; salvaged in the UK on June 22, 1945.
9149 delivered to 301st BG, Geiger Apr 30, 1942; transferred to Alamogordo Jun 15, 1942; transferred to
to Oklahoma City Dec 7, 1942; transferred to Boise Aug 1, 1943; tranasferred to 2137th BU Hendricks
Aug 18, 1943; transferred to 335th BU at Del Marbry November 20, 1943; Reclaimed for scrap August 3, 1945.
9150 delivered to 301sr BG, Geiger Apr 29, 1942; transferred to Alamogordo Jun 18, 1942; transferred to Westover
Jul 2, 1942; transferred to Wendover Nov 30, 1942; assigned to 19th BG at Peyote Jan 21, 1943; transferred
to Hendicks Jun 28, 1943; RFC at Albuquerque, Jun 9, 1945.
9151 shot down by Japanese fighters during mission to Shortland Harbor Feb 1, 1943.
9152 delivered to 301st BG, Geiger Apr 28, 1942; transferred to Alamogordo Jun 18, 1942; transferred to Westover
Jul 8, 1942; transferred to Tucson Aug 24, 1942; transferred to March Sep 4, 1942; transferred to Boise
Oct 14, 1942; transferred to Pocatello Nov 6, 1942; transferred to Gowen Feb 6, 1943; transferred to
Hendricks Mar 25, 1943; W/O Apr 29, 1943.
9153 (5th BG, 23rd BS, "Tokyo Taxi") shot down by Japanese nightfighter near Kahili,
Solomons Jul 19, 1943. MACR 87. 9 crew and 1 passenger KIA.
9154 delivered to 301st BG, 419th BS at Geiger Apr 28, 1942; assigned to 97th BG at Polebrook, UK Aug 1942;
assigned to 92nd BG, 327th BS at Bovington, UK Sep 1942 and named "The Bat Outta Hell", used as a
target-towing aircraft; W/O Jun 26, 1944.
9155 delivered to 301sr BG, Geiger Apr 30, 1942; transferred to Lowry May 31, 1942; assigned to the 7th AF, 11th BG, 42nd BS
at Hickham AB, Hawaii Jun 7, 1942; transferred to 13th AF at Poppy Jul 22, 1942; W/O Jun 15, 1944.
9156 delivered to 301st BG at Geiger Apr 30, 1942; transferred to Lowry May 31, 1942; assigned to 7th AF at Hickham
AB, Hawaii Jun 7, 1942; transferred to 13th AAF at Poppy Jul 22, 1942; transferred to 7th AF at Hickham AB,
Hawaii Jan 10, 1943; transferred to 13th AF at Poppy May 4, 1943, named "Uncle Biff". W/O at Oahu, Jun 11, 1945.
9157 delivered to SAAD May 2, 1942; transferred to Langley AB May 25, 1942; transferred to Olmstead AB Feb 17, 1943;
assigned to 19th AF at Occident Apr 29, 1943; transferred to Mitchell Jun 8, 1943; assigned to 204th BU at
Smokey Hill Jun 13, 1943; assigned to 244th BU at Harvard Jul 28, 1943; assigned to 610th BU at Eglin
Dec 22, 1943; reclaimed for scrap Oct 31, 1945.
9158 delivered to SAAD May 2, 1942; transferred to Langley May, 27, 1942; transferred to Olmstead Feb 4, 1943;
Jul 5, 1943; assigned to 246th BU at Pratt Jul 25, 1943; assigned to 3705th BU at Lowry Oct 26, 1943;
W/O December 21, 1944 and reclaimed for scrap on Oct 2, 1945.
9159 delivered to 301st BG at Geiger Apr 30, 1942; transferred to Alamogordo Jun 18, 1942; transferred to
Westover Jul 2, 1942; transferred to Ogden Aug 10, 1942; transferred to Walla Walla Sep 3, 1942;
transferred to Boise Nov 3, 1942; crashed at Spence Field on January 10, 1943 after sustaining a mid-air
collision with anohter aircraft. W/O March 7, 1943.
9160 delivered to SAAD May 2, 1942; transferred to Mitchell Jun 29, 1942; transferred to Langley Jul 1, 1942;
transferred to Bolling Dec 6, 1942; transferred to Olmstead Feb 18, 1943; transferred to Wilmington
Jun 16, 1943; transferred to Mitchell Jul 4, 1943; To RFC at Ontario Apr 11, 1945.
9161 (330th BG, 459th BS) crashed on training mission 6 mi SE of
Magdalena, NM Oct 15, 1942. All aboard killed.
9162 delivered to McDill, 29th BG May 11, 1942; transferred to Westover Jun 28, 1942; transferred to Bangor,
Jul 14, 1942; transferred to Ogden Aug 28, 1942; assigned to 11th AF, Elmendorf Sep 24, 1942;
transferred to March Jun 29, 1943; transferred to Long Beach Jul 14, 1943; To RFC at Walnut Ridge Dec 7, 1945.
9163 delivered to Wright May 2, 1942; transferred to Patterson May 5, 1942; transferred to Boca Raton Dec 31, 1942;
transferred to Wright Apr 29, 1943; transferred to Eglin Sep 15, 1943; transferred to Minneapolis Jun 17, 1943;
transferred to Ft. Dix Dec 2, 1943; transferred to Boca Raton May 22, 1944; To RFC at Altus Feb 29, 1945.
9164 delivered to Sebring May 4, 1942; wrecked at Hendricks in ground loop into concrete mixer Jun 1, 1942;
WO Dec 12, 1942.
9165 delivered to Sebring May 4, 1942; transferred to MAAD May 15, 1942; transferred to Sebring July 13, 1942;
transferred to 2137 BU Hendricks Nov 29, 1942; to RFC at Albuquerque, Jun 16, 1945.
9166 delivered to Sebring May 4, 1942; transferred to Hendricks May 27, 1942; transferred to Hobbs Nov 16, 1943;
To RFC at Albuquerque Oct 9, 1945.
9167 delivered to Sebring May 4, 1942; wrecked 50 miles south of Appalahicola, FL May 12, 1942, repaired;
transferred to Hendricks Nov 11, 1942; assigned to 3017 BU Hobbs Dec 3, 1943; To RFC at Albuquerque Jun 16, 1945.
9168 delivered to Sebring May 5, 1942, transferred to Amarillo Mar 17, 1943; transferred to Brookley Jun 28, 1943;
transferred to Hendricks, July 12, 1943; To RFC at Albuquerque, June 16, 1945.
9169 delivered to 451st Advanced Flying Group at Sebring May 5, 1942; transferred to Love Field May 29, 1942;
assigned to 2137 BU at Hendricks Jun 8 1943; WO Jul 5, 1944; reclaimed for scrap Mar 13, 1946.
9170 delivered to McDill, 29th BG, May 7, 1942; transferred to Bangor Jun 26, 1942; transferred to Muroc
July 29, 1942; transferred to Geiger Sep 1, 1942; transferred to Alamogordo Oct 2, 1942; transferred to
Boise Nov 7, 1942; transferred to Hendricks Feb 25, 1943; WO Jun 14, 1944.
9171 delivered to Sebring, May 5 1942; WO Jun 14, 1944.
9172 delivered to McDill, 19th BG, May 5, 1942; tranferred to Bangor Jun 29, 1942; transferred to Walla Walla
Aug 2, 1942; crashlanded at Redmond, OR, Aug 15, 1942. Salvaged Sep 9, 1942.
9173 delivered to Sebring May 5, 1942; transferred to Hendricks May 16, 1942; overshot the runway at Morgantown, WV,
Dec 21, 1942 because of gusty wind. WO Nov 18, 1943.
9174 (92nd BG, 326th BS) crashed on takeoff at Bovingdon, UK Jun 24, 1943
9175 (92BG ???BS) first 8AF B-17 to crashland in the UK at Manston, UK after a
raid on shipyards at Ateliers-et-Chantiers, France 24-Aug-42. Transferred to 92BG CCRC, Bovington, UK,
Sep-42. Salvaged 6-Oct-44.
9176 delivered to 29th BG, McDill May 14,1942; crashed into Sarsota Bay, FL Jun 12, 1942.
9177 delivered to 34th BG, Pendelton May 7, 1942; transferred to Muroc May 16, 1942; transferred to Alamogordo
Jun 18, 1942; transferred to SAAD July 12, 1942; assigned to 19AF at Occident Aug 9, 1942; transferred
to Frot McAndrew, Sep 19, 1942; wrecked at Sidney, Nova Scotia Nov 11, 1942. Salvaged.
9178 delivered to 34th BG, Pendelton May 8, 1942; transferred to Westover Jul 2, 1942; WO Aug 26, 1942.
9179 delivered to 34th BG, Pendelton May 11, 1942; transferred to Lockburn May 12, 1943; To RFC at Altus Oct 9, 1945.
9180 delivered to 34th BG, Pendelton May 9, 1942; transferred to Westover Jul 10, 1942; Reclaimed for scrap
Nov 29, 1945.
9181 delivered to 34th BG, Pendelton May 9, 1942; transferred to Westover July 2, 1942; damaged when parked
at Patterson Oct 8, 1942 by B-17 41-24582, repaired. WO Jan 22, 1943.
9182 delivered to 34th BG, Pendelton May 9, 1942; transferred to Hendricks Mar 30, 1942; To RFC at Albuquerque
Oct 9, 1945.
9185 delivered to 34th BG, Pendelton May 11, 1942; assigned to 305th BG at Muroc, Jul 5, 1942; To RFC Albuquerque
Jun 15, 1945.
9186 delivered to 34th BG, Pendelton May 11, 1942; transferred to Westover Jul 2, 1942; crashed on takeoff
at Rapid City Oct 9, 1942. W/O Jan 30, 1943.
9187 delivered to 92nd BG, McDill May 12, 1942; transferred to Lockburn Mar 18, 1943; W/O Jan 21, 1944.
9188 delivered to 92nd BG, McDill May 12, 1942; transferred to Westover Jul 14, 1942; W/O August 26, 1942.
9189 delivered to 92nd BG, McDill May 11, 1942; transferred to Wendover Jul 15, 1942; To RFC at Bush Field May 22, 1945.
9190 delivered to 92nd BG, McDill May 11, 1942; assigned to 306th BG, 369th BS at Wendover July 15, 1942;
To RFC at Albuquerque, May 26, 1945.
9191 delivered to 92nd BG, McDill May 12, 1942; transferred to Hendricks Jun 24, 1942; To RFC at Albuquerque Jun 12, 1945.
9192 in midair collision and crashed near Columbus, OH Feb 2, 1945.
9193 delivered to Lowry May 18, 1942; assigned to 5th AF at Hickham, Hawaii Jun 7, 1942; WO May 26, 1943.
9194 crashed into hill at Port Moresby Dec 2, 1942.
9195 to RAF as FK203. SOC Dec 22, 1945.
9196 (19th BG) shot down over Rabaul Oct 5, 1942.
9197 to RAF as FL458. SOC Jun 14, 1945.
9198 to RAF as FK208. Crashed in sea while landing at Gibraltar Nov 29, 1943.
Freeman has it crashing at Ballykelly, Northern Ireland Aug 1942.
9200 to RAF as FK210. SOC Mar 11, 1943. Freeman has it ditching off
Azores Dec 21, 1943.
9201 to RAF as FL460. Soc Jun 13, 1945. Freeman has it crashing at
Nutts Corner, Northern Ireland Aug 1942.
9202 to RAF as FK206. Crashed into sea after takeoff from Lagens Dec 4, 1943.
Freem says it crashed at Gibraltar Nov 30, 1943.
9203 to RAF as FK209. Missing on patrol Mar 23, 1943
9204 to RAF as FK207. Dove into ground near Nutts Corner, Northern
Ireland Aug 10, 1942. Freeman says it was SOC Mar 11, 1945.
9205 at Del Cheyenne May 24, 1942; assigned 11th AF Kodiak
Jun 2, 1942; ditched Lake Bennett, Carcross, Yukon
Territory, pilot was Irwin K. McWilliams, Oct 16, 1943
9206 delivered to Lowry May 19 1942; assigned to 5th AF at Hickham, Hawaii Jun 7, 1942; made a forced
landing in New Guinea, Sep 24, 1942. Salvaged.
9207 crashed on top of Hong Kong Mountain Apr 12, 1943. Four crew survived, but were
executed by Japanese.
9208 delivered to Lowry May 20 1942; assigned to 19th BG at Hickham, Hawaii Jun 7, 1942; crashed on takeoff
at Port Moresby, Australia Sep 19, 1942. Salvaged.
9209 (64th BS, *Blues In The Night*) crashed on takeoff at
7-Mile Airfield, Port Moresby, New Guinea Apr 12, 1943.
9210 sold on civilian market as N5842N. Sold to Canadian firm as CF-ICB. Back to
US as N9720F. Sold to Bolivian airline Lloyd Aero Boliviano as CP-753. Crashed at La Paz,
Bolivia 1976. Sat derelict at La Paz airfield until 1990 when recovered by Don Whittington
Of World Jet of Fort Lauderdale, FL. Returned to USA as N8WJ. Flown in September 1998 to Moses
Lake, WA and transferred to the Flying Heritage Museum of Bellevue, WA. Re-registered as N12355
in August 1999. Currently under restoration.
9211 delivered to Cheyenne May 22, 1942; assigned to 11th BG, 98th BS at Hickham, Hawaii Jun 11, 1942, named "Typhoon McGoon";
flew a mission over Guadalcanal Jan 1943; RETUS at Orlando and assigned to 901st BU Dec 14, 1945. Final fate
not in available record, probably sold for scrap in early 1946.
9212 delivered to Cheyenne May 22, 1942, assigned to 7th AF at Hickham, Hawaii Jun 3, 1942; WO Aug 8, 1942.
9213 delivered to Cheyenne, May 22, 1942; assigned to 11th BG, 42nd BS at Hickham, Hawaii, June 3 1942,
named "Jap Basher"; MIA Gudalcanal Sep 24, 1942. No MACR issued.
9214 (11th BG) ditched Mar 20, 1943 near Russell Island SWPAC
9215 deliverd to Cheyenne May 22, 1942; assigned to 11th BG, 98th BS at Hickham, Hawaii Jun 3, 1942; transferred
to 13th AF (Poppy); July 22, 1942, named "Gallopin' Gus"; WO June 15, 1944.
9216 (11th BG, 43rd BS) ditched Mar 20, 1943, Russell Is SWPA
9217 crashlanded at Noumea-Tontouta, French New Caledonia Oct 27, 1943.
9218 (26th BS) lost Aug 4, 1942 in raid on Guadalcanal. All crew killed.
13th AF (Poppy) July 22, 1942, named "Hellzapoppin"; WO June 15, 1944.
13th AF (Poppy), July 22, 1942; WO June 15, 1944.
9221 delivered to Cheyenne May 26, 1942; assigned to 11th BG, 42nd BS at Hickham, Hawaii Jun 4, 1942; transferred
to 13th AF (Poppy) July 22, 1942; MIA Aug 6, 1942.
9222 delivered to Cheyenne, May 23, 1942; assigned to 7th AF at Hickham, Hawaii, June 6, 1942; RETUS October 21 1943; RFC at Altus October 4, 1945.
9224 (11th BG, 98th BS) MIA Aug 7, 1942 off New Caledonia. Crew of 9 MIA. MACR 16436 (issued 1948)
9225 to RAF as FL455. Flew into ground in cloud near Wick, Scotland Feb 1, 1945.
13th AF (Poppy) July 22, 1942; WO September 11, 1942.
9227 delivered to Cheyenne May 23, 1942; assigned to 11th BG at Hickham, Hawaii June 6, 1942 transferred to
43rd BG in July 1942, named "Yankee Doodle Jr." crashed into the Pacific while on a liquor ride
Dec 31, 1944.
9228 to RAF as FL453. Missing on patrol Dec 14, 1942.
9230 to RAF as FL456. SOC Jan 25, 1946.
9231 to RAF as FL451. Overshot landing at Aldergrove, Northern Ireland
Aug 29, 1941 ?? . SOC.
9232 to RAF as FK213. SOC Mar 11, 1947.
9233 delivered to Cheyenne Apr 1, 1942; sent back to Boeing Aircraft Jun 9, 1942; WO October 9 1943; sent to
3098th BU at Burbank Jan 31, 1944; reclaimed for scrap Jan 29, 1946.
9234 (43rd BG, 65th BS) crashed near Wau, Papua New Guinea Jan 8, 1943
after being hit by AAA while bombing a convoy escort off Lae. Wreck still intact. This plane
was intended to be a Lend-Lease Fortress IIA for RAF Coastal Command and the plane has RAF serial
number of FL461 and RAF roundels painted over with USAF insignia for service in the
Pacific. The USAAF insignia have worn off by exposure to the elements over the years, exposing
the RAF insignia underneath.
9235 (19th BG) ditched off Cooktown Sep 29, 1942.
9237 to RAF as FK212. Missing on patrol Jun 14, 1943.
9238 to RAF as FL464. SOC Dec 22, 1945.
9239 to RAF as FL462. Hit trees during overshoot at Gosport, UK Jan 22, 1945. SOC.
9240 to RAF as FL450. SOC Sep 23, 1946.
9241 to RAF as FL459. SOC Dec 22,1 945.
9244 (43th BG, 63rd BS, *Honikuu Okole*) shot down by Japanese J1N1 night fighter
over Gazelle Peninsula May 21, 1943. MACR 2459
9245 to RAF as FL454. Stalled and crashed into sea off Benbecula, Scotland
Oct 6, 1942.
41-24340/24389 Boeing B-17F-1-BO Fortress
c/n 3025/3074
24340 bailed back to Boeing. Was not the plane that crashed Mar 13, 1943 (this was 42-29932)
24341 converted to XB-40
24342 (97th BG, 414th BS, *Stinky Jnr*) shot down by AAA Sep 7, 1943, Foggia, Italy.
MACR 642. 7 KIA, 3 POW.
24343 (97th BG, 342nd BS, *Peggy D II*) salvaged Mar 15, 1943, Oran.
24344 (97th BG, 342nd BS) shot down Oct 21, 1942, France. MACR 15352.
24345 (2nd BG, 20th BS) shot down by AAA Dec 20, 1943, Eleusis, Greece. MACR 1514.
1 POW, 9 evaded.
24346 (301st BG, 419th BS, later 99th BG, 348th BS, *Avenger*) returned to USA
and salvaged Nov 1944 in Texas
24347 (301th BG, 352nd BS, *Doc Stork*) crashlanded Chelveston, UK Aug 9, 1942 and salvaged.
24348 (301st BG, 352nd BS) salvaged Sep 1944 in UK.
24349 condemned at Middletown Air Depot in USA, never went overseas.
24350 (301st BG, 32nd BS, *Dumbo*) crashed on takeoff Jan 7, 1943, Bone, Tunisia
Also listed as being lost Nov 30, 1942 with 301st BG, 352nd BS. MACR 16242.
24351 (*My Lovin' Dove*) ditched after enemy action near Nauri Island, SW Pacific
Feb 9, 1942. Crew picked up after 66 days at sea.
24352 (2nd BG, 96th BS, *Holey Joe*) salvaged Oct 1945 at Walnut Ridge
24353 delivered Cheyenne Jun 28, 1942. Assigned to 43rd BG, 63rd BS Charlesville, Australia Jul 31, 1942.
Named "Cap'n and the Kids". To Torrens Creed, Australia Aug 27, 1942, To Iron Ridge, Australia Oct 17, 1942, to Mareeba,
Australia Jan 21, 1943. To Port Moresby, New Guinea May 11, 1943. In early Nov 1943 convertd to armed
transport--ball turret removed and bomb bay modified with trays for air drop cargo. To Dobodora, New Guinea Dec 13, 1943,
to Nazab, New Guinea Mar 12, 1944. Transferred 69 TCS, 433 TCG New Guinea Feb 23, 1944. Returned to Australia
and named *Miss Em* and used as General R. L. Eichelberger's personal transport. Salvaged Tacloban, Letye
Apr 31, 1946.
24354 (19th BS, 93rd BS) shot down by IJN AAA off Milne Bay, PNG Aug 26, 1942. All crew killed.
24355 (43rd BG, 63red BS, later 19th BG, 435th BS, later 43rd BG, 64th BS) taxied
into ditch Port Moresby Sep 16, 1943 and damaged beyond repair.
24356 (43rd BG, 63rd BS, *Ka-Puhio-Wela*) shot down by A6M3 during Battle of Bismarck Sea Mar 3, 1943.
7 bailed out, one fell out of harness, rest machine gunned in their chutes.
24357 to 63rd BS, 43rd BG, transferred to 41st TCS, 317th TCG. Salvaged Sep 1945 in Australia.
24358 ("Lulu Belle") delivered to Cheyenne June 28, 1942; assigned to the 43rd BG, 63rd BS at Hickham,
Hawaii July 31, 1942; became a hack at Nadzab, New Guinea, when war weary. Salvaged September 13, 1945.
24359 assigned to 301st BG at Westover Jun 28, 1942; transferred to Chelveston Aug 6, 1942; transferred to
305th BG, 813th BS at Grafton Underwood/Chelveston Nov 25, 1942; transferred to 92nd BG, 325th BS at
Podington Apr 24, 1943; transferred to 482nd BG, 813th BS at Alconbury Aug 25, 1943 RETUS at Eglin
Jun 11, 1944; To RFC at Walnut Ridge Dec 19, 1945.
24360 ("Hell's Kitchen") assigned to 301st BG at Westover Jul 18, 1942; transferred to Podingto, Aug 6, 1942;
assigned to 12th AF at Tafaraoui, Algeria Nov 24, 1942, flew 101 missions; RETUS place and date not in
record; To RFC at Altus Aug 27, 1945.
24361 ("Wabash Cannon Ball") assigned to 301st BG, 32nd BS at Westover Jul 18, 1942; transferred to Podington
Aug 6, 1942; assigned to 12th AF at Tafaraoui, Algeria Nov 24, 1942; assigned to 15th AF, 2nd BG, 96th BS
at Massicault, logged 38 missions with 2nd BG; transferred to 99th BG, 348th BS at Oudna, Mar 28, 1944,
flew 52 missions with the 99th BG; transferred to 483th BG, 840th BS at Tortorella, Mar 31, 1944;
RETUS Jun 11, 1944; To RFC at Altus Aug 20, 1945.
24362 assigned to 301st BG, 419th BS at Westover Jul 18, 1942; transferred to Podington Aug 6, 1942; ditched into the
English Channel on return from raid to Lille, France Oct 9, 1942, crew saved, first rescue-at-sea for
8th AF. Aircraft had logged 3 missions
24363 ("Bad Penny") assigned to 301st BG at Westover Jul 18, 1942; transferred to Podington Aug 6, 1942; transferred
to 12th AF at Tafaroui, Algeria Nov 24, 1942; MIA on 6th mission to Bizerte, Tunisia Nov 26, 1942. MACR 16197
24364 assigned to 301st BG, 353rd BS at Westover Jul 18, 1942; transferred to Podington Aug 6, 1942; transferred to
12th AF at Tafaraoui, Algeria Nov 24, 1942. Flew 64 missions total with 8th AF & 12th AF. Transferred to
15th AF, 2nd BG at Massicault Nov 14, 1943; transferred to Amendola Dec 9, 1943; MIA on mission to Faro,
Italy Jan 15, 1944, MACR 1814.
24365 assigned to 92nd BG at Bangor Jun 28, 1942; damaged in a forced landing at Bangor Jul 20, 1942, repaired;
transferred to 305th BG, 364th BS at Grafton Underwood as a training aircraft; moved with 305th BG to
Chelveston Dec 11, 1942. RETUS to Grenier Jan 18, 1944.
24366 ("K.O.") assigned to 301st BG, 353rd BS at Westover Jul 7, 1942; transferred to Podington Aug 6, 1942,
6 missions with 8th AF; transferred to 12th AF at Tafaraoui, Algeria Nov 24, 1942; transferred to
AF, 99th BG, 346th BS at Navarin Apr 3, 1943; transferred to 2nd BG, 429th BS at Massicault Nov 14, 1943;
returned to 99th BG at Le Senia, Italy at depot March 1943. Crashlanded at La Senia Aug 19, 1944. Salvaged.
24367 assigned to 301st BG, 353rd BS at Westover Jul 7, 1942; transferred to Podington Aug 6, 1942; transferred
to 12th AF at Tafaraoui Nov 24, 1942; bombed by Luftwaffe at Biskra, Algeria Jan 10, 1943. Aircraft
logged 20 missions. Salvaged.
24368 ("Maverick") assigned to 301st BG, 352nd BS at Westover Jul 7, 1942; transferred to Podingto Aug 6, 1942;
transferred to 12th AF at Tafaraoui, Algeria Nov 26, 1942; transferred to Maison Blanch Dec 5, 1942;
crashlanded at Bone after 6 missions Dec 8, 1943. Salvaged.
24369 ("Special Delivery") assigned to 301st BG, 32nd BS at Westover Jul 6, 1942; transferred to Podington
Aug 6, 1942; transferred to 12th AF at Tafaraoui, Algeria Nov 26, 1942; crashlanded at Maison Blanch, Algeria
with battle damage received on raid to Bizerte Dec 5, 1942. Salvaged.
24370 *Berlin Sleeper* was first B-17 to complete 100 missions. Participated in first night bombing
mission on Rouen, France. Plane was due to be returned to Boeing but was shot down as a drone
before paperwork could be finished.
24371 (301st BG, 353rd BS) lost Jan 15, 1944. MACR 16508
24372 ("Hell's Battlewagon") assigned to 301st BG, 352nd BS at Westover Jun 23, 1942, transferred to Podington
Aug 20, 1942; moved to Chelveston Sep 4, 1942; assigned to 12th AF at Tafaraoui, Algeria Nov 26, 1942;
transferred to Maison Blanche Dec 5, 1942; transferred to Biskra Dec 16, 1942; transferred to Ain M'Lila
Jan 1, 1943; transferred to St. Donat Mar 6, 1943; sustained major battle damage on raid to Marsala, Sicily
Apr 11, 1943. Salvaged. Aircraft had logged 27 missions.
24373 ("Peaches II") assigned to 92nd BG, 326th BS at Bangor Jul 15, 1942; re-assigned to 97th BG, 341th BS at
Polebrook Aug 28, 1942; assigned to 12th AF at Massicault Nov 14, 1942; Salvaged January 31, 1944.
24374 lost Nov 28, 1942. MACR 16038
24375 delivered to Military Air Depot (MAD), Salt Lake City Jun 23, 1942 and sustained a crashlanding with
severe damage on arrival. Salvaged for parts.
24376 (97th BG, 341st BS) destroyed by night German bombing during
takeoff at Maison Blanche, Algeria Nov 20, 1942. All crew KIA.
24377 ("Boomerang II") assigned to 92nd BG at Bangor Jul 14, 1942; re-assigned to 97th BG, 342nd BS, at Polebrook
Aug 17, 1942. Used by General Mark Clark to fly to Gibraltar Oct 19, 1942; re-assigned to 12th AF at
Maison Blanche Nov 5, 1942. RETUS at Tinker July 14, 1943; To RFC at Arledge Nov 22, 1944.
24378 (97th BG, then to 99th BG, "War Eagle"). Returned to USA
Apr 26, 1944. To Bush Field May 19, 1945.
24379 assigned to 92nd BG at Bangor Jun 24, 1942; reassigned to 97th BG, 341st BS, at Polebrook Aug 17, 1942;
re-assigned to 301st BG with 12th AF at St. Donat Apr 1943. Salvaged (date not recorded). Aircraft had
logged 18 missions.
24380 ("Superman") assigned to 92nd BG at Bangor Jun 24, 1942; sustained a crashlanding at Bangor Jun 26, 1942,
repaired; re-assigend to 97th BG, 340th BS at Polebrook Jul 26, 1942; re-assigned to 12th AF at Maison
Blanche, Algeria Oct 11 1942. Salvaged November 30, 1945.
24381 to 63rd BS, 43rd BG, transferred to 54th TCW. Scrapped at Clark AFB 1948
24382 ("Mighty Midgets") assigned to 92nd BG, 340th BS at Bangor Jun 26, 1942; re-assigned to 97th BG, 340th BS at Polebrook Jul 26, 1942;
re-assigned to 12th AF at Maison Blanche, Algeria Oct 11, 1942; transferred to Tafaraoui Nov 22, 1943;
transferred to Biskra Dec 24, 1942; transferred to Chateau-du-Rhumel Nov 1, 1943; re-assigned to 15th
AF at Tortorella Nov 1, 1943. Salvaged Jun 5, 1944. Aircraft had logged 100 missions.
24383 (63rd BS) ditched in Gulf of Papua after fuel exhaustion Jan 1, 1943. 6 crew KIA.
24384 (to 19th BG. To 63rd BS, 43rd BG). Disappeared in a storm Mar 26, 1943 in a flight from Papua New Guinea to Brisbane with
Gen Howard Ramey and 9 others on board. Never found. In 2005, the wreck of a B-17 was found in a remote area
55 km S of Albany Pasage and 74km S of Cape York, which might be the plane.
24385 assigned to 92nd BG, 326BS at Bangor, Jul 19, 1942; transferred to 87th BG, 340th BS at Maison Blanche, Algeria on Nov 13, 1942;
Carried all commanders for Operation 'Torch" to Gibraltar on Nov 5, 1942; MIA on mission to Tripoli
Jan 18, 1943. No MACR. W/O October 10, 1944.
24386 ("Queen Bee-17") assigned to 301st BG, 353rd BS at Westover Jul 19 1942; transferred to Chelveston
Aug 9, 1942; re-assigned to 12th AF at Tafaraoui, Nov 26, 1942; transferred to Maison Blanche Dec 5, 1942;
transferred to Biskra Dec 16, 1942; sustained battle damage at La Goulette, Tunisa on Jan 2, 1943.
Left at Biskra when the group moved to Ain' M'Lila on Jan 17, 1943.
24387 delivered to Air Material Command at Boeing, Seattle, July 9, 1942; WO Oct 8, 1943. Reclaimed for
scrap Nov 20, 1945.
24388 assigned to 92nd BG at Bangor, Jul 31, 1942; transferred with 92BG to Bovington Aug 18, 1942; transferred to 97th BG, 340th BS
at Polebrookon Aug 24, 1942; damaged in a ground accident on Sep 7, 1942, but was repaired; flew Generals
Doolittle and Lemnitzer to Gibraltar on Nov 6, 1942; transferred to 12th Air Force at Maison Blanche, Algeria,
Nov 13, 1942; transferred o Tafaraoui, Nov 22, 1942; transferred to Biskra, Dec 24,1942. Badly damaged on the
ground at Biskra during a German ground attack on Jan 10, 1943. Salvaged on January 14, 1943.
24389 delivered to Westover Jul 8, 1942, slated to go to UK but re-assigned to Air Material Command at
Seattle; transferred to Windsor Locks Sep 3, 1942; transferred to Syracuse Oct 1, 1942; transferred to
Wright Field Feb 10, 1943; reclaimed for scrap Apr 3, 1946.
c/n 3075/3122
24390 (301st BG, 419th BS)
24391 (63rd BS, 43rd BG, 'Hoomalimali') crashed on takeoff from Mareeba,
N. Queensland Sep 14, 1942. All aboard killed. Parts noted May 2005 in
Aviation and Military Museum, Mareeba, Australia
24392 (97th BG) damaged in Oct 21, 1942 daylight raid on U-boat base at
Lorient, France, later repaired
24393 ("Eager Beaver") assigned to 301st BG, 419th BS at Westover, Jul 8, 1942; transfererd to 15th AIr Force, 2nd BG, 96th BS at
Maison Blanche Nov 13, 1942; transferred to Tafaraoui, Nov 22, 1942; transferred to Biskra, Dec 25, 1942;
transferred to Chateau-du-Rhumel, Feb 8, 1943 flew 14 missions; transferred to 483rd BG at Tortorella, Italy,
Mar 31, 1944. RETUS to Olmstead on Jul 27, 1944, to RFC at Bush Field on Jun 4,1945.
24394 ("Hockamolock Jock VI BB") assigned to 301st BG, 353rd BS at Westover Jul 8, 1942; transferred to Chelveston Aug 6, 1942;
transferred to 12th Air Force at Tafaraoui, Nov 24, 1942; transferred to Maison Blanche, Dec 5, 1942;
transferred to Biskar Dec 16, 1942; transferred to Ain M'Lila Jan 17, 1943; transferred to St. Donat,
Marc 6, 1943; MIA on mission to Castleventrano, April 13, 1943 on 21st mission. No MACR.
24395 lost Jan 30, 1944. MACR 2060
24396 ("The Reluctant Gremlin") assigned to 301st BG, 419th BS at Westover Jul 8, 1942; transferred to Chelveston
Aug 9, 1942; transferred to 12th Air Force at Tafaraoui Nov 26, 1942; transferred to Maison Blanche Dec 5, 1942;
transferred to Biskra Dec 16, 1942; transferred to Ain M'Lila Jan 17, 1943; transferred to St. Donat
Mar 6, 1943; transferred to Oudna Aug 6, 1943 - flew 52 missions with 12th AF; transferred to 15th Air Force,
99th BG, 346th BS, at Tortorella, Italy, re-named "(Eight Ball"), flew 28 missions with the 15th AF;
RETUS to Rome Field on Apr 28, 1944 with pilot O'Carrol who flew it to the US for a war bond tour.
To RFC at Searcy Field, July 31,1945.
24397 (301st BG, 352nd BS, *Phyllis*) w/o Oct 2, 1942 after crashlanded at
RAF Gatwick. 3 injured.
24398 (301st BG) damaged in forced landing at Newmarket, England
Oct 3, 1942.
24399 (91st BG, 323rd BS, "Man O'War") shot down by Hptm Johannes Naumann in Fw 190A-6 of JG 26/6 on mission to
Kassel, crashing at Opijnen, Holland Jul 30, 1943. MACR 148.
8 KIA, 2 POW.
24400 (97th BG) damaged in raid on U-boat base at Lorient, France Oct 21, 1942
and landed at Exeter, later repaired.
24401 to 43rd BG, 63rd BS. Taxied into tree, but repaired. Transferred to 65th BS.
Returned to USA Nov 1943. Salvaged at Kingman, AZ Nov 1945.
24402 to 64rd BS, 43rd BG. Salvaged after landing accident Nov 16, 1942 in Australia.
24403 to 30th BS, 19th BG, transferred to 403rd BS, 43rd BG. Salvaged at Clark AB in 1948.
24404 ("Carol Jean III") assigned to the 301st BG, 353rd BS at Westover Jul 12, 1942; transferred to Polebrook
Aug 24, 1942, flew on group's first mission on Sep 5, 1942; transferred to 12th Air Force at Tafaraoui
Nov 26, 1942, transferred to Maison Blanche Dec 5, 1942, transferred to Biskra Dec 16, 1942; transferred to
Ain M'Lila Jan 17, 1943; transferred to St. Donat Mar 6, 1943; transferred to Oudna Aug 6, 1943; sustained
a crashlanding at Oudna on Sep 11, 1943 and was salvaged. Aircraft logged 17 missions.
24405 (2nd BG) lost Mar 19, 1944. MACR 3287
24406 assigned to 92nd BG, Bangor Jul 13, 1942, transferred to 414th BS, 97th BG, Polebrook Jun 1942,
To Maison Blanch, Algeria Nov 13, 1942, to Tafaraoui, Algeria Nov 22, 1942, to Biskra, Algeria Dec 25, 1942.
(97th BG, 414th BS, "All American") damaged over Tunis Feb 1, 1943 in collision with Fw 190 during
mission to Bizerte, landed safely. Became the subject of one of the most famous photos of WW 2.
Plane was repaired and continued to fly missions. Transferred to 352rd BS, 301st BG. Salvaged Mar 6, 1945.
24407 ("The Goon") assigned to 301st BG, 352nd, BS at Westover Jul 13, 1942; transferred to Chelveston Aug 9, 1942;
transferred to 12th Air Force at Tafaraoui Nov 26, 1942; transferred to Maison Blanche Dec 5, 1942; transferred
to Biskra Dec 16, 1942; transferred to Ain M'Lila Jan 17, 1943; transferred to St. Donat Mar 6, 1943;
transferred to Oudna Aug 6, 1943, flew 48 missions with the 12th AF; transferred to 15th AIr Force, 99th BG,
346th BS at Oudna Oct 1943, flew 34 missions with the 15th AF. Sent to depot, March, 1944; RETUS to Amarillo, TX
May 9, 1944; To RFC at Walnut Ridge, Dec 5, 1945.
24408 ("Plutocrat") assigned to the 301st BG, 352nd BS at Westover Jul 10, 1942; transferred to Chelveston
Aug 9, 1942; transferred to 12th Air Force at Tafaraoui Nov 26, 1942, transferred to Maison Blanche Dec 5, 1942;
transferred to Biskra Dec 16, 1942; transferred to Ain M'Lila Jan 17, 1943; transferred to St. Donat
Mar 6, 1943; transferred to Oudna Aug 6, 1943, flew 42 missions with the 12th AF; transferred to 15th Air
Force, 2nd BG, 49th BS at Massicault Nov 14, 1943; transferred to 483rd BG on Apr 29, 1944;
RETUS Dec 11, 1944; To RFC at Albuquerque, NM June 28, 1945.
24409 assigned to the 301st BG, 352nd BS at Westover Jul 10, 1942; transferred to Chelveston Aug 9, 1942; transferred
to 12th Air Force at Tafaraoui Nov 26, 1942, transferred to Maison Blanche Dec 5, 1942; transferred to
Biskra Dec 16, 1942; transferred to Ain M'Lila Jan 17, 1943; transferred to St. Donat Mar 6, 1943; transferred
to Oudna Aug 6, 1943, flew 39 missions with the 12th AF; transferred to 15th Air Force, 99th BG, 416th BS
at Tortorella Mar 31, 1943; RETUS Olmstead Jul 4, 1944. To RFC at Altus, September 11, 1945.
24410 delivered to SAD Jun 29 1942; transferred to Langley Jul 20, 1942; transferred to Westover Sep 1, 1942;
transferred to New Castle Oct 4, 1942; transferred to Salina Dec 22, 1942; transferred to Rapid City
Sep 4, 1942; transferred to Geiger Jun 22, 1943; To RFC at Albuquerque, NM June 25, 1945.
24411 (92nd BG, 325th BS, *Dottie*)
24412 ("Flying Flit Gun") assigned to 301st BG at Westover, June 30, 1942; transferred to 92nd BG at Bangor, August, 1942;
transferred to 97thBG, 340th BS at Polebrook, August 17, 1942; transferred to 12th Air Force, at Maison
Blanche, November 13, 1942; transferred to Tafaraoui, November 22, 1942, transferred to Biskra,
December 25, 1942, transferred to Chateau-du-Rhumel, February 8, 1943; transferred to Pont-du-Fahs,
August 1, 1943, transferred to 15th Air Force at Depienne, August 15, 1943; transferred to Cerignola,
December 20, 1943; transferred to Amendola, January 16, 1944; RETUS November 23, 1944; reclaimed for
scrap July 6, 1945.
24413 ("Birmingham Blitzkreig") assigned to 92nd BG at Bangor, July 14, 1942; transferred to 97th BG, 414th BS at Polebrook,
August 24, 1942; transferred to 12th Air Force at Maison Blanche, November 13, 1942; transferred to Tafaraoui,
November 22, 1942; transferred to Biskra, December 25, 1942; MIA on mission to Bizerte, December 26, 1942,
sustained a direct hit by AAA fire, exploded, 10KIA.
24414 ("Jarrin Jenny II") assigned to 92nd BG ar Bangor, July 14, 1942; transferred to 97th BG, 342nd BS at Polebrook,
August 24, 1942; transferred to 12th Air Force, at Maison Blanche, November 13, 1942; transferred to Tafaraoui,
November 22, 1942, transferred to Biskra, December 25, 1942, transferred to Chateau-du-Rhumel, February 8, 1943;
transferred to Pont-du-Fahs, August 1, 1943, transferred to 15th Air Force at Depienne, August 15, 1943;
transferred to 2nd BG, 429th BS at Massicault, November 14, 1943; RETUS April 21, 1944; To
RFC at Altus, October 9, 1945.
24415 lost May 9, 1943. MACR 16254.
24416 served with 95th BG, then 303rd BG, 359th BS *Black Diamond Express*. Did a war bond tour.
Scrapped Oct 26, 1945 at Walnut Ridge, Arkansas.
24417 (97th BG) wing damaged by cannon fire Oct 21, 1942 in daylight raid
on U-boat base at Lorient, France. Later repaired. Transferred
to 306th BG and named "Dixie Demo II". Crashed into North Sea
Jul 26, 1943. Crew rescued.
24418 ("Mickey Finn") assigned to 301st BG, 352nd BS at Westoer, July 12, 1942; transferred to Chelveston, August 9, 1942,
flew group's first mission on September 5, 1942; transferred to 12th Air Force at Tafaraoui, November 26, 1942 flew 11 missions with the 12th AF; transferred to 15th Air Force, at Maison Blanche December 6, 1942,
assigned to the 32nd BS and re-named ("Special Delivery II"). Remained with the 15th AF at various stations
in North Africa and flew 79 missions with the 15th AF; RETUS to Rapid City and reassigned to the 398th
BG as a training aircraft on November 10, 1943. WO October 20, 1944.
24419 (92nd BG, 327th BS, later to 97th BG, 341st BS) destroyed on ground at
Briskra, North Africa by attack of five Ju-88s Jan 10, 1943
24420 to 28th BS, 194th BG. Transferred to 64th BS, then 65th BS of 43rd BG,
Transferred to 54th TCW Nov 1943, later 58th TCS, 375th TCW. Salvaged in 1946.
24421 ("Wongo") assigned 92nd BG at Bangor, July 14, 1942; sustained a crahslanding at Dow Field on July 15, 1942,
repaired; transferrred to 97th BG, 341st BS at Polebook, August 28, 1942; transferred to 12th Air Force at
Maison Blanche, November 17, 1942; transferred to Tafaraoui, November 22, 1942, transferred to Biskra,
December 25, 1942, transferred to Chateau-du-Rhumel, February 8, 1943; transferred to Pont-du-Fahs,
August 1, 1943, transferred to 15th Air Force at Depienne, August 15, 1943; transferred to 99th BG,
347th BS at Oudna, Novmeber 14, 1943; transferred to depot, March 3, 1944; transferred to Tortorella,
March 31, 1944; RETUS to Homestead, June 24, 1944; RFC at Stillwater, October 4, 1945.
24422 ("Dickie Doodle II") assigned to 301st bg, 352nd BS at Westover, July 14, 1942; transferred to Chelveston, August 9, 1942;
transferred to 12th Air Force at Tafaraoui, November 26, 1942; transferred to Biskra, December 16, 1942;
transferred to Ain M'Lila, January 1, 1943; transferred to St. Donat, March 6, 1943; transferred to Oudna,
August 6, 1943; transferred to Cerignola, December 7, 1943; transferred to Lucera, February 1, 1944,
flew 61 missions. Salvaged, July 1, 1945.
24423 ("Itzabitch") assigned to 301st BG, 353rd BS at westover, July 12, 1942; transferred to Chelveston, August 9, 1942;
transferred to 12th Air Force at Tafaraoui, November 26, 1942; transferred to Biskra, December 16, 1942;
transferred to Ain M'Lila, January 1, 1943; transferred to St. Donat, March 6, 1943; crashed on May 28, 1943,
flew 42 missions. Salvaged.
24424 to 28th BS, 19th BG, transferred to 64th BS, 43rd. BG. Ditched at sea
returning from Wewak in bad weatherMar 15, 1943. Only two crewmen survived.
24425 (19th BG, 30th BS) transferred to 64th BS, 43re BG Oct 1942. Crashed into
sea off Port Moresby, PNG during test flight Apr 17, 1943. All crew KIA.
24426 (5th BG, 42nd BS) returned to USA in 1944.
24427 (19th BG, 30th BS) lost on mission Sep 15, 1942. Crew KIA
24428 (19th BG, 30th BS) w/o on landing at Mareeba, Qld Sep 6, 1942.
24429 (43rd BG, 63rd BS) lost in bad weather near Finschhafen, PNG Dec 3, 1942. All crew KIA.
24430 ferried to New Zealand. Fate uncertain
24431 (91st BG, 401st BS, *The Saint*). Involved in takeoff accident at Bassingbourn,
UK Feb 12, 1943. Salvaged for parts.
24432 (91st BG, 401st BS, *Danellen*) shot down by Maj Priller of JG26 Dec 20, 1942, France and
crashed next to Seine River between Tosny and Bernieres, Les Andes, Normandy.
MACR 5381. 8 of 9 crew aboard KIA.
24433 modified for long range photo recon and assigned to
15th PMS. Sent to England Oct 1942, and to North Africa
Nov 18, 1942. Found unsatisfactory for mapping missions
over enemy territory and later used as courier aircraft.
Condemned May 1, 1944.
24434 sold on civilian market as N60475. To Bolivia as CB-79, then to CP-579.
Crashed near Unico, Bolivia Dec 29, 1958 while being owned by
the Bolivian company Frigorifico Guigota.
24435 delivered to 92nd BG Jun 2, 1942, assigned to 97th BG,
240th BS Aug 19, 1942. Transferred to 2nd BG, 429th BS
Nov 14, 1943 and renamed "Yankee Do It". Shot down by
fighters Mar 18, 1944 during raid on Villaorba (Udine)
airfield. Crashed 30-40 mi NE of Trieste and exploded.
24436 w/o in a Lowry, CO AAF base accident
24437 (341st BS, "Thunderbird") salvaged Nov 9, 1944.
24439 (91st BG) crashed during attempted forced landing at Fletching
Dec 20, 1942.
c/n 3125/3174
24440 (3rd BG, 15th BS) used as F-9. Returned to USA
24441 (97th BG, 342nd BS, "Francis X") shot down on mission to
Lorient, France Oct 21, 1942
24442 (97th BG, 4145h BS, "Little Eva") destroyed by German bombing
at Tafaraoui, Algeria Dec 23, 1942
24443 (97th BG, 414th BS, "Johnny Reb") shot down on mission to
Lorient, France Oct 21, 1942
24444 (97th BG, 340th BS, "Superman/The Red Gremlin") was the
first B-17 in Africa. Returned to USA
24445 (97th BG, 340th BS, "Southern Belle") shot down by Hptm. Karl-Heinz Meyer in Fw 190A-3 of JG 26/II Stab near
Flasselles, France Sep 6, 1942 during mission to Avion Portex aircraft factory at Meault, France
10 KIA. First aircraft of 8th AF to be listed as MIA.
24446 (5th BG, 23rd BS, "Jezebel") returned to USA
24447 (91st BG, 401st BS, "Kickapoo") shot down by fighter over
North Sea Feb 26, 1943. MACR 3575. 10 KIA
24448 (43rd BG, 64th BS, "Taxpayer's Pride") show down by Japanese
J1N1 night fighter near Mt Varzin on mission to Rabaul Jun 26, 1943.
9 KIA, 1 POW.
24449 (91st BG, 401st BS, "Short Snorter") shot down by fighter
near Lorient, France Dec 30, 1942. 10 KIA. MACR 3265.
24450 (5th BG, 72nd BS, "My Lovin' Dove") damaged over Nauru
and ditched Feb 9, 1943. Crew spent 16 days on lift raft to
Buka and rescued 50 more days later.
24451 (91st BG, 401st BS) flew into Slieveanorro Mountain, Northern
Ireland Oct 3, 1942. 6 crew killed.
24452 (91st BG, 401st BS) shot down by Hptm Karl-Heinz Meyer in
Fw 190A-4 of JG 26/II Stab near Mantes, France Dec 20, 1942.
MACR 16243. 3 KIA, 7 POW
24453 (91st BG, 322nd BS, "Mizpah/The Bearded Beauty") shot down
Aug 17, 1943 on Schweinfurt raid by Hptm Gunther Specht
in Bf 109G-6 of JG 11/11 Stab at Vlatten, Germany. MACR 275.
5 KIA, 5 POW.
24454 (19th BG, 28th BS, then to 43rd BG, 65th BS, "Georgia Peach")
shot down by Japanese J1N1 night fighter at Ubili, PNG
Jun 13, 1943. 8 KIA, 2 POW. One POW executed later.
24455 (5th BG, 63rd BS, "Old Baldy") returned to USA late 1943.
24456 never flew combat missions, scrapped
24457 (5th BG, 31st BS, "The Azte's Curse") crashlanded due to
brake failure Apr 23, 1943 and w/o.
24458 (43rd BG, 64th BS, "San Antonio Rose I") shot down by
Japanese fighters Jan 5, 1943 on bombing mission at Rabaul, New Britain.
9 KIA, 2 POW.
24459 (91st BG, 401st BS, "Hellsapoppin") shot down by Obfw
Friedrich Erlenkamper in Bf 109G-4 of JG 54/1 over Bremen
Apr 17, 1943 and crashed near Wunstorf, Germany. MACR 15520.
5 KIA, 5 POW
24460 (306th BG, 423rd BS, then to 482nd BG, then to 379th BG) to
RFC at Kingman, AZ Oct 7, 1946.
24461 assigned to 306th BG, 369th BS at Westover, August 22, 1942; transferred
to Thurleigh, October 2, 1942; salvaged with non-battle-damage on February 22, 1943.
24462 slated to go to 306th BG, 369th BS at Westover on August 21, 1942, but was not delivered; arrived at Boise,
December 17, 1942; transferred to Tinker, April 7, 1943; transferred to Lewiston, April 23, 1943;
transferred to Gore, May 19, 1943; transferred to Pocatello, June 2, 1943; transferred to Spokane,
June 17, 1943; transferred to Moses Lake, September 20 1943; RFC at Albuquerque, June 26, 1945.
24463 (306th BG, 423rd BS) exploded over Atlantic after takeoff
from Gander, Newfoundland Sept 5, 1942. 9 killed.
24464 (91st BG, 323rd BS, "Excalibur") shot down by fighters over
North Sea Mar 4, 1943. 3 KIA, 7 rescued.
24465 (306th BG, 368th BS, "Montana Power") damaged by AAA, shot down
by Maj. Josef Priller in Fw 190A-5 of JG 26/Stab and crashed
at West Kapelle, Belgium Apr 5, 1943. MACR 15534. 3 KIA, 7 POW
24466 became trainer aircraft
24467 (306th BG, 368th BS, "The Grim Reaper/Blasted Event") damaged by
AAA, then shot down by Fw 190A of JG 11/1 at Aurich, Germany
Apr 17, 1943. MACR 15525. 2 KIA, 8 POW.
24468 (306th BG, 368th BS, "Wa-hoo") scrapped May 31, 1945
24469 (306th BG, 367th BS) crashed after takeoff near Thurleigh,
UK Jan 6, 1943
24470 (306th BG, 369th BS, "Sons of Fury") shot down and crashed
near Brest, France Jan 3, 1943. 10 KIA
24471 (306th BG, 369th BS , "Four of a Kind") crashed after midair collision
with B-17F 41-24498 at Lille, France Jan 13, 1943. MACR 15502.
3 KIA, 7 POW.
24472 (306th BG, 369th BS) hit by AAA and then shot down by Lt Gerhard
Seifert in Fw 190A-4 of JG 26/9 over Lille, France Nov 8, 1943.
5 KIA, 4 POW, 1 evaded.
24473 (97th BG, 414th BS, "Kiss-me Kowboy") scrapped Aug 1, 1945.
24474 (306th BG, 367th BS, "Floozy") hit by AAA and ditched into
English Channel Nov 18, 1942. 1 KIA, 9 POW
24475 (306th BG, 423rd BS, "Old Faithful") scrapped Dec 5, 1943
24476 (306th BG, 369th BS, "A-Dorable") in collision with B-17F 42-5251
over UK Mar 1, 1943. Bellylandded at Chelveston, UK after collision.
Scrapped Mar 19, 1943.
24477 (97th BG, 340th BS, "Joan of Arc/Falming Mayme") crashed after
midair collision with Fw 190A at Tunis, Tunisia Feb 1, 1943.
MACR 3516. 7 KIA, 3 returned
24478 (306th BG, 369th BS) shot down by fighter of JG 2 and
crashed into sea near St. Nazaire, France Nov 23, 1942.
7 KIA, 2 POW
24479 (91st BG, 322nd BS, "Sad Sack") in midiar collision with
B-17F 41024499 and crashed into sea Nov 23, 1942. MACR 16273.
24480 (91st BG, 324th BS, "The Bad Penny") scraspped Oct 19, 1944.
24481 (91st BG, 322nd BS, "Hells Angels") hit by a fighter and
crashed into North Sea W of Amrum, Germany May 14, 1943.
MACR 15498. All 10 KIA
24482 (91st BG, 322nd BS, "Heavyweight Annihilators") crashlanded
Feb 27, 1943 and scrapped.
24483 (91st BG, 322nd BS, "Spirit of Alcohol") shot down by Lt.
Heinz Knoke in Bf 109G of JG 11/5 and crashed into Kiel Bay,
Germanyh May 19, 1943. MACR 15632. 6 KIA, 4 POW.
24484 (91st BG, 401st BS, "The Bad Egg") crashlanded and hit a
jeep on Anderw Field, UK Dec 31, 1943. The jeep driver
was killed. The plane was taken to a repair
group, where front half joined B-17G 42-31229.
24485 (91st BG, 324th BS, "Memphis Belle") was first B-17 to complete 25 combat missions over
Europe. Was put on display at site in Memphis, TN. Reported Oct 2004
to be under restoration by Memphis Belle Memorial Association
at Millinton, TN. Was delivered by truck to USAF Museum in 2005 for total
overhaul due to extensive damage due to years of exposure to the elements.
24486 (306th BG, 367th BS, "Man O'War") shot down by AAA and
crashed into English Channel Nov 9, 1942. 11 KIA
24487 (*Eager Beaver*) served with 368th BS, 306th BG at
Thurleight. Transferred May 1, 1944 to AF Service Command
and returned to USA Jul 1944. Given to Williamsport Technical Insttute, Williamsport, Pennsylvania
after the war for use in an aeronautical program. WTI later became
Williamsport Area Community College and later the Pennsylvania
College of Technology. Nose section was sent to the Mighty
Eighth Airforce Museum near Savannah, and is still on
display there..
24488 (306th BG, 369th BS, "Banshee II") shot down by Oblt.
Rudolf Sigmund in BF 110G-4 oF NJG 1/10 at
Greetsiel, Germany Apr 17, 1943. MACR 15445
5 KIA, 5 POW
24489 (306th BG, 367th BS, "Terry and the Pirates") shot down by
fighters over France Dec 20, 1942.
c/n 3175/3188
24490 (324th BS, 91st BG, 'Jack the Ripper') shot down by fighters over
Muenster, Germany Feb 22, 1944. MACR 2640
24491 (306th BG, 423rd BS) MIA Oct 9, 1942, Germany. MACR 6012
24492 (306th BG, 367th BS) crashed near Spalding, England during practice
mission over the Wash Oct 2, 1942. Waist gunner became unconscious due
to problems with the oxygen supply. Pilot dived the plane to 15,000 feet
but pulled out too sharply, control cables snapped, part of one wing broke
away and plane caught fire. Both bomb doors broke away, one severing the
tail. Tail gunner was able to bail out. One other crew member bailed out
but injured, rest of crew died when aircraft crashed.
All crew killed.
24493 assigned to 306th BG, 368th BS at Westover, August 16, 1942; transferred to Thurleigh, October 13, 1942;
transferred to SBA trainer, April 11, 1943; RETUS to Seattle, June 2, 1944, transferred to Wright,
June 27, 1944; transferred to Eglin, December 9, 1944; transferred to Ypsilanti, June 22, 1945;
To RFC at Altus, October 29, 1945.
24494 (306th BG) overshot landing and crashed, Portreath, England Nov 9, 1942.
24495 (306th BG, 367th BS) lost Dec 20, 1942
24497 (91st BG, 322nd BS, "Mizpah II/Friscoe Jennie") ran out of fuel and
ditched into English Channel 1 mi off Bexhill on Sea, UK
Sep 6, 1943. Crew rescued.
24498 (306th BG, 369th BS) in midair collision with B-17F 41-24471 over
Lille, France Jan 13, 1943
24499 ("Fury") assigned to 91st BG, 322nd BS at Bangor,Sep 2, 1942; transferred to Bassingbourn, September 29, 1942;
sustained a mid-air collision with 41-24453 of 91st BG on Nov 18, 1942, (no mission for 91st that day)
made a crashlanding at RAF Turweston. No data on casualties. Salvaged Nov 26, 1942.
24500 ("Annie Freeze") delivered to Ogden, Aug 7, 1942; transferred to Scott, Oct 15, 1942; transferred to Presque Isle,
Feb 19, 1943; assigned to 381st BG, 535th BS at Ridgewell, May 27, 1943; transferred to CCRC at Bovington
as a trainer on July 18, 1943; Salvaged Nov 29, 1945 FEA; refitted and assigned to 10th HB SX Oberpaffenhofen
on Apr 30, 1947. Reclaimed for scrap in Germany on Jan 7, 1947.
24501 (306th BG, 368th BS) transferred to Thurleigh, Oct 2, 1942; MIA on mission to St. Nazaire, Jan 3, 1943, shot down by AA fire,
crashed near the target. No MACR issued, but edited mission report confirms 6KIA 4POW
24502 assigned to 303rd BG, 358th BS at Westover, Aug 27, 1942; transferred to 306th BG, 368th BS at Thurleigh, Sep 26, 1942;
sustained a crashlanding with battle damage at Sudbourne, UK and salvaged at AFSC July 28, 1943.
24503 (91st BG, 324th BS) last seen off the Brest Penisula Nov 23, 1942,
probably lost over the English Channel. MACR 16162
c/n 3189/3224
24504 ("The Sad Sack") assigned to 91st BG, 324th BS at Bangor, Aug 30, 1942; transferred to Bassingbourn, Sep 26, 1942,
logged 42 mission before transfer to BAD at Burtonwood on Mar 15,1944. RETUS for war bond tour (date not
recorded), final fate not in record, but probably salvaged in mid-1945.
24505 ("Quitchurbitchin") assigned to 91st BG, 324th BS at Bangor, Aug 30, 1942; transferred to Bassingbourn,
Sep 26, 1942; flew 6 missions before sustaining battle damage on mission to St. Nazaire on Nov 22, 1942.
Sat in a hanger at Bassingbourn for about a year and raided for spares. Restored to flying condition and
transferred to AFSC in Dec 1943 as a trainer; RETUS to Tinker June 14, 1944. To RFC at Arlege Nov 22, 1944.
24506 (91st BG) crashed during attempted forced landing at Leavesden, England Nov 23, 1942
24507 (384th BG, 546th BS, "Yankee Rider") shot down by fighter at
Etrepagny, France Sep 6, 1943. MACR 772. 1 KIA, 6 POW, 3 evaded.
24508 (306th BG) flew into ground near Graveley, England Oct 27, 1942.
24509 (306th BG, 423rd BS) lost Nov 9, 1942. MACR 16010
24510 (306th BG, 367th BS, *Snoozy II*) crashed Oct 9, 1942, Nechin, Belgium. MACR 6706
24511 (91st BG, 322nd BS, "Wheel'n Deal") hit by flak and shot
down by Lt Hans Ehlers in Fw 190A-6 of JG 1/3 and
crashed into river Rheine between Dusseldorf and Duisburg,
Germany Dec 1, 1943. MACR 1323. 1 KIA, 9 POW.
24512 (91st BG, 322nd BS) lost Texel, Netherlands Mar 4, 1943. MACR 3721
24514 (306th BG) lost Mar 8, 1943, France. MACR Mar 8, 1943. MACR 6088
24515 (91st BG, 324th BS, "Marie Jane") shot down by fighters and crashed into
North Sea May 21, 1943. MACR 3458. 10 KIA
24516 (*Meltin' Pot*) found under water off Irish coast.
24517 (303rd BG, 427th BS) lost Jan 3, 1943. MACR 6141
24518 ("The Reckless Mountain Boys") delivered to Lowry, July 29, 1942; transferred to Hamilton, Aug 31, 1942;
assigned to the 43rd BG, 63rd BS in Hawaii Sep 9, 1942. MIA May 10, 1943. No MACR issued.
24519 delivered to Wright Field July 28, 1942; transferred to Patterson, July 29, 1942; transferred to Wright Material
Command Oct 18, 1942; transferred to Tinker, Apr 25, 1943; transferred to Vandalia as a test aircraft
for towing gliders on Aug 16, 1943. Final fate not in available record.
24520 (*Fighting Swede*) lost May 8, 1943 on mission to Wewak. MACR 15689
24521 (63rd BS, *Black Jack--The Joker's Wild*) ditched Jul 11, 1943 during
raid on Rabaul. The wreck is still down there.
24522 delivered to Lowry Jul 29, 1942: transferred to Hamilton Aug 31, 1942; assigned to 5th Air Force at Sumac,
Sep 1, 1942; WO Oct 31, 1944.
24523 (91st BG, 323rd BS, "Lil Audrey/Snooks") collided in midair with B-17F 42-29816 over
English Channel 19 km Se of Eastbourne, UK Aug 31 1943. MACR 563. 10 KIA
24524 (323rd BS, 91st BG 'The Eagle's Wrath') shot down by
Uffz Kurt Leibing in Bf 109G of JG 3/1 at Gelnhausen,
Germany Aug 17, 1943 during Schweinfurt raid. MACR 279.
24525 (384th BG, 547th BS) MIA Jan 7, 1943.
24526 (303rd BG,"Leapin Liz") MIA Jan 3, 1943, France. MACR 7650
24527 (91st BG, 324th BS, "Sky Wolf") shot down by Fw. Hans Meissner in
Bf 109G-6 of JG 1/9 Aug 17, 1943 at Waldaschaff, Germany. MACR 274. 10 POW
24529 (384th BG, 546th BS) overshot landing and wrecked at Grafton
Underwood, UK Oct 9, 1943. Salvaged Oct 17, 1943.
24530 assigned to 305th BG, 366th BS at Syracuse, Sep 14, 1942; crashed on take off at Gander, Newfoundland
en route to Grafton Underwood, Oct 25, 1942. Salvaged
24531 delivered to Cheyenne, Aug 2, 1942; transferred to Sacrament, Sep 1, 1942; assigned to 5th AIr Force,
11th BG at Sumac Sep 12, 1942; RETUS to Homstead June 14, 1945. Ditched near Baga Island, Vella Lavella,
all safe - date not recorded.
24532 assigned 305th BG, 422nd BS at Presque Isle Oct 19, 1942; transferred to Grafton Underwood Oct 25, 1942,
re-assigend to 97th BG, 414th BS at Polebrook Nov 4, 1942; transferred to 12AF at Maison Blanche Nov 13, 1942;
transferred to Tafaraoui Nov 22, 1942; transferred to Biskra Dec 25, 1942; MIA on mission to Biaerte Dec 26, 1942.
Aircraft was damaged by the explosion of 41-24413, crashlanded in no man's land, two baled out, one rescued by
British Army, the other was taken POW. The remainder of the crew crashlanded with the aircraft, 3WIA, all
eventually returned to duty.
24533 (305th BG, 365th BS) shot down by Fw. Herbert Buschmann in Bf 109G of JG 3/1. 5 km S of Valburg,
Netherlands Jun 22, 1943. 5 KIA, 1 died of injuries, 4 POW. MACR 16205.
24534 delivered to Cheyenne Aug 2, 1942; assigned to 43rd BG, 403rd BS at Hickam, HI Aug 30, 1942 named ("Omar Khayyam");
transferred to Mareeba, Australia Sep 5, 1942, re-assigned to 11thBG, 98thBS at New Caladonia Nov, 1942; MIA
on Dec 1, 1942 after sustaining a mid-air collision with Japanese fighter which cut the aircraft in two,
crashed, the tail gunner baled out and was the only survivor.
24535 delivered to Cheyenne Aug 2, 1942; transferred to Hamilton Sep 11, 1942; assigned to 5th Air Force, 43rd BG at Sumac
Sep 14, 1942; RETUS to Hamilton Sep 12, 1943; To RFC at Walnut Ridge Sep 25, 1945.
24536 delivered to Cheyenne Aug 3, 1942; transferred to Hamilton Sep 11,1942; assigned to 5th Air Force, 43rd BG at Sumac
Sep 14, 1942; RETUS to Hamilton Sep 16, 1943; To RFC at Albuquerque Jun 25, 1945.
24536 (43rd BG, 63rd BS, *Double Trouble*) also listed as being lost Mar 3, 1943, Battle of the Bismarck Sea.
24537 delivered to Cheyenne Aug 2, 1942; assigned to 43rd BG, 63rd BS at Hickam Sep 10, 1942, named ("Talisman"); carried GEN
thur to observe a parachute invasion of Nadzab Sep 5, 1943; RETUS and crashlanded at Jackson Field, FL
Apr 24, 1943; repaired; after the war it was used as a hack by MAJ GEN Frink, Supply CO of SW Pacific and
re-named ("USASOS War-Horse"). Salvaged Sep 9, 1945
24538 delivered to Cheyenne Aug 3, 1942; transferred to Hamilton Sep 11, 1942; assigned to 5th Air Force, 43rd BG
at Sumac Sep 15, 1942. WO Oct 31,1944.
24539 (303rd BG, 358th BS, "Jersey Bounce") MIA Jul 27, 1943
c/n 3225/3269
24540 delivered to Cheyenne Aug 2, 1942; transferred to Sacramento Sep 1, 1942; transferred to Hamilton Sep 11, 1942;
assigned to 5th Air Force, 43rd BG, 63rd BS at Sumac Sep 14,1942; bombed on the ground at Dobodura Jan 18, 1943.
Salvaged.
24541 (303rd BG, 358th BS, "Spook") lost Feb 16, 1943. MACR 15476
24542 delivered to Cheyenne Aug 2, 1942; transferred to Westover Aug 18, 1942; transferred to Syracuse Aug 20, 1942;
transferred to Rome, NY Nov 14, 1942; transferred to New Castle Dec 9, 1942; transferred to Wst Plam Beach
Jan 15, 1943; assigned to the 306th BG May 5, 1943, never sent to ETO; transferred to Patterson Aug 5, 1943;
WO at Amarillo Oct 24, 1945.
24543 delivered to Cheyenne Aug 2, 1942; transferred to Hamilton Sep 16, 1942; assigned to 5th Air Force, 43rd BG,
63rd BS at Sumac Sep 18, 1942, named ("Pluto"); MIA Jul 2, 1943. No MACR.
24544 assigned to 91st BG, 323rd BS at Bangor Sep 10, 1942; transferred to Bassingbourn Oct 16, 1942, named ("Pennsylvannia Polka");
MIA on mission to Hamm, February 4, 1943; shot down by FW-190 and crashed in the Zuider Zee, 8KIA 2POW listed
on MACR 3557 and 4635. Aircraft had logged 7 missions.
24545 assigned to 91st BG, 322th BS at Bangor Aug 31, 1942; transferred to Bassingbourn Oct 11, 1942. Burned out on base by
internal fire started by a cigarette on Mar 23, 1943, aircraft had logged 16 missions. The was the first
aircraft salvaged in a ground accident. May have had any or all of the following nicknames at one time or
another ("Luftwaffe's Revenge; Waterloo or Motsie")
24546 delivered to Cheyenne Aug 2, 1942; transferred to Hamilton Sep 11, 1942; assigned to 5th Air Force, 43rd BG, 403rd BS
at Sumac Sep 17, 1942. WO October 31, 1944.
24547 (91st BG, 323rd BS) lost May 1, 1943. MACR 3573
24548 delivered to Cheyenne Aug 2, 1942; transferred to Hamilton Sep 4, 1942; assigned to the 43rd BG in Hawaii Sep 14, 1942;
transferred to 5th Air Force, 375th Troop Carrier Group (date not recorded); crashlanded at Aitape, New Guinea
on May 5, 1944. Salvaged.
24549 (91st BG, 323rd BS, "Stupen-Taket") shot down by AAA Mar 4, 1943. MACR 15596.
8 KIA, 2 POW.
24550 (63rd BS) ditched into Bootless Bay, PNG Dec 14, 1942 after engine failure.
24551 (43th BG, 403rd BS, *Fire Ball Mail*) destroyed on ground at Milne Bay Jan 17, 1943.
24552 (43rd BG, 65th BS, *Listen Here, Tojo*) MIA Sep 15, 1943 after mission to Lae, Papua New Guinea. MACR 648
Wreckage found in 1992.
24553 (305th BG, 422nd BS) lost Dec 6, 1942.
24554 ("The Mustang") served in New Guinea.
24555 delivered to Lowry Aug 7, 1942; transferred to Denver Aug 12, 1942; transferred to Salina Nov 11, 1942;
assigned to 12th Air Force, 301st BG, 353rd BS ar st. Donat Mar 6, 1943; transferred to Oudna Aug 8, 1943;
transferred to Cerignola Dec 7, 1942; transferred to Lucera Feb 1, 1944; RETUS to Dalhart May 13, 1944;
WO at Amarillo Dec 17, 1944. Reclaimed for scrap Apr 9, 1946.
24556 delivered to Lowry Aug 9, 1942; transferred to Salina Nov 16, 1942; transferred to Gore Field May 8, 1943;
transferred to Ephrata Jun 18, 1943, transferred to Kelly Jan 5, 1944; To RFC at Kingman, January 7, 1946.
24557 (384th BG, 545th BS, "Damn Yankee") shot down by Hptm
Herbert Huppertz in Fw 190A-6 of JG 2/11 at Jabbeke,
Belgium Dec 1, 1943. MACR 1334. 5 KIA, 4 POW, 1 evaded.
24558 (303rd BG, 258th BS, "Hunga Dunga") shot down by AAA
ner Wilhelmshaven, Germany Mar 18, 1943.
24559 (360th BS, "Ooold Soljer") collided with 42-29573
near Wellingboro, UK Mar 31, 1943. First plane demolished, second
was salvaged.
24560 (384th BG, 545th BS) returned to USA May 1944
24561 (359th BS, 303rd BG, "The Duchess" aka "Sure Stuff") scrapped in USA Aug 1945. On raid on submarine construction
yard at Vegesack, Germany Mar 18, 1943, bombardier was awarded posthumous Medal of Honor, becoming first 8th AF
airman to earn the award.
24562 (303rd BG, 358th BS, "Sky Wolf") lost Jan 11, 1944. MACR 1925
24563 (303rd BG, 360th BS, "Garbage") damaged in landing collision with Ansom
EF939 at RAF Luton Nov 11, 1942 after colliding with Anson EF939.
By Dec 1942 had been cannibalized and was salvaged.
24564 (305th BG, 365th BS, "Patches") shot down by Obfw Adolf
Glunz in Fw 190A of JG 26/4 near Testelt, Belgium Aug 17, 1943. MACR 300.
3 KIA, 7 POW
24565 (303rd BG, 359th BS, "Idaho Potato Peeler" aka "Rambling Wreck")
shot down by Uffz Hand Ahrend in Fw 190A-6 of JG 2/3
at Wouw, Netherlands Nov 5, 1943. MACR 1157. 1 KIA, 9 POW.
24566 (303rd BG, 359th BS, "Zombie") lost Dec 20, 1942. MACR 15708
24567 (303rd BG, 360th BS, "Beats Me") lost Jan 23, 1943. MACR 15571
24568 (303rd BG, 359th BS, "Lady Fairweather") Shot down near target
by aircraft of III./JG2 during raid on St Nazaire Nov 23, 1942.
24569 (427th BS, 303rd BG, "Memphis Tot") shot down by fighters over
Zwolle, Holland Feb 4, 1943. MACR 15348.
24570 assigned to 91st BG, 323rd BS at Bangor Sep 10, 1942; transferred to Bassingbourn Oct 11, 1942; sustained
battle damage on its first mission to Abbeville, France on Nov 8, 1942, sat in hangar at base and raided
for spares and finally salvaged on Nov 27, 1943
24571 (2nd BG, 49th BS) lost Feb 24, 1944 over Steyr, Austria. MACR 2619
24572 assigned to 305th BG, 346th BS at Presque Isle Oct 19, 1942; transferred to Grafton Underwood Oct 22, 1942;
transferred to 97th BG, 414th BS at Polebrook Nov 4, 1942; reassigned to 12th AF at Maison Blanche Nov 13, 1942;
transferred to Tafaraoui Nov 22, 1942; transferred to Biskra De 25, 1942; transferred to Chateau-du-Rhumel
Feb 8, 1943; transferred to 99th BG, 346th BS at Depienne Nov 24, 1943; logged 20 combat missions; sent to
depot in Mar 1944; RETUS to Tinker Jun 8, 1944. To RFC at Walnut Ridge September 26, 1945.
24573 (305th BG, 364th BS) lost May 19, 1943. 6 KIA, 4 POW.
24574 delivered to Cheyenne Aug 12, 1942; transferred to Hamilton Nov 9, 1942; assigned to 43rd BG, 63rd BS and 403rd BS
in Hawaii Nov 14, 1942 and named ("Tuffy"); RETUS to Rapid City,398th BG as a trainer Nov 9, 1942;
To RFC Altus Aug 30, 1945.
24575 (384th BG, 544th BS, "Sunrise Serenader") engine caught fire and plane exploded in
midair near Wargrove, England Nov 13, 1943. 9 killed, one bailed out.
24576 (97th BG) lost May 25, 1943. MACR 16525
24577 (303rd BG, 358th BS, "Hells Angels") was first aircraft to complete 25 combat
missions in 8th AF, doing so May 14, 1943. Returned to USA
after 48th mission Dec 13, 1943 and participated in a War Bond tour. Scrapped Aug 14, 1945.
The "Memphis Belle" crew actually flew some of its 25 missions on other planes.
24578 (384th BG, 547th BS) returned to USA Apr 10, 1944
24579 (303rd BG, "Thumper") damaged by German fighters near Lorient
Jan 23, 1943. All crew except pilot and copilot bailed out,
one being killed when parachute failed to open. Pilots
brought the plane back to England and made wheels-up landing
at Lulsgate Bottom. Aircraft w/o.
24580 (303rd BG, 358th BS, "Hell Cat") lost Jan 23, 1943. MACR 15473
24581 (303rd BG) crashed on landing at Bovingdon Dec 20, 1942
24582 (303rd BG, 358th BS, "One O'Clock Jump") lost Dec 12, 1942.
24583 assigend to 379th BG at New Castle Oct 6, 1942; transferred to Bovington Nov 6, 1942; damaged in a taxi
accident on Aug 11, 1943, repaired. Salvaged with non-battle damage on May 5, 1945.
24584 assigned to 427th BS, 303rd BG at Bangor Oct 5, 1942. To Molesworth Oct 22, 1942.
(303rd BG, 427th BS, "SUSFU") crashed at Pleyben Abby, near Edern, 10 mi NE of Quimper, France
Jan 23, 1943. MACR 15571. 2 KIA, 6 POW.
c/n 3270/3324
24585 assigned to 360th BS, 303rd BG at Bandor Oct 14, 1942. To Molesworth Oct 16, 1943.
(360th BS, 303rd BG, *Wolf Hound*) force-landed in France on Dec 12, 1942, after
attacking Rouen Sotteville marshalling yards, while in service with 303rd Bomb Group,
Molesworth. Recovered by Luftwaffe. After flight testing at Rechlin,
it was used for demonstration visits to Luftwaffe Jagdgruppen as DL+XC (also quoted as DL+XS),
before being assigned to I./KG200 in Sep 1943 as A3+AE. Destroyed in bombing raid on Oranienburg Apr 10, 1945.
Parts of wreckage found at Oranienburg.
24586 ("Wham Bam") assigned to 305th BG, 365th BS at Presque Isle Oct 19, 1942; transferred to Grafton Underwood
Oct 26, 1942; transferred to 1BAD at Burtonwood Mar 20, 1944, RETUS to Robins Aug 1, 1944; reclaimed for
scrap on Aug 30, 1945.
24587 (303rd BG, 427th BS, "Bad Check") lost Jan 11, 1944. MACR 1922
24588 (305th BG, 364th BS) shot down Mar 8, 1943 over English Channel. All crew KIA. MACR 15718
24589 (91st BG, 323rd BS) named Texas Bronco; shot-down by Hauptmann
Joachim Jabs, a Staffelkapitan of IV./NJG 1, during
a raid at Emden on Feb 4, 1943. MACR 15124.
24590 (c/n 3275) attached to 305BG, 364 BS lost on Kiel Pointe de Chute raid May 19, 1943. 7 KIA, 3 POW
24591 (305th BG, 366th BS, "Rigor Mortis") crashed SE of Neufchatel-en-Bray, France Sep 6, 1943.
MACR 1344 and 2155. 1 KIA, 6 POW, 3 evaded
24592 (305th BG, 366th BS *Madame Butterfly*) interned in Switzerland Sep 6, 1943. MACR 1345
Returned Sep 1, 1945.
24593 (305th BG, 364th BS) lost Feb 4, 1943.
24594 to RAF as Fortress II FA695. SOC Jul 31, 1947.
24595 to RAF as Fortress II FA696. SOC Mar 11, 1947
24596 to RAF as Fortress II FA697. Crashed at Lagens, Azores Dec 19, 1943
while trying to land in bad weather.
24597 to RAF as Fortress II FA698. Crashed into hill near RAF Chivenor, UK
Mar 26, 1943.
24598 to RAF as Fortress II FA699. SOC Dec 29, 1945.
24599 to RAF as Fortress II FA700. SOC Dec 22, 1945.
24600 (c/n 3285) attached to 224 CCTS at Sioux City, Iowa AAF damaged in forced landing when it ran out
of fuel Jan 10, 1945 o mi E of Orchard, NE
24601 (305th BG, 365th BS) slot down by AAA on mission to Lille, France Jan 13, 1943 and crashed
near Pollinkhove, Belgium. Crew of 10 all KIA. MACR 15639.
24602 (303rd BG, 360th BS, "Yardbird") MIA May 29, 1943.
24603 (303rd BG, 359th BS, "The Green Hornet") lost Jan 23, 1943.
24604 (305th BG, 366th BS) lost Feb 26, 1943. MACR 15443
24605 (359th BS, 303rd BG, *Knock-out Dropper*) was first B-17 with
50 missions Nov 16, 1943, first B-17 with 75 missions Mar 27, 1944.
Scrapped at Stillwater, OK Jul 1945.
24606 (303rd BG, 358th BS, "Werewolf") had off-field landing on a rugby field at mental hospital Dawlish,
Devon UK Jan 13, 1943. Repaired at Hunnington Air Depot then asigned to 91st BG, 401st BS for Apr 22, 1943 for two
months and then to 1st Combat Crew Replacement Center at Bovingdon. Salvaged Jun 18, 1945.
24607 (303rd BG, 427th BS, "Jerry Jinx" aka "What's Up Doc?") hit by AA and ditched in Bay of Biscay
Jan 23, 1943. MACR 15473
24608 (303rd BG, 359th BS, "Yahoodi" aka "Green Hornet") ditched off Belle Isle, Bay of Biscay Jan 3, 1943. 7 KIA,
3 POW.
24609 (303rd BG, 359th BS, "Holy Mackerel") shot down by enemy aircraft and crashed Bocasse, 12 mi N of
Rouen, France Apr 4, 1943. MACR 15069. 6 KIA, 4 POW.
24610 (303rd BG, 427th BS, "Joe Btfsplk II") shot down by AAA May 1, 1943, St Nazare, France. MACR 15727. 3 POW, 7 KIA.
24611 (305th BG, 422nd BS, "Boomerang") flew General Eaker to Casablanca Jan 15, 1943. Shot down by enemy aircraft
and crashed Etang Lake, near Pleucadeuc, 17 mi E of Vannes, France Feb 16, 1943. MACR 16236
24612 (303th BG, 427th BS, "The Devil Himself") to AFSC for special gun tests May 20, 1943. Returned
to USA Dec 20, 1944. To RFC Altus Oct 9, 1945.
24613 delivered direct from Boeing to Moffett Aug 28, 1942; assigned to National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics and
designeated XB-17F for aerodynamic and performance testing. W/O May 4, 1946.
24614 (305th BG, 422nd BS) w/o when crashed on landing Jan 8, 1944 at Chelveston, UK.
24615 ("Target for Tonight") dassigned to the 306th BG, 422nd BS at Presque Isle Oct 19, 1942, transferred to Grafton
Underwood Oct 25, 1942; transferred to 1 BAD at Burtonwood Mar 22, 1944; RETUS to Sheppard May 2, 1944;
To RFC at Walnut Ridge Oct 25, 1945
24616 (c/n 3301) attached to 422nd BS, 305th BG at Chelveston, UK. Damaged in forced landing after
engine failure at Bungay, UK Dec 2, 1943.
24617 (305th BG, 364th BS, "Southern Comfort") damaged by enemy action (date
unknown) and crew bailed out over Essex and crashed at Great Totham.
24618 (2nd BG) lost Feb 24, 1944. MACR 2614
24619 (427th BS, 303rd BG, *S for Sugar*) shot down by AAA over Oschersleben,
Germany Jan 11, 1944. Crew POW. MACR 1923
24620 (303rd BG, 360th BS, "Snap! Crackle! Pop!") lost Jan 3, 1943. MACR 15464
24621 collided with another B-17 42-6031 over Gulf of Mexico
Sept 10, 1943. 11 on each aircraft killed.
24622 assigned to the AAFTCC 3501st Base Unit and stationed at Boca Raton Army Air Field.. It was used for
Engineering and Radar check flights. On May 27, 1944 ,while on a Radar Check Flight, the #1 engine
caught fire shortly after takeoff. The plane turned to return to the field. Before returning the fire
was extingushed but due to electrical failure the tail wheel would not lower. The wheel was hand cranked
down but it was not fully extended at the time of landing. The plane landed hard causing major
damage to the tail section ( fuselage sprung and bent in tail section). There was also major damage
to the #1 engine, lower left wing , left flap and main landing gear retracting motors. From the
notations on the Aircraft History card it appears the plane was ordered to be scrapped on June 24, 1944
24623 (305th BG, 365th BS) lost Feb 26, 1943
24624 (305th BG, 366th BS) lost May 19, 1943. MACR 15549
24625 (c/n 3310) while attached to Geiger Field, WA damaged in landing accident due to mechanical
failure at Stewart Field, West Point, NY Jul 15, 1943.
24626 (c/n 3311) while attached to 331 BG at Casper AAB, WY damaged in forced landing at Lusk, WY when
it ran out of gas in bad weather Dec 1, 1942.
24627 (c/n 3312) while attached to 34th BG at Geiger Field, WA crashed 25 mi SE of Enterprise, OR Sep 10, 1942.
24628 delivered to Cheyenne Sep 1, 1942; transferred to Wayne, CO Nov 2, 1942; transferred to West Palm Beach Dec 15, 1942,
assigned to 12AF at Blot Jan 12, 1943. WO July 8, 1944.
24629 (303rd BG, 358th BS) shot down by Hptm Peter-Paul Steindl in
Bf 109G-6 of JG 26/11 at Valenciennes, France near
42-2964/2966
42-2967/2978
Cambrai Oct 20, 1943. MACR 1032. 2 KIA, 8 POW.
24630 (c/n 3315) while attached to 34th BG w/o in ground accident at Blythe AAB, CA Dec 16, 1942.
24631 crashed 5 mi S of Walla Walla, WA Jul 15, 1942. All 5 crew killed.
24632 (c/n 3317) while attached to 593rd BS, 369th BG ditched near Drew Field, Indian Rocks, FL
24633 (c/n 3318) while attached to 395th CCTS at Ardmore AAB, Ardmore, OK damaged when bellylanded after
mechanical failure at Tinker Field, OK Mar 1, 1944. Repaired, assigned to HQ, Okcbourne AAF< OH.
24634 (41st BG) lost Feb 11, 1944, China. MACR 3011
24635 (303rd BG, 359th BS, "The 8 Ball Mk. II") scrapped Feb 8, 1945.
24636 delivered to Geiger Sep 3, 1942; tranferred to Casper Oct 29, 1942; transferred to Walla Walla Nov 24, 1942;
transferred to Ephrata Dec 3, 1942; transferred to Tinker Feb 3, 1943; transferred to Rapid City Apr 13, 1943;
transferred to Geiger May 10, 1943; To RFC at Ontario Jun 14, 1945.
24637 (305th BG, 366th BS) shot down by Lt Paul Arlt in Bf 109G-1 of
JG 1/1 near Wilhemlshaven, Germany Jan 27, 1943. MACR 15501. 5 KIA, 5 POW.
24638 (c/n 3323) while attached to 34th BG at Blythe AAB, CA damaged in forced landing at Blythe Jan 21, 1943.
24639 (323rd BG, 91st BG, *The Careful Virgin*) transferred to AFSC for
Aphrodite mission. Launched against V-1 sites at Mimoyecques,
Pas-de-Calais, but impacted short of target due to controller
error.
Douglas-Long Beach B-17F-1-DL Fortress
c/n 7900/7902
2964 delivered to Wright Field for test purposes Jan 7, 1942, crashed at Frostburg, Maryland Nov 21, 1943, crew baled out OK.
Caused by poor weather and a shortage of gas.
2965 delivered to Wright Field Jul 20, 1942, sustained a landing accident at Walla Walla Aug 5, 1942, repaired. WO Sep 9, 1944.
2966 assigned to the 303rd BG, 360th BS at Bangor Sep 18, 1942, transferred to Molesworth Oct 28, 1942, transferred to
Combat Crew Replacement Center at Bovingdon as a trainer on Jul 4, 1943. Salvaged in the UK after the war,
date not in record..
c/n 7903/7914
2967 (303rd BG, 360th BS, "Shak Hak") lost Feb 16, 1943. MACR 15116
2968 delivered to West Pakm Beach Dec 1, 1942; assigned to 12th Air Force, 97th BG, 342nd BS at Tafaraoui on Feb 17, 1943,
transferred to Biskra Dec 25, 1942; transferred to Chateau-du-Rhumel on Feb 8 1943; MIA on mission to
Trapani Apr 13, 1943.
2969 (97th BG, 341st BS) lost Nov 17, 1942. MACR 15097.
2970 (91st BG, 324th BS, "Connecticut Yankee") crashed on return at Winchelsea, UK Sep 6, 1943. Crew OK
42-2979/3003
2971 delivered to MAD Aug 20, 1942; transferred to New Castle Oct 10, 1942; assigned to the 8th Air Force at
Wildflower Oct 30, 1942. Never sent to the UK. To RFC at Arledge 1945.
2972 delivered to Tulsa Aug 23, 1942; transferred to Amarillo and wirtten off on Dec 17, 1944
2973 (303rd BG, 360th BS, "Iza Vailable") scrapped Aug 2, 1945
2974 delivered to Geiger Sep 2, 1942; transferred to Ephrata Jan 31, 1943; transferred to Great Falls, Feb 22, 1943;
transferred to Dalhart Aug 7, 1943, assigned to 4100 BU at Patterson Aug 21, 1943; assigned to 330 BU at
Dyresburg Mar 1, 1944; assigned to 327 BU at Drew May 14, 1944. To RFC at Albuquerque, September 5, 1945.
2975 (306th BG, 423rd BS) lost Dec 30, 1942. MACR ???
2976 delivered to Tulsa Aug 1942; transferred to Lockbourn Oct 18, 1942; transferred to Felts Field Oct 29, 1942;
transferred to Salina Dec 16, 1942; transferred to Gowen Mar 21, 1943; transferred to Sioux City Jun 11, 1943;
transferred to Geiger Jul 13, 1943; assigned to the 327 BU at Drew Apr 20, 1944. To RFC at Altus Aug 1, 1945.
2977 delivered to Tulsa Sep 11, 1942; transferred to 351 SD at Pyote Oct 10, 1942; transferred to Grand Island Aug 21, 1942,
transferred to Wayne Nov 5, 1942; transferred to Patterson Nov 20, 1942; transferred to Wayne Dec 16, 1942;
assigned to 233 BU at Davis Monthan Feb 1, 1943; transferred to Romulus Mar 1, 1943; transferred to New Castle
May 5, 1943; transferred to Smyrna Jun 5, 1943; transferred to Roswell Jun 11, 1943; assigned to 327 BU at Drew
Jun 21, 1943; transferred to Hobbs Jul 7, 1943. To RFC at Kingman, January 13, 1945.
2978 assigned to 303BG, 369th BS at Wayne Nov 2, 1942; transferred to Mol;esworth Feb 7, 1943; re-assigned to 381st
BG, 534th BS at Ridgewell Nov 19, 1943, named ("Sis"). RETUS May 1, 1944. Reclaimed for scrap Sep 3, 1946.
c/n 7915/7939
2979 (483rd BG, 815th BS) lost Apr 16, 1944. MACR 3908
2980 damaged in ground fire at Foggia, Italy Jun 23, 1944
2981 ('Snoozin' Susan) delivered to West Palm Beach Jan 7, 1943, assigned to 97th BG, 414th BS at Chateau-du-Rummel Jan 30, 1943,
transferred to Pont-du-Fahs Aug 1, 1943, transferred to Depienne Aug 15, 1943, assigned to 99th BG, 348th BS
at Oudna Nov 14, 1943, transferred to Tortorella Dec 11, 1943, logged 15 missions. WO Apr 1, 1944, repaired
Sep 30, 1944. Reclaimed for scrap Apr 8, 1945.
2982 (97th BG, 342nd BS) lost Apr 17, 1943. MACR 3684
2983 delivered to Tulsa Jan 8, 1943, transferred to Pyote Jan 10, 1943, transferred to Pueblo Apr 9, 1943,
transferred to Geiger May 8, 1943, transferred to Moses Lake Jul 17, 1943, transferred to Williams Mar 29, 1944,
transferred to Albuquerque Aug 10, 1944. To RFC at Kingman Jul 1945.
2984 converted to F-9B photo recon aircraft with cameras added and all bombing equipment removed.
Converted to TB-17F. Damaged at Clovis AAF, NM Aug 28, 1945.
2985 (97th BG, 414th BS) shot down by AAA at Naples, Italy Aug 1, 1943. MACR 355. 5 KIA, 5 POW.
2986 delivered to Tulsa Oct 21, 1942, transferred to Sioux City Nov 24, 1942, transferred to Gowen Apr 4, 1943,
42-3004/3038
transferred to Wendover May 5, 1943, transferred to Casper Jun 9, 1943, transferred to Smokey Hill Jun 14, 1943,
transferred to Sioux City Jul 15, 1943, transferred to Tinker Aug 5, 1943, transferred to Patterson
Jan 30, 1944, transferred to Lockburn Sep 28, 1943. To RFC at Walnut Ridge Oct 15, 1945.
2987 delivered to Tulsa Oct 21, 1942, transferred to Boise Nov 29, 1942. WO Apr 14, 1943
2988 delivered to Tulsa Oct 29, 1942, transferred to Boise Nov 17, 1942, transferred to Salina Jan 3, 1943,
transferred to Walla Walla Mar 21, 1943, transferred to Madras, Oregon Jun 18, 1943, transferred to
Ephrata Aug 9, 1943, transferred to Great Bend Aug 26, 1943, transferred to Tinker Jan 6, 1944, transferred
to Patterson Feb 14, 1944. To RFC at Altus Sep 11, 1945.
2989 delivered to Geiger Nov 4, 1942, transferred to Rapid City Dec 30 1942; transferred to Gore Field Mar 5, 1942,
transferred to Sioux Falls May 9, 1943, transferred to Moses Lake Jun 6, 1943, transferred to San Marco
May 14, 1944, reclaimed for scrap Feb 13, 1946.
2990 (91st BG, 322nd BS, "Dame Satan") shot down by Oblt von Arnim of 123/5(F) at
Montroeul-au-Bois, Belgium Aug 17, 1943. MACR 277. 2 KIA, 4 POW, 4 evaded
2991 assigned to 95th BG at Geiger Dec 1, 1942, transferred to Rapid City Dec 17, 1942, crashlanded at Pierre
Dec 24, 1942, repaired. WO August 26, 1943.
2992 delivered to Long Beach Nov 10, 1942, transferred to Tulsa Dec 20, 1942, transferred to Smyrna Jan 23, 1943,
transferred to Hobbs Feb 3, 1943, transferred to Pueblo Apr 6, 1943, transferred to Hobbs Apr 24, 1943,
transferred to Las Vegas Jun 12, 1943, transferred to Roswell Sep 29, 1943, transferred to Williams
Dec 9, 1943, transferred to La Junta Apr 1, 1944. To RFC at Searcey Field Jul 31, 1945
2993 crashed 30 mi SW of Moses Lake, WA Jun 21, 1943. All 8 crew killed.
2994 assigned to 19th BG, 30th BS at Pyote Jun 1, 1943, transferred to Syracuse Apr 9, 1944. To RFC at Altus Jan 7, 1946
2995 delivered to Gowen Mar 12, 1943, transferred to Pyote Jul 27, 1943, transferred to Walker Jun 11, 1943,
transferred to Dalhart Sep 19, 1944. WO Oct 17, 1944, reclaimed for scrap on Jun 7, 1946.
3002 303rd BG, 359th BS, "The Old Squaw", then to 427th BS ran out
of fuel and ditched in English Channel 6 mi SW of Beachy
Head, UK Sep 6, 1943. Crew rescued.
c/n 7940/7974
3007 ("Delta Rebel No. 2") with 91st BG used by Capt. Clark Gable for several
combat missions he flew while creating propaganda films.
3010 w/o in ground collision at Hendricks Field, FL Jun 3, 1945.
3023 (379th BG, 525th BS, "Boozeness") shot down by Hptm Wilhelm Gath in Fw 190A-5 of JG 267/2
at Brahe, Germany Jun 25, 1943. 5 KIA, 5 POW. MACR 1365.
3024 (384th BG, 546th BS, *Royal Flush*) shot down by Obfw Ulrich in Fw 190A of EprKdo 25
42-3039/3073
1 km SW of Neritz, SH, Germany Jul 25, 1943 on mission to Hamburg, Germany. 7 KIA, 3 POW
3029 (303rd BG, 358th BS, "Wallaroo") lost Jan 14, 1944. MAR 1965
3030 (FR) lost Apr 4, 1943, South Pacific. MACR 5662.
3031 (91st BG, 324th BS, "Nitemare") shot down by Oblt Martin Drewes in Bf 110G-4 of
NJF 1/11 between Rotenburg and Visselhovede, Germany Jul 26, 1943. MACR 201
3034 (306th BG, 368th BS) lost Apr 17, 1943. MACR 15518.
3037 (384th BG, 544th BS, "Windy City Avenger") abandoned and
crashed at Wakerley, UK while returning from Schweinfurt mission
Oct 14, 1943. Crew OK
c/n 7975/8009
3040 (91st BG, 323rd BS, *Miss Ouachita*) shot down Feb 21/22, 1944 by
German fighter ace Major Heniz Baer, Germany. MACR 2457.
3041 (384th BG, 544th BS) ran out of fuel and crashed at Compeigne,
France Sep 6, 1943 on mission to Stuttgart, Germany. MACR 773.
9 POW, 1 evaded.
3042 (96th BG, 337th BS) lost May 29, 1943 near Clayes, France on mission
to Rennes. MACR 3984. 7 KIA 3 POW.
3043 (91st BG, 401st BS, "Hitler's Gremlin) ran out of fuel and ditched in English
channel off Uk Aug 17, 1943 on return from Schweinfurt.
Crew rescued
3046 (95th BG, 335th BS "That Frisco Kid" later renamed "Old Jackson" then to 351st BG 510th
BS "Old Jackson"). Ran out of fuel and crashlanded at Woodbridge, UK Jul 30, 1943. Crew OK
3048 (381st BG, 533rd BS) to RFD at Altus, OK Sep 4, 1945
3049 (305th BG, 422nd BS, "Windy City Challanger") shot down by Oblt. Ivo von Lübich-Edler Milowa in
FW-190A of JG 105/2. and exploded at Lieusaint, France Jul 14, 1943. 7 KIA, 4 thrown clear and POW.
MACR 64.
3051 (384th BG, 546th BS, *Hell's Angels*) returned to USA May 8, 1944.
3053 (91st BG, 324th BS, "Desperate Journey") shot down by fighters near Wittmund,
Germany May 21, 1943. MACR 4438 and 4633. 8 KIA, 2 POW
3056 (379th BG, 527th BS, then to 524th BS) shot down by Fw Mader
in Bf 110G-2 of ZG 76/2 with a rocket at Singhofen, Germany
Oct 14, 1943. MACR 955
3057 (91st BG, 322nd BS) lost Jan 11, 1944. MACR 1918
42-3074/3148
3060 (385th BG, 548th BS "Hell's Belle", then to 91st BG, 401st BS
Hell Belle) shot down by Lt Karl-Heinz Kempf in Bf 109G-6 of
JG 26/II and crashlanded at Boich, Gerrmany Dec 1, 1943.
MACR 1319. 10 POW.
3061 to RFC at Altus, OK Oct 4, 1945
3062 w/o in forced landing on Hayle beach, England Apr 5, 1943
3063 (94th BG, 410st BS) shot down in attack on Kiel Jun 13, 1943. 1 crew POW, rest KIA. MACR 6142.
3065 (2nd BG, 429th BS) damaged by AAA and shot down by BF 109G-6 1
mi SE of Valle Aurina, Italy Dec 19, 1943. MACR 1529. 5 KIA, 5 POW.
3069 (384th BG, 544th BS, *Passes Cancelled*) shot down and crashed in Denmark Jul 25, 1943 on mission
to Hamburg, Germany. 10 POW.
3071 (94th BG, 331st BS) shot down by Fw. Wilhelm Flegel von Farnholz of JG 2/6. and Oblt. Georg-Peter
Eder of JG 2/12. in Bf 109G-6's at Le Bourget, Paris, France Jul 14, 1943. 3 KIA, 2 POW, 5
evaded. MACR 113
3072 returned to USA Jun 5, 1944
3073 (91st BG, 401st BS) lost Feb 21, 1944, Germany. MACR 2463
c/n 8010/8084
3075 (384th BG, 546th BS, *Longhorn*) shot down by AAA and crashed at Wesel, LS. Germany Jul 25, 1943
on mission to Hamburg, Germany. 2 KIA, 8 POW.
3076 crashlanded at Hawkinge, UK Jul 28, 1943
3077 (487th BG) crashed near Ruvo, Italy Nov 28, 1944
3078 (*Winsome Winn*, 381st BG, 534th BS) shot down by flak and fighters
and crashed in Schiffweiler, Saarland, Germany Jan 7, 1944.
2 KIA, 8 POW. MACR 1873.
3079 (95th BG, 335th BS, then to 91st BG, 323rd BS) shot down by Uffz Rudolf Wirtgen in Fw 190A of JG 2/1
at Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez, France Sep 16, 1943. MACR 550.
3080 scrapped at Kingman, AZ Oct 20, 1945
3081 scrapped at Stillwater, OK Jun 25, 1945
3082 (94th B G, 333rd BS, "Double Trouble") damaged by fighter and
crashlanded at Margate, UK Oct 4, 1943. Salvaged.
3083 (2nd BG, 429th BS, "Miss Carriage") shot down by a Bf 109G-6 and crashed into sea 47 km S of Porto
Empedocle, Sicily, Italy Jul 8, 1943 on mission to Gerbini, Italy. Crew baled out, but 9 KIA,
1 rescued. MACR 204
3084 (306th BG, 368th BS) shot down by Hptm Erwin Clausen in Fw 190A-6 of JG 11/1 Stab over
Kiel Bay 20 km E of Kappeln, Germany Jul 29, 1943. MACR 121. 9 KIA 1 POW.
3085 (94th BG, 331st BS, "Helno Gal") badly damaged by flak at Emden, Germany and crashed near
North Weald, UK May 21, 1943. Salvaged
3087 (384th BG, 547th BG, *Clean Cut*) MIA 2/22/1944 on mission to Aschersleben, Germany.
MACR 2466.
3088 (384th BG, 544th BG, *Sugar Puss*) shot down by Oblt Franz Nels in Bf 109G-6 of JG 26/III Stab
near Harsefel, 15 km S of Stade, Germany Jul 25, 1943 on mission to Hamburg, Germany. 5 KIA, 5 POW
3090 delivered Cheyenne Feb 6, 1943. Force landed due to fuel exhaustion in Whites Marsh, Clonakilty,
Ireland Apr 7, 1943. They had taken off that morning from Marrakesh en route to join the 8th Air
Force at a base in England. A storm and a misleading radio report threw them off-course. Flown out a
month later. Assigned to 334th BS, 95th BG at Alconbury May 2, 1943. Transferred to 359th BS, 351st BG
at Polebrook Jun 17, 1943, named "T'aint a Bird". Damaged in battle Nov 10, 1943. Sent to 2 BAD CCRD
on return. Salvaged Jun 18, 1945
3091 (305th BG, 422th BS) participated in night RAF raid on Frankfurt and shot
down by Maj Wilhelm Herget in Bf 110G-4 of NJG 4/1 Stab and crashed
at Gross Karben, Germany Oct 4, 1943. MACR 785. 5 KIA, 5 POW.
3092 (381st BG, 533rd BS, "Strato Sam") shot down by Hptm
Herman Staiger in BF 109G-6 of JG-26 near Pesch, Germany Aug 17, 1943
during Schweinfurt raid. MACR 399. 1 KIA, 9 POW
3093 (351st BG, 510th BS, "Nobody's Darlin") crash-landed battle
damaged on coast of Burnham-on-Sea Dec 31, 1943. Salvaged
Jan 3, 1944.
3094 scrapped at Kingman, AZ Jan 14,1945
3095 (95th BG, 412th BS, "Peggy Ann") scrapped at Bush Field, GA
23-May-45
3096 (301st BG, 352nd BS) scrapped at Bush Field, GA May 9, 1945.
3097 (385th BG, 549th BS, 'Ground Hog') damaged by AAA and shot down
by Fw Wilhelm Mayer in Fw 190A-6 of JG 26/7 at
Fresnicourt-le-Dolmen, France Dec 30, 1943. MACR 1898.
3098 (301st BG, 353rd BS) lost Jan 11, 1944. MACR 1832.
3099 (379th BG, 527th BS) lost Jun 11, 1943. MACR 1368.
3100 (381st BG, 532nd BS) Damaged by AA then shot down by Uffz Dernst Florian in Fw 190A of JG 1/1
Stab and crashlanded into Zutphenseweg street between De Kar es Aspppen, Holland Jul 30, 1943. MACR 129.
1 KIA, 9 POW
3101 (381st BG, 533rd BS, MS-T *Man 'O War*) shot down Aug 19, 1943 near Old-Rozenburg, Netherlands by
flak and fighters during raid on Gilze Rijen. MACR 662.
3104 (94th BG, 333rd BS, "Raider"). 384 BG site shows this as assigned to its 547 Sq and MIA Aug 12, 1943, mission to
Gelsenkirchen, Germany
3105 damaged in landing accident at Llanbedr, Wales Sep 3, 1944
3106 (351st BG, 508th BS) crashlanded on takeoff at Polebrook
Aug 13, 1943. Salvaged
3107 (96th BG, 337th BS) lost Jun 13, 1943. MACR 3687 and 2458.
3109 (94th BG, 332nd BS, "Stud Duck") scrapped Jun 22, 1945
3110 (95th BG, 335th BS) shot down by Lt Horst Grimm in Bf 109G-4 of JG 27/2
at Drieborg, Netherlands May 21, 1943. MACR 4907. 4 KIA, 9 POW
3111 (95th BG, 335th BS, "The Brass Rail") then to 91st BG, 324th
BS "Local Girl"). Shot down by Hptm Paul-August Stolte in
Bf 109G-6 of JG3/6 near Weiwerd, Netherlands Sep 27, 1943. MACR 667
4 KIA, 6 POW.
3112 (301st BG, 352nd BS) scrapped Dec 7, 1945
3114 (379th BG, 525th BS) lost Jun 11, 1943. MACR 1295
3115 (95th BG, 335th BS) shot down by Obfw Otto Bach in Fw 190A-4 of JG 1/5
and crashed on Beveland Island near Kats, Netherlands May 14, 1943.
MACR 4908. 10 KIA.
3116 (92nd BG, 407th BS) shot down by Fw Peter Ahrens in Fw 190A-5 of JG 26/3 at Schelluinen,
Netherlands Jul 28, 1943. MACR 373. 2 KIA, 8 POW.
3118 (381st BG, 534th BS, "The Green Hornet") crashed out of control Goslar, Germany Jan 11, 1944. MACR 1875
3119 (91st BG, 322nd BS, "Desteny's Tot") badly damaged by fighters and ditched in North Sea off
Norfolk coast, UK Jul 26, 1943. 10 rescued.
3120 (351st BG) returned to USA Jun 18, 1944
3121 crashed due to engine failure 30 mi off Bathurst, England
Apr 5, 1943.
3122 (384th BG, 545th BS, *April's Fool*) shot down by AAA at Glashutte, Hamburg, Germany
Jul 25, 1943 on mission to Hamburg, Germany. 10 POW. A photo of the crashed plane showed up on EBay
42-3149/3188
3123 (381st BG, 535th BS, "Worry Wart/Ron Chee") shot down by Oblt
Friedrich Freyschmidt in Bf 110G-2 of ZG 26/8 and crashed
Fladderlohhausen, 10 mile SE of Quakenbruck
near Bremen, Germany Oct 8, 1943. Ten crew KIA. MACR 1396
3124 (303rd BG, 427th BS) ashed into summit of
Arenig Fawr Mountain, Snowdonia, Wales, UK while on night
cross-country training flight Aug 4, 1943. 8 killed.
3125 (381st BG) shot down by fighters near Madeburg 3/6/1944.
3127 (306th BG, 367th BS) damaged and crashed in UK May 21, 1943.
3128 crashed at Grindavik, Iceland Apr 17, 1943
3130 (94th BG, 331st BS) shot down by Obfw Helmut Ruffler in
Bf 109G-6 of JG 3/4 at Leunen, Netherlands Oct 20, 1943.
8 KIA, 2 POW. MACR 902
3131 (303rd BG, 427th BS, "Flak Wolf" aka "Winnie the Pooh") lost Jan 11, 1944. MACR 1966
3132 (379th BG) lost between Gander and UK Apr 23, 1943. MACR 3726
3136 (351st BG, 511th BS) crashlanded in eastern Holland after being hit by AAA Feb 22, 1944. MACR 2772
3137 (301st BG, 353rd BS) shot down by AAA at Eleusina, Athens, Greece Dec 8, 1943.
3140 (351st BG, 509th BS, "Patty Ann II") ditched in English
Channel due to mechanical failure Dec 1, 1943. MACR 1550.
7 killed, 3 rescued.
3141 (351st BG) declared war weary, returned to USA Mar 31, 1944
3142 (306th BG, 368th BS, "Buttercup") crashed due to bad weather at
Great Halsey, England Nov 13, 1943. 10 killed.
3143 (379th BG, 524th BS) forcelanded due to fuel starvation
near Bundoran, Ireland May 10, 1943.
3144 (301st BG) shot down over Austria Apr 2, 1944. MACR 4197.
3145 (379th BG, 527th BS, "The Gremlin") ran out ofuel and ditched in
English Channel Sep 6, 1943. Crew rescued.
3147 (97th BG, 341st BS, "Homesick Angel") shot down by AAA over
Istres, France Nov 16, 1943. MACR 1195. 9 KIA, 1 POW.
c/n 8085/8124
3150 (351st BG, 511th BS, "Foul Ball") ran out of fuel and ditched
in English Channel off Beachy Head, UK Sep 6, 1943. Crew swam ashore.
3152 (351st BG, 508th BS, "Sleepy Lagon") shot down by Lt Ernst Weiss in Bf 110G-4 of NJG 3/6 6km
W of Kappeln, Germany on raid to Anklam Oct 9, 1943. MACR 876. 1 KIA, 9 POW.
3153 ("The Devil's Daughter")
3157 (301st BG) lost Jul 26, 1944, Austria. MACR 7138
3158 (303rd BG, 427th BS, "Max") lost Apr 29, 1944. MACR 4471
3160 to RCAF as Fortress II 9202. Crashed near Muenster, Germany Nov 4, 1945
3162 (91st BG, 401st BS, "Buccaneer") hit in midair by the crashing
B-17F 42-29587 and ditched into North Sea 30 mi W of Hague, Netherlands
Aug 12, 1943. MACR 259. 10 POW.
3165 (92nd BG, 407th BS) shot down by Obfw. Anton-Rudolf Piffer in
Fw 190A of JG 1/2 at Upsusen, SE of Bremen, Germany
Nov 26, 1943. MACR 1385. 7 KIA, 3 POW.
3167 (379th BG, 527th BS, *Ye Olde Pub*) badly damaged by AAA and
fighters on raid on Bremen Dec 20, 1943. Crew turned for
home when discovered by Lt Franz Stigler of JG 27/6. He did
not shoot and instead escorted the plane to the North Sea, then
saluted and flew away. The plane landed safely in UK, but too
badly damaged to fly again. 1 KIA, 4 injured.
3169 to RAF early 1944 as Fortress II SR379 for use by 214 Sqn.
3170 (301st BG, 353rd BS) crashed into sea due to mechanical failure 8 km NW of Vententone
Island, Italy Jul 27, 1943. MACR 339. All bailed out but 9 KIA, 1 POW.
3171 (92nd BG, "The Blivit") crashed at Shiplake, UK Oct 14, 1943.
3173 (351st BG, 511th BS, *Spare Ball*) brought down over Holland by bomb dropped from
Bf 109G on mission to Wilhelmshaven May 15, 1943, Germany.
3175 (379th BG, 524th BS, "The Ha") shot down during attack on Hamburg, Germany Jul 25, 1943. MACR 1766. 10 POW.
3176 (379th BG, 527th BS, "Lady Astrid") shot down by Obfw Grunert in Bf 110G-2
of ZG 76/4 at Dornheim, Bavaria, Germany Oct 14, 1943.
3177 to RAF early 1944 as Fortress II SR376 for use by 214 Sqn.
42-3189/3228
3179 (99th BG, 347th BS, "California Comet") crashed Ragusa, Sicily Nov 18, 1943
3180 (381st BG, 533rd BS, *Forget Me Not II*) damaged by fighter
and crashed into North Sea off Germany Oct 9, 1943. MACR 888.
10 KIA.
3182 to Kingman AAF for storage, sold for salvage Jul 1, 1946
3183 (92nd BG, 327th BS) crashed due to onboard fire near
Crowland, England Sep 23, 1943. 3 killed, 7 bailed out.
3184 (92nd BG, 407th BS) lost Dec 22, 1943. MACR 1711
3185 (94th BG, 333rd BS, "Queen Bee") shot down by Oblt Gerd Schaedle in Bf 109G-6 of JG 2/5 2 km N
of Langlet, France Nov 26, 1943. MACR 1125. 2 KIA, 7 POW.
3186 (92nd BG, 407th BS) damaged by fighters and crashlanded 30-50 km N of Bordeaux, France Dec 31, 1943 after no. 4
engine ran away and feathering mechanism failed to work. MACR 1671 and 1959.
4 POW, 6 evaded.
3187 (94th BG, 410th BS) crashed in Baltic Sea S of Langeland,
Denmark Jun 13, 1943. 1 POW, 6 MIA, 3 KIA.
3188 (384th BG, 544th BS, *Miss Carriage*) shot down on mission to Villacoublay, France by Fw. Martin Brendel
in FW-190A-4 of JG 2/1. at La Chapelle-Hareng, France Jun 26, 1943. 5 KIA, 4 POW, 1 evaded. MACR 15568.
c/n 8125/8164
3190 (94th BG, 331st BS, "Nip 'n Tuck") shot down by Lt. Horst Zettel in FW-190A of JG 2/I. Stab and crashlanded at
Berengeville-la-Campagne, France Jul 14, 1943. 4 POW, 6 evaded. MACR 114.
3192 (303rd BG, 358th BS) lost Aug 19, 1943, Zuider Zee, Holland. MACR 284.
Wreckage located 1983;Raamsdonkveer
3194 (95th BG, 334th BS, "Little Hell") damaged by flak Aug 17, 1943 while
returning from mission to Regensburg and crashed at Santa
Margherita, Italy. MACR 400. 4 KIA, 6 POW
3195 (305th BG, 366th BS) shot down by Obfw Heckmann in Fw 190A
of JG 1/1 at Waldenrath, Germany Oct 14, 1943. 4 KIA,
6 POW. MACR 916
3198 (92nd BG, 407th BS) ran out of fuel and crashlanded at Penhurst,
UK Sep 6, 1943. 3 injured.
3199 (379th BG, 524th BS, "Calamity Jane") shot down by Hptm
Walter Hoeckner in Fw 190A-6 of JG 1/II Stab near
Lindlar, Germany Aug 12, 1943. MACR 905. 5 KIA, 5 POW
3202 ("Blondie")
3206 (95th BG, 338th BS) downed Jun 13, 1943 on mission to Kiel
Harbor. MACR 15199.
3209 (306th BG, 367th BS, "Janell") shot down by fighter and
crashed near Ghent, Belgium Jun 22, 1943. 1 KIA, 9 POW.
3211 (381st BG, 535th BS, "T.S.") damaged in midair collision and crashlanded at RAF Manston Jul 14, 1943.
Crew OK. Broken up for salvage parts.
3212 (379th BG, 527th BS) crashed on return to Framilington, UK Jul 30, 1943. MACR 1364. 10 killed.
3213 (95th BG, 335th BS, then to 91st BG, 323rd BS, "All American")
ditched 4 mi off UK coast Aug 16, 1943. Crew rescued.
3214 (306th BG, 423rd BS) shot down by fighters May 21, 1943. MACR 16173. 3 KIA, 7 POW
3215 (381st BG, 533rd BS, *Linda Mary*) crashed Mar 6, 1944, Magdeburg, Germany. MACR 3000
3216 (384th BG, 545th BS, *The Joker*) shot down by Uffz Hans Ahrend
in Fw 190A-6 of JG 2/3 at Rambluzin-et-Benoite-Vaux, France
Oct 14, 1943 on mission to Schweinfurt, Germany. 7 KIA, 3
evaded. MACR 841
3217 (381th BG, 535rd BS, *Georgia Rebel*) damaged by flak over Norway and
crashlanded at Vannacka, Sweden Jul 24, 1943. MACR 132. 1 killed, 9 interned, later returned.
3218 (384th BG, 545th BS, "Doris Mae")
3219 (94th BG, 333rd BS, "Dear Mom") shot down by a fighter over North Sea near Helgoland, Germany Jul 17, 1943.
10 KIA. MACR 93
3220 (381st BG, 535 BS, *Damfino*) shot down by Uffz Aulenbacher
in Bf 109G-5 of JG 50/2 Aug 17, 1943 and crashed Marksteinach, Germany.
MACR 384. 10 POW
3221 (381st BG, 534th BS, "Whaletail") 3 engines went out and
bellylanded 3 mi from Thetford, UK Jul 29, 1943. No injuries.
Salvaged.
3222 (384th BG, 545th BS, *Deuces Wild*) shot down by enemy fighter
Aug 17, 1943 on mission to Schweinfurt, Germany and crashed
at Sickerhausen. MACR 292. 2 KIA, 8 POW.
3223 (381st BG, 533rd BS, "Red Hot Riding Hood") exploded midair and crashed at Rattlesden Airfield, UK
during aircraft assembly after takeoff Jul 14, 1943. 6 killed, 3 injured, 1 OK.
3225 (381st BG, *Chug Alug LuLu*) shot down by Hptm Kurt
Buhlingen in Bf 109G-6 of JG 2/II Stab at Tongeren, Belgium
42-3229/3283
Aug 17, 1943. MACR 378. 6 POW, 4 evaded.
3226 (381st BG, 533rd BS, "Linda Mary") damaged by Fw 190A of JG 26/II and crash-landed at North Foreland,
UK Jun 22, 1943. Salvaged Jul 1, 1943.
3227 (534th BS, 381st BG) damaged by fighter Aug 17, 1943 on Regensburg raid and
crashed near Ulestraten, Netherlands. MACR 661. 10 POW.
c/n 8165/8219
3229 (100th BG, *Pasadena Nina*) shot down by Obfw Adolf Glunz in Fw 190A-6 of
JG 26/5 at Kootwijkerbroek, Netherlands om mission to Munseter
Oct 10, 1943. MACR 1021. 2 KIA, 7 POW, 1 evaded.
3230 (384th BG, 545th BS, *Yankee Powerhouse II*) shot down by
enemy fighter at Weiler, Near Bingen, Germany Aug 17, 1943
on mission to Schweinfurt, Germany. MACR 293. 10 POW
3231 (384th BG, 545th BS, *The Inferno*) shot down by Obfw Detlef
Luth in Fw 190A of JG 1/4 near Liblar, Germany Aug 12, 1943
on mission to Gelsenkirchen, Germany. MACR 287. 4 KIA, 6 POW
3232 (100th BG, 350th BS, *Flak Happy*) damaged on mission to Regensburg Aug 17, 1943 and crashed
at Ghedi, Italy. MACR 676. 2 KIA, 7 POW, 1 evaded
3233 (100th BG, 350th BS, *Our Baby*) shot down by flak and fighters
near Essen, NW of Quackenbruck, Germany on mission to Bremen
Oct 8, 1943. MACR 950. 11 POW.
3234 (100th BG, 351st BS, *Little Mike*) Damaged during mission to Munster Oct 10, 1943.
Salvaged Oct 13, 1943
3235 (384th BG, 545th BS, *Lakanuki*) shot down by Uffz Wolfgang Ortlepp in Fw 190A-5 of JG 2/Stab Jul 4, 1943
on mission to Le Mans (Sarthe), France. MACR 4495.
Plane fell in the villate of Poille dur Vegre (Sarthe). 9 KIA,
One evaded with French Resistance.
3237 delivered Cyeyenne Apr 5,1 943, to Dow Field May 30,1943. Assigned to 418th BS/100th BG at
Podington May 31, 1943, to Thorpe Abbots Jun 9, 1943. (100th BG, 418th BS, "Stymie") one engine failed
and turned back then hit by rocket fired from a fighter and crashlanded at Aalten, Netherlands
on mission to Munster Oct 10, 1943. MACR 1030. 10 POW.
3244 (97th BG) lost Apr 2, 1944. MACR 3639
3249 (96th BG, 413th BS) lost during raid on Bremen Dec 16, 1943 and
crashed into Zuider Zee, Holland MACR 1569. 10 KIA.
3250 damaged in takeoff accident at Hendricks Field, FL Mar 7, 1945
3251 (97th BG) lost Jan 11, 1944. MACR 2028
3258 (379th BG, 527th BS) shot down by AA at Bremen, Germany Oct 8, 1943.
MACR 959. 10 POW.
3259 (384BG) named "Snafu" when assigned to 546 Sq; named "Alabama Whirlwind" after transfer to 545 Sq
Mar 1, 1944.
3260 (100th BG, 349th BS, *Angel's Tit*) shot down by Fw Edgar Dorre in Bf 109G-4/R6 of JG 26/9 over
North Sea 30 km N of Langeoog, Germany on mission to Bremen Jun 25, 1943. 9 KIA, 1 POW. MACR 271
3261 (96th BG, 413th BS, "Short Strike IV") shot down by AAA near
Hamburg, German Dec 13, 1943. MACR 1655. 3 KIA, 7 POW.
3263 ("Slightly Dangerous"
3264 (95th BG, 335th BS) shot down by AAA over Germany Jul 26, 1943. MACR 193. 10 KIA
3265 (96th BG, 337th BS, "Holy Mackerel") shot down by AAA and
crashed at Kimswerd, Netherlands Dec 16, 1943, Germany MACR 1568.
8 KIA, 2 POW.
3266 (95th BG, 334th BS, "Sittin' Bull") crashed into English
Channel 20 mi S of UK Sep 15, 1943. MACR 616. 10 killed.
3267 (95th BG, 334th BS, "Harley Charley") ran out of fuel and ditched into Channel off Lizard, UK Jun 28, 1943.
Crew rescued.
3268 (96th BG, 413th BS, 'Carol Jane') crashed on takeoff at
Larling, Norfolk Jan 5, 1944. All crew killed.
3269 (379th BG, 527th BS, "Picadilly Willy") shot down by fighter 3 mi S of Schweinfurt,
Germany Oct 14, 1943. 2 KIA, 8 POW. MACR 958
3271 delivered Denver Apr 7, 1943, to Presque Isle May 27, 1943. Assigned to 101st BS, 91st BG at Bassingbourn
Jun 7m, 1943. Transferred to 351st BS, 100th BG at Thorpe Abbotts Jul 5, 1943, named *Nine Little Yanks and
A Jerk*. In landing accident Mar 6, 1944, salvaged Mar 7, 1944.
3272 (351st BG, 510st BS) shot down by Lt Erich Hondt in Bf 109T of Hasta Helgoland at Schmalfeld,
Germany Jul 25, 1943 on raid on Hamburg, Germany. MACR 92. 5 KIA, 5 POW.
3273 (95th BG, "Impatient Virgin") damaged by enemy fire during
mission to Munster Dec 23, 1943. Returned to England but
while attempting to land at Ludham, sudden loss of power
necessitating forced landing in field. W/o.
3274 (91st BG, 323rd BS) shot down Oct 4, 1943 by Hptm Granz Evers in
Bf 110F-4 of NJG 101/11 3 km E of Hillscheid, Germany. Last seen
42-3284/3338
after bombing in the vicinity of Limburg/Lahn, Germiny.
Apparently had engine trouble from the start and had been
dragging behind all the way. MACR 881. 9 POW, 1 KIA.
3277 (95th BG, 336th BS) shot down by AAA and crashed at Gaarden, Kiel, Germany Jul 25, 1943. MACR 194.
9 KIA, 1 POW.
3279 (352nd BS, 25th BG) ditched off Ballydavid, Ireland May 29, 1944
3280 (94th BG, 333rd BS) shot down by Oblt Ludwig Grosser in Fw 190A-6 of JG 11/2 over North Sea
50 km W of of Sylt, Germany Jul 26, 1943. MACR 84. 9 KIA, 1 POW. MACR 84 refers incorrectly to 42-30450
3281 (96th BG, 337th BS) shot down by AAA and crashed near Hodenhagen, Germany Jul 26, 1943. MACR 96. 10 POW.
3282 (95th BG, 334th BS) shot down by Oblt Harry Koch in Fw 190A-6 of JG 1/6 at Hohenhausen,
Germany Jul 28, 1943. MACR 118. 10 POW.
3283 ("Yankee Queen")
c/n 8220/8274
3284 (96th BG, 413th BS, "Guess Who") shot down by fighter 15 mi of
Wesel, NRW, Germany Jun 22, 1943. 10 POW.
3285 (388 BG, 562 BS) lost Jan 29, 1944, Cambrai, France. MACR 2349
3286 (95th BG, 336th BS) crashed in Kiel Bay, Denmark Jun 13, 1943.
MACR 2453. 9 MIA, 1 KIA.
3287 (94th BG, 410th BS) crashlanded at Troston, England
05-Aug-43
3288 (96th BG, 338th BS, "Green Fury II") shot down by Uffz Hubert Swoboda in Bf 109G-5 of JG 1/11 at Nordeney,
Germany Dec 20, 1943. MACR 1704. 6 KIA, 4 POW
3289 (388th BG, 562nd BS, "Wolf Pack") shot down by fighter Sep 6, 1943 near Dettingen an der Erms, Germany.
3290 (385th BG, 551st BS, "Raunchy Wolf") crashed after midair collision
with B-17F 42-30264 at West-Horndon, UK Sep 26, 1943 over Exeter, England.
10 killed
3292 (303rd BG, 427th BS, "City of Albuquerque")
3293 (388th BG, 560th BS, "Slightly Dangerous") shot dowm by fighter at Champigny, Yonne, France
Sep 6, 1943. MACR 3113. 5 KIA, 3 POW, 2 evaded
3294 (385th BG, 550th BS, 'Suzanne') ditched off Lisbon, Porgugal Dec 5, 1943. MACR 1338. 10 interned,
returned 1 week later to UK.
3297 (390th BG, 571st BS, "The Bad Penny") ran out of fuel and ditched
off Abbotsbur, UK Dec 5, 1943. Crew rescued.
3298 (95th BG, 412nd BS) shot down b y AAA and crashed at Lauenstein, Germany Jul 26, 1943. MACR 195.
1 KIA, 1 shot while trying to escape, 8 POW.
3300 (379th BG, 526th BS) flown by 524th BS crew shot down by AAA and crashed at Epinay, France
Sep 3, 1943. 3 KIA, 7 POW. MACR 1349.
3301 (367th BS, 306th BG) crashlanded at Little Staughton,
England Nov 15, 1943
3302 (390th BG, 571st BS, "Rick-O-Shay") shot down by fighter at Suttrup, 3 km SW of Freren,
Germany Oct 10, 1943. MACR 866. 11 POW.
3305 (390th BG, 568th BS, "Fertile Myrtle") damaged Aug 17, 1943 on mission
to Regensburg, crashed at Hyeres, France. 9 POW, 1 evaded. MACR 392
3306 (390th BG, 569th BS, "Phoenix") collided in midair with B-17F 42-30320
and crashed near Sainte-Marie-Kerque, France Aug 15, 1943. MACR 258. 5 KIA,
1 POW, 4 evaded.
3307 (100th BG, 351st BS, *Skipper*) crashed on takeoff
Jan 24, 1944 Shelfanger, Norfolk, England.
3308 (385th BG, 548th BS) lost Apr 10, 1943. MACR 1462
3309 collided with 42-30239 near Harvard AAF, Nebraska.
Both planes crashed with no survivors. 42-30774 flew into
wreckage caused by midair collision and crashlanded
in field near Harvard, Nebraska.
3310 (390th BG, 568th BS, "Blood Guts and Rust") damaged by enemy
fighter, ran out of fuel and ditched in Mediterranean Aug 17, 1943 on
mission to Regensburg. MACR 396. Crew rescued
3316 (385th BG,550th BS, 'Big Stinky/Betty Boom') collided with the crashing 42-30257 and crashed into
North Sea NW of Hornum, Germany Jul 28, 1943. MACR 189B. 10 KIA
3317 (95th BG, 412th BS, "The Spirit of '76") downed Nov 30, 1943 on mission to Solingen
close to Haelen, near Roermond, Netherlands
3318 (96th BG, 413rd BS, "Shack Rabbit II") shot down by Oblt
Herbert Huppertz in Fw 190A-6 of JG 2/8 over Bay of Biscay
47 km W of Ile de Groix, France Sep 23, 1943. MACR 670.
10 KIA
3320 crashed into side of Buckhorn Canyon, Colorado May 13, 1943
during ferry flight from Denver to Great Falls, MT. Two crew killed.
42-3339/3393
3321 ("Kathy Jane II")
3324 converted to F-9 photo-recon aircraft with cameras added and bombing equipment deleted.
3325 (379th BG, 524th BS, "Paddy Gremlin") struck by bomb dropped from higher aircraft
during mission Jan 30, 1944 and crashlanded near Belian border. Crew unhurt
until strafted on ground by German fighter, presumably to stop them from
setting fire to aircraft, wounding two seriously and six slightly.
3326 (96th BG, 413th BS, "Moore-Fidite II") shot down by fighter over North Sea off German
Coast Jul 28, 1943. All 10 crew KIA. MACR 137
3328 (390th BG, 568th BS, "Miss Furtune") hit by a rocket fired by Obfw Hans Raab
in Bf 110G-2 of ZG 1/2, then collided with 42-3415 and both crashed at
Burgsteinfurt, Germany Oct 10, 1943. MACR 861. 6 KIA, 4 POW.
3329 (390th BG, 570th BS) crashed due to engine failure near
Hounsel Wood, England Feb 5, 1944
3330 (384th BG, 544th BS) shot down by Maj. Egon Mayer in FW-190A-6 of JG 2/Stab at Les Essarts-le-Roi, France
Jul 14, 1943 on mission to Villacoublay, France. 2 POW, 6 evaded, 2 ?.
3331 (94th BG, 331st BS, "Naturals/7-11") shot down by Maj. Egon Mayer in FW-190A-6 of JG 2/Stab at
Saint-Germain-des-Angles, France Jul 14, 1943. 8 KIA, 2 evaded. MACR 116.
3333 (390th BG, 569th BS, "Purgatory Pete") damaged by enemy fighters, arn out of fuel, and
ditched in Mediterranean 50 mi N of Bone, Tunisia
Aug 17, 1943 on mission to Regensburg. MACR 389. 3 KIA, 7 rescued.
3337 (385th BG, 548th BS, 'Thoroughbred') lost Apr 10, 1944. MACR 4266
3338 (94th BG, 331st BS) shot down by Oblt Georg Schroder in Bf 109G-6
of JG 2/4 at Essey-et-Maizerais, France Oct 14, 1943.
5 KIA, 1 POW, 4 evaded. MACR 791.
c/n 8275/8329
3340 delivered Denver May 15, 1943, to Presque Isle Jun 27, 1943. Assigned to 96th BG, 338th BS, transfrred
to 2nd BG, 20th BS. (2nd BG, 20th BS, then to 97th BG, 340th BS). Converted to weather ship
Jul 15, 1943, crashed May 14, 1945, salvaged.
3341 delivered Denver May 15, 1943, to Presque Isle Jun 27, 1943. Assigned to 2nd BG, 492nd BS
(2nd BG, 429th BS, "Lady Be Good") shot down by Bf 109G-6 of JG 51/II
over Austria Nov 2, 1943. MACR 1142. 6 KIA, 4 POW
3342 delivered Denver May 15, 1943, to Morrison Jun 10, 1943. Assigned 2nd BG, 492nd BS
(2nd BG, 429th BS, "Tuff Tit") crashed on takeoff at Ain M'lila, Algeria Jul 6, 1943. 10 killed.
3343 delivered Denver May 15,1 943, to Presque Isle Jun 13, 1943. Assigned to 301th BG, 32nd BS ("Slick Chick")
Became weather ship in 1944. Salvaged Jul 11, 1945.
3344 delivered Denver May 16, 1943, to Presque Isle Jun 11, 1943. Assigned to 99th BG, 346th BS. Transferred
to 97th BG Nov 14, 1943, to 301th BG, 353rd BS Apr 2, 1944.
(301st BG) lost on mission to Budapest Jun 27, 1944. MACR 6173. 4 KIA, 5 POW.
3345 delivered Denver Mqy 20, 1943, to Dow Field Jun 26, 1943. Assigned 96th BG, 338th BS.
(96th BG, 338th BS, "Paper Doll") shot down by Oblt Rudolf Patzak in Bf 109G-6 of JG 54/8 and
ditched in North Sea 40 km W of Ijmudien, Netherlands Jul 28, 1943. MACR 138. 10 POW
3346 delivered Denver May 17, 1943, to Dow Field May 22, 1943. Assigned to 94th BG, 333rd BS Rougham Jun 25, 1943.
named "Tuff Titty". Returned to USA Mar 2,1 943. To RFC Cincinnati Jul 30, 1945.
3347 delivered Denver May 14, 1943, to Dow Field May 22, 1943. Assigned to 385th BG, 550th BS Greater Ashfield
Jun 1943 named "Charlene". Battle damage Schweinfurt Oct 14, 1943 with 96th BG crew. Crashlanded at Bovingdon on
return. Salvaged Oct 14, 1943.
3348 delivered Denver May 24, 1943, to Dow Field Jun 26, 1943. Assigned 96th BG, 337th BS Snetterton
Jul 12, 1943. (96th BG, 337th BS, "Dottie J III") shot down on mission to Schweinfurt by Lt. Eberhard Schade in Bf 109G-6 of JG 27/5 at
Thiaucourt-Regnieville, France Oct 14, 1943. 6 POW, 4 evaded. MACR 833
3349 (94th BG, 331st BS, "El Lobo" then to 332nd BS "el Mangau")
shot down by Uffz Otto Schmidt in Fw 190A of JGr West/3 and
crashed into Bay of Biscay NW of Carcans, France Dec 5, 1943.
MACR 1175. 10 KIA.
3351 (92nd BG) crashlanded at Winkfield, UK Oct 14, 1943.
3352 (94th BG, 410th BS, "Virgin's Delight") shot down by fighter
and crashed into North Sea off Germany Nov 29, 1943. MACR 1186.
9 KIA, 1 POW.
3353 (96th BG, 337th BS, *Tar Fly*) shot down over Paris Sep 9, 1943. Aircraft first
struck by flak, dropped out of formation, set upon by Fw 190s, shot down by
Oblt Georg Schroder in Bf 109G-6 of JG2/11 then
bellied in on an open field 10 km S of Beaumont-le-Roger,
France. 2 KIA, 8 POW.
3354 (2nd BG, "Big Stoop", then to 301st BG, 353rd BS, "Big Stoop")
returned to USA. Salvaged Nov 20,1945
3357 (482nd BG, 813rd BS) lost Feb 8, 1944. MACR 2781
3359 crash landed at Bobingdon, England Dec 22, 1944
3360 purchased by Paul Mantz for use in movie making as N67974. Sold to
California Atlantic Airways May 8, 1950. Sold to Bolivia
as CB-70 then CP-570. Crashed at La Paz/El Alto,Bolivia
Sept 21, 1955.
3363 (306th BG, 367th BS, "Punchy") shot down at Vorwalde, Germany Dec 22, 1943.
3369 to RCAF as 9204. Damaged beyond reapir at Rockcliffe, Ontario Sep 17, 1944
3371 crashlanded at Adams Field, AR Sep 12, 1945.
3374 first assigned to 373rd Sub Depot at Dyesrburg, TN. Placed in class 26 Sep 8, 1944 for non-flying roles. Transferred to MGM
Studios after the war for making of movie *Footprints in the Sky*, which
was never made. Sat in storage at MGM until 1960s, when transferred to Ed
Maloney's Planes of Fame air museum at Chino, CA, where the fuselage
was displayed on its belly. Traded to Beale AFB museum in 1981.
Transferred to Offutt AFB, NB in 1989, where it was restored and painted
as 42-30230 *Homesick Angel* and put on display as gate guard at the SAC entrance. Still there
in 2013.
3378 (388th BG, 563rd BS, "Silver Dollar") shot down by fighter
Sep 6, 1943, Germany. MACR 3114. 1 KIA, 9 POW.
3380 (301st BG, 32nd BS) shot down by Bf 109G-6 of JG 51/II near
Wiener Neustadt, Austria Nov 2, 1943. MACR 1095. 3 KIA, 6 POW
3382 (306th BG, 369th BS) crash landed at Thurleigh, England
09-May-44
3383 (97th BG) lost Jun 11, 1944. MACR 6425
3384 (2nd BG, 20th BS, then to 301st BG, 353rd BS) returned to USA.
Salvaged Sep 14, 1944
3386 (100th BG, 351st BS, *Marie Helena*) in midair collision with
Lt Erich Hondt's Fw 190A-5/U12 of JG 11/2 and crashed at
Bellingwolde, Netherlands on mission to Bremen Oct 8, 1943. MACR 949
10 KIA. Lt Hondt was thrown clear and survived.
3387 (305th BG, 364th BS) shot down by Oblt Hugo Frey in Bf 109G
of JG 11/7 near Hude, E of Oldenburg, Germany Nov 26, 1943.
MACR 1573. 10 POW.
3388 (385th BG, 550th BS, 'Sleepytime Gal') lost Apr 24, 1944, Germany. MACR 4452
3391 (301st BG, 32nd BS, "Georgie Peach") shot down by Bf 109G-6
42-3394/3422
42-3423/3448
of JG 51/II near Aspang, Austria Nov 2, 1943. MACR 1092. 3 KIA, 6 POW
3392 (2nd BG, 96th BS, then to 301st BG, 353rd BS, then to 97th BG
as weather aircraft) returned to USA at Busch Field May 10, 1945.
3393 (100th BG, 350th BS, "Just-A-Snappin", then to 418th BS "Did You Say
Ten Cents?") damaged by German fighters and crashlanded at
Ludham, UK Oct 8, 1943. 1 crew KIA. Salvaged Oct 15, 1943.
c/n 8330/8358
3397 (385th BG, 551st BS, 'Fighting Cock') shot down by Fw. Josef
Lohr in Fw 190A of JGr West/3 and crashed into Bay of Biscay
6km NW of Lacanau-Ocean, France Dec 5, 1943. MACR 1337 and 2164. 7 KIA, 3 POW.
3398 (303rd BG, 358th BS, "Mrs. Satan--the Queen of Hell") to
482nd BG in 1944.
3399 (Plummer Provisional Gp, 318 Bomb. Sqdn) crashed Jun 28/29, 1943 on ridge near Cloud Peak, Big Horn Mts,
WY during positioning flight from Pendleton AAB to Grand Isle AAF. All 10 onboard killed. Wreck not
found until August 1945.
3400 (95th BG, 334th BS, "The Gremlin's Sweetheart") forcelanded in UK Sep 6, 1943 on return fro Stuttgart.
3404 crashlanded 1/4 mi N of Hendricks AAB, FL. All survived, but plane destroyed by fire. Date?
3406 (306th BG, 367th BS, "Big Operator") shot down by Lt Raimund Koch in Bf 109G-6 of JG 3/8 at Hemmerich,
S of Cologne, Germany Aug 12, 1943. MACR 255. 8 KIA, 2 POW
3412 (305th BG, 365th BS) shot down by fighter NE of Bremen, Germany Dec 20, 1943. MACR 1709. 6 KIA, 4 POW.
3413 delivered Dallas Jun 10, 1943, to Dow Field Aug 18, 1943. Assined to 350th BS, 100th BG at Thorpe
Abbots Aug 20,1943. (100th BG, *Hard Luck*) lost on mission to Ludwigshafen Aug 14, 1944. MACR 7899.
9 crew POW.
3414 (388th BG, 561st BS, "Paddlefoot") damaged and ditched into
Mediterranean Aug 17, 1943 during mission to Regensburg.
Crew rescued.
3415 (390th BG, 571st BS, "Mis Behavin") hit by the crashing 42-3328 and both
crashed at Burgsteinfurt, Germany Oct 10, 1943. MACR 859. 9 KIA, 1 POW.
3422 (385th BG, 551st BS, 'Winnie the Pooh') lost Feb 25, 1944. MACR 2775
c/n 8359/8384
3425 (388th BG, 563rd BS, "In God We Trust") shot down by Bf 109G-6 of JG 2 at Sainte-Maure,
France Sep 6, 1943. MACR 3115. 8 POW, 2 evaded.
42-3449/3482
3426 (390th BG, 571st BS, "Kemy II") shot down by Uffz Walter Ruttau in Fw 190A of JG 1/4 and crashed at Isendorf,
Germany, 3 km N of Emsdetten Oct 10, 1943. MACR 864. 3 KIA, 7 POW.
3428 (92nd BG, 407th BS) ran out of fuel and ditched in English Channel
49 km S of Eastbourne, UK Sep 6, 1943. Crew rescued.
3430 (96th BG, 338th BS, "Carolina Boomerang") shot down by Lt
Ulf Montanus in Bf 109G-6 of JG 2/8 at Samsoussy, France
Oct 14, 1943. 8 POW, 2 evaded. MACR 835
3433 (100th BG, 350th BS, *Lena*) shot down by fighter at Lembeck,
Germany on mission to Munster Oct 10, 1943. MACR 1024. 3 KIA, 7 POW.
3434 (305th BG, 364th BS, *So What?* interned in Switzerland Sept 6, 1943. MACR 1342
3435 (92nd BG, 327th BS) shot down Aug 17, 1943 by Lt. Werner Beckers
in Bf 109G-6 of JG 2/4 while returning from Schweinfurt
mission and crashed in Sint-Suibrechts-Hern, Belgium. 7 POW
3 evaded. MACR 654
3436 (305th BG, 364th BS) shot down by Obfw. Anton-Rudolf Piffer in
Fw 190A of JG 1/2 at Eijgelshoven, Netherland Oct 14, 1943.
3437 (96th BG, 339th BS) shot down by Oblt Ferbert Huppertz in
Fw 190A-6 of JG2/8 between Le Pecq and Le Mesnil-le-Roi,
France Sep 15, 1943. MACR 726. 9 KIA, 1 evaded.
3438 to 803rd BS at Oulton early 1944 as radio countermeasures aircraft.
After service with 96th BG, converted to Aphrodite flying bomb
and launched against U-boat pens on Heligoland Oct 30, 1944.
3439 (96th BG, 413th BS) shot down by Bf 109G flown by Oblt Erich Burkert Oct 20, 1943 De Bilt,
Holland during raid on Duren. 5 KIA, 4POW, 1 evaded. MACR 1018
3440 converted in 1944 for use in Aphrodite project as flying bomb. Not
expended, WFU Aug 1944
3441 (384th BG, 547th BS, *Patches II*) used as assembly ship
3442 (96th BG, 338th BS *HELL'S CHARIOT*/*WACKY WOODY*) salvaged as a result of battle damage May 20, 1944
c/n 8385/8418
3449 (306th BG) hit by flak during bomb run over Nantes Sep 23, 1943,
causing bomb doors to jam open and one fuel tank to leak.
Returned to UK but crashed into woods while attempting to
land. All crew survived but with injuries.
3452 (100th BG, 350th BS) hit by AAA and crashed near Lagny, France
on mission to Paris Sep 15, 1943. MACR 645. 1 KIA, 2 POW, 7 evaded.
3453 (94th BG, 333rd BS, flown by 96th BG crew) shot down by AAA near Schweinfurt,
Germany Oct 14, 1943. MACR 831. 10 POW. The MACR wrongly identifies
this plane as 42-30453, which was also lost.
3455 (384th BG, 546th BS, *Lucky Thirteen*) shot down by Uffz
Kahlhammer in Fw 190A-5/UA of SKG 10/3 at Clermont, France
Sep 6, 1943 on mission to Stuttgart, Germany. MACR 775. 8 POW,
2 evaded.
3459 (384th BG, 546th BS) shot down by Oblt Herbert Huppertz in Fw 190A-6 of JG 2/8 at Plemet,
France Sep 23, 1943 on mission to Nantes, France. MACR 748.
7 POW, 3 evaded.
3461 after service with 92nd BG, converted to Aphrodite flying bomb
and launched against V-sites at Wizernes Aug 4, 1944. Lost from
view in low cloud on approach and impacted beyond target.
3462 (95th BG, 336th BS, "San Antonio Rose") lost Feb 21, 1944, Germany. MACR 2424. RAF
record card for Oxford BG605 states aircraft crashed near Cambridge,
England Aug 4, 1943 after colliding with this B-17. There is also MACR 856 which refers
to this aircraft with 336th BS, 95th BG dated Oct 14, 1943, Germany
3464 crashed Jul 20, 1944 south of Brooksville AAF base. Deadstick with one killed
after midair collision with B-17F 42-29458.
3465 ("Wee Bonnie II")
3466 crashed on landing approach 2 mi N of Ardmore AAF, OK Nov 4, 1943. 4 killed, pilot died 2 weeks later.
3470 converted to TB-17F and later displayed as memorial at Montana State
College, Mozeman, MT. To California Atlantic Airways Dec 1953 as
N66574, then to Peru as OB-RAH-346, back to US as N9915F, then to
Nicaragua as AN-AMI, to Bolivia as CP-633 in 1957, and finally to
Colombian government as C-580 (NTU) then as HK-580X, then as HK-580.
Crashed in 1962 at airport of Puerto Asis
3474 (100th BG, 351st BS, *King Bee*) during taxiing collided with B-17F
42-6094 and B-17G 42-37772 at Thorpe Abbots, UK Dec 27, 1943.
42-3483/3503
42-3504/3562
Salaged after taxi accident
c/n 8419/8439
3483 (384th BG, then to 401st BG) Returned to USA Jul 11, 1945 and
ended up at RFC at Kingman, AZ where it was scrapped.
3485 (447th BG 711th BS) Assigned for APHRODITE conversion, salvaged - non-battle damage in May 1945
3486 (482nd BG, 812th BS, "Invictus") shot down into Zuider Zee near IJsselmeer, Netherlands by enemy
fighers Jan 11, 1944 during missin to Oschersleben. MACR 2522. 8 KIA, 3 POW.
Wreckage recovered 1968;Oost-Flevoland
3487 (447th BG 709th BS) declared salvage Jun 24, 1944
3488 (385th BG, 548th BS, 'Weidner's Wildcat') shot down by Lt.
Heinrich Steis in Bf 109G-6 of JG 27/4 at Offingawier,
Netherlands Dec 11, 1943. MACR 1665. 2 KIA, 8 POW
3490 (385th BG, 549th BS) interned by Sweden Jun 21, 1944. MACR 5919.
Converted to airliner configuration as SE-BAN "Bob" and owned
by Swedish crown and operated by SILA. Scrapped Oct 1948.
3491 delivered Denver Jul 11, 1943. To Grenier Aug 18, 1943. Assigned to 812nd BS, 482nd BG at Alconbury.
(482nd BG, 812th BS) pathfinder aircraft with H2X "Mickey" unit shot down by flak over Berlin Mar 6, 1944.
6 killed, 4 POW. MACR 3362
expended, WFU Aug 1944.
3494 (92nd BG) lost Jan 4, 1944. MACR 1961 and 1753
3495 (351st BG, 510th BS) shot down by AAA and crashed at Hourtin,
France on raid on Cognac, France Dec 31, 1943. MACR 1981.
3 POW, 7 evaded.
3497 (95th BG, 355th BS) shot down by Obfw Kark-Emil Demuth in Fw 190A of JG 1/2
Oct 10, 1943 and crashed near Haaksbergen, Holland during mission to
Munster. MACR 943. One crew KIA, 9 bailed out and became POW.
3498 (390th BG, 571st BS) lost May 8, 1944. MACR 4582
3500 (482nd BG, 812th BS) lost Feb 4, 1944 near Klein-Zwolle, Germany. MACR 3159
3501 crashed after engine failure on return from abort Feb 5, 1944. Crashed near Dymchurch, Kent.
c/n 8440/8498
3504 (96 BG, 339 BS) lost Jan 11, 1944, IJsselmeer, Netherlands. MACR 2376
3505 (388th BG, 562nd BS) engines failed and ditched into
North Sea Nov 29, 1943. MACR 3153. 7 drowned, 3 rescued.
3506 (91st BG, 324th BS) lost Mar 29, 1944. MACR 3473
3507 (401st BG, 613th BS, "Duffy's Tavern") declared war weary and
transferred to 487th BG, 838th BS.
3508 (100th BG, 418th BS, *Bastard's Bunglow II* lost on mission to Munich Mar 18, 1944. MACR 3232
3509 (351 BG, 511 BS) shot down by flak and fighters Jan 30, 1944, Hengelo, Holland. MACR 2262
3510 delivered Long Beach Jul 15, 1943, to Hill Aug 20, 1943. Assigned to 337th BS, 96th BG at Snetterton
Sep 9, 1943. While on training flight tail contacted with 43-37684, broke into two, and crashed Farthingstone,
Northamptonshire, England Oct 11, 1944.
3511 (381st BG, 535th BS) lost Apr 25, 1944, France. MACR 4286
3513 (92nd BG, 326th BS) lost Apr 29, 1944, Germany. MACR 4260
3514 (381 BG, 533 BS 'Dinah Mite II/Doll Baby') crashed Minden
after catching fire afer fighter attack Jan 11, 1944. MACR 1878
3516 (96th BG, 338th BS) shot down over Germany Oct 10, 1943. MACR 893
3517 (351st BG, 508th BG) shot down by AAA Feb 24, 1944, Schweinfurt. MACR 2773
3518 to 803rd BS(P) at Oulton early 1944, fitted with ELINT equipment.
3521 modified as B-17G and accepted 7/28/1943.
To US Navy as B-17G 3/45 #34106. PB-1 designation
assigned to all Navy B-17s in 7/45. Used to drop F8F model.
3522 (381st BG, 533rd BS, "Gremlin's Delite") returned to USA
Jul 9, 1944.
3523 (351st BG, 510th BS) shot down by AAA Jan 11, 1944 Oschersleben, Germany. MACR 1940
3524 (527th BS, 379th BG, 'Vonnie Gal') hit by AAA Jul 20, 1944, made
emergency landing at Payerne, Switzerland and interned. MACR 7838. Returned
to UK at end of war and scrapped Sept 25, 1945.
3525 with 482nd BG received prototype installation of Oboe II/Albumleaf
radar, flew first experimental sortie night Nov 11/12, 1943.
(381st BG, 534th BS) crashed Frettenrode Apr 19, 1944. MACR 4050.
3526 (390th BG, 568th BS) crashed due to engine failure near
Hastings, England Oct 18, 1943
3528 (96th BG, 339th BS) shot down by Lt Schreiber of ZG 101/2
at Barmsee, Germany Oct 14, 1943. 1 KIA, 9 POW. MACR 834
3529 (95th BG, 336th BS) damaged by flak and finished off by fighter
attack north of Madeburg Mar 6, 1944. One killed,
9 bailed out and taken prisoner. MACR 2979.
3531 (305th BG, 365th BS) shot down by Ogfr Wilhelm Krauter
in Bf 109G-6 of JG 1/7 at Zuidbroek, Groeingen, Netherlands
Nov 26, 1943. MACR 1572. 2 KIA, 8 POW.
3532 (351st BG) crashlanded with flak damage near Ipswich Nov 5, 1943.
Crew OK. Salvaged Nov 11, 1943.
3533 (306th BG, 368th BS) collided with 42-30776 over North Sea
Nov 3, 1943. MACR 1159. 10 KIA
3534 delivered Denver Jul 24, 1943, to Dyersburg Aug 31, 1943. Assigned to 349th BS, 100th BG at Thorpe
Abbots Sep 9, 1943. (100th BG, 349th BS, *Ol'Dad*) lost Apr 27, 1944 on mission to Le Culot,
France. MACR 4268. 9 crew POW, 1 evaded.
3535 delivered Denver Mul 24, 1943, to Dyersburg Aug 7, 1943. Assigned to 385th BG at Great Ashfield
Sep 9, 1943. Transferred to 337th BS, 96th BG then to 339th BS, 96th BG at Snetterton Sep 9, 1943.
(96th BG, 339th BS) lost Apr 11, 1944. Damaged by flak and fighters on mission to Poznan. Belly landed in
Denmark. Crew evaded and were transported to Sweden, and wer eventually returned to England. MACR 4266
3538 (94th BG, 333rd BS, "Ten Knights In A Bar Room") shot down by Lt Jacob Schaus in Bf 110 of NJG 4/4 1/5 Km S of
Chenay, France Oct 4, 1943 on Emden raid. MACR 771. 3 POW, 7 evaded.
3539 delivered Denver Jul 26, 1943, to Dyersburg Aug 9, 1943. Assigned to 549th BS, 385th BG at
Greater Ashfield. Shot down by Uffz Hans Oeckel in Bf 109G-6 of
JG26/12 near Holten, Netherlands Oct 10, 1943. MACR 826. 3 KIA, 4 POW, 3 crew evaded,
3540 (381st BG, 535th BS, 'Bacta-th'Sac') hit by AAA and crashed Huy, Belgium
Dec 1, 1943. MACR 1660 1 KIA, 7 Pow, 2 evaded.
3541 (96th BG, 339th BS, 'Little Girls') damaged by fighters during raid on
Bordeaux, France and ditched in Bay of Biscay Jan 5, 1944. MACR 2011. 5 crew KIA,
5 POW. MACR 2011
3542 salvaged May 21, 1945
3543 (96th BG, 338th BS) interned by Sweden Oct 9, 1943. MACR 946. Converted to
airliner configuration as SE-BAH "Sam" and owned by Swedish crown
but operated by ABA. Scrapped Sept 1946.
3545 (95th BG, 334th BS) lost Jan 29, 1944. MACR 2257
3546 (96th BG, 339th BS, "Wildfire") damaged by AAA and then shot down
42-3563
by Oblt Lard in Me 410A of ZG 26/4 near Eystrup, Germany
Nov 29, 1943 on mission to Bremen and crashed near
Verden. All crew bailed out and became POW. MACR 1393
3548 (388th BG, 563rd BS) shot down by AAA over Ruhr Valley on mission to Brunswick
Mar 23, 1944. MACR 3593
3549 (305th BG, 366th BS) shot down by Flg. Gunther Ewald in
Bf 109G-6 of Jg 1/9 at Horn, Netherlands Oct 14, 1943.
3550 (305th BG, 365th BS) shot down by Fw 190A 10 km from Schweinfurt, Germany Oct 14, 1943.
3551 (385 BG, 551st BS, 'Shack Bunny') shot down by Fw Hans Meissner in Ju 88C-6 of
NJC 3/2 at Nottfeld, Germany Dec 13, 1943. MACR 1667. 1 KIA, 9 POW.
3552 (96 BG, 339 BS) lost Gudesweiler Jan 29, 1944. MACR 2379
3553 (96th BG, 339th BS) crashed on takeoff at Snetterton
Heath, England Nov 8, 1943
3554 (92nd BG, 326th BS) shot down by Uffz Heinz Neuendorf
in Fw 190A-4 of JG 11/2 and exploded 16 km SW of Blavandshuk,
Denmark Oct 9, 1943. MACR 746. 5 KIA, 5 POW.
3555 (388th BG, 560th BS, "Tiger Girl") hit by two incendaries
dropped from a B-17 above and crashed near Bremen,
Germany Nov 26, 1943. MACR 3116. 8 KIA, 2 POW.
3557 (390th BG, 570th BS, "Esquire") shot down by Oblt Herbert
Schrammin Bf 109G-6 of JG 27/5 and crashed at Golzheim,
3559 (379th BG, 526th BS, "Stardust") shot down by AAA at
Rotterdam, Netherlands Dec 1, 1943. MACR 1333. 6 POW, 4
evaded.
3560 (351st BG, 510th BS, then to 508th BS, "Salty Dog") ditched
in North Sea Nov 26, 1943 while returning from Bremen. 10 rescued
3562 (381st BG, 532rd BS) shot down by AAA Feb 20, 1944,
Leipzig, Germany. MACR 2929.
Douglas-Long Beach B-17G-5-DL Fortress
c/n 8499. Lost with 381 BG, 532 BS Dec 20, 1943 when shot down by four Bf 109Gs at Stapeler Moor,
Germany. MACR 1721. 5 KIA, 5 POW.
42-5050/5078
Boeing B-17F-30-BO Fortress
c/n 3589/3617
5050 (301st BG, 32nd Bs, then to 2nd BG 96th BS) shot down by AAA
and crashed 20 km E of Athens, Greece Dec 14, 1943. MACR 1482.
5051 (305th BG, 366th BS, then to 384th BG, 544th BS, *Barrel House Bessie*)
ditched in North Sea Nov 26, 1943. MACR 1579. 3 drowned,
7 rescued.
5052 (303rd BG, 358th BS, "Mizpah") lost Feb 22, 1944. MACR 2646.
5053 (305th BG, 366th BS, "Bloody Tangier Show") hit by AAA and shot down by Fw. Helmut Schrön in
FW-190A-5 of JG 2/7. at Saint-Colombin, France Jul 4, 1943. 2 KIA, 6 POW, 2 evaded. MACR 14439.
5054 (303rd BG, 360th BS, "Bell of San Joaquin") to RFC Kingman Nov 2, 1945
5055 (306th BG, 367th BS) shot down by AAA on mission to Wilhelmshaven May 15, 1943.
5056 (305th BG, 364th BS) lost Feb 26, 1943. MACR 15120.
5057 (305th BG, 422nd BS) damaged and abandoned betwee Le Havre and Dieppe, France
Sep 6, 1943. MACR 1343. 1 KIA, 6 POW, 3 evaded.
5059 condemned Rome Air Depot, NY Nov 23, 1942
5060 (305th BG, 422nd BS) lost Feb 4, 1943.
5061 (99th BG, 346th BS) shot down by Uffz Friedrich Scheer Bf 109G-6 of JG 53/8 5 km SE of Pavia, Italy
Nov 10, 1943. MACR 1129. 3 KIA, 7 POW.
5062 reclamation completed San Angelo AAF, TX Dec 17, 1945
5063 (305th BG, 366th BS) lost May 17, 1943. MACR 15238.
5064 surveyed Ephrata AAB May 20, 1944
5065 to RAF as Fortress II FA701. SOC Mar 11, 1947. Also listed as going to
RFC at Altus Jul 30, 1945
5066 to RAF as Fortress II FA702. Scrapped Mar 11, 1947.
5067 to RAF as Fortress II FA703 crashed Jan 8, 1946.
5069 (91st BG, 324th BS, "Our Gang") shot down by Fw. Heinz
Stover in Fw 190A-4 of JG 11/3 at Sankt Goar, Germany Aug 17, 1943
during Schweinfurt raid. MACR 281. 10 POW.
5070 (91st BG, 401st BS, "Invasion II") lost Apr 17, 1943. MACR 15519.
5071 (396th BG, 367th BS) lost near Romilly sur Seinne, France Dec 20, 1942.
42-5079/5149
5072 (306th BG, 367th BS) crashed Apr 5, 1943 near target (Erla Works, Antwerp,
Belgium).
5073 to RAF as Fortress II FA704. Ditched in North Atlantic Jun 11, 1943 after being hit by fire from
U-417. Crew picked up by British Catalina the same day. U-417 was also lost by depth charges dropped by FA704.
5074 to RAF as Fortress II FA705. With 206 Sqdn RAF Coastal Command shot down by
U-270 Jan 6, 1944. 9 KIA
5075 to RAF as Fortress II FA706. Damaged beyond repair in taxiing
accident at Lagens, Azores Aug 2, 1944.
5076 (301st BG, 32nd BS) lost Feb 4, 1943. MACR 15358.
5077 (323rd BS, 91st BG, "Delta Rebel No 2") damaged by Hptm Naumann
of JG 26/6, then shot down by Obfw Adolf Glunz in Fw 190A-5
of JG 26/4 at Brunninghausen, Germany on raid to Gelsenkirchen, Germany
Aug 12, 1943. MACR 261. 4 KIA, 6 POW.
5078 (305th BG, 366th BS) lost Dec 30, 1942.
c/n 3618/3688
5079 reclamation completed Lockbourne AAF Jan 6, 1945
5080 (95th BG) condemned Rapid City AAF Feb 18, 1943
5081 (303rd BG, 427th BS, "Luscious Lady") reclamation completed Eglin Proving Grounds, FL Feb 18, 1943
5082 condemned salvage due to takeoff accident May 31, 1944
5083 to RFC Albuquerque Jun 25, 1945
5084 (91st BG, 323rd BS) lost Jan 3, 1943, France. MACR 15464
5085 to excess inventory Dec 31, 1945
5086 (384th BG, 546th BS, *Wahoo II*) damaged during mission to Munster and
crashed at Eye, England Oct 10, 1943. Crew bailed out.
5087 to excess inventory list Mar 2, 1945.
5088 condemned inventory Oct 31, 1944
5089 surveyed Smoky Hill AAF (499th BG) Jul 13, 1944
5090 (97th BG, 414th BS) shot down by Bf 109G-6 at Sicily, Italy Jul 8, 1943. 10 KIA. MACR 69.
5091 surveyed Apr 3, 1943 Sioux City AAF (379th BG)
5092 to RFC Ontario, CA Jun 14, 1945
5093 reclamation completed Amarillo AAF Jun 7, 1946
5094 surveyed Spokane AAF Jun 4, 1944
5095 to RFC Altus Oct 9, 1945
5096 departed US Oct 10, 1945 (last entry in database).
5097 to RFC Kingman Oct 27, 1945
5098 to RFC Altus Aug 28, 1945
5099 reclamation completed Amarillo Aug 20, 1946
5100 reclamation completed Burbank Jan 21, 1946
5102 to CL-26 Blythe AAB, CA Mar 24, 1943
5103 wrecked 3 mi E of Medio, NM when exploded in midair Jan 13, 1943
5104 to RFC Albuquerque May 27, 1945
5105 condemned Walker AAF, KSFeb 1, 1943
5107 wrecked Oct 18, 1942 when fire broke out in #1 engine, crew bailed out,
pilot unable to control aircraft. 2nd LT Dennis J. Walker killed
5108 reclamation completed Lowry AAF Jan 2, 1945
5109 to RFC Kingman Jan 23, 1946
5110 to CL-26 Hoobs AAF, NM Nov 24, 1943
5112 to CL-26 Rapid City AAF May 28, 1943
5113 to RFC Walnut Ridge Jan 2,1946
5114 to CL-26 Alexandria AAF Mar 10, 1944
5115 to RFC Ontario Jun 6, 1945
5116 to RFC Searcy Field Aug 4, 1945
5117 to RFC Altus Sep 6, 1945
5120 to CL-26 Blythe AAB Mar 5, 1943
5121 reclamation completed Drew Field Jan 21, 1946
5123 condemned Great Falls AAF Jan 1, 1943
5125 condemned MIA Jun 14, 1943
5128 to CL-26 Great Falls AAF Sep 3, 1943
42-5150/5249
5129 (306th BG, 368th BS) lost Mar 4, 1943. MACR 2749
5131 to RFC Kingman Dec 28, 1945
5132 (91st BG, 401st BS, "Royal Flush!") damaged by AAA and later
abandoned near Bruges, Belgium Jun 22, 1943. 10 POW.
5134 to excess inventory list Feb 26, 1944
5135 to RFC Altus Oct 4,1945
5136 crashed Dec 15, 1943 at Ardmore AAF, OK. Aircraft suffered engine problem on takeoof,
on return to base hit trees 1/2 mi S of base. 12 killed.
5137 (301st BG) lost Oct 30, 1943. MACR 1060
5138 to RFC Walnut Ridge Dec 11, 1945
5139 (91st BG, 322nd BS, "Chief Sly II") shot down by Uffz Martin Saller in
Bf 109G-5 of JG 50/2 Aug 17, 1943 and crashed at Kembach,
Germany. MACR 276. 6 KIA, 4 POW
5140 to RFC Arledge AAF Nov 22, 1944
5142 condemned inventory Jul 8, 1944
5143 condemned salvage Nov 2, 1944
5144 to CL-26 Tinker AAF Jan 17, 1944
5145 (2nd BG, 96th BS) lost Mar 11,1944. MACR 2836
5147 (97th BG, 414th BS) shot down by AAA at Frescati, Italy Sep 8, 1943. MACR 720. 6 KIA, 4 POW.
5149 to US Navy as RB-17F Mar 9, 1947
c/n 3689/3788
5150 surveyed Kearney AAF Feb 20, 1945
5151 reclamation completed Burbank Apr 9, 1946
5152 (379th BG, 526th BS) crashed into a mountain near Elko, NV
Jan 2, 1943. All onboard killed. Surveyed Wendover AAF
Jan 12, 1943. Wreckage found Jun 24, 1943
5153 to RFC Walnut Ridge Jan 3, 1946
5157 to RFC Ontario May 22, 1945
5158 reclamation completed at Boca Raton AAF Jan 29, 1946
5159 crashlanded 19 mi from Amarillo, TX due to bird strike
Feb 25, 1945. To RFC Walnut Ridge Dec 20, 1945
5160 to CL-26 Patterson AAF Nov 27, 1943
5161 to RFC at Walnut Ridge Dec 14, 1945
5162 wrecked 35 mi NW of Karnak, TX May 19, 1943
5164 wrecked in landing accident Lockbourne AAB, OH Oct 23, 1944
5165 to CL-26 La Junta AAF Jan 1, 1944
5166 to RFC Walnut Ridge Sep 25, 1945
5168 to CL-26 Lockbourne AB Aug 6, 1943
5172 (91st BG, 401th BS) lost Apr 17, 1943. MACR 15521
5173 surveyed Ephrata AAF Apr 22, 1944
5174 (340th BS "Thunderbird") returned to USA Jul 18, 1944 as
war weary. To DPC Bush Field Jul 4, 1945 and scrapped
5176 condemned collision Dec 27, 1943
5177 (303rd BG, 359th BS, "Fast Worker II" aka "Fast Woman")
condemned salvage no battle damage Dec 13, 1943
5178 (91st BG, 322nd BS, "The Old Stand By") shot down by Uffz. Karl Fey
in Bf 110G-20 of ZG 1/1 W of Flensburg, Germany Oct 9, 1943. MACR 898. 1 KIA, 9 POW.
5179 condemned enemy operations Jun 25, 1943
5180 (306th BG, 423rd BS, "DFC") shot down by Uffz. Hans-Georg Guthenke in Fw 190A-4 of JG 11/3 at
Bourtange, Netherlands Jun 25, 1943. 1 KIA, 9 POW
5181 reclamation completed Gulfport AAF Aug 30, 1944
5183 surveyed Pocatello AAF May 27, 1944
5184 reclamation completed Fairmont AAF Jan 3, 1946
5186 reclamation completed Robins AAF May 30, 1946
5190 wrecked in taxi accident at Biggs AAF, TX Dec 10, 1942
5191 condemned MIA Jan 29, 1943, but seen in a photo taken Mar 1943 as "Peggy D"
5192 surveyed Great Falls AAB Oct 26, 1943
5195 surveyed Tinker AAB Mar 12, 1944
5196 to RFC Ontario AAF Jun 14, 1945
5197 crashed and burned Soda Springs AAF, Idaho Mar 2, 1942
5199 to RFC Stillwater Aug 28, 1945
5200 reclamation completed Burbank AAF, CA Mar 20, 1946
5202 surveyed Barksdale AAF Jul 22, 1943
5203 condemned Mar 30, 1943
5206 condemned MIA Dec 3, 1943
5207 to CL-26 Wold Chamberlin AAF Jan 30, 1943
5209 surveyed Hobbs AAF Aug 18, 1944.
5211 to RFC Searcy Field, Stillwater, OK Jul 31, 1945
5213 surveyed Truax AAF May 31, 1945
5215 wrecked at Gowen AAF, Idaho. 8 killed
5216 to RFC Albuquerque Aug 2, 1945
5217 (301st BG, 352nd BS) lost May 10, 1943. MACR 15304
5218 (306BG 423BS "Sky Wolf") shot down by AA fire, crashed near Keil, Germany 13-Jun-43. 2KIA 7POW.
5219 (305th BG, 364th BS) lost May 17, 1943, L'Orient, France. MACR 15569
5220 (305th BG, 366th BS) lost Apr 16, 1943.
5221 (303rd BG, 427th BS, "Shades of Stricnine", later "Son") damaged
by Lt Heinrich Rudolph in Fw 190A-6 of JG 11/1 and crashed
into Baltic Sea S of Lolland Island, Denmark Oct 9, 1943. MACR 874.
10 KIA.
5223 (97th BG then to 99th BG, 346th BS) damaged and ditched in Adriatic Sea
75 km SE of Venice, Italy Dec 19, 1943. MACR 1528. 1 drowned,
2 POW, 7 rescued 6 days later.
5224 surveyed Hill AAF, UT May 10, 1943
5225 (91st BG, 323rd BS) shot down Aug 17, 1943 by Lt Artur Beese
in Fw 190A of JG 26/1 at Balen, Belgium. MACR 280.
5226 surveyed Rapid City AAF Sep 8, 1943
5228 (454th BG) lost Jul 20, 1944. MACR 6971
Also listed as reclamation completed Tinker AAF Feb 13, 1946
5229 surveyed Leesburg AAF Jun 22, 1943. Have a report that this
plane stalled and crashed on approach to runway Oct 3, 1943 and
11 were killed.
5230 reclamation completed Patterson AAF Nov 27, 1945
5233 to RFC Arledge AAF, Tulsa, OK Nov 23, 1944
5234 to RAF as Fortress II FA707. Ditched off San Muguel, Azores Jul 26, 1944.
5235 to RAF as Fortress II FA708. Crashed Azores Nov 7, 1944.
5236 to RAF as Fortress II FA709. SOC Sep 15, 1947.
5237 to RAF as Fortress II FA710. SOC Nov 26, 1946.
5238 to RAF as Fortress II FA711. Exact fate uncertain. Listes as being SOC
Aug 14, 1944 but W/o Aug 14, 1948.
5239 to RAF as Fortress II FA712. SOC Mar 11, 1947.
5240 to RAF as Fortress II FA713. SOC Jun 12, 1945.
42-5250/5349
5241 to RFC Ontario AAF, CA Jun 14, 1945
5242 (97th BG, 342nd BS) crashed on takeoff
at Chateaudun-du-Rhumel, Algeria Mar 23, 1943.
5243 (303rd BG, 359th BS, "FDR's Potato Peeler Kids" aka
Idaho Potato Peeler Kids) shot down by fighters
over sea May 14, 1943. MACR 15593. 10 KIA
5244 condemned Dec 7, 1943
5245 (97th BG, 414th BS) shot down by Bf 109G-6 in Italy Aug 25, 1943. MACR 482. 9 POW, 1 ?
5246 to RFC at Albuquerque Jun 25, 1945.
5247 to RFC Altus Jul 28, 1945
5248 (97th BG, 342nd BS) lost Apr 13, 1943. MACR 16526.
5249 damaged in ground accident at Hobbs AAF, NM Feb 28, 1945.
To RFC Altus Aug 27, 1945
c/n 3789/3888
5250 crashed 1 1/2 mi NE of Brixham, England during attempted
forced landing Jan 12, 1943 while on ferry flight.
Presumably repaired, to excess inventory list Nov 30, 1945
5251 in midair collision with B-17F 41-24476 over UK Mar 1, 1943.
5252 to RFC Searcy Field Jul 31, 1945
5255 reclamation completed Syracuse AAF Jan 3, 1946
5256 reclamation completed Amarillo AAF Apr 9, 1946
5257 (303rd BG, 359th BS, "Miss Bea Haven") reclamation completed Robins AAF Aug 9, 1945
5258 crashed during attempted forced landing at cardinham, England
during ferry flight Feb 10, 1943. Condemned salvage no battle damage Feb 11, 1943
5260 (303rd BG, 360th BS, "Yardbird II") shot down by Hptm
Paul-August Stolte in Bf 109G-6 of JG 3/6 and exploded over
North Sea 6km NW of Langeoog, Germany Oct 2, 1943. MACR 738.
11 KIA
5262 (303rd BG, 360th BS) lost Mar 6, 1943. MACR 15536
5264 (303rd BG, 358th BS, "Yankee Doodle Dandy") returned to
USA Apr 3, 1944. To RFC Stillwater Sep 24, 1945
5266 damaged in takeoff accident at Jacson AAB, MS Jan 25, 1945.
To RFC Kingman Oct 27, 1945
5267 surveyed Walker AAF Oct 2, 1944
5271 reclamation completed Albuquerque AAF Mar 13, 1946
5272 reclamation completed Albuquqrque AAF Mar 13, 1946
5273 to RFC Albuquerque AAF Jun 25, 1946
5276 reclamation completed Truax AAF Jun 6, 1946
5277 to DPC Bush FIeld Jun 15, 1945
5278 reclamation completed Kearney AAF Oct 22, 1945
5282 wrecked on takeoff Jan 22, 1943 at Redmond, OR when lost engine on takeoff.
5283 wrecked Nov 3, 1942 at Sioux City AAB, Iowa when crashed and burned
during blind landing in snowstorm.
5284 to Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD May 31, 1946
5285 to RFC Searcy AAF, Stillwater, OK Aug 24, 1945
5286 to RFC Ontario, CA Aug 27, 1945
5287 (466th BG) lost over Zuider Zee Mar 23, 1944. Parts and eight 500lb bombs
recovered 1982;Boschwijde. Also listed as surveyed Gowen AAF Apr 29, 1943 after
crashing on training flight with 29th BG, 52nd BS Apr 25, 1943 7 mi S of Gowen Field,
ID, 4 of 9 aboard survived.
5289 surveyed Walla Walla AAF Aug 13, 1943
5291 to RFC Altus Nov 5, 1945
5294 surveyed Rapid City AAB May 26, 1943
5295 wrecked Rapid City AAB in crash landing Apr 23, 1943
5296 reclamation completed AmarilloAAF Jun 7, 1946
5299 surveyed Wendover AAF Jun 25, 1943
5300 reclamation completed at Drew AAF Apr 4, 1945
5303 reclamation completed Liberal AAF Feb 2, 1945
5304 damaged in ground collision at Sioux City AAF, IA
Apr 10, 1945. To RFC Albuquerque Jun 25, 1945
5305 Ephrata AAF surveyed Oct 25, 1943
5306 (303rd BG, 359th BS) lost Feb 28, 1944. MACR 2863
5307 reclamation completed Syracues AAF Jan 3, 1946
5309 reclamation completed SouthCity AAF May 22, 1945
5313 crashed 5 mi NE of Ephrata, WA Mar 29, 1943. 11 crew killed.
5314 to RFC Walnut Ridte Oct 9, 1945
5316 surveyed Ephrata AAF Jun 16, 1943
5317 surveyed Walla Walla AAF Apr 25, 143
5318 (331st BG, 464th BS) crashed into side of mountain 10 mi NE of Covelo, CA May 30, 1943.
All 6 crew killed.
5319 to RFC Walnut Ridte Sep 26, 1945
5320 wrecked May 4, 1943 Casper AAF, WY. Crashed and burned after takeoff
42-5350/5484
5323 reclamation completed Olmstead AAF Feb 9, 1945
5325 reclamation completed Dyersburg AAF Feb 9, 1945
5326 crashed outside of Pueblo, CO Feb 18, 1943. 5 killed. Condemned Biggs AAF Feb 23, 1943
5330 reclamation completed Sedalia AAF, MO Mar 10, 1945
5333 reclamation completed Dyersburg AAF, TN Feb 24, 1945
5334 wrecked Ordway, CO Jan 24, 1943. Crew killed.
5336 to RFC Kingman Nov 2, 1945
5337 (91st BG, 401st BS) lost Apr 17,1943. MACR 16090
5339 condemned Casper AAF, WY Feb 16, 1943
5341 (303rd BG, 427th BS, "Vicious Virgin" aka "Scarlet Harlot") to RFC Altus Oct 9, 1945
5342 wrecked May 7, 1943 4 mi W of Dalhart, TX. 9 killed
5344 to RFC Arledge AAF Nov 22, 1944
5345 surveyed Ephrata AAF Nov 10, 1943
5347 surveyed Dyersburg AAF Sep 1, 1943
5349 surveyed Gulfport AAF Jan 18, 1945
c/n 3889/4023
5351 to CL-26 Lowy AAF Jan 3,1 945
5353 to F-9. To US Navy Jul 7, 1946
5354 delivered Cheyenne No 18,1942, to 11th AF at Ladd Field Jan 15,1 943. Returned to USA
Gore Field Jun 6, 1943. To Hendricks Sep 18, 1943. Damaged in ground collision at Hendricks Field, FL
Jun 26, 1945. Reclamation completed Hendricks AAF Jan 3, 1946
5355 delivered Denver Nov 20, 1942, to Casper Jan 1,1 943, to Pyote Apr 24, 1943. Forced landing at Clovis,
New Mexico Jun 11, 1944. To 4200 BU at Chicago MAP Jun 13, 1944, to 234 BU at Clovis Jun 14, 1944,
to 4100 BU Patterson Jun 16, 1944, to 2218 BU Alexandria Sep 6, 1944. Collided with 42-31948 May 7, 1945
on 54-ship practice flight NE Lousiana Rapids. Surveyed Alexandria AAF Jun 7, 1945
5356 delivered Denver Nov 20, 1942, to Walla Walla Mar 1, 1943, to Madras Jun 19, 1943, to Rapid City
Jul 29, 1943, to Walla Walla Aug 15, 1943. Force landing McDill Mar 29, 1944. To 331 BU at Barksdale
Nov 9, 1944. To RFC Albuquerque Jun 25, 1945
5357 delivered Denver Nov 20, 1942, to West Palm Beach Dec 11, 1942. Assigned to 303rd BG Molesworth
Nov 1, 1943. Transferred to AFSC Mar 19, 1943. W/o Aug 27, 1944
5358 crashlanded near Allentown, PA Jul 5, 1945. To RFC Altus Oct 9, 1945
5359 crashed northwest Iowa Dec 15, 1942 while in training with 99th BG, 348th BS. Repaired
and flown out. Recolamation completed Admore AAF Jan 3, 1946
5360 (303rd BG, 358th BS, "War Bride" aka "Old Faithful") lost Jan 11, 1944. MACR 1926
5361 reclamation completed Walker AAF Mar 16, 1945
5362 (91st BG, 401st BS) lost Feb 26, 1943. MACR 15712
5363 to RFC Kingman AAF Nov 14, 1945
5364 reclamation completed Gulfport AAF Mar 13, 1946
5365 to RFC Stillwater Sep 24, 1945
5367 crashed Feb 11, 1943 in mountains SE of Walla Walla, WA.
5369 surveyed Galveston AAF Jan 21, 1944
5370 (91st BG, 324th BS) lost Waddenzee, Netherlands Mar 4, 1943.
MACR 16102. Shot down and crashed at sea after bombing
Hamm marshaling yards. 1 POW, 3 MIA, 6 KIA
5371 to rFC Kingman Nov 14, 1945
5372 to CL-26 Geiger AAF May 11, 1944
5374 crashlanded in bad weather near Hobbs AAF, NM May 2, 1945.
To RFC Ontario Jun 14, 1945
5376 collided in midair with RAF Beaufighter V8715 Aug 31, 1943
near Norwich. Beaufighter crashed at Foulsham, England.
B-17 condemned Sep 1, 1943.
5377 condemned MIA Apr 26, 1943
5378 (306th BG, 367th BS) downed over St. Lorient, France Mar 6, 1943.
5379 to CL-26 Wright AAF Nov 30, 1946
5381 to CL-26b Amarillo AAF Aug 7, 1943
5382 (303rd BG, 360th BS, "The Witch's Tit") shot down by AAA at Oldenburg, Germany Jun 25, 1943. 1 KIA, 9 POW.
No MACR
5383 delivered Denver Nov 28, 1943, to Pocatello Dec 20, 1942, to Walla Walla Feb 22, 1943. Forced landing
at Redmond, Oregon Jun 10, 1943. Forced landing Pyote base Jul 26, 1943. To Walla Walla Aug 15, 1943.
To CL-26 Apr 4, 1944
5384 to CL-26 Pyote AAF Aug 8, 1943
5386 to CL-26 Dyersburg AAF Sep 5, 1943
5388 (99th BG, 348th BS, "Never Satisfied") to excessive inventory list Nov 30, 1945
5389 (379th BG, 527th BS) crashed on takeoff at Sioux City AAF, IA
Feb 8, 1943. 8 killed, 2 survived. Condemned Sioux City AAF
09-Feb-43
5390 (303rd BG, 360th BS, "The Avenger") shot down by Uffz Hans_georg Huthenke in Fw 190A-4 of JG 11/3 at
Bourtange, Netherlands Jun 25, 1943. 1 KIA, 9 POW.
5391 (91st BG, 401st BS) lost Apr 17, 1943. MACR 15222
5392 (303rd BG, 427th BS, "Stric Nine/Old Sad Sack") lost Aug 19, 1943, Belgium. MACR 285
5393 (303rd BG, 360th BS, "Thumper Again" aka "Little Woman" &
Just For Laffs) to RFC Altus Oct 4, 1945
5395 condemned flak Jul 16, 1943
5397 (2nd BG) lost Nov 18, 1943. MACR 1200.
5398 to CL-16 Dalhart AAF Oct 13, 1943
5401 to CL-26 Pyote AAF Mar 27, 1944
5402 condemned crash landing with 340th BG Oct 4, 1943
5403 condemned salvage not combat related Mar 30, 1945
5404 (384th BG, 545th BS, *The Geezil*) MIA Jan 30, 1944 on mission to Brunswick, Germany.
MACR 2264
5406 (91st BG, 323rd BS) lost May 13, 1943.
5407 (396th BG, then to 91st BG, then to 379th BG, 526th BS, "Fighting Pappy") damaged
by Hptm Erich Woitke in Fw 190A-6 of JG 11/2 and crashlanded
at Schonberger Strand, Germany Oct 9, 1943. MACR 1354.
1 KIA, 9 POW.
5409 (301st BG, 419th BS, "Lydia Pinkham", to 2nd BG, 429th BS) shot down
by Uffz Hans Langer in Bf 109G-6 of JG 51/4 15 km SW of
Udine, Italy Dec 19, 1943. MACR 1519. All 10 crew bailed, but
tail gunner was shot by a German soldier and died, rest POW.
5411 (2nd BG) lost Jan 24, 1944. MACR 1988
5412 reclamation completed Lowry AAF Apr 30, 1946
5413 (99th BG, 416th MS, "Ramblin' Raider") lost Aug 25, 1943, Italy. MACR 478
5417 to RFC Walnut Ridge Aug 29, 1945
5418 (483rd BG) lost Apr 30, 1944. MACR 4612.
5419 condemned crash landing Mar 5, 1943
5422 (306th BG, 423rd BS) lost May 1, 1943. MACR 15619
5423 in landing accident at Pueblo AAB, CO, rolled into ravine. One killed.
5424 reclamation completed Amarillo AAF Apr 9, 1946
5426 (369th BS, 306th BG, 'Fightin-Bitin') shot down by Lt Heinrich Rudolph in Fw 190A of
JG 11/I Stab at Schuby, 6 km W of Schleswig, Germany Jul 29, 1943. MACR 123. 6 KIA, 4 POW
5427 (2 BG, 20th BS) shot down by rocket fired by Bf 100G-2 of ZG 76/2
S of Insbruck, Austria Dec 19, 1943. MACR 1530. 3 KIA, 7 POW
5428 to DPC Bush Field Jul 2, 1945
5429 condemned MIA Jan 18, 1943
5430 (303rd BG, 359th BS, "Good Enuf") crashed after colliding with
Fw 190 during mission to Wilhelmshaven Jun 11, 1943. MACR 15228
5431 (306th BG, 367th BS) lost Apr 5, 1943.
5432 (303rd BG, 358th BS, "The Hunting Club" aka "Just For Laughs")
lost Jun 22, 1943. MACR 3077. Hit by AAA and was last seen
after it had passed over the target area. Crashed at Berg Bossendorf,
Germany. 6 KIA, 4 POW.
5434 (303rd BG, 360th BS, "Lady Luck" aka "Bob's Boudoir & Shad Rack")
wrecked Sep 26, 1943 near Winchester, UK due to engine failure and
structural failure, crew bailed out
5436 surveyed Dyersburg AF Jun 27, 1943
5437 (91st BG, 401st BS, "Frank's Nightmare") shot down by Hptm
Erwin Klausen in Fw 190A-6 of JF 11/1 Stab at Mayhen,
Germany Aug 17, 1943 during Schweinfurt raid. MACR 282.
9 KIA, 1 POW
5439 (99th BG, 437th BS) lost Mar 18, 1944. MACR 3355.
Crashed near Udine. 1 KIA, 9 bailed out.
5444 (384th BG, 545th BS, *We Dood It*) MIA 1/30/1944 on mission to Brunswick, Germany. MACR 2263
5450 (34th BG, 7th BS) crashed 5 mi S of Blythe, CA Mar 17, 1943. 7 killed.
5451 crashed near Kearney AAF, Nebraska Aug 31, 1943. All 8 onboard
killed.
5468 (303rd BG, 360th BS, "Qui-9 The Bitter Dose" aka "The Nasty Nine") hit by fighters, crew bailed out over UK
and crashed into sea off UK Jun 25, 1943. 1 KIA, 9 OK.
5482 (303rd BG, 359th BS, "Cat O'9 Tails") suffered AAA damage over Germany Oct 14, 1943. Crew flew aircraft back
to English coast and then bailed out. Plane finally crashed at Riseley, England.
42-5705/5709
42-5710/5724
5483 (303rd BG, 360th BS, "Red Ass" aka "The Devil Himself")
damaged by Me 410A, then shot down by Uffz Arnulf
Gottschall in Bf 109G-6 of JG 27/5 near Menslage, Germany
Nov 29, 1943. MACR 1656. 4 KIA, 6 POW
Lockheed/Vega B-17F-1-VE Fortress
c/n 6001/6005
5705 surveyed Patterson AAF Apr 29, 1943
5709 to RFC Walnut Ridge Oct 10, 1945
c/n 6006/6020
5710 to RFC Walnut Ridge dec 14, 1945
5711 reclamatin completed Amarillo AAF Jun 19, 1945
5712 (91st BG, 324th BS, "My Prayer") damaged by fighters Aug 17, 1943,
2 crew KIA, 5 bailed out and became POW. Regained and
crashlanded at Manston, UK. 3 remaining crew OK. MACR 283.
5714 (91st BG, 332nd BS, *Old Faithful*) captured by Luftwaffe after bellylanding
near Nancy, France Oct 14, 1943. MACR 899. 1 KIA, 8 POW, 1 evaded.
Lettered DR + PE. Went to KG.200
5715 condemned Aug 27, 1944
5717 (306th BG, 423rd BS) shot down by fighter over
Ploermal Feb 16, 1943. MACR 15472. 6 KIA, 2 POW, 2 evaded.
5718 reclamation completed Panama, CZ Jul 27, 1948
5719 in training accident Hobbs Field, NM Mar 11, 1943. 8 bailed out OK.
5720 (384th BG, 544th BS) ran out of fuel and crashed at Airion,
France Sep 6, 1943 on mission to Stuttgart, Germany. MACR 776.
5 POW, 5 evaded.
5721 to RFC Stillwater, OK Sep 24, 1945
5722 surveyed Hobbs AAF Jan 6, 1944
5723 condemned salvage battle damage Mar 19, 1943
42-5725/5744
5724 (91st BG, 322nd BS, "Thunderbird") shot down by two FW-190A-5 of JG 2/8. over Bay of Biscay 60 km SW of
Ile de Sein, France Jun 28, 1943. 9 crew bailed out, but 8 KIA, 2 POW. MACR 15710.
c/n 6021/6040
5725 (381st BG, 532nd BS, "This Is It/Flapper") teturned to USA
Jul 13, 1944. To RFC Searcy Field Jul 31, 1945
5726 to RFC Ontario,CA Jun 7, 1945
5727 (301st BG, 419th BS, "Elaine") crashlanded at Constantine, Algeria Jun 18, 1943. Condemned crash landing
20-Jun-43
5730 surveyed Walla Walla AAF Nov 23, 1943
5731 condemned Aug 27, 1944
5732/5744 converted to YB-40
5732 (92nd BG, 327th BS) got lost on delivery flight from Iceland to UK
May 1943, forcelanded in peat bog on offshore Scottish island
after running out of fuel. Removed to Stornoway and repaired.
Returned to USA Mar 28, 1944. To RFC Ontario, CA May 18, 1945
5733 (*Peoria Prowler*) to 91st BG Jul 1943. Returned to USA Nov 2, 1943.
To RFC Ontario, CA May 18, 1945
5734 (*Seymour Angel*) to 91st BG Jul 1943. Returned to USA Jan 25, 1944.
to RFC Ontario, CA May 18, 1945
5735 (92nd BG, 327th BS, "Wango Wango") damaged by AAA and shot
down by Uffz. Bernhard Kunze in FW-190A-4 of JG 1/1. at Pont, Germany
Jun 22, 1943. 10 POW.
5736 (*Tampa Tornado*) to 303rd BG Jul 1943, to 379th BG Sep 1943. Had been
retired from use at Kimbolton by Oct 2, 1943 when it was
shown to attendees at a party for local children.
Returned to USA Mar 28, 1944. To RFC Ontario, CA May 18, 1945
5737 (*Dakota Demon*) to 303rd BG Jul 1943 as "Dakota Demon". Returned to USA Nov 2, 1943.
Condemned salvage Jan 6, 1946
5738 (*Boston Tea Party*) returned to USA Nov 2, 1943. To RFC Ontario, CA May 18, 1945
5739 (*Lufkin Ruffian*) to 303rd BG Jul 1943, to 384th BG Sep 1943.
Returned to USA Nov 2,1943. To RFC Ontario, CA May 18, 1945
42-5745/5764
5740 (*Monticello*) returned to USA Nov 2, 1943. To RFC Ontario, CA May 18, 1945
5741 (*Chicago*) to 91st BG Jul 1943. Returned to USA Nov 2, 1943. To RFC
Ontario, CA May 18, 1945
5742 (*Plain Dealing Expresss*) returned to USA Mar 28, 1944.
To RFC Ontario, CA May 18, 1945
5743 (*Woolaroc*) returned to USA Nov 2, 1943. Reclamation completed
Yuma AAF Jan 18, 1944
5744 (*Dollie Madison*) returned to USA Nov 2, 1943. Condemned Nov 2, 1943
c/n 6041/6060
5745 to Royal Aircraft Establishment, Farnborough, England Jun 23, 1943
for trials of Oboe and communications equipment, duration
of stay not known. Returned to USA May 26, 1944. To RFC
Albuquerque Jun 19, 1945
5746 (99th BG, 347th BS) shot down by fighter and crashed Lancon de Provence, France Jan 27, 1944.
MACR 2039. 1 KIA, 7 POW, 2 evaded.
5747 (384h BG, 547th BS, "Hangar Queen") to RFC Altus Aug 18, 1945
5750 crashed near Fedora, South Dakoda Jun 13, 1943 after collision with 42-5790.
To CL-26 at Sioux City, Iowa Jun 15, 1943
5751 surveyed Gowen AF, Idaho Apr 27, 1943
5752 surveyed Pyote AB Feb 7, 1944
5756 returned to USA Jun 6, 1944. To RFC Walnut Ridge Jan 9, 1946.
5761 surveyed Biggs AAF Sep 24, 1944
5762 condemned crash landing Jun 25, 1943
5763 (91st BG, 401st BS, *Bomb-Boogie*) shot down by Maj Egon Mayer
42-5765/5804
in Fw 190A-6 of JG 2/Stab at Mons-en-Pevele, France, Sept 6, 1943. MACR 514. 6 POW, 4 evaded.
5764 to excess inventory list Nov 30, 1945
c/n 6061/6100
5765 condemned salvage Oct 21, 1944
5766 (306th BG, 367th BS) shot down by Hptm Erwin Clausen in Fw 190A-6 of JG 11/1 Stab at
Kiesby, Germany Jul 29, 1943. MACR 120. 2 KIA, 8 POW
5768 condemned crash Jun 27, 1943
5769 condemned ditched Nov 8, 1943
5770 ditched in Atlantic Ocean 250 mi off coast of Africa Feb 14, 1943 due
to fuel exhaustion while on ferry mission to North Africa. Crew survived.
5771 listed as serving with the 383rd BG, 452nd BS, Pendleton AAF, Oregon
and never leaving the USA. Also listed as going to University of
North Dakota May 20, 1946
5772 condemned salvage Jun 14, 1945
5773 (2nd BG, 96th BS) lost Feb 10, 1944. MACR 2206
5774 to RFC Albuquerque Jul 27, 1945
5776 (2nd BG, 96th BS, "Eager Beaver") shot down by AAA at
Eleusis, Greece Dec 20, 1943. MACR 1518. 5 KIA, 4 POW, 1 evaded.
5777 (483rd BG, 840th BS, "The Gin Mill") lost Apr 23, 1944. MACR 4664.
5778 condemned burned May 11, 1943
5779 (2nd BG, 96th BS) lost Mar 2, 1944. MACR 3216.
5780 condemned MIA May 1, 1943
5782 condemned salvage Jul 21, 1945
5785 damaged in ground collision at Hobbs AAF, NM May 29, 1945.
To RFC Altus Oct 4, 1945
5787 (323rd BS, 91st BG, "Billy K") shot down by Obfw Willi Roth
in Fw 190A-5 of JG 26/4 at Forsbach, Germany Aug 12, 1943.
Crew of 10 POW. MACR 262
5788 to Royal Aircraft Establishment, Farnborough, England
Jun 24, 1943 for trials of HF/VHF communications
equipment; returned to USAAF Jul 2, 1943.
(303rd BG, 360th BS, "Pluto's Avenger" aka "A.O.G. Not In
Stock") lost Feb 22, 1944. MACR 2647.
5789 (91st BG, 322nd BS, "Golden Bear") shot down by Fw Martin Macha in Fw 190A of JG 1/2 near Havixbeck,
Germany Jun 22, 1943. 10 POW.
5790 to CL-26 Sioux City AAF Jun 15, 1943.
5791 (95th BG, 334th BS, "Ruthless") transferredto AFSC Jun 1943.
Crashed into hill 2 mi SW of Newmarket, UK Dec 29, 1943.
6 crew and 12 passengers killed. Condemned deletion Mar 20, 1944
5792 (303rd BG, 358th BS, *The Mugger*) shot down by Maj Egon Mayer in Fw 190A-6 of JG 2 Stab Jul 4, 1943 during
mission to Le Mans (Sarthe). Fell in the village of Noyen
sur Sarthe (Sarthe). 3 KIA, 4 POW, 3 evaded.
5793 (100th BG, "Stinky" then to 482nd BG, 513th BGS. Was 8th AF's first
H2S radar pathfinder. Crashed on takeoff and burned near Thorpe Abbots
Nov 10, 1943. All 13 crew killed, plus two civilians
5795 (91st BG, 401st BS, "Skoal") ditched in North Sea Nov 26, 1943.
10 rescued.
5796 reclamation completed Admore AF, OK Jan 3, 1946
5797 (95th BG, 335th BS, then to 384th BG, 546th BS) shot down AAA Aug 16, 1943
and crashed at Rambouillet, France on mission to LeBourget, France. MACR 295. 1 KIA, 6 POW,
3 evaded.
5798 (92nd BG, 325th BS) shot down by Oblt Gerhard Sommer in Bf 109G-6/R1 of JG 11/4 at
Veenendaal, Netherlands Jul 28, 1943. MACR 657. 10 POW. Also listed as going
to CL-26 at Pyote AAF, TX May 31, 1943.
5799 damaged in ground collision at Kirtland AAF, NM Jun 3, 1945.
To RFC Albuquerque Jul 5, 1945.
5800 to CL-16 at Avon Park AF, FL May 20, 1944
5801 (94th BG, 410th BS, "Flak Happy", then to 92nd BG, 327th BS)
shot down by Lt Helmut Hoppe in Fw 190A-6 of JG 26/4 at
Philippine, Netherlands Aug 12, 1943. MACR 656. 2 KIA, 8 POW.
42-5805/5854
5803 condemned salvage battle damage Jul 18, 1943
5804 condemned salvage no battle damage Jan 23, 1944
c/n 6101/6150
5805 condemned salvage battle damage Jun 16, 1943
5806 (384th BG, 545th BS) hit by AAA and then shot down by Uffz Otto Haas in BF 190G-4 of JG 27/1 at Volmershoven
Germany and exploded in midair Aug 12, 1943 on mission to
Gelsenkirchen, Germany. MACR 288. 4 KIA, 6 POW.
5807 (351st BG, 511th BS, "Minor Ball") shot down by AAA on mission to
Frankfurt Oct 4, 1943. MACR 910. 10 KIA
5809 condemned salvage battle damage Jun 15, 1943
5810 (379th BG, 527th BS) shot down by Hptm Hermann Staiger in Bf 109G-6 of JG 26/12 over North Sea
55 km W of Sankt Peter-Ording, Germany Jul 29, 1943. MACR 1363. 1 KIA, 9 POW.
5811 (2nd BG, 20th BS) lost Jan 10, 1944. MACR 1824
5812 (351st BG, 511th BS, "Cannon Ball") shot down by Karl-Emil
Demuth in Fw 190A of JG 1/3 at Bad Godesberg, Bonn,
Germany Aug 17, 1943 during Schweinfurt mission. MACR 302.
1 KIA, 9 POW
5814 (351st BG) ditched in North Sea Jun 13, 1943
5815 (351st BG) shot down by fighters on raid to Bremen Jun 13, 1943
5818 to DPC Bush Field Nov 27, 1945
5819 to RFC Walnut Ridge Jul 3, 1945
5820 (379th BG, 526th BS) shot down by Lt Erwin Stalberg in
Bf 109G-6 of JG 3/8 at Ahrweiler, Germany Aug 12, 1943.
MACR 1359 and 2340. 3 KIA, 7 POW
5821 (379th BG, 527th BS, "Cindy") hit by AAA at Gelsenkirchen, Germany and then shot down by fighter
at Leimersdorf, Germany Aug 12, 1943. MACR 1360. 6 KIA, 4 POW
5822 (379th BG, 525th BS) crashlanded at Foulsham, UK Jul 28, 1943. 4 injured.
5823 (351st BG) returned to USA Jun 1944. To RFC Ontario, CA May 7, 1945
5824 (351st BG) returned to USA Jun 1, 1944. To RFC at Walnut Ridge Dec 18, 1945
5826 (306th BG, 369th BS, "Jerevad/Um petit-pew") shot down by Hptm Anton Hackl in Bf 109G-6 of JG 11/Stab
between Arup and Tolk, Germany during attack on Kiel, Germany Jul 29, 1943. MACR 122. 2 KIA, 8 POW.
5827 (379th BG, 526th BS) interned in Sweden Jan 5, 1944. MACR 1942
5829 (94th BG, 322nd BS, "The Better Half" then to 379th BG, 525th BS, then to 527th BS, "Flying
Jenny") shot down by UFFZ Gerd Wiegand in Fw 190A-4 of JG26/8 at Herbesthal, Belgium Jul 30, 1943.
5830 to RFC Ontario, CA May 7, 1945
5831 condemned May 31, 1943
5832 (99th BG, 348th BS, "War Bird II") shot down by three
Bf 109G-6s of JG 3/8 1 km SW of Planca di Sopra, Italy Dec 19, 1943.
5833 converted to YB-40. To RFC Ontario CA May 24, 1945
5834 converted to YB-40, later to TB-40. TO RFC Walnut Ridge Dec 19, 1945
5837 (2nd BG, 20th BS, "C' Bat") shot down by Uffz Vulf Focke in Bf 109G-6 of JG 77/1 near Avellino, Italy
Aug 19, 1943. MACR 459. 1 KIA, 1 died of injuries, 8 POW.
5838 (384th BG, 547th BS, *Mad Money II*) lost Jan 4, 1944 on mission to Kiel. MACR 1483.
Crew of 10 POW. Aircraft was hit by flak over target, and tried to escape to Sweden. Left formation 5
minutes past Kiel, dropped blazing bomb-bay tank, then dropped wheels on the turn from the target and
left formation with 2 E/A attacking with unobserved results. Two engines were lost over Fyn, and spotted
by a Ju 88 night fighter (on a day mission), After 3 attacks, pilot made perfect belly landing on
Asnaes Peninsula, Denmark, southwest of Kalundborg; crew set plane on fire. Crew made POW
5839 (379th BG, 325th BS) shot down by Bf 109 of JG 1/III at Munderloh, Germany Germany Jun 25, 1944.
5841 (306th BG, 423rd BS, "Est Nulla Via in Via Virtuli") diverted to
Magadino-Ticino, Switzerland Sept 6, 1943 after mission to Stuttgart,
Germany and interned. MACR 519.
5842 (463rd BG, 773rd BS)
5843 (384th BG, 547th BS, *Black Ghost*) ran out of fuel and crashed
42-5855/5904
near Beauvais, France Sep 6, 1943 on mission to Stuttgart, Germany.
MACR 1455 and 774. 6 POW, 4 evaded
5844 (97th BG, 341st BS) No 3 engine ran away, so pilot ordered the rest of the crew to
bail out, which 8 crew did over sea, then the prop on that engine flew off. This
allowed the plane to crashland near Calvi, Corsica lost Nov 8, 1943. MACR 2098.
8 crew MIA, both pilots OK. Plane was repaired a few later, but was strafed and
destroyed by Bf 109Gs.
5845 (381st BG, 534th BS, 'Whaletail II') damaged by AAA and crashed
into North Sea 50 mi off UK Dec 20, 1943. MACR 1724. 10 KIA.
5846 (381st BG, 535th BS, 'Tinkertoy') lost in head-on collision
with enemy Bf 109G fighter during mission to Bremen, Germany Dec 20, 1943 and crashed near
Delmenhorst, Germany. MACR 1723. 7 KIA, 3 POW.
5847 (381st BG, 532nd BS, 'Margie Mae') shot down by AAA at Maastricht,
Holland Aug 12, 1943. MACR 660. 10 POW
5848 (384th BG, 547th BS, *Patches*) salvaged Jul 30, 1943 after mission to Kassel. Had to
break formation during mission to Kassel due to oxygen system
problems, thereafter badly damaged by enemy fighters. Managed
to return to Boxted but so badly damaged that it was condemned
for salvage.
5849 (384th BG, 547th BS, *Hell's Belles II*) shot down by Fw Ernst Hennig
in Fw 190A of JG 2/1 at Champeaux, 4 km NW of Vitre, France Sep 16, 1943
on mission to Nantes, France. MACR 722. 3 KIA, 5 POW, 2 evaded.
5850 (384th BG, 547th BS) hit by fighters and crashed at Beilen, Netherlands Jun 25, 1943 on mission to
Hamburg, Germany. 1 KIA, 9 POW. MACR 16357
5851 (384th BG, 547th BS) crashed 6/9/1943.
5852 (384th BG, 547th BS, *The Natural*) abandoned over England
Oct 14, 1943 after return from Schweinfurt, Germany. 1 injured,
9 OK. Plane bellylanded in a field, crossed a road and crashed
into 2 cottages S of Chetwode, UK. No injuries.
5853 (384th BG, 547th BS, "Salvage Queen") damaged by Fw 190A of JG 26/II on mission to Antwerp, Belgium
and ditched into North Sea Jun 22, 1943. 7 KIA, 3 POW. MACR 14668.
5854 (303rd BG, 360th BS, "Alley Oop") to RFC Kingman Dec 14, 1945
c/n 6151/6200
5855 (306th BG, 423rd BS) shot down by Fw Helmut Zittier in Bf 110G-2 of ZG 26/7
at Goldenstedt, Germany Oct 8, 1943. MACR 869. 5 KIA, 5 POW.
5856 (99th BG, 347th BS, "Rangy Lil") shot down by Uffz Robert
Meyer-Arend in Bf 109G-6 of JG 3/8 and crashed near Alvenau,
Switzerland Oct 1, 1943. MACR 795. 5 KIA, 5 interned.
5857 (91st BG, 324th BS) shot down by fighters May 21, 1943 in attack
on Wilhelmshaven. MACR 16136. 6 KIA, 4 POW.
5859 condemned salvage not battle damage related Feb 22, 1944
5860 (100th BG, *Escape Kit*) shot down by fighters at Schweinberg, Germany
on mission to Regensburg Aug 17, 1943. MACR 675. 4 KIA, 6 POW
5861 delivered Long Beach Mar 30, 1943, to Kearney Apr 15, 1943, to Wendover May 2, 1943, to Kearney May 22, 1943,
to Dow Field Jun 6, 1943. Assigned to 349th BS, 100th BG at Kimbolton Jun 8, 1943. Named "Stud Duck" aka
Laden Maiden. Shot down by 3 Fw 190s on mission to Ludwigshafen Dec 30, 1943 and crashed Liry,
28 mi E of Rheims, France. MACR 2020. 8 KIA, 2 evaded.
(100th BG, 349th BS, "Stud Duck" later "Laden Maiden") shot down
by Lt Karl Willius in Fw 190A-6 of JG 26/2 and crashedat
Liry, France Dec 30, 1943. MACR 2020. 8 KIA, 2 evaded.
5862 (100th BG, 350th BS, *Duration Plus Six*) hit by AAA and crashed into North Sea 120 km SW of
Esbjerg, Denmark on mission to Warnemunde/Kiel Jul 25, 1943. MACR 117. 6 KIA, 4 POW.
5863 condemned salvage not battle damage related Jun 2, 1945
5864 delivered Long Beach Mar 31, 1943, to Kearney Apr 15, 1943, to Wendover May 2, 1943, to Dow Field
May 30, 1943. To 351nd BS, 100th BG at Thorpe Abbots, named *Piccadilly Lilly*. Shot down by AAA Oct 8, 1943,
Leuchtenberg, 17 km NW of Bremen, Germany. MACR 948. 6 KIA, 5 POW.
5865 (100th BG, 351st BS, *Janie*) lost on mission to Paris Sep 3, 1943. MACR 686
5866 wrecked Sep 2, 1943, Lockgourne AAB, OH
5867 (100th BG, 350th BS, *Alice from Dallas*) shot down by fighter
on mission to Regensburg Aug 17, 1943. MACR 678.
Crashed at Langerloo, Belgium. 5 evaded, 2 KIA, 3 POW.
5870 to RFC Albuquerque AAF, NM Aug 3, 1945
5871 converted to YB-40. To RFC Ontario AAF May 18, 1945
5872 converted to TB-40. To RFC Walnut Ridge Dec 19, 1945
5873 (2nd BG, 96th BS, "Little Tannie") damaged by AAA and then
shot down by Lt Gunther Triep in Bf 109G-6 of JG 53/6 and
crashed into sea 104km SW of Naples, Italy Aug 4, 1943.
MACR 346. 7 crew bailed out and rescued 2 days later.
5874 (99th BG) lost Mar 4, 1944. MACR 3523.
5875 (97th BG, 342nd BS) shot down by Bf 109G-6 of JG 53/III 3 km N o of Apeccio, Italy
Nov 27, 1943. MACR 1304. 7 KIA, 3 POW.
5877 (96th BG, 337th BS) damaged by AAA and abandoned at
Schelluinen, Netherland Jun 22, 1943. 10 POW.
5878 (381st BG, 533rd BS, "Yankee Eagle") shot down by fighter Minden, Germany Nov 1,
1944. MACR 1874
5879 (385th BG, 548th BS, 'Daisy June II') lost May 7, 1944. MACR 4562
5880 (94th BG, 333rd BS) shot down by Uffz Johannes Rathenow in Fw 190A-4 of JG 1/1 Jun 22, 1943
between Hemmen and Dodewaard, Netherlands on the way back from a raid on Huls, Germany.
5881 to RFC Stillwater Oct 4, 1945
5882 (95th BG, 336th BS, "Spook III") shot down by fighter over North Sea near Helgoland,
Germany Jul 28, 1943. MACR 216. 10 KIA.
5883 (384th BG, 544th BS, *Weary Willie/No Name Jive*) ditched in North Sea
86 kM W of Romo Island, Denmark Jul 25, 1943 after mission to Hamburg, Germany. Three engines
were hit and the plane had to leave the formation while
still under attack from Fw 190s. All 10 crew were picked up by
a Danish fishing boat, which took them 50 miles off the coast
of England and they were transferred to a British launch.
5885 (96th BG, 413rd BS) lost Apr 11, 1944. MACR 3809
5886 (385th BG, 548th BS, 'The Jolly Roger') shot down by Lt Georg Kiefner in Fw 190A-5 of
JG 26/3 2km SW of Woensdrecht, Netherlands Aug 17, 1943 on
raid to Regensburg/Schweinfurt. MACR 387A. 6 KIA, 3 POW, 1
evaded.
5888 (94th BG, 331st BS, "Elusive Elcy") hit by Hptm Joachim
Kirschner in Bf 109G-6 of JG 3/5 Sep 27, 1943, caught fire
and exploded near Norden, Germany Sep 27, 1943. MACR 732.
10 KIA, 1 POW.
5889 condemned salvage battle damage Oct 12, 1943
5890 (92nd BG, 327th BS) ran out of fuel and crashed at Poissy, France 45-50 km NNW
of Paris, France Sep 6, 1943. MACR 740. 5 POW, 5 evaded.
5892 (385th BG, 551st BS, "Pregnant Portia") damaged by enemy fighter,
ran out of fuel, and ditched in Mediterranean 130 mi off
North Africa while returning from mission to Regensburg
Aug 17, 1943. Crew rescued.
5893 (95th BG, 336th BS, "Sad Sack") hit by AAA over Hannover, crew bailed
out near Diepholz, plane not crashed and shot down by Hptm Gunther
Specht of JG 11/II Stab at Dorreloh, Germany Jul 26, 1943. MACR 197.
1 KIA, 9 POW.
5894 crashed Stranavan Bay, Scotland June 1943 during ferry flight across Atlantic.
5895 (385th BG, 548th BS, 'Souse Family') shot down by Uffz Erich Ulmschneider in Bf 109T-2 of
Jasta Helgoland over North Se 43 km NW of Helgoland, Germany Jul 26, 1943. MACR 191B.
5 KIA, 6 POW.
5896 (385th BG, 549th BS) lost between Gander and Prestwick Jun 27, 1943. MACR 16. 10 killed
5897 (385th BG, "Roundtrip Jack") had 20 mm cannon unofficially fitted in nose.
The gun was later removed. Condemned salvage no battle damage May 29, 1945
5898 (388th BG, 562nd BS, "Little Lass") shot down by Fuuz Keruz in Bf 109G-6 of JG 1/9 and
crashed into Ijsselmeer E of Schellingwoude, Netherlands Oct 10, 1943. MACR 3117.
10 POW.
5900 condemned salvage no battle damage Aug 1, 1944
5901 (94th BG, 410th BS, "Superstitious Aloysius") shot down over Schweinfurt, Germany Oct 14,
1943. All crew bailed out safely but 1 KIA, 9 POW. MACR 789
5902 condemned salvage battle damage Dec 1, 1943
5903 (390th BG, 571st BS, *Ascend Charlie*) flew into hill Nant-y-Lay in
Wales while returning from mission Sep 16, 1943. MACR 3720. 10 killed.
5904 (388th BG, 560th BS, "Gremlin Gus") scraped hilltop near South Molton while returning
from combat mission Sep 16, 1943. Impact threw tail gunner
out (he survived with minor injuries), aircraft traveled
another 3 miles before crashing. 1 killed, 5 injured. Condemned salvage battle damage
42-5905/5954
19-Sep-43
c/n 6201/6250
5905 condemned salvage no battle damage Jun 2, 1945
5906 (388th BG, 562nd BS,"Sondra Kay") crashed at Shobdon,
UK Sep 16, 1943. MACR 3119. 10 killed.
5907 (388th BG, 563rd BS, "Wing and a Prayer") crashed in North
Sea W of Danish coast Jul 24, 1943 after bombing Rerik-West airfield in
Germany. MACR 3120. 10 KIA.
5908 (388th BG, 561st BS) collided in midair with B-17F 42-30370 and crashed into North
Sea 3 mi off Cromer, UK Jul 29, 1943. MACR 3069. 10 KIA.
5909 lost Feb 4, 1944. MACR 2511, 3361
5910 (92nd BG, 326th BS *Ruthie*) badly damaged by enemy fighters
during mission to Nantes Jul 4, 1943. Managed to return to
Alconbury. Repaired and transferred to 305th BG, 365th BS,
Hellcat. Ran out of fuel and crashlanded at Hawkinge,
UK Sep 15, 1943. Salvaged Sep 17, 1943
5911 condemned salvage Sep 3, 1943
5913 (385th BG, 551st BS, 'Shack Bunny') crashed due to
mechanical failure at Echt, Limburg, Netherlands Oct 20, 1943
during mission to Duren. MACR 828
The crew was from the 550th BS and was only borrowing the plane.
MACR database has the date as Oct 10.
5914 (385th BG, 549th BS, 'Sack Time') shot down by Lt Georg
Frolich in Bf 109G-6 of JG1/8 at Hessloch, Germany
on mission to Regensburg Aug 17, 1943. MACR 387B. 10 POW
5915 (390th BG, 570th BS, "Cash & Carry") shot down by fighter near Munster,
Germany Oct 0, 1943. MACR 860. 10 POW.
5916 (92nd BG, 325th BS) crashed on landing at Portreath, UK Jul 4, 1943. Condemned salvage Jul 7, 1943
5917 (370th BG, 524th BS) shot down by Hptm Hermann Staiger in Bf 109G-6 of JG 26/12 at
Ritzerau, Germany Jul 25, 1943. MACR 1767. 4 KIA, 6 POW.
5918 (95th BG, 336th BS, "Heavenly Daze") lost Jan 11, 1944. MACR 2010
5920 converted to YB-40. To RFC Walnut Ridge Dec 19, 1945
5922 converted to YB-40, then to TB-40. TO RFC Altus Oct 8, 1945
5926 converted to YB-40 then to TB-40. Reclamation completed Hendricks AAF, FL
13-Feb-46
5934 surveyed Sioux City AB Nov 26, 1943
5935 to CL-26 Pratt AAF Jun 14, 1944
5936 to RFC Albuquerque AF Jul 27, 1945
5937 (301th BG) lost Mar 17, 1944. MACR 3200
5940 condemned crash Mar 8, 1943
5942 (388th BG, 563rd BS, "Sky Shy/Wenatchee Special") shot down by Hptm Werner Schroer in Bf 109G-6
of JG 27/II Stab near Ulm, Germany Sep 6, 1943, Stuttgart, Germany. MACR 3121.
1 KIA, 1 died of injuries, 8 POW.
5943 (97th BG, 414th BS) lost Apr 23, 1944, Austria. MACR 4393
5944 condemned MIA Jun 30, 1944
5946 (97th BG, 340th BS) lost Jul 2, 1944. MACR 6617
5947 excess inventory list Sep 1, 1945
5948 (97th BG, 342nd BS) shot down by fighter at Brenner Pass, Austrian/Italian border Dec 19, 1943.
5949 (301st BG, 419th BS) Sep 25, 1943, Italy. MACR 767
42-5955/6029
5954 condemned repair incomplete Mar 30, 1944
c/n 6250/6325
5955 surveyed Gore AAF Sep 14, 1943
5957 (100th BG, *Horny II*) salvaged May 9, 1944
5958 to CL-26 Walla Walla AAF Apr 19, 1944
5966 surveyed Walla Walla Jul 27, 1943
5970 condemned salvage no combat damage Nov 7, 1944
5973 to RFC Walnut Ridge Nov 27, 1945
5975 toRFC Altus Nov 5, 1945
5977 wrecked Sep 2, 1943. To CL-26 at Geiger Field Sep 4, 1943
5979 reclamation completed Rapid City Aug 20, 1946
5981 (100th BG, *Laden Maiden (Stud Duck)*) lost on mission to Ludwigshafen Dec 30, 1943.
Also listed as going to CL-26 at Dalhart AAF Sep 25, 1943
5982 reclamation completed Langley AAF Jul 5, 1945
5983 reclamation completed Gulfport AAF Mar 22, 1945
5985 (414th BS, 97th BG) MACR 355 Aug 1, 1943, Italy, aircraft not lost. Lost Jun 20, 1944 (385th BG, 549th BS), MACR 5899
5986 (95th BG, 334th BS, "Brown's Mule") shot down by Lt Leopold Munster in Bf 109G of JG 3/4
at Hohenholte, Germany near Munster Oct 10, 1943 during mission to
Munster. MACR 944. 3 KIA, 7 POW..
5987 Syracus ATS ferry May 14, 1945 (last entry)
5989 (94th BG, 331st BS, "Marge H") shot down by fighter at
Aurich, Germany Sep 27, 1943. MACR 734 and 5674. 10 KIA
5993 to CL-26 Dyersburg AAF Mar 22, 1944
5997 (100th BG, 351st BS, "Heaven Can Wait") shot down by
Fw 190A-6s of JG 26 and crashed at Vaux-les-Mouron,
France on mission to Ludwigshafen Dec 30, 1943. MACR 2019.
2 POW, 8 evaded.
6000 to RFC Ontario, CA Aug 27, 1945
6001 surveyed Robins AAF Apr 21,1 945
6002 surveyed Buckingham AF Jun 2, 1944
6003 reclamation completed BowmanAAF Jun 5, 1946
6007 reclamation completed Dayton AAF Jun 5, 1946
42-6030/6104
6010 involved in midair collision with 42-30633 and crashed
near Jackson, MS Apr 11, 1945. Reclamation completed
Jackson AAB Apr 20, 1945
6012 wrecked 4 mi E of Rockland, TX when engines caught fire, crew
bailed out Aug 13, 1943
6013 surveyed Lewstown AAF, MT Jan 4, 1944
6017 surveyed Gret Falls AAF Jan 14, 1944
6018 surveyed Alexandria AAF Oct 18, 1943
6023 reclamation completed Keesler AAF, MS Apr 30, 1946
6025 wrecked when force-landed 8 mi NE of Roy, MT Sep 7, 1943.
Surveyed Sep 21, 1943
6026 surveyed Gulfport AAF, MS Sep 2, 1944
6027 to rFC Walnut Ridge Dec 7, 1945
6029 reclamation completed Pyote AF Apr 17, 1945
c/n 6326/6400
6031 collided with another B-17 41-24621 over Gulf of Mexico
Sept 10, 1943. 11 on each aircraft killed.
6033 reclamation completed Childress AAF, TX Jun 7, 1946
6036 delivered to Long Beach Jun 30, 1943, to Amarillo Jul 7, 1943, to Dallas Aug 9, 1943. Converted to YC-108 as
taxi for Gen Frank Hackett. returned to USA feb 4, 1945. To RFC Augusta, GA Jun 25, 1946.
Assigned to ATC Europe Apr 3, 1947, probably at Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany
6037 (94th BG, 331st BS) damaged by AAA then shot down by Uffz
Schiesseburg of JGr Ost/2 at La Clisse, France Dec 31, 1943. MACR 1755
7 KIA, 4 POW.
6039 (95th BG, 334th BS, "Blondie III") badly damaged by Lt Zweigart
of JG 54/7 and 9 crew bailed out, then shot down by Lt
Eberhard Schade in Bf 109G-6 of JG 27/5 and exploded near
Cloppenburg, Germany Nov 29, 1943. MACR 1560. 1 KIA, 9 POW.
6042 crashed Oct 13, 1943 Pinegree Park, Colorado
6044 reclamation completed Orland AAB May 29, 1947
6045 to CL-26 Nov 17, 1943
6049 to CL-26 Great Falls AAF May 19, 1944
6051 surveyed Sioux City AAF May 8, 1946
6053 surveyed USA Mar 25, 1944
6054 to RFC at Stillwater, OK Aug 24, 1945
6058 to DL-26 at WalaWala AAF, WA Jan 3, 1944
6059 to CL-26 Gieger AAF Feb 28, 1944
6061 surveyed WalaWala AAF Aug 13, 1943
6062 surveyed Lewistown AAF, MT Sep 21, 1943. Crashed in Montana
on training flight and all onboard killed.
6064 surveyed Dalhart AAF TX Nov 30, 1943. To civil registry as N7942A
6067 reclamation completed Biggs CAF Aug 30, 1946
6071 crashed during night landing in bad weather near Wellfleet, Nebraska Apr 10, 1945. 5 killed, 9 survived.
Reclamation completed McCook AAF NB Apr 20, 1945
6073 to RFC Santa Anna AAF,CA Sep 22, 1945. Sold on civil market as N7942A then
to Bolivia as CP-686. Destroyed Nov. 1968. Also reported as being N7952A
6076 to RFC Searcy Field Aut 4, 1945
6080 336th BS, "Mary Ruth/The WeWa Special") to 803rd BS(P) at Oulton early 1944 as radio countermeasures aircraft,
fitted with six Mandrel sets. Later converted for use in Aphrodite
program as flying bomb. Not expended, WFU Aug 1944.
To RFC Kingman Feb 19, 1946
6081 damaged in takeoff accident at Hendricks Field, FL
Apr 9, 1945. RFC Walnut Ridge Dec 19, 1945
6082 wrecked in crashlanding 6mi NE of Bulfport AF, MS. To CL-26
Sep 3, 1943.
6083 reclamation completed Kessler Field Aug 3, 1945.
6085 surveyed in USA Feb 2, 1944.
6086 (91st BG, 401st BS) shot down by Hptm
Alfred Grislwaski in Fw 190A-6 of JG 1/1 at Leutesdorf,
Germany Dec 1, 1943. MACR 1322. 10 KIA
6087 (100th BG, 418th BS, *Royal Flush/Harper's Ferr*) lost on mission to
42-6105/6204
Villacoublay Aug 11, 1944. MACR 8074
6089 reclamation completed Metropolitan Field, CA Oct 25, 1945
6090 surveyed in USA Oct 14, 1943
6094 (100th BG, 418th BS) salvaged Jan 31, 1944 after taxi accident
in collision with B-17F 42-3474 and B-17G 42-37772 at
Thorpe Abbots, UK on Dec 27, 1943
6095 to RFC Walnut Rideg Dec 19, 1945
6096 (351st BG, 511th BS, "Onda Ball") shot down by fighter with
rocket Oct 14, 1943, Schweinfurt. 1 KIA, 9 POW. MACR 1036
6098 (95th BG, 335th BS, "Superstitious Aloysius") ditched in English Channel
Jan 1, 1944 due to flak damage during mission to Kiel.
All crew rescued. MACR database has date of Aug 4, 1944. MACR 7700
6101 to RCAF as Fortress II 9203. Lost at sea between Morocco and Azores Dec 15, 1944
c/n 6401/6500
6107 converted to TB-17F, to Department of Public Institutions, Clarkson,
WA in 1946 for use as instructional airframe. Became derelict,
sold on civil market Columbia Airmotive of Troutdale, OR as N1340N
Nov 18, 1953. Used as tanker by Aero Enterprises and later by Aero
Flite. Re-engined with Rolls-Royce Dart turboprops in 1969.
Crashed at Dubois, WY while firebombing Aug 18, 1970.
6122 surveyed Dallas Mar 28, 1944
6126 reclamation completed Dyersburg AF, TN Jan 29, 1945
6127 to RFC Biggs Field, TX Apr 14, 1946
6129 converted to F-9B photo recon
aircraft with cameras added and all bombing
equipment removed. To excess inventory list Jun 1, 1946
6130 to RFC Altus Oct 9, 1945.
6131 surveyed Alexandria AAF Sep 24, 1944
6133 reclamation completed Robbins Apr 20, 1945
6134 to F-9B photo recon aircraft with cameras added and
all bombing equipment removed. To RFC at Altus Oct 4, 1945
6135 converted to F-9B photo recon aircraft with cameras added and all bombing
equipment removed. Reclamation completed Lowry AF Sep 18, 1947.
6137 crashed 27 mi NE of Tellico Plains, TN Apr 8, 1945.
To RFC Kingman Oct 31, 1945
equipment removed. Condemned salvage Nov 18, 1946
6139 reclamation completed Great Bend AF, KS Jan 24, 1945
equipment removed. condemned salvage parts
6141 to RFC Altus 1945
6145 to CL-26 Denver Feb 26, 1944
6147 to CL-26 Denver Jan 16, 1944
6148 to RFC Altus Aug 27,1945
6149 condemned Sep 29, 1943
6150 damaged in bird strike near Galveston AAF, TX Feb 16, 1945.
To RFC Altus Oct 9, 1945
6151 (351st BG) salvaged Jun 11, 1945
6155 (385th BG, 549th BS) shot down by AAA near Munster, Germany Oct 10, 1943. MACR 827. 10 POW.
6157 crashlanded at Hobbs AAF, NM May 4, 1945. To RFC Altus Aug 27, 1945
equipment removed. condemned salvage no battle damage Aug 28, 1945
6161 reclamation completed Biggs AF Jan 17, 1945
equipment removed. W/o in landing accident Mar 8, 1945.
Condemned salvage Sep 8, 1945
6168 to CL-26 Denver Apr 12, 1945
6170 surveyed Cheyenne Jan 26, 1944
6173 crashed near Sebring, FL Jul 14, 1945. Reclamation completed Hendricks AAF, FL Jul 27, 1945
6174 condemned salvage from enemy action Oct 25, 1945
6175 surveyed US Mar 15, 1944
6177 reclamation completed Dyersburg AF, TN Dec 9, 1945
6182 surveyed Lockbourne AAF Nov 21, 1944
equipment removed. To RFC Kingman Nov 13, 1945
equipment removed. to DPC Bush Field Mar 7, 1945
equipment removed. reclamation completed MacDill Nov 18, 1947
equipment removed. to RFC Walnut Ridge Dec 29, 1945
equipment removed. to excess inventory list Jun 14, 1946
6195 to RFC Walnut Ridge Jun 27, 1945
6197 to RFC at MacDill Dec 18, 1944
6198 to CL-26 Alexandria AF, LA Sep 21, 1943
equipment removed. To RFC Altus Oct 11, 1945
equipment removed. Reclamation completed MacDill SAC Feb 2, 1948
6203 to RFC, Walnut Ridge 12/14/45
6204 to RFC, Walnut Ridge 12/29/45
c/n 5146/5245.
30032 (381st BG, 532nd BS, then to 384th BG, 546th BS, *Sky Queen*) shot down by
Oblt Georg Schott in Fw 190A-5 of JG 1/1 at Surhuistervbeen, Netherlands Jul 28, 1943 on
mission to Kassel, Germany. MACR 15165. 8 KIA, 2 POW
30033 (384th BG, 546th BS, *Little America*) crashed due to
mechanical failure (supercharger blew) at Leisele, Belgium Dec 1, 1943
on mission to Solingen, Germany. MACR 1335. 10 POW, 1 evaded.
Dec 27, 1943 for unspecified trials. Returned to
USAAF Jan 7, 1944.
30035 (100th BG, *Torchy*) MIA Sep 3, 1943 on mission to Paris
30036 (384th BG, 546th BS) in midair collision 6/12/1943 over base
30037 (384th BG, 546th BS) shot down by Fw 190A at Gouchaupre, France June 26, 1943 on mission
to Villacoublay, France. 10 POW. Pieces of this aircraft were displayed in a
museum established at Paris-Nanterre by occupying German forces.
30038 (100th BG, 349th BS, *Bar Fly*) shot down by Obfw Hans Erbskorn in Bf 109G-6/R6 of JG 26/9
over North Sea 20 km N of Wangerooge, Germany Jun 25, 1943 on mission to Bremen. 6 KIA, 4 POW. MACR 270
30039 to 803rd BS(P) at Oulton early 1944 as radar countermeasures aircraft,
fitted with Mandrel sets and nine carpet sets.
(384th BG, 544th BS, *Liberty Belle*) to Aphrodite project and
launched against U-boat pens on Heligoland Oct 15, 1944. In final
mission, was hit by flak and crashed into sea short of target.
30040 (96th BG, 337th BS, "Wabbit Twacks III") shot down by Obfw Friedrich May in
Fw 190A-6 of JG 2/3 at Vavincourt, near Bar-le-Duc, France Oct 14, 1943.
1 KIA, 5 POW, 4 evaded. MACR 837
30041 (384th BG, 544th BS) ditched in N. Atlantic 6/3/1943.
30042 (100th BG, 349th BS, *Oh Nausea*) damaged by fighters Aug 17, 1943
on mission to Regensburg and ditched in Tyrrhenian Sea
60 mi off Sicily. MACR 682. 10 POW
30043 (384th BG, 547th BS, *Ruthless*) ditched in North Sea Oct 4, 1943 on
mission to Frankfurt, Germany. 10 crew rescued.
30045 (95th BG, 334th BS, "Fight'n-n-Bit'n/She's My Gal") damaged by fighter
and ditched in English Channel 5 mi off Bayeux, France Oct 4, 1943. MACR 744 and 1455.
1 KIA, 9 POW.
30046 (384th BG, 546th BS, "Merrie Hell") took direct AAA hit on
nose Aug 12, 1943 on mission to Gelsenkirchen, Germany.
30047 (100th BG, 350th BS, "Sweater Girl") shot down by Uffz Herzog in
Fw 190A of JG 1/2 at Ostbevern, Germany Oct 10, 1943 on mission to Munster.
30048 (384th BG, 544th BS, *Flak Dancer*) crashlanded at Laon airfield, France June 26, 1943
on mission to Villacoulbay, France. Salvaged by Luftwaffe, and used by KG.200 as A3+CE
30049 (384th BG, 544th BS, *Miss Deal*) shot down by Oblt Hans-Georg dippel in Fw 190A-5 of JG 26/2 and
crashed into Dollart Bay in Netherlands Jun 25, 1943 on mission to Hamburg, Germany. 2 KIA,
2 died of injuries, 6 POW. MACR 16349
30050 (100th BG, 350th BS, "Judy D") hit by AAA and a FW-190A on mission to Le Bourget, abandoned and crashlanded
at Sainte-Colombe, E of Fécamp, France Jul 10, 1943. 8 POW, 2 evaded. MACR 268.
30051 (100th BG, 351st BS, "Nevada Wildcat") two engines failed, then shot down by Lt. Gerhard Schindler
in Bf-109 of JGr. Ost/2. at Oleron Island, France Jul 4, 1943. 9 POW. MACR 272
30053 (301st BG, 352nd BS) shot down by Maj Kurt Uben in Bf 109G-6/R1 of
JG77/III Stab near Luccia, Italy Oct 1, 1943. MACR 760. 4 KIA, 5 POW.
30056 (97th BG, 342nd BS) lost Jul 2, 1944. MACR 6338
30057 (100th BG, 351st BS, *Raunchy*) badly damaged over Germany by enemy fighters and ditched in
Lake Constance, Switzerland Sep 6, 1943. All surviving crew escaped and were interned,
ball turret gunner had already been killed during fighter attack. MACR 689.
30058 (384th BG, 546th BS) shot down Jun 26, 1943 by Obfw. Immerl in Fw 190A of
JG 105/2 at Guillerva, France on mission to Villacoublay, France. Crew
of 10 POW.
30059 (100th BG, 351th BS, *Barker's Burdens*) struck on #3 engine
by bomb dropped from another plane Sept 3, 1943 on mission
to Paris. Moments later, the plane exploded. MACR 685
30061 (100th BG, 418th BS, *Just-A-Snappin*) dmmaged by AAA on mission to Bremen Oct 8 ,1943.
Landed in a field at Ludham on return, brakes were inoperative and collided with a tree.
Returned to USA.
30062 delivered Cheyenne Apr 6, 1943, to Gore Apr 14, 1943, to Kearney Apr 16, 1943, to Wendover May 2, 1943,
to Hill May 18, 1943, to Kearney May 22, 1943, to Dow Field May 30, 1943. Assigned to 100th BG, 418th BS
at Thorpe Abbotts Jun 9, 1943, named *Bastard's Bungalow II* aka "Reilly's Racehorse". Shot down by
enemy aircraft Feb 10, 1944 on mission to Brunswick. and crashed at Leeseringen, 4 mi S of Nienburg/Weser,
Germany MACR 2383. 1 KIA, 9 POW.
30063 (100th BG, 418th BS, *Picklepuss*) shot down by flt Hans Witzke of NJG 1/4
between Herbesthal and Lontzen, Belgium Aug 17, 1943 on mission
to Regensburg. MACR 677. 6 KIA, 4 POW.
30064 (418th BS, 100th BG, *Wild Cargo*) shot down by Fw Heinz Schluter of JGr Ost/4 between Boyard-Ville and
Ile d'Aix, France Sep 16, 1943 on mission to La Pallice/Bordeaux. MACR 647. 1 KIA, 9 POW.
30065 384th BG, 547th BS transferred to 306th BG, 369th BS Aug 1943.
Ran out of fuel and crashlanded at New Romney, UK Sep 6, 1943 on mission to Stuttgart, Germany.
No injuries. Salvaged
30066 (2nd BG, 429th BS, *MugWump*) w/o Aug 17, 1943 on mission
to Regensburg, Germany. It seems that the plane survived went to 803rd BS(P) at Oulton
in early 1944 as radio countermeasures aircraft and fitted with Mandrel
sets and 9 Carpet sets. Was modified as a Castor drone. Launched
Oct 30, 1944 in raid on Helgoland but lost contact
and went out of control and crashed near Trollhattan, Sweden. The crater is still visible today.
30068 (388th BG, 561st BS) damaged by AAA then shot down by
two enemy fighters at Haamstade, Netherlands Aug 19, 1943.
MACR 3068 (MACR has 1944, but it is wrong). 8 KIA, 2 POW.
30070 (100th BG, 350th BS, *Tweedle O'Twill*) shot down by Obfw.
Anton-Rudolf Piffer in Fw 190A of JG 1/2 at Tauberbischofsheim,
Germany Aug 17, 1943 on mission to Regensburg. MACR 679.
1 KIA, 9 POW.
30071 in wheels-up landing at Honington, UK. Not repaired
30072 (97th BG, 342nd BS) lost May 5, 1944. MACR 4607
30074 (384th BG) crashed in USA 5/1/1943.
30076 (384th BG, 545th BS) shot down by Lt Friedrich Lange in Fw 190A-5 of JG 26/5 Jun 22, 1943 at
Wilhelminadoorp, Netherlands on mission to Antwerp, Belgium. 4 KIA, 6 POW. MACR 2165
30077 seen in 1945 movie "Passage to Marseille"
30080 delivered Cheyenne Apr 7, 1943, to Kearney Apr 16, 1943, to Westover May 3, 1943, to Wendover May 16, 1943,
to Kearned May 23, 1943, to Tow Field May 22,1943. Assigned to 100th BG, 351th BS, named
*High Life/Peg O'My Heart*. damaged by Ltn Hans Ehlers in Fw 190A of JG 1/2 during mission to Regensburg
and interned in Switzerland Aug 17, 1943. MACR 683. Plane dismantled and taken to Kloten for storage, eventually
scrapped.
30081 (92nd BG, 407th BS, "USS Aliquippa") shot down by Lt. Fritz
Karch in Bf 109G-6 of JG 2/6 and crashlanded near Dutch/German
border Aug 12, 1943. MACR 655. 11 POW.
30087 (100th BG, 351st BS, "Shackrat") shot down by Fw. Erick Mattern in
Bf 109G-6 of JG 1/8 at Vynen, Germany Oct 10, 1943 on mission to Munster.
30088 delivered Cheyenne Apr 8,1943, to Kearney Apr 16, 1943, to Wendover May 2, 1943, to Hill May 12, 1943,
to Wendover May 18,1 943, to Kearney May 22, 1943, to Dow Field May 27, 1943. Assigned to 349th BS,
100th BG at Thorpe Abbotts Jun 9, 1943, named *Squawkin' Hawk*. Severe battle damage over Stuttgard
Sep 6, 1943 but limped back to base. Again suffered heavy battle damage Nov 5, 1943 on raid to
Gelsenkirchen. 8 crew bailed out 5 became POW, 2 evaded, but one member's chute failed to open and he was KIA.
Remaining two cremembers were able to make forced landing at RAF Tangmere. Returned to USA May 17, 1944.
To RFC at Walnut Ridge Dec 13, 1945. First aircraft in group to log 50 missions.
30089 (351st BS, 100th BG, *Sunny*) MIA Sep 3, 1943 on mission to Paris. MACR 684
30090 (100th BG, 351st BS, "El P'sstffo", then "Mad House") shot down by fighter
at Haltern, NR-W, Germany Oct 10, 1943 on
mission to Munster. MACR 1020. 10 POW.
30093 (301st BG, 419th BS) damaged and crashlanded 10 mi E of St Donat,
Algeria Aug 11, 1943, believed by captured
P-38 flown by Regia Aeronautica pilot Col Angelo Tondi. Plane
salvaged Aug 19, 1943.
30096 (385th BG, 549th BS, 'Liberty Belle')lost due to accidental on-board fire
Nov 30, 1943. Crashed near Penlan Hall, Wake's Colne close to a
base at Wormingford. Four crew were lost. MACR 4403
30098 crashlanded at Altus AAF, OK Jul 20, 1945
30104 (384th BG, 547th BS) shot down by Lt Kurt Ibing in Fw 190A-6
of JG 1/4 at Hennef, Germany Aug 12, 1943 on mission to
Gelsenkirchen, Germany. MACR 286. 6 KIA 4 POW.
The MACR database has this listed correctly as being 42-30104.
30105 (95th BG, 412nd BS, "Slightly Dangerous") shot down by Lt. Siegfried Baumann and
Fw. Wilhelm Flegel von Farnholz in Bf 109G-6's of JG 2/6. at Saint-Didier-des-Bois,
France Jul 10, 1943. 6 KIA, 2 POW, 2 evaded. MACR 4902.
30106 (301st BG, 353rd BS) lost Jun 27, 1944. MACR 6175
30107 (379th BG, 526th BS, "Black Magic") hit by a fighter and crashed at Gros Berssen, Germany Jun 25, 1943.
2 KIA 8 POW. MACR 1366
30111 (301st BG, 32nd BS) shot down by Bf 109G-6 of JG 51/II S
of Wiener Neustadt, Austria Nov 2, 1943. MACR 1093. 10 KIA
30113 ("Wolf Pack") Shot down by enemy aircraft during raid on Kel, Germany, 13-Jun-43. Crashed near
Renesburg, Germany. 10POW.
30114 (95th BG, 335th BS) crashed on landing at Alconbury, UK May
28, 1943. Repaired and named "Spare Parts". Damaged by
fighter and ditched into North Sea Oct 20, 1943.
Crew rescued. One database has this plane as going to
803rd BS(P) at Oulton early 1944 as radio countermeasures
aircraft, fitted with 6 Mandrel sets
30115 (301st BG, 419th BS) shot down by Oblt Ernst-Georg
Altnorthoff of JGr Sud/2 over Gulf of Lion, 114 km SW of
Marseilles, France Nov 16, 1943. MACR 1128. 10 KIA.
30118 (95th BG, 335th BS) crashed in Kiel Bay Jun 13, 1943. MACR 4738
All 10 KIA.
30119 (99th BG, 346th BS) shot down by fighter near Foggia, Italy Jul 22, 1943. MACR 414. 8 KIA, 2 POW.
30120 (95th BG, 334th BS "Patches") salvaged Jan 6, 1945.
30126 (99th BG, 461th BS, *Sugar Foot*) damagedby Bf 106G-6's of JGH 3/III
and caught fire, then shot down by Swiss AAA and
crashed in Switzerland near Ragaz Oct 1, 1943. MACR 796.
7 KIA, 3 interned.
30127 (301st BG, 32nd BS) shot down by Bf 109G-6 over Wiener
Neustadt, Austria Nov 2, 1943. MACR 1094. 9 KIA
30130 (337th BS, *Klap Trap II*) shot down Jan 7, 1944, Ludwigshaven, Bermany. MACR 2018
30131 (384th BG, 547th BS) transferred out 7/43. lost Feb 2, 1944 with 1st BG. MACR 2250
c/n 5246/5345.
30133 (2nd BG, 492th BS, "Raggedy Ann") shot down by AAA over
Wiener Neustadt, Austria Nov 2, 1943. MACR 1112. 2 KIA, 8 POW
30134 (301st BG, 32nd BS) shot down by AAA at Bolzano, Italy
Dec 25, 1943. MACR 1589. 4 KIA, 4 POW, 1 returned.
30135 (351st BG, 511th BS then to 95th BG, 334th BS, "Trouble Shooter")
shot down by AAA and crashed 7 km SE of Schweinfurt, Germany Oct 14, 1943. 10 POW. MACR 855
30137 (97th BG, 341st BS) ditched off Sardinia Sep 25, 1943.
30139 (384th BG, 545th BS, *Snuffy*) damaged by AAA then shot
down by Fw Christof Nagel in Bf 110 of NJG 101/10 Aug 17, 1943
at Burkardroth, Germany on mission to Schweinfurt, Germany. MACR 294
2 KIA, 8 POW
30140 (381st BG, 523rd BS, *King Malfunction II*) shot down by
Oblt Herbert Kleinschmidt in Bf 110G-4 of NJG 1/6 Esch, Germany
Aug 17, 1943 during Schweinfurt raid 1 KIA, 6 POW, 3 evaded.
MACR 379
30141 (96th BG, 337th BS, "Liberty Belle") shot down by fighter and crashed into North
Sea Jul 28, 1943. MACR 140. 10 KIA, 1 POW
30142 (388th BG, 560th BS, "Pistol Packin' Mama") shot down by
Lt Horst Ertmann in Fw 190A-6 of FG 1/II Stab between
Biervliet and Ijzendijke, Netherlands Nov 5, 1943. MACR 3123.
30143 (384th BG, 545th BS, *Yankee Powerhouse*) shot down by AAA at Wardenburg, Germany Jun 25, 1943 on mission
to Hamburg, Germany. 4 KIA, 6 POW. MACR 16378
30144 tried to land on unfinished airfield, ended up bellylanding in
field near Walsham-le-Willows, England Jun 27, 1943
Jan 7, 1944 for "range tests". Returned to USAAF
Feb 7, 1944. ("Green Hornet") used as communications aircraft
by 486th BG.
30146 (333rd BS, 94th BG, *Down and Go*) belly-landed near Copenhagen after mission to
to Warnemunde Jul 29, 1943 after hit by flak. 1 KIA, 9 POW. MACR 202. Salvaged by Luftwaffe and
operated as A3+BB, A3+EE. Exploded on takeoff Feb 9, 1945, killing crew and 10 Vichy agents.
30147 (384th BG, 544th BS, *M'Honey/Flak Dancer*) show down by Fw. Kark-Heinz Zeschke
in Fw 190A of JG 26/6 at Moutmolen, Belgium Aug 17, 1943 on mission
to Schweinfurt, Germany. MACR 291
30149 (94th BG, 332nd BS, "Spare Parts") damaged and crashed near
Ebrach, Germany Oct 14, 1943. 10 POW. MACR 790
30150 (95th BG, 412nd BS, "Exterminator") shot down by Hptm Horst Geyer in Fw 190A of Epr.Kdo 25 and
exploded at Lathen, Germany Jul 28, 1943. MACR 214. 10 KIA.
30151 (381st BG, 532rd BS, *Spare Parts*) crash landed at
St Omer, France due to mechanical problem Mar 4, 1944. MACR 2910.
30153 (381st BG, 532rd BS) damaged by AAA and then shot down by Uffz Herbert Biermann in Bf 109G of JG 11/5
and crashlanded at Sudmoor, Germany Jul 25, 1943. MACR 131. 10 POW.
30154 (100th BG, 349th BS, *War Eagle*) hit by Bf 109G-6 flown by UFFZ Veid of JG 11/9 and
crashed at Hastedt, Bremen 5 mi SE of Bremen, Germany Oct 8, 1943 on mission to Bremen.
30155 (305BG, 366 BS) lost Jan 5, 1944, Simonsberg, Schleswig, Germany. MACR 1684
30156 (306th BG, 423rd BS) damaged by AAA then shot down by Maj Anton Mader in Bf 109G-6 of
JG 11/Stab at Vriescheloo, Netherlands lost Jul 26, 1943. MACR 127. 3 KIA, 7 POW.
30157 (91st BG, 323rd BS "Dirty Gertie/Hell's Belles") overshot landing at
Bassingbourn, UK Jul 28, 1943 due to shot up hydraulics, ran
off airfield into oatfield and eventually ended up in ditch. Salvaged
30158 (379th BG, 525th BS, "Mary Jane II") shot down by
Lt Heinert in Fw 190A of JG 11/3 at Worms, Germany Aug 17, 1943
during Schweinfurt raid. MACR 1764. 2 KIA, 8 POW
30159 (305th BG, 366th BS, "Setting Bull") shot down by Hptm
Kryzwo in Bf 110 of NJG 101/10 at Wegnez, Belgium
Aug 17, 1943. MACR 301. 2 KIA, 8 POW.
30160 destroyed in crash landing at Snetterton Dec 13,
1943. Four killed.
30161 (95th BG, 335th BS, "Cuddle Cat") shot down by fighter Sep 6, 1943,
Stuttart, Germany. MACR 547. 10 POW.
30163 (306th BG, 368th BS) ran out of fuel and crashlanded near
Gournay-en-Bray, France Sep 6, 1943. MACR 518. 5 POW, 5 evaded.
30164 (95th BG, 334th BS) shot down by Fw 190 on mission to
Keil Jun 13, 1943. MACR 8960 and 1371. General Nathan Bedford
Forrest III was onboard. All bailed out and landed in the Baltic
Sea. Only one crewmember was rescued.
30165 (379th BG, 524th BS) shot down by Obfw Eugen-Ludwig Zwiegart in Bf 109G of JG 54/9 between
Wieste and Sogel, Germany Jun 25, 1943. 2 KIA, 8 POW. MACR 1356
30166 (94th BG, 332nd BS, "Black Jack III" then "You Can't Miss
It") shot down by Oblt Heinrich Klopper in Bf 109G-6 of
JG 1/7 off W coast of Schouwen, Netherlands Nov 5, 1943. MACR 1043.
8 KIA, 2 POW.
30167 (95th BG, 336th BS, "Angel's Pumpkin", later "Destiny's Tot") to 457th BG
Mar 1944. Returned to USA Jul 18, 1944.
The report that it was shot down 50 mi E of Paris while returning from mission
Dec 26-27, 1943 must be incorrect. Crew bailed out successfully, 5 POW, 5 evaded.
30168 (385th BG, 550th BS, 'Slo-Jo') shot down by Fw. Walter Kohne in Fw 190A-6 of JG 1/2 and
exploded over North Sea N of Lengeoog, Germany Dec 11, 1943. MACR 1666. 7 KIA, 3 POW
30169 (97th BG, 414th BS) shot down over Austria May 24, 1944. MACR 5070
30170 (100th BG, 349th BS) shot down Mar 6, 1944 by fighter attack
near Haseluenne. MACR 3015. One killed, 9 others bailed out
and taken prisoner.
30173 (95th BG, 412th BS, "All American/Circe") lost Feb 10, 1944. MACR 2544
30174 (94th BG, 332nd BS, "Lady Luck 2") damaged by AAA then shot down by Hptm Hermann Staiger
in Bf 109G-6 of JG 26/12 and crashlanded between Hambergen/Wallhofen, Germany Jul 26, 1943.
30175 (306th BG, 367th BS, "Hammer of Hell") shot down by fighter over
Germany Oct 14, 1943. 10 POW. MACR 822
30176 (95th BG, 335th BS, "Assassin") shot down by Oblt. Arthur
Beese in Fw 190A-6 of JG 26/1 at Oostmalle, Belguum during
mission to Regensburg Aug 17, 1943. MACR 401.
Crashed in Belgium, 1 KIA, 5 POW, 4 evaded.
30177 to 803rd BS(P) at Oulton early 1944 as radio countermeasures aircraft,
fitted with Mandrel sets and 9 Carpet sets. Presented to Free French general M. P. Koening
by General Eisenhower. Named *Bir Hakim* and
*Charlene* at verious times. Served postwar with
the French High Commissioner at Wahn, Germany.
Later to French Institut Geographique National as F-BGSG. Was used
for spares, and remains were scrapped Aug 1973.
30178 after service with 95th BG as *Darlin' Dolly* converted to
Aphrodite flying bomb and launched against power station at
Oldenburg Jan 1, 1945. Shot down by flak before reaching target.
30179 (385th BG, 550th BS, 'Grim Reaper') shot down by Obfw Kampenmeier in Fw 190A of Focke Wulf
Einsatz Staffel at Herford, Geermany Jul 28, 1943. MACR 189A. 4 KIA, 8 POW
30180 (96 BG 339 BS, "Guzzlers") damaged Jan 29, 1944. Converted
to Aphrodite flying bomb and launched against U-boat pens
on Heligoland Sep 11, 1944. Hit by enemy flak and crashed into sea.
30181 (95th BG, 335 BS, "Lover Boy") lost Jan 24, 1944, Torhout, Belgium. MACR 2258
30182 (95th BG, 412th BS, "Blondie II") shot down by Lt Rudofl Dassow in ME 410A of ZG 26/II Stab
and crashed into North Sea S of Lengeoog, Germany Dec 11, 1943. MACR 1562.
10 KIA
30185 (95th BG, "Wee Bonnie")
30187 (385th BG, 551th BS, 'Lulu Belle') damaged by fighters and ditched into Celtic Sea
40 mi NW of Madstow, UK Aug 24, 1943. MACR 961. 4 KIA, 7 rescued.
30188 (96th BG) damaged during Feb 4, 1944 Frankfurt mission.
crashed at East Shropham and w/o.
30189 (388th BG, 563rd BS, "La Chiquita") shot down by Uffz Bernhard Kunze in Fw 190A of JG 1/1
at Kleinheide, Germany Jul 26, 1943. MACR 3067. 2 KIA, 8 POW
30190 delivered Wright Field Apr 24, 1943, to Gore Apr 27, 1943, to Boeing May 29, 1943,
to Blythe Jun 23, 1943, to Wright Jul 29, 1943, to Pendleton Sep 21, 1943, to 110tth BU Miami
Oct 12, 1943. Converted to XC-108B, an experimental tanker transport with all armor and armament
deleted and extra fuel tanks in fuselage. Returned to USA Sep 25, 1944. To RFC at Bush Field
May 26, 1945.
30191 (379th BG, 525th BS, "The Belovich") damaged by AAA then
show down by Fw Cristof Nagel in BF 1009 of NJG 101/10 at
Elfershausen, Germany Aug 17, 1943 on mission to Schweinfurt.
MACR 1765. 1 KIA 9 POW.
30192 (95th BG, 335th BS) hit by AAA over Netherlands, bailout order was given and 5 crew
bailed out. Pilot realized that aircraft was controllable and ditched into English
Channel 6 mi off Dover, UK Jul 30, 1943. Of the 5 crew that bailed out, 2 KIA, 3 POW, rest
rescued. MACR 217.
30193 (388th BG, 561st BS, "Hardluck") engine caught fire on takeoff,
overshot and wrecked at Knettishall, UK Oct 14, 1943. Bombs
later detonated, but 10 crew got out before detonation.
30194 (95th BG, 335th BS, "We Ain't Scared") engine failed and
crashed at Kattenbos, Belgium Aug 12, 1943. MACR 253. 5 KIA, 2 POW,
3 evaded. One injured and died in hospital.
30195 (388th BG, "Blind Date") bellied into field on Holly Tree
Farm at Walpole, Suffolk Oct 7, 1944 after engine caught
fire shortly after takeoff. Crew got of aircraft before
fire spread and eventually detonated the bombs.
30196 (384th BG, 546th BS, *Sad Sack*) shot down by Obfw Bohm in Bf 110G-2 of ZG 76/4 near
Wurzburg, Germany Oct 14, 1943 on mission to Schweinfurt,
Germany. 6 KIA, 4 POW. MACR 839
30197 (385th BG, 550th BS, 'Mission Belle') lost Apr 11, 1944. MACR 3822
30199 (306th BG, 369th BS, "Wicked WAAC") shot down by fighter near
Frankfurt, Germany Oct 14, 1943. MACR 821. 1 KIA, 8 POW,
1 evaded.
30201 (388th BG, 560th BS, "Shedonwanna") shot down by fighter at Voves, SE of Chartres,
France Sep 6, 1943. MACR 3124. 4 KIA, 6 POW
30202 (388th BG, 563rd BS) shot down by Hptm Kurt Ebersberger in Fw 190A-6 of JG26/8 near Liege,
Belgium Jul 30, 1943. MACR 3125. 10 POW.
30203 (388th BG, 560th BS, "Shack-Up") shot down by Fw 190A of JG2
at Coudray (Loiret), France Sep 6, 1943, Germany. MACR 3126.
30204 (385th BG, 548th BS, "Gremlin Buggy") shot down by Maj. Karl Bohm-Tettelbach
in Bf 110G-2 of ZG 26/Stab at Fesenfeld, Germany Nov 29, 1943. MACR 1581. 4 KIA, 6 POW.
30206 (94th BG, 410th BS, "Happy Daze") shot down by Hptm Erwin Clausen in Fw 190A of JG 11/I Stab
during attack on Hamburg and ditched in North Sea 123 km NW of Borkum, Germany Jul 25, 1943.
MACR 89. One crew MIA. Remaining 9 crew were rescued and returned to England.
30207 (388th BG, 561st BS, "Big Red") crashed in Vendee region of France
due to electrical malfunction and fire in oxygen system
Mar 27, 1944. MACR 3540. 4 KIA, 2 evaded, 4 POW.
30208 (388th BG, 563rd BS) shot down by Oblt Karl Becker in Fw 190A-5 of JG 1/3 at Holtland,
Germany Jul 26, 1943. MACR 3142 and 5386. 5 KIA, 5 POW
30209 (388th BG, 561st BS "Wee Bonnie") damaged by a fighter and ditched into North Sea Jul 26, 1943.
Crew rescued.
30210 (388th BG, 561st BS) damaged by AAA then shot down by Obfhr Michael Frasch in Bf 109G-4 of
JG 3/1 at Netterscheim, Germany Jul 30, 1943. MACR 3264. 3 KIA, 7 POW.
30211 (95th BG, 335th BS) shot down by flak during raid on Huls Jun 22, 1943 and crashed at
Gelsenkirchen, Germany. 2 KIA, 8 POW. MACR 4903. One crewmember was repatriated after one of his
legs was amputated.
30212 after service with 388th BG as *Quarterback*, converted to
Aphrodite flying bomb and launched against V-site at
Watten Aug 6, 1944. Experienced control problems and
crashed into sea.
30213 (388th BG, 562nd BS, "Li'l One") runaway prop caused abort,
all bailedout and plane crashednear East Wretham, Norfolk Nov 13, 1943
30214 (388th BG, 560th BS, "Iza Angel") ran out of fuel and crashlanded
in UK Feb 21, 1944.
30216 (388 BG, 563 BS, "Jonny") hit by AAA, then shot down by Oblt Harry Koch in Fw 190A-6 of
JG 1/6 at Banteln, Germany Jul 28, 1943. MACR 3128. 1 KIA, 9 POW
30218 (95th BG, 335th BS, "Heavenly Daze") shot down by Oblt. Hugo
Frey in Bf 109G of JG 11/7 at Ferwerd, Netherlands Dec 11, 1943.
30219 (95th BG, 334th BS) damaged during attack on Kessel,
Germany and 3 crew bailed out and became POW Jul 28, 1943. MACR 215.
Rest of crew returned with plane, which crashlanded at
Framlingham, UK. Salvaged Aug 13, 1943.
30220 converted to F-9 photo-recon aircraft
with cameras added and bombing equipment deleted.
30221 (306th BG, 423rd BS) damaged in midair collision with B-17F 42-29971
over Thurleigh, UK Jul 8k, 1943. Repaired. Transferred to 368th BS
and named "Rick O Shay". Crashed into English Channel after midair
collision with B-17F 42-30841 off Folkestone, UK Dec 27, 1943. 2 killed,
8 rescued. 42-30841 landed safely.
30222 (388th BG, 563rd BS, "Lone Wolf") shot down by Oblt Horst Sternberg in Fw 190A-6 of
JG 26/5 at Longsols, France Sep 6, 1943. MACR 3129. 2 KIA, 1 POW, 7 evaded
30223 (390th BG, 571st BS, "Rick-O-Shay") shot down by Oblt Albin
Meyer in ME 410A of ZG 26/5 at Westeraccum, Germany Dec 11, 1943.
30224 (388th BG, 560th BS) damaged by AAA and shot down by Uffz Eugen Wloschinski in Fw 190A-4
of JG 1/6 at Deckbergen, Germany Jul 26, 1943. MACR 3130. 4 KIA, 6 POW
30225 (388th BG, 560nd BS) shot down by Fw Erich Fuhrmann in Bf 109G-6 of JG 11/5 at
Vechta, Germany Jul 26, 1943. MACR 3131. 6 KIA, 4 POW
30226 (95th BG, 334th BS, "Spook V") lost Jan 29, 1944, Zeigfield, Belgium. MACR 2256
30227 (96th BG, 413th BS "Wabbit Twacks", then to 401st BG Dec 1943 as "Boots III") Transferred
To Burtonwood Air Depot Mar 17, 1944. Returned to USA Jun 3, 1944
30229 (388th BG, 563rd BS) lost between Gander and Prestwick Jun 20, 1943. 10 killed. MACR 4
30230 ("Homesick Angel" of 5623nd BS) reported as being captured by Luftwaffe.
It is probable that this aircraft was not captured. There is photographic
and written evidence which appears to prove that aircraft
was wrecked when bellylanded near Stanton, England Aug 24, 1943 after running
out of fuel during return from mission. No serious injuries to crew.
30231 (92nd BG, 326th BS) shot down by Lt Erwin Stalberg in
Bf 109G-6 of JG 3/8 Oct 14, 1943. MACR 844
c/n 5346/5445
30232, 30252, 30253, 30256, 30268, and 30299
converted to F-9 photo-recon aircraft
with cameras added and bombing equipment deleted.
30232 delivered Cheyenne May 3, 1943, Converted to F-9 and assigned to 100th BG at Gore May 18,1943, to Peterson
May 20,1 943, transferred to 1st Map Group Bolling Jul 4, 1943, to Bradley Aug 17,1843. Assigned to Accra, Gold
Coast Dec 21, 1943. Returned to USA Apr 2, 1944. W/o Jun 24, 1946.
30233 (98th BG, 336th BS, *Rhapsody in Flak*) interned in Switzerland Apr 13, 1944. MACR 3765.
Returned Aug 27, 1945.
30234 (388th BG, 563rd BS) shot down by fighter at Mesnil, France Sep 6, 1943 on mission
to Stuttgart, Germany. MACR 3132. 7 KIA, 3 POW.
30235 delivered Cheyenne May 3, 1943, to Gore May 16, 1943, to Smoky Hill May 17,1943, to
Dow Field May 30, 1943. Assigned to 91stBG, 401st BS Bassingbourn Jun 6, 1943. Transferred to 95th BG, 412th BS at
Hornham Jun 16, 1943 as "Lonesome Polecat". Appears to have also been known as "The Zoot Suiters" (picture
shows "Strictly Zoot") To RFC at Altus Oct 9, 1945.
30236 delivered Cheyenne May 1,1943, to Smoky Hill May 12, 1943, to Kearney May 26, 1943. Caught fire on takeoff
at Dow Field Jun 3, 1943, and w/o Jun 16, 1943.
30237 delivered Cheyenne May 1, 1943, to Gore May 13, 1943, Smoky Hill May 14, 1943, to Dow Field
May 30, 1943. Assigned to 379th BG, 524th BS. After service with 397th BG as *Stump Jumper* converted to
Aphrodite flying bomb and launched against power station at
Oldenburg Jan 1, 1945. Shot down by flak before reaching target.
30238 (388th BG, 563rd BS, "Wing and a Prayer/Classy Cha") hit by AAA and crashed at Lichtenau,
Germany Jul 30, 1943. MACR 3133. 10 POW.
30239 collided with 42-3309 near Harvard AAF, Nebraska.
Both planes crashed with no survivors. 42-30774 flew into
wreckage caused by midair collision and crashlanded
in field near Harvard, Nebraska.
30240 (94th BG, 410th BS, "Black Kitten") shot down by Lt Georg Schott in Fw 190A-5 of JG 1/1
Jun 22, 1943 over Recklinghausen, Germany. 7 crew POW, 3 KIA.
30242 (305th BG, 364th BS, "Lallah VIII/Pappy's Hellions") shot
down by fighter 4 mi W of Duren, Germany Oct 14, 1943 on
Schweinfurt raid. MACR 911. 1 KIA, 9 POW. There is a photo of Bob Hope
and Frances Langford with this plane.
30243 (94th BG, 331st BS) lost Jul 14, 1943. MACR 115
30244 (95th BG, 334th BS, "Holy Terror") lost Jan 5, 1944. MACR 1687
30245 (381st BG, 534th BS, *Lady Luck/Lucky Lady II*) shot down
by Fw Peter Ahrens in Fw 190A of JG 26/3 at Oostmalle, Belgium
Aug 17, 1943. MACR 381. 1 KIA, 8 POW, 1 evaded.
30246 (390th BG, 570th BS) lost Feb 20, 1944, Germany. MACR 2436
30248 (94th BG, 333rd BS, "Southern Queen") lost Jan 11, 1944. MACR 1889
30249 (385th BG, 551st BS, 'El Lobo/Raunchey Wolf') shot down by Obfw.
Bartl in Fw 190A-5 of 123/5(F) at Ligny-Saint-Flochel,
France Dec 30, 1943. MACR 1899. 1 KIA, 6 POW, 3 evaded.
30251 (385th BS, 549th BS, 'Piccadilly Queen') lost Jan 29, 1944, Kaiserslautern. MACR 2267
30254 (385th BG, 550th BS) lost over Atlantic Jun 21, 1943 on way overseas. 10 killed. MACR 3
30255 (95th BG, 412th BS, "Lonesome Polecat II") shot down by
two Fw 190A-7s of JG 1/1 Dec 16, 1943 off De Koog, Texel, Netherlands. MACR 1558
3 KIA, 7 POW.
30257 (385th BG, 550th BS, 'Lady Suzie II') aerial bombed b Uffz Wilhelm Fest in Bf 109G-6 of
JG 11/5, blew up and wreck collided with 42-3316 and 42-30285 and all three crashed
into North Sea NW of Nornum, Germany Jul 28, 1943. MACR 189C. 8 KIA, 2 POW.
30257 (385th BG, 548th BS) lost Jul 28, 1943. MACR 189C
30259 (100th BG, 349th BS, "Damifino II") shot down by training
flight by 3 Bf 109Gs of JG 3/II and crashed into North Sea
E of Great Yarmouth, UK Sep 24, 1943. MACR 778. 5 killed,
5 rescued.
30260 (385th BG, 548th BS) crashed in Yellowstone National Park
May 1943. Only one survivor, the one who was able to bail out.
The plane encountered turbulence at 15,000 feet and was on
fire when the commander ordered a bail out. The wreck was
found in 1988 after the fires.
30262 (390th BG, 568th BS, "Tech Supply") shot down by a rocket fired by
Uffz Josef Holzmann in Bf 110G-2 of ZG 1/1 at Ladbergen,
Germany Oct 10, 1943. MACR 862. 4 KIA, 6 POW
30264 (385th BG, 551st BS, "Dorsal Queen") crashed after midair
collision with B-17F 42-3290 at West-Horndon, UK Sep 26, 1943.
10 killed.
30265 (390th BG, 571th BS, "Pinky") shot down by Oblt Horst Sternberg in
Fw 190A-6 of JG 26/6 between Burse and Haarmuhle, Netherlands
Oct 10, 1943. MACR 865. 1 KIA, 8 POW, 1 evaded.
30266 (390th BG 569th BS "Wild Children"/"Lucky Strike") crashed at Grove Farm, 3 miles from base, during practice
mission on July 9,1944. All aboard were killed.
30267 (97th BG, 341st BS, 'Hustlin' Hussy') shot down Jun 23, 1944 near
Mizil, Romania. MACR 6951
30268 to RFC at Ontario May 20, 1945.
30270 (385th BG, 551st BS, "The old Shillelagh") crashed into North Sea during attack on Warnemunde,
Germany Jul 29, 1943.
30271 (95th BG, 335th BS, "BomBoggie") shot down by fighters at Pancy-Courtecon, France Sep 6, 1943.
30272 (95th BG, 335th BS, "Fritz Blitz") shot down by Fw. Gerd Wiegland in
Fw 190A-6 of JG 26/4 near Haaksberghen, Netherlands during mission to
Munster Oct 10, 1943. MACR 1118. 1 KIA, 9 POW.
30273 (95th BG, 334th BS, "Patsy Ann III") shot down by Jaj Johannes
Seifert in Fw 190A-6 of JG 26/II Stab near Lingen, Germany Oct 10, 1943.
30274 (95th BG, 334th BS, "Our Bay-Bee") shot down by Lt. Erich
Burkert in Bf 109G-6 of JG 26/7 on mission to Regensburg Aug 17, 1943. MACR 402.
Plane went down near Mol, Belgium. 3 evaded, 7 POW
30275 (385th BG, 548th BS, 'The Vibrant Virgin') shot down by AAA
at Quackerbruck, Germany Oct 8, 1943. MACR 825. 10 POW.
30276 (95th BG, 336th BS, "Terry and the Pirates") shot down by AAA at Ile de Re,
France Sep 16, 1943. MACR 615. 10 POW.
30278 (100th BG, 418th BS) probably shot down by fighter
attack near Haseluenne Mar 6, 1944. No survivors. MACR 3016
30279 (385th BG, 549th BS, 'Black Jacker') shot down by fighter over North Sea between Helgoland
and Wangerooge, Germany Jul 26, 1943. MACR 191C. 7 KIA, 3 POW.
30280 (482nd BG, 812th BS) went down Feb 21, 1944 in Netherlands. MACR 2471 and 2470
Wreckage recovered 1970;Zuid-Flevoland
30281 (385th BG, 548th BS) shot down by fighter and ditched into North Sea 63 km N of
Borkum, Germany Jul 26, 1943. MACR 191A. 10 KIA
30282 (305th BG, 366th BS) shot down by Lt Gerhard Dittmann in Bf 110G-4 of NJG 1/12 and ditched into
North Sea off Germany Jul 26, 1943. MACR 95. 2 KIA, 8 POW.
30283 (95th BG, 336th BS, "Mason's Morons") shot down by Lt.
Gottfried Weiroster in Bf 109G-6 of JG 50/Stab near
Darmstadt, Germany on mission to Regensburg Aug 17, 1943. MACR 403.
10 POW
30284 (95th BG, 334th BS) ran out of fuel and ditched into Channel off Lizard, UK Jun 28, 1943. Crew rescued.
30285 (388th BG, 563rd BS, "Mary Allen", then transferred to 385th BG, 549th BS, 'Roundtrip Ticket') damaged
by aerial bombing, then collided with 42-30257 and crashed into North Sea NWS of Hornum, Germany
Jul 28, 1943. MACR 189D. 8 KIA, 2 POW
30286 (95th BG, 336th BS, "Spook IV") damaged by a FW-190A of JG 2, ran out of fuel and ditched 60 km off
English coast Jun 28, 1943. Crew rescued.
30288 (95th BG, 412th BS, "Louise II") severly damaged and later crashlanded at Rackheath, UK Oct 9, 1943. Salvaged.
30289 (390th BG, 568th BS, "The Dull Tool") hit by flak while
bombing Krupp works at Kiel Jan 4, 1944. With two engines
out and a third on fire, crew bailed out over the Baltic.
MACR 2021. 4 lost, 6 POW.
30290 (338 BS/96th BG, "Lucky Lady II") shot down by Fw Ernst Christoff in Fw 190A-4 of JG 26/1 and crashed near
Tielrode, Beldium on mission to Kassel, Germany Jul 30, 1943. MACR 145. 5 KIA, 5 POW
5 KIA, 5 POW.
30292 (390th BG, 569th BS) shot down by Hptm Anton Hackl in Bf 109G-6 of
JG 11/III Stab at Quelkhorn, Germany Oct 8, 1943. MACR 783.
6 KIA 4 POW. Also listed as being shot down by AAA at hasenburen, Bremen, Germany Oct 8, 1943
30297 damaged due to mechanical failure at Williams Field, AZ Jan 17, 1945.
30300 (95th BG, 334th BS, "Hell-n-Back") damaged by fighters, later caught fire, and
exploded near Schondorf am Ammersee, Germany Sep 6, 1943. MACR 546. 10 POW
30302 (390th BG, "Calamity Jane") wrecked in taxying accident when collided
with 42-29974 at Framlingham, UK Jul 1943. Condemned for
salvage Jul 28, 1943.
30303 (94th BG, 333rd BS, "Raider") crashed due to mechanical
failure into North Sea Oct 20, 1943. 10 KIA. MACR 903
30304 (95th BG, 334th BS, "She's My Gal") shot down by Oblt Harry Koch in Fw 190A-6 of JG 1/6 at
Lauenstein (LS), Germany Jul 26, 1943. MACR 196. 5 KIA, 5 POW.
30305 (100th BG, 349th BS, "Flak Schack") after takeoff entered a right bank turn and crashed 2 mi N
of Thorpe Abbots, UK Jul 14, 1943. 7 killed, 3 injured.
30307 (301 BG, 419 BS, "Sweet Adaline/Bonnie Sue") shot down off the coast of
Italy Aug 11, 1943 by captured P-38G flown by Col. Angelo
Tondi. MACR 490. 6 KIA, 3 POW. The P-38G had been captured Jun 12 when
it landed by mistake at Sardinia on a ferry flight.
30308 (390th BG, 568th BS) lost Aug 24, 1943, English Channel. MACR 393
30309 (379th BG, 525th BS, "Raging Red") shot down by Fw. Erich Becker in
Bf 110F-4 of NJG 6/2 at Neiderwetz, Germany Aug 17, 1943. MACR 1763.
1 KIA, 9 POW
30310 (301st BG, 419th BS) shot down near Salzburg, Austria Feb 25, 1944. MACR 2597
30311 (100th BG, 350th BS) shot down b Hptm Rudolf Germeroth
in Bf 109G-6 of J 3/1 during mission to Regensburg
Aug 17, 1943. MACR 681. Crashed at Schornsheim,
Germany. 2 KIA, 8 POW
30314 (301st BG, 353rd BS, "Beautiful Baby") lost on mission to Regensburg Aug 17, 1943. MACR 407
30315 (390th BG, 539th BS, *Battle Queen/Peg of my Heart*) damaged
during Regensburg mission and interned in Switzerland
Aug 17, 1943. MACR 391
30316 (390th BG, 568th BS, "Madie") shot down by Lt Alfred Grislawski in Bf 109G-5/R-6 of JG 50/1 and
crashed Aug 17, 1943 at Bellheim, near Karlsruhe, Germany. MACR 390
1 KIA, 9 POW.
30317 (388th BG, 562nd BS, "Second Chance") collided in midair
with 42-37838 and crashed near Bremen, Germany Nov 26, 1943.
MACR 3075. 10 KIA.
30318 (390th BG, 570th BS, "Devil's Daughter") shot down by
AAA and crashed 35 mi SW of Bremen, Germany Oct 8, 1943. MACR 781. 1 KIA, 9 POW.
30320 (390th BG, 569th BS, "Coy De Coy") severely damaged during
raid on Emden Dec 11, 1943. 1 KIA, 4 bailed out and became
POW, rest returned safely. MACR 14404. Repaired.
Lost Noordscharwoude, Netherlands Jan 4, 1944. MACR 2022. 10 crew POW
Plane was also in a midair collision with 42-3306 over France
Aug 15, 1943. 42-3306 crashed, 30320 must have landed safely.
30321 (301st BG, 419th BS) engine caught fire, abandoned and
crashed at Villaputzu, Sardinia Nov 29, 1943. MACR 2595.
Crew bailed out, but 6 of them drifted over sea and drowned.
4 returned.
30322 (95th BG, 412th BS, "Liberty Belle")
Feb 22, 1944 for trials involving Oboe, altimeters, and
supersonic bombs. Duration of stay not known.
30329 (301st BG, 352nd BS) shot down over Austria Feb 25, 1944. MACR 2595
30330 (390th BG, 568th BS, "Blood,Guts and Rust II") shot down
by AAA and crashed at Fischerhude, Germany Oct 8, 1943. MACR 784.
4 KIA, 6 POW.
c/n 5446/5545.
30332 (390th BG, 571st BS, "Short Stuff" later "Spirit of 76") lost Apr 18, 1944. MACR 4012
30334 (390th BG, 570th BS) lost Jan 29, 1944, Friedrichafen. MACR 2271
30335 (100th BG, 350th BS, "Sans Finis") damaged by AAA and
crashlanded near Villingen, Germany Sep 6, 1943. MACR 687. 1 KIA, 9 POW.
30336 (385th BG, 548th BS, *Miss Nonalee II*) attempted to reach Sweden with mechanical
problems Oct 9, 1943, but came down at Norholm Mark, near Varde, Denmark. MACR 824.
1 evaded, 10 POW. Repaired by Luftwaffe and flown as 7+8
30342 after service with 95th BG as *Taint A Bird II*, converted to BQ-7
Aphrodite flying bomb and launched against V-site at Watten
Aug 4, 1944. Impacted at Gravelines, probably due to flak damage.
30343 (97th BG, 342nd BS) shot down over Austria Apr 2, 1944. MACR 3586
30344 (301st BG, 32nd BS, "The Lady Evelyn") damaged by Fw. Horst Schlick in
Bf 109G-6 of JG 77/1 and ditched 20-30 mi W of Naples, Italy
Sep 4, 1943. 1 POW, 9 rescued. MACR 513. The date in the first page
of the MACR is Oct 4, 1943, which is wrong.
30347 (301st BG, 419th BS) shot down over Austria May 29, 1944. MACR 5445.
30348 (390th BG, 569th BS, "Royal Flush") shot down by fighter of JG 11 near
Augustfehn, Germany Dec 16, 1943. MACR 1728. 10 POW
30349 (388th BG, 563rd BS) shot down by Fw 190A-6 flown by Maj Egon Mayer of JG 2/Stab at Montgueux,
France Sep 6, 1943. MACR 2409. 8 KIA, 2 evaded
30350 (388th BG, 563rd BS) ran out of fuel and ditched in English
Channel 5 mi SW of Isles of Scilly, UK Dec 5, 1943. Crew rescued.
30351 (96th BG, 339th BS, "Excaliber") shot down by fighter over North Sea off Netherlands Jul 28, 1943.
MACR 142. 2 KIA, 3 POW, 5 rescued.
30353 Roger Freeman says that after service with 95th BG, 335th BS as
*Ten Knights in the Bar Room* converted to Aphrodite flying
bomb. Was to have been launched against marshalling yard at
Herford Dec 5, 1944 but target not located due to cloud so
directed at Haldorf. Crashed outside of town. In early 1944 had been sent
to 803rd BS(P) at Oulton as radio countermeasures aircraft, fitted with
one Jackal set.
30354 (385 BG, 549 BS, 'Hustlin' Hussy') one engine was disabled
by flak during bomb run over Frankfurt Jan 29, 1944 and was
subsequently severely damaged by enemy fighters. Aircraft
was able to reach Belgian airspace where the
crew bailed out near Chaleroi, Belgium. MACR 2268 All POW
except the right waist gunner who had been killed during the
fighter attacks.
30355 (96th BG, 337th BS, "Dallas Rebel") shot down by fighter over North Sea Jul 28, 1943.
30358 (100th BG, 350th BS, "Phartzak") shot down by AAA at Bremen,
Germany, Oct 8, 1943. MACR 947. 8 KIA, 2 POW.
30359 (96th BG, 339th BS) shot down by Lt Hans Ehlers in Fw 190A-6
of JG 1/3 near Oldenburg, Germany Nov 29, 1943. MACR 1392.
8 KIA 2 POW.
30360 (96th BG, 338th BS) lost Aug 4, 1944. MACR 3649
30362 (388th BG, 561st BS, "Wee Bonnie II") hit by AAA and crashed at Houilles,
France Sep 9, 1943. MACR 3134. 6 POW, 5 evaded
30363 after service with 96th BG as *Ruth L III*, converted to
Aphrodite flying bomb and launched against oil refinery at
Hemmingstedt Sep 14, 1944. Missed target due to poor weather
conditions. To 803rd BS(P) at Oulton early 1944 as radio countermeasures
aircraft, fitted with 6 Mandrel sets.
30364 (385th BG, 551st BS, 'The Old Shillelagh II') shot down by Uffz Gehrels of JGr Ost/1 at Boulair,
France Aug 24, 1943. MACR 395. 3 POW, 6 evaded, 1 ?
30365 (96th BG) lost Oct 17, 1943 during mission recall
from attack on Duren. Last seen going down in
flames of Cromer, Norfolk. MACR 1019. Crew seen to bail
out, but were never found.
30367 (96th BG, 337th BS, "Flak Happy") shot down by Lt Heinz-Gunther
Luck in Fw 190A-6 of JG 1/1 at Neuscharrel, Germany Oct 8, 1943. MACR 852.
7 KIA, 3 POW.
30368 (96th BG, 338th BS) shot down by AAA Dec 20, 1943, Bremen, Germany.
MACR 1703. 10 POW.
for trials of Monica III radar. Date/duration of stay
not known. (96th BG, 339th BS) lost Mar 16, 1944. MACR 3421
30370 (96th BG, 337th BS) collided in midair with B-17F 42-5908 on return from mission and
crashed into Norh Sea 3 mi off Cromer, UK Jul 29, 1943. MACR 144. 11 KIA.
30371 (388th BG, 560th BS, "Iza Angel II") shot down by Bf 109G-6
and crashed into North Sea 10 mi NW of Esbjerg, Denmark
Oct 9, 1943. MACR 3141. 4 KIA, 6 POW
30372 (96th BG, 339th BS, "Shack Rabbit III") shot down by
Lt Paul Mungersdorff in Bf 109G-6 of JG 2/II Stab over
Grandglise, Belgium Oct 20, 1943. 4 KIA, 4 POW, 2
evaded. MACR 1017
30373 (96th BG, 338th BS, "Lucky Lady III") shot down by Oblt.
Fritz Stratmannin Bf 110G-2 of ZG 1/3 at Weinbergen,
Germany Oct 8, 1943. MACR 854. 5 KIA, 6 POW.
30376 (94th BG, 331st BS, "Southern Belle") damaged and ditched in
English Channel Dec 5, 1943. Crew rescued.
30377 (95th BG, 412 BS, "Roger the Lodger II") shot down by fighters
and crashed into North Sea 130 km W of Fohr, Germany Oct 9, 1943.
MACR 850. 10 KIA.
30378 (94th BG, 331st BS) lost Feb 10, 1944. MACR 2386
30379 lost Jan 25, 1944. MACR 2059
30381 (97th BG, 341st BS) lost Apr 3, 1944. MACR 3581
30383 (94th BG, 332nd BS, "Brennan's Circus") ditched into North
Sea Oct 14, 1943. Crew rescued.
30385 (301st BG, 353rd BS) lost Jul 26, 1944, Austria. MACR 7000
30387 (92nd BG, 326th BS) hit by Bf 190G-6 and caught fire,
crew bailed out then shot down by Hptm H-J Thomeschat in
Bf 110G-4 of NJG 101/7 at Markt Bibart, Germany Oct 14, 1943.
30388 (2nd BG, 249th BS, "Sunny Boy") lost on mission to Regensburg Aug 17, 1943. MACR 406
30389 (94th BG, 331st BS, "Dear Mom") shot down by Hptn Kark
Borris in Fw 190A-6 of JG 26/1 at Lummen, Belgium
on mission to Regensburg Aug 17, 1943. MACR 323. 6 KIA, 1 POW,
3 evaded
30394 (96th BG, 339th BS) shot down by fighter over North Sea off Germany Jul 28, 1943. MACR 143.
4 KIA, 6 POW.
30396 (99th BG, 346th BS) damaged by AAA during attack on railroad marshaling
yards at Bologna, Italy Sep 2, 1943, and finished off by fighters. Crashed in Alps near
Domodossola, Italy. MACR 565. 8 crew POW, 2 evaded.
30398 (*Patches*) shot down over Genoa, Italy Oct 29, 1943.
30399 delivered Cheyenne May 27, 1943, to Roswell Jun 7, 1945. To 225th BU at Rapid DCity Aug 3, 1944.
W/o Aug 3, 1944.
30400 delivered Cheyenne May 28, 1943, to Rosewell Jun 9, 1943. To Dyersburg Jul 7, 1943. To 3030 BU at
Rosewell Jun 2, 1944. to 4124 BU at Altus Jul 20, 1945. To RFC at Altus Oct 9, 1945.
30401 delivered Cheyenne May 28, 1943, to Kearney Jun 9, 1943, to Dow Field Jun 27, 1943. Assigned to
96th BG, 338th BS at Snetteron Jun 26, 1943. Shot down by fighter over North Sea off Germany Jul 28, 1943.
MACR 139. 10 KIA.
30402 delivered Cheyenne May 28, 1943, to Kearne Jun 9, 1943, to Dow Field Jun 27, 1943. Assigned to
100th BG, 418th BS at Thorpe Abbots Jun 25, 1943, named "The Poontang". Lost one engine and crew
bailed out Sep 6, 1943 and crashed near Strasbourg, France. 9 POW, 1 evaded. MACR 688
30403 delivered Cheyenne May 29, 1943, to Smoky Hill Oct 6, 1943, to Rapid City Jun 20, 1943, to Geiger
Jun 23, 1943, to Dow Field Jul 5, 1943. Assigned to 20th BS, 2nd Bg at Ain M'Lila Jul 23, 1943, to
Massicault Jul 31, 1943, transferred to 419th BS, 301BG at Oudna Nov 14, 1943, to Cerignola Dec 7, 1943,
to Lucera Feb 1, 1943. Salvaged Nov 5, 1945. Named "Brite Eyes"
30404 delivered Cheyenne May 27, 1943, to Roswell Jun 9, 1943, to 3030 BU at Roswell Jun 2, 194, to 3017th BU
at Hobbs Apr 28, 1945. To RFC at Altus Sep 14, 1945.
30405 delivered Cheyenne May 27, 1943, to Tinker Jun 8, 1943, to Nashville Jun 20, 1943, to Presque Isle
Jun 2, 1943. Assigned to 364th BS, 99th BG at Navarin Jul 11, 1943, to Oudna Aug 4, 1943. Crashlanded
at base Oct 12, 1943. Repaired, transferred to 97th BG, 414th BS at Diepienne Nov 14, 1943, to Cerignola
Dec 20, 1943, to Amendola Jan 16, 1944. MIA Steyr Mar 24, 1944 in midair collision and crashed Bosawski.
MACR 3292.
30406 delivered Cheyenne May 27, 1943, to Roswell Jun 9, 1943, to Hobbs Jul 7, 1943, to Roswell Aug 6, 1943, to
3030 BU Roswell Jun 2, 1944, to 3010 BU Williams Dec 10, 1944. To 3020 BU La Junta Mar 29, 1945.
To RFC at Searcey Field Aug 4, 1945.
30407 delivered Cheyenne May 27, 1943, to Gore Jun 7, 1943, to Tinker Jun 10, 1943, to Memphis Jun 20, 1943,
to Eglin Jun 27,1 943, to Kearney Jul 6, 1943 to Presque Isle Jul 9, 1943. Assigned to 414th BS, 97th BG at
Chateau-du-Rhumel Jul 19, 1943, to Pont-du-Fahs Aug 1, 1943, to Depienne Aug 15, 1943, to Cerignola Dec 20, 1943,
to Amendola Jan 16,1 944. 100th mission May 14, 1944. Took part in first shuttle mission to Russia. Returned
to USA Apr 15, 1945. To RFC at Bsuh Field Jul 4, 1945. Named "War Pappy"
30408 delivered Cheyenne May 28, 1943, to Gore Jun 9, 1943, to Dalhart Jun 27, 1943, to Tinker Jul 7, 1943,
to Great Isle Jul 28, 1943, to Presque Isle Aug 4, 1943. Assigned to 92nd BG, 327th BS at Alconbury
Aug 14, 1943, named "Sharon Belle". One engine caught fire after takeoff, the
plane was heading toward cottages, pilot banked the aircraft
away and crashed at Astwell Castle Farm near Paddington, UK Nov 30, 1943. All 10
onboard killed. MACR 688. Salvaged Dec 13, 1943.
30409 delivered Cyehenne May 27, 1943, to Gore Jun 8, 1943, to Roswell Jun 12, 1943. Slated for 94th BG
but crashed at base Jul 28, 1944. W/o Jul 30, 1944
30410 delivered Cheyenne May 30, 1943, to Dallas Jun 12, 1943, to Love Jul 20, 1943, to Ephrata Jul 23, 1943, to
Ardmore Oct 27, 1943, to 222 BU at Ardmore Jan 22, 1944. To RFC at Ontario Jun 6, 1945.
30418 (95th BG, 334th BS, "Pickadilly Commando") shot down by Uffz
Kloimuller of JGr.Sud/1 at Mutzenich, Near Monschau, Germany
Aug 12, 1943. MACR 254. 10 POW.
30411 (390th BG, 568th BS, "Hot Rocks II") shot down by AAA and crashed
near Emden, Germany Dec 11, 1943. MACR 1727. 2 KIA, 8 POW.
30414 (385th BG, 549th BS, 'Roundtrip Ticket II') blew up on hardstand Jan 31, 1944
30415 (94th BG, 410th BS, "Lucky Lady") shot down by Lt. Hans Ehlers
in Fw 190A-6 of JG 1/3 at Orvelte, Netherlands Dec 11, 1943, Germany.
30416 (97th BG, 340th BS) shot down by fighters over Adriatic Mar 11, 1944.
MACR 2835. 2 POW, 9 MIA.
30418 (95th BG, 334th BS, "Pickadilly Commando") shot down by Uffz
Kloimuller of JGr.Sud/1 at Mutzenich, near Monschau, Germany
Aug 12, 1943. MACR 254
30419 (301st BG, 419th BS, "The Mighty Rabbit") damaged by AAA and then
shot down by Fw Heinz Hinz in Bf 109F-4 of JGr Sud/3 over
Gulf of Lion 53 km S ot Istres, France Nov 16, 1943. MACR 1127.
10 KIA.
30421 (388th BG, 561st BS) shot down by AAA and crashed into sea off
Emden,Germany Oct 2, 1943. MACR 3135. 10 KIA
30423 (92nd BG, 407th BS) crashed on mission to Frankfurt in
Koersel (Limbourg, north of Hasselt) Feb 4, 1944. MACR 2237
30425 (94th BG, 333rd BS) lost Jan 11, 1944. MACR 1888.
30426 (97th BG, 4145h BS) shot down Apr 3, 1944 over Budapest, Hungary. MACR 3962. Crew POW.
30428 (301st BG, 32nd BS) shot down over Austria Feb 25, 1944. MACR 2591
30429 (97th BG, 340th BS) shot down over Austria Apr 2, 1944. MACR 3583
c/n 5446/5645.
30438 (97th BG, 414th BS, "Kan-Do") crashed into Mediterranean Sea Oct 14, 1943. MACR 973. 10 KIA.
30444 (94th BG, 332nd BS) lost Jan 5, 1944. MACR 1893
30446 (99th BG, 348th BS) damaged by AAA then hit by two Bf-109G-6 fighters of JG 27 and
crashed into mountain W of Corinth, Greece Oct 10, 1943. MACR 6615 and 924.
9 KIA, 1 survived.
30450 crashed in Texas Jan 13, 1944. MACR 84 wrongly list this plane (94th BG, 410th BS)
as being lost Jul 26, 1943.
30451 (306th BG, 368th BS, "V Mail Gets There Fastest") salvaged Jul 5, 1944
with non battle damage. Later used by 34th BG as a hack aircraft.
Flown back to USA.
30452 (94th BG, 331st BS) crashed on landing at Honington, UK Aug 6, 1943.
30453 (94th BG, 333rd BS, "Thunderbird") damaged and crashed
somewhere in France Oct 14, 1943. 1 KIA, 6 POW, 3
evaded. MACR 788
30454 (94th BG, 333rd BS, "Reluctant Dragon") shot down by Lt Franz
Ruhl in Bf 109G of JG 3/4 and ditched in North Sea off
Greetsiel, Germany Sep 27, 1943. MACR 733.
1 KIA, 9 POW.
30455 (390th BG, 569th BS, "Schifless Skonk") shot down by Ju 88C-6 of
NJG3/10 over North Sea Nov 16, 1943 while returning from Norway.
Abandoned over North Sea 2 mi off Varboug, Norway. 10 crew MIA. MACR 1400
30456 (96th BS, 2nd BG) lost Aug 27, 1943, Italy. MACR 481.
30457 (94th BG, 331st BS, "Jimmy Boy II") shot down by Lt Hans
Santler in Fw 190A-6 of JG 2/1 Stab at Crepy-en-Valois,
France Oct 14, 1943. 1 KIA, 3 POW, 6 evaded. MACR 792
30462 (97th BG, 414th BS) lost Mar 18, 1944. MACR 3521. Crashed
near Udine
30466 (301st BG, 419th BS) lost Jan 11, 1944. MACR 1830
30467 (2nd BG, 20th BS) lost Aug 19, 1943, Mediterranean. MACR 458
30468 crashed into North Sea near Berwick-upon-Tweed, UK Aug 5, 1943. MACR 163.
10 killed.
30469 and 30486 converted to F-9B photo-recon aircraft with cameras added and bombing
equipment deleted.
30474 (99th BG, 346th BS) shot down by Fw. Gunter Schmitz in Bf 109G-6/R1 of JG77/7 near Pavone del Mella,
Italy Oct 6, 1943. MACR 929. 2 KIA, 2 POW, 6 interned in Switzerland and returned in 1944.
30476 (390th BG, 568th BS, "Rovin Ramona") shot down by AAA at
Bremen, Germany Dec 20, 1943. MACR 1731. 10 KIA
30478 (388th BG, 560th BS, *Impatient Virgin II*) interned in Switzerland Sep 6, 1943. MACR 3136.
30480 damaged by friendly fire at Ardmore AAF, OK Apr 21, 1945.
30481 crashed Feb 12, 1944 at Mill Creek, OK after formation collision. 11 killed,
tail gunner parachuted to safety.
30491 (99th BG, 346th BS, "Hot For The Body") crashlanded in Sardinia,
Italy Oct 1, 1943.
30493 (96th BG, 339th BS) shot down by Oblt. Josef Wurmheller in
Fw 190A-6 of JG 2/9 at St-Germain-en Laye, France Sep 15, 1943. MACR 727.
9 KIA, 1 POW
30499 (351st BG) lost Jun 21, 1944. MACR 6537. Salvaged Aug 1, 1944
30500 (2nd BG, 885th BS, "Miss Charlotte") lost Sep 10, 1944. MACR 9578.
Crashed on north side of Mount Gran Mioul, northern Italy. 10 KIA
30502 (2nd BG, 20th BS) shot down by Bf 109G-6 of JG 53 near Salerno, Italy Aug 19, 1943. MACR 429. 9 KIA, 1 POW.
30513 crashlanded at Roswell AAF, NM Mar 13, 1945.
30518 (96th BG, 413rd BS) lost Jan 4, 1944. MACR 2016
c/n 5646/5730
30555 (28th BG) lost Sep 28, 1943. MACR 812
30561 bellied in near Mooreland, OK Aug 18, 1943.
30580 (92nd BG, 326th BS, "Equipoise") blew a tire, then hit by another B-17 and sheared off the tail at Podington, UK Jan 5, 1944.
Salvaged.
30586 (306th BG, 368th BS) lost Apr 24, 1944, Germany. MACR 4239
30588 crashed on training mission from Redmond, OR Jul 18, 1943. Ran low on fuel and engines
quit while approaching Redmond AAF. After crashing through treetops surrounding the
airport, pilots were able to make a dead stick landing on the infield. All but the
gunnery instructor survived the crash. Aircraft DBR. Plane was cut up and hauled away.
expended, WFU Apgu 1944
30598 (385th BG, 549th BS) shot down by Lt Kurt Goltzsch in Bf 109G-6 of
JG 2/5 and ditched in English Channel 10 my NW of Dunkerque,
France Aug 15, 1943. MACR 267. 9 KIA, 1 POW.
30601 (385th BG, 550th BS, "Mary Ellen II") collided in midair with
another B-17F over UK Sep 16, 1943 and crashed at Rickinghall, England.
All 10 crew killed.
30602 (96th BG, 338th BS, "Dry Run III") shot down by Lt Hermann
Stock in Ju 88C-6 of NJG 3/12 Dec 12, 1943 over North Sea and
crashlanded at Molenrij, Netherlands. MACR 1654. 10 POW.
30603 (306th BG, 423rd BS, "Las Vegas Avagner") shot down by Lt
Heinz-Gunther Luck in Fw 190A-6 of JG 1/1 between Doniaga
and Sint Nicolaasga, Netherlands Nov 26, 1943. MACR 1329.
4 KIA, 6 POW
30604 (100th BG, 350th BS, *Badger's Beauty V*) crash landed in Normandy near
Villers, France Oct 4, 1943. MACR 843. All crew survived, 5 POW, 5 evaded.
30606 (306th BG, 367th BS, "El Diablo") lost Jan 4, 1944. MACR 1681
30607 (96th BG, 337th BS, "Pat Hand") shot down at La Garenne-Colombes,
France Sep 15, 1943. MACR 728. 10 KIA, 1 POW.
30608 (92nd BG, 326th BS) shot down by AAA and crashed into North
Sea at East Frisian Islands, Germany Nov 26, 1943. MACR 1386.
10 KIA.
30609 (95th BG, 335th BS, "Pistol Packin' Mama") lost Feb 10, 1944. MACR 2542
30613 (381st BG, 535th BS) salvaged Apr 12, 1944
c/n 5731/5845.
30623 (92 BG, 326 BS) lost Feb 25, 1944, Laumesfeld
30624 (91st BG, 322nd BS, "Queen Bee") shot down by fighter at Ihlow,
S of Aurich, Germany Sep 27, 1943. MACR 669. 5 KIA, 5 POW
30633 in midair collision with 42-6019 and crashed near Jackson,
MS Apr 11, 1945.
30634 (95th BG, 412th BS, "Liberty Belle") lost Feb 21, 1944, Holland. MACR 2423
30637 crashed in UK Feb 20, 1944. MACRs 5022 and 7325 wrongly identify
42-30637 but actually refers to 42-30837.
30641 forcelanded at Wright Field Jan 7, 1944. Spent the war stateside. To RFC at Altus Oct 9, 1945.
30642 delivered Cheyenne Jul 3, 1943, to Gore Jul 4, 1943, to Cheyenne Jul 26, 1943. To Dow
Field Jul 27, 1943. To 568th BS, 390th BG at Framlingham Aug 6, 1943. Transferred
to 569th BS. (390th BG, 568th BS) lost to flak Jul 19, 1944 on mission to Schweinfurt. MACR 7555.
Damaged by flak and crashed Malmedy, Belgium. Named "Geronimo"
30643 delivered Cheyenne Jul 3, 1943, to Grand Isle Jul 22, 1943, to Walla Walla Aug 1, 1943,
to Scott Aug 9, 1943. Assigned to 364th BS, 305th BG at Chelveston Sep 29, 1943. Landing gear
collapsed while taxying for Brunswick mission Jan 29, 1944. Salvaged Jan 29, 1944.
30644 (92nd BG, 327th BS) lost May 12, 1944. MACR 4851
30645 (305th BG, 364th BS) shot down by Obfw Flemming in Bf 109G-6
of JG 1/9 between Oldenburg and Gristede, Germany Nov 26, 1943.
30646 (92nd BG, 326th BS) shot down by Oblt Rufolf Englender in
Fw 190A-6 of JG 1/1 and crashed near Niedergrundau, Germany
Oct 4, 1943. MACR 745. 2 KIA, 8 POW.
30647 (305th BG, 366th BS) on landing collided with B-17Fs 42-30650
and 42-30809 at Chelveston, England Sep 23, 1943,
killing all 10 onboard.
30648 (92nd BG, 327th BS, "Woolaroc") shot down by Lt Eberhard Schade in Bf 109G-6 of
JG 27/5 near Westerstede, Germany Dec 20, 1943. MACR 1710. 8 KIA, 2 POW.
30649 (92nd BG, 327th BS) lost Apr 11, 1944. MACR 3668
30654 (92nd BG, 327th BS) whot down by Lt Hans Reuter in Bf 109G-6
of JG 11/9 with a rocket and crashed at Bischbrunn,
Germany Oct 14, 1943 on Schweinfurt raid. 7 KIA, 3 POW. MACR 848
30656 (422nd BS, 305th BG, *Miss Mickey Flynn*) scrapped at Altus, OK
30661 (388th BG) diverted to Sweden Feb 24, 1944 due to engine
trouble and interned. MACR 3080. Sold to Sweden for $1 and
converted to airliner under registration number SE-BAK "Jim" and
was owned by the Swedish Crown but operated by ABA. WFU Sep 1946
and used for firefighting practice before being scrapped Dec 1946.
30662 (385th BG, 550th BS, 'Clarissa Jean') lost Feb 24, 1944. MACR 2778.
30665 (96th BG, 339th BS) lost Jan 5, 1944. MACR 2014.
30666 collided on takeoff with 42-29953 over Cheveston, UK. Both planes crashed. 21 KIA.
30667 (390th BG, 569th BS, "Wild Children") damaged by AAA and
shot down by Fw. Heinz Fuchs in Fw 190A of JG 1/4 at
Harkstede, Netherlands Dec 11, 1943. MACR 1584. 10 POW.
30668 (92nd BG, 326th BS) ditched into Channel Sep 6, 1943. Crew rescued.
30674 (95th BG, 336th BS, "Destiny's Tot/Kathy Jane III/Cincinatti Queen") left formation after No. 4 engine
was hit by flak while returning from mission to Ludwigshafen
Dec 30, 1943 and shot down by Hptm Herbert Huppertz in Fw 190A-6
of JG 2/III Stab and crashed at Thieux, Picardy, France. MACR 2024.
7 POW, 3 evaded.
30676 (381st BG, 532rd BS, *Baby Dumpling*) shot down by fighter Jan 5, 1944 over
France. MACR 1962. Plane crashed in village of Aubigne Racan (Sarthe).
1 killed, 6 POW, 3 evaded..
30677 (92nd BG, 326th BS) crashed into IJsselmeer, near Urk, Netherlands Dec 16, 1943, MACR 1556
30683 damaged in ground collision at Hendricks Field, FL Jun 26, 1945.
30690 delivered Cheyenne Dec 12, 1943, to Dyersburg Jul 27, 1943. Crashlanded 16 mi E of Fulton, Kentucky
Sep 5 1943. W/o Sep 30, 1943.
30691 delivered Cheyenne Jul 12, 1943, to Dalhart Jul 28, 193. To 243 B U Great Bend Sep 19 1944. To 3502 BU
Chanute Feb 13, 1943. Reclamation complete Aug 20, 1946
30692 delivered Cheyenne Jul 13, 1943, to Pyote Aug 1, 1943, to 19th BG at Pyote Nov 9,, 1943. To 500th BG Walker
Jul 25, 1944, To 248 BU Walker Aug 20, 1944. To 3505 BU Scott Oct 16, 1944. To 248 BU Walker Nov 22, 1944.
To 2132 BU Maxwell Apr 11, 1945. Forced landing at Walker Apr 26,1 945. To 4109 VBU Walker Oct 1, 1945. To RFC
at Walnut Ridge Oct 7, 1945.
30693 delivered Cheyenne Jul 10, 1943, Great Falls Jul 28, 1943, to Spokane Aug 4, 1943, to Walla Walla
radar mod Dec 8, 1943, to Denver Jan 5, 1944. Mat Lockheed Burbank Jun 24, 1944, to 3701 BU Amarillo
Jul 23, 1944. To 3706 BU Sheppard May 12, 1944, to 3701 BU Amarillo Nov 1, 1945. To RFC at Walnut
Ridge Jan 5, 1946.
30694 delivered Cheyenne Jul 13, 1943, to Gore Jul 28, 1943, to Geiger Jul 29, 1943, to Cutbank Aug 2, 1943.
Crashed 10 mi N of Onida, South Dakota Jan 22, 1944. W/o Jan 24, 1944.
30695 delivered Cheyenne Jul 14, 1943, to Toppenish Jul 27, 1943, to Geiger Jul 28, 1943, to Pendleton
Jul 29, 1943, to Geiger Aug 10, 1943, to 541st BS, 383rd BG Geiger Oct 27, 1943, to 245 BU McCook
Jun 1, 1944, to 221 BU Alexandria Nov 7, 1944, to 329th BU Alexandria Mar 1, 1945. To RFC at Altu
Oct 9, 1945.
30696 delivered Cheyenne Jul 14, 1943, to Dyersburg Jul 29 1943, to Galvenston Aug 12, 1943, 5o Dalhart
Aug 13, 1943, to 9th BG at McCook Jun 6, 1944, to 245th BU MCCook Sep 16 1944. To 3705th BU Lowry Oct 16,
1944. W/o Nov 6, 1944. To 3098 BU Burbank Feb 28, 1945. Reclamation complete Feb 13, 1946
30697 delivered Cheyenne Jul 13, 1943, to Gore Jul 14, 1943, to Dyersburg Jul 30, 1943.
(346th BG, 503rd BS) crashed during training flight near McKenzie, TN. 8 crew killed.
30698 delivered Cheyenne Jul 13, 1943, to Moses Lake Jul 29, 1943, To 327th BU at drew Jul 15, 1944.
To RFC at Altus Aug 17, 1945.
30699 delivered Cheyenne Jul 14, 1943, to Dyersburg Jul 28, 1943. W/o Apr 21, 1944.
30700 delivered Cheyenne Jul 15, 1943, to Moses Lake Jul 29, 1943. To RFC at Alqueuerque Jun 25, 1945.
30701 delivered Cheyenne Jul 14 1943, to Moses Lake Jul 29, 1943, forcelanded Drew Field Jan 4, 1944.
To 327th BU drew May 4, 1945. To RFC Searcey Field Aug 11, 1945.
30702 delivered cheyenne Jul 14 1943, to Moses Lake Sep Jul 29, 1943. Force landed drew Jun 2, 1944.
to @142 BU Shaw Field Oct 29, 1944. To 327 BU Drew Nov 11, 1944. To RFC at Searcey Field Aug 7, 1945.
30703 delivered Cheyenne Jul 15, 1943, to Yopte Aug 1, 1943. Forcelanded base Aug 31, 1943.
To 19th BG at Pyote Nov 11, 1943. To 235 BU at Biggs Aug 16, 1944. To 233 BU at Davis Monthan Nov 12, 1944.
To 235 BU at Biggs Nov 1, 4944, to 202 BU at Galveston Jan 8, 1945, to 283 BU Galvenston
Mar 30, 1945, to 209 BU Galveston Apr 28, 1945. To RFC at Searcey Field Aug 11, 1945.
30704 delivered Dallas Jul 15, 1943, to Geiger Aug 10, 1943, to Bendleton Aug 12, 1943, Assigned to 422nd BS, 305th BG
Chelveston Sep 18, 1943, named "Dinah Mite". Undersides painted black for night operations. Suffered severe
battle damage on leaflet drop over France/Belgium May 15, 1944. Crashlanded at base and salvaged May 17, 1944.
30705 delivered Denver Jul 15, 1943, to Colorado Springs Jul 16, 1943, to Kearney Aug 6, 1943, to Topeka
Aug 12, 1943, to Scott Aug 17, 1943. Assigned to 99th BG, 347t BS Oudna Aug 31, 1943.
Transferred to 97th BG, 414th BS at Deipenne Nov 14, 1943, named "Ther-N-Bak". shot down by Bf 109G-6 of
JG 53/III near Rimini, Italy Nov 27, 1943. MACR 1303. 8 KIA, 2 POW
30706 delivered Denver Jul 15,1 943, to Great Isle Jul 23, 19743, to Kearney Aug 8, 1943, to Topeka Aug 13, 1943,
to Presque Isle Aug 17, 1943. Assigned to 367th BS, 306th BG Thurleigh Aug 25, 1943.
(306th BG, 367th BS) shot down by Lt Karl-Heinz Kempf in Bf 109G-6 of JG 26/11 near
Marx, Germany Dec 20, 1943. MACR 1701. 4 KIA, 6 POW.
30707 delivered Denver Jul 15, 1943, to Great Isle Jul 27, 1943, to Kearney Aug 8, 1943, to Topeka
Aug 13, 1943, to Scott Aug 17, 1943. Assigned to 369th BS, 306th BG Chelveston Aug 25, 1943.
(306th BG, 367th BS, "Piccadilly Commando") shot down by Lt Sommer in Bf 110G-2 of ZG 1/2
at Langenbergheim, near Hanau am Main, Germany Oct 14, 1943. 1 KIA, 7 POW, 2 MIA presumed KIA. MACR 816
Other sources say 5 KIA, 5 POW.
30708 delivered Denver Jul 15, 1943, to Gore Jul 16, 1943, to Kearney Aug 8,1943, to Topeka Aug 14, 1943,
to Scott Aug 17,1 943. Assigned to 407th BS/92nd BG Alconbury Aug 31, 1943. (92nd BG, 407th BS) shot down
by AAA and crashed 8-9 mi SW of Schweinfurt,
Germany Oct 14, 1943. 3 KIA, 7 POW. MACR 845
30709 delivered Denver Jul 15, 1943, to Gore Jul 16, 1943, to Grand Isle Jul 14, 2943, to Walla Walla Aug 1, 1943.
to Scott Aug 11, 1943, to Presque Isle Aug 16, 1943. Assigned to 388th BG at Knettishall Aug 20, 1943.
Transferred to 339th BS, 96th BG at Snetterton Aug 21, 1943. (96th BG, 339th BS) shot down and crashlanded near Mainz, Germany Oct 14, 1943. 10 POW. MA
30710 (306th BG, 423rd BS) shot down by fighter between Frankfurt and Schweinfurt, 10 POW.
Germany Oct 14, 1943. 4 KIA, 6 POW (1 died of injuries). MACR 818
30712 (323rd BS, 91st BG, *Miss Minookie*) shot down by fighters Feb 21, 1944,
Luechtreigen, Germany. 4 KIA, 6 POW. MACR 2461.
30713 (390th BG, 568th BS, *Phyllis Marie*) made contolled landing in field near Vaerlose,
Denmark Mar 8, 1944 during mission to Berlin. MACR 2987. Later operated by Luftwaffe.
Found intact in Bavaria May 4, 1945.
30717 (385th BG, 548th BS, 'Man O' War') collided with 42-39860 over Bremen,
Germany Nov 13, 1943. 30717 spun in immediately, 39860
ditched in North Sea on return. MACR 1402
30719 (390th BG, 569th BS, "Shatzi") shot down by Uffz Zinkl in
Fw 190A of JG 1/6 and crashed at Eerde, Netherlands
Oct 20, 1943. 2 KIA, 7 POW, 1 evaded. MACR 1039
30721 (381st BG, 533rd BS, "Sweet and Lovely") returned to USA
Jul 12, 1945.
30722 (381st BG, 534th BS, "Bobby T") shot down by Obfw Rolf Mondry in Fw 190 of Ind St Focke Wulf fighter at
Intschede, Germany Oct 8, 1943. MACR 1398. 10 POW.
30723 (100th BG, 351st BS, "Holy Terror" then "Sexy Suzy Mother of Ten") collided
with a Bf 109G and crashed near Munster, Germany Oct 10, 1943. MACR 1027.
6 KIA, 4 POW.
30725 (100th BG, 350th BS, "Aw-r-go") shot down by Fw 190A of JG 1 at
Lienen, Germany Oct 10, 1943. MACR 1028. 1 KIA, 8 POW.
30726 (92nd BG, 407th BS) shot down by Fw Joachim Gutmann in
Bf 110G-2 of ZG 26/8 at Kembach, Germany Oct 14, 1943.
30727 (306th BG, 367th BS, "Fightin Bitin") shot down by Fw Emil
Schmelzinger in BF 109G-6 of JG 11/9 at Hohefeld, Germany
Oct 14, 1943 on Schweinfurt mission. MACR 817. 5 KIA, 5 POW.
30731 (457th BG, 751st BS) damaged by flak during mission to
Leipzig Jul 7, 1944 and ditched in English Channel. MACR 8195.
4 drowned, 5 rescued.
c/n 5846/5945.
30732 (4th FRG) crashed at Prestwick UK Sep 13, 1943.
30733 (92nd BG, 326th BS) engines failed and crashlanded 40km NE
of Saint-Jeand'Angely, France Dec 31, 1943. MACR 1669 and 1958.
6 POW, 4 evaded. One evader joined the French resistance and was
killed during an ambush Mar 1944.
30734 (100th BG, 351st BS, "Slightly Dangerous") shot down by Hptm. Walter Hoeckner in Fw 190A-6 and
flak at Munster, Germany Oct 10, 1943. MACR 1023. 3 KIA, 7 POW
30735 (92nd BG, 327th BS) damaged by AAA and crashlanded near
La Roche-sur-Yon, France Dec 31, 1943. MACR 1670 and 1957.
7 POW, 3 evaded.
30737 (385th BG, 549th BS, 'Ohio Air Force') shot down over St. Quentin, France Mar 16, 1944. MACR 3245
30738 to reclamation/scrap at Avon Park AAF, FL May 9, 1945.
30739 surveyed at Mitchel Field, NY Aug 12, 1944
30740 to RFC at Albuquerque, NM May 31, 1945
30741 to RFC at Ontario Aug 27, 1945
30742 surveyed at Walla Walla AAF, WA Sep 19, 1943
30743 to RFC at Ontario Jun 29, 1945
30744 to CL-26 at Redmond AAF, OR Aug 20, 1943
30745 to RFC at Ontario Jul 29, 1945
30746 surveyed at Cutbank Field, MT May 5, 1944
30747 to reclamation/scrap at Rapid City AAF, SD Nov 2, 1944
30749 surveyed at Cheyenne AAF Oct 2, 1943
30750 surveyed at Geiger AAF, WA Jan 7, 1944
30751 delivered to Cheyenne Jul 23, 1943, to Geiger Aug 6, 1943, to Pendleton Aug 12, 1943. Forcelanded
20 mi NE of Ardmore Feb 12, 19433. To 236th BU Pyote Nov 9, 1944. To 22 BU Ardmore
Nov 28, 1944, to 332nd BU Ardmore Jun 16, 1945. To RFC at Walnut Ridge Sep 26, 1945.
There is an MACR 871 which refers to this plane
with a date of Oct 8, 1943 with 305th BG, 365th BS, Germany.
30752 to RFC at Walnut Ridge Sep 26, 1945
30753 to RFC at Kingman Dec 27, 1945
30756 to RFC at Altus Aug 22, 1945
30757 to RFC at Albuquerque Jun 25, 1945
30758 delivered Cheyenne Jul 24, 1943, to Dyersburg Aug 7, 1943, to Dalhart Aug 15, 1943.
Assigned to 100th BG, 418th BS at Thorpe Abbots Aug 31, 1943. Named "Satcha La" aka "Rosie's
Riveters". Lost on mission to Frankfurt Feb 4, 1944. MACR 2344. 10 crew POW.
30759 surveyed at Kearney AAF, NB Sep 8, 1943
30760 to RFC Jun 20, 1945
30761 to RFC at Walnut Ridge Nov 13, 1945
30762 suffered engine fire on training flight Apr 19, 1944
over Ontonagon, MI. All aboard survived, but plane
was a complete wreck. Surveyed at Rapid City AAF, SD Apr 30, 1944.
30764 to RFC at Walnut Ridge Oct 26, 1945
30765 (381st BG, 535th BS, *Chug a Lug*) hit trees and crashed
near Maiden Bradley, UK Dec 29, 1943. Salvaged Dec 30, 1943.
30766 to RFC at Albuquerque May 27, 1945
30767 condemned salvage no battle damage Jan 5, 1944
30768 surveyed at Kearney AAF Mar 2, 1944
30769 to RFC at Albuquerque, NM Jun 19, 1945
30770 to RFC at Albuquerque, NM May 22, 1945
30771 to RFC at Ontario, CA Jun 10, 1945
30772 (91st BG, 323rd BS) damaged by rocket fired by Lt Richard
Heller in Bf 110G-2 of ZG 26/8, caught fire and crashed into
Baltic Sea S of Langeland Island, Denmark Oct 9, 1943. MACR 895.
8 KIA, 2 POW.
30773 condemned inventory Oct 31, 1944. Supplied to RAF as Fortress II
SR381 in early 1944 for use by 214 Squadron
30774 flew into wreckage caused by midair collision between
42-3309 and 42-30239 Aug 28, 1943 and crashlanded
in field near Harvard, Nebraska. The pilot had ordered
his crew to bail out, but one who bailed out was killed.
Plane surveyed at Harvard AAF Aug 31, 1943
30775 condemned salvage no battle damage Nov 18, 1944
30776 (306th BG, 368th BS) collided with 42-3533 over North Sea
Nov 3, 1943. MACR 1158. 10 KIA.
30777 to RFC at Albuquerque Jun 25, 1945
30778 condemned salvage battle damage Aug 14, 1944
30779 (306th BG, 369th BS) shot down by Uffz Hanert in Fw 190A/R6
of JG 1/1 with a rocket at Niederbieber, Rheine-Pl, Germany
Oct 14, 1943. 3 KIA, 7 POW. MACR 815
30780 (351st BG, 509th BS) shot down by fighters Jan 11, 1944 on mission to Oschersleben. MACR 1938
30781 (96th BG, 413rd BS) shot down by fighter 12 km W of Mando, Denmark Denmark Oct 9, 1943.
MACR 945. 10 KIA
30782 (306th BG, 368th BS) lost Jan 11, 1944. MACR 1931. Parts recovered 1977;Nijverdal
30784 (92nd BG, 325th BS) gear failed during taxiing at Little Staughton, UK Jan 1, 1944.
Condemned salvage no battle damage Feb 8, 1944
30785 (351st BG, 508th BS) shot down by AAA Oct 4, 1943 on mission to
Frankfurt. MACR 908. 3 KIA, 7 POW.
30786 surveyed at Cheyenne Mod Ctr Nov 22, 1943
30787 surveyed at Dyersbrug AAF Sep 27, 1944
30789 (388th BG, 563rd BS, "Flak Suit, then "Butcher Boy") shot down
Obfw Kirshow in Fw 190A-5/U8 of SKG 10/3 and crashed at
Lokeren, Belgium Nov 5, 1943. MACR 3137. 2 KIA, 5 POW, 3 evaded.
30790 (351st BG, 511th BS, "Cue Ball") shot down by AAA Oct 9, 1943
on mission to Anklam, Germany. MACR 878
30791 condemned salvage from enemy action Nov 30, 1945
30792 (96th BG, 339th BS, "Janet McIlwain") shot down by Fw 190A near
Emden, Germany Sep 27, 1943. MACR 756. 2 KIA, 8 POW
30793 (388th BG, 562nd BS, "Tom Paine") withdrawn from 388th BG Jan
1945. Condemned salvage Jun 2, 1945
30794 (306th BG, 369th BS) shot down by fighters Jan 5, 1944
over Kiel Harbor, Germany. 8 KIA, 2 POW. MACR 1683
30795 (385th BG, 548th BS, 'The Wild Hare') shot down by Hptm
Emil-Rudolf Schnoor in Fw 190A-6 of JG 1/1 Stab between
Eethen and Waspik, Netherlands Nov 11, 1943. MACR 1161.
1 KIA, 8 POW.
30796 (100th BG, 351st BS, "Sunny II") badly damaged by German fightes
and crashlanded at Starston, UK Dec 30, 1943. 3 injured,
7 OK. Salvaged Jan 1, 1944
30797 surveyed at Eglin AAF Sep 26, 1943
30799 (100th BG, 349th BS) shot down by fighters near Haseluenne
Mar 6, 1944. 3 killed, 7 bailed out and taken prisoner. MACR 3017
30800 (388th BG, 563rd BS) lost Feb 29, 1944. MACR 2893.
30801 condemned missing Sep 1, 1943
30802 (388th BG, 560th BS, "Gydnia") shot down by Lt. Hermann Stock
in Ju 88C-6 of NJG 3/12 at coast of Romo Island, Denmark Oct 9, 1943.
MACR 3138. 10 POW.
30803 (92nd BG, 325th BS) shot down by AAA over Elsig, Germany
Dec 1, 1943 and crashed between Elsig and Frauenberg.
9 KIA 1 POW. MACR 1387
30804 (305th BG, 365th BS) shot down by fighter at Glasofen,
Germany in Schweinfurt raid Oct 14, 1943. 7 KIA, 3 POW. MACR 922
30805 (91st BG, 401st BS, "Bomb Boogie's Revenge") shot down by
fighters of JG 1 over Wilhelmshaven, Germany Nov 3, 1943. MACR 1155.
7 KIA, 3 POW.
30806 (96th BG, 339th BS, "V Packet") damaged by fighters and
crashed near Reims, France Oct 14, 1943. 10 POW. MACR 832
30807 (305th BG, 364th BS, "Katy") shot down by Uffz Bernard Kunze in F1 190A of JG 1/1 and crashlanded at
Eisden, Belgium Oct 14, 1943. 1 KIA, 8 POW, 1 evaded. MACR 912
30808 (388th BG, 563rd BS) shot down by enemy fighter east of Quakenbruck on mission to
Brunswick Mar 23, 1944. MACR 3541.
30809 diverted to RAF ADO Feb 22, 1945 for use by 214 Sqn as
Fortress II SR382. With 214 Sqdn, shot down by nightfighter flowin by Hauptmann Heinz Struning
of NJG 1 and crashed Bergaren, Netherlands Jun 22, 1944. 5 KIA, 3 POW, 1 evaded.
30811 (306th BG, 369th BS) shot down by fighter 20 mi S of Schweinfurt, Germany Oct 14, 1943.
10 POW. MACR 814
30812 diverted to RAF ADO Feb 22, 1945 for use by 214 Sqn as
Fortress II SR383
30813 (306th BG, 423rd BS, "Queen Jennie") shot down by Oblt Rudolf Engleder in
Fw 190A-6 of JG 1/1 at Dorne, Belgium on Schweinfurt mission Oct 14, 1943.
30814 (305th BG, 366th BS, "Round Tripper") shot down by Obfw.
Willi Roth in Fw 190A-6 of JG 26/5 at Adendorf, Germany
Oct 14, 1943. 2 KIA, 8 POW. MACR 919
30815 to RFC at Albuquerque May 25, 1945
30816 (385th BG, 551st BS, 'Mary Ellen III') shot down by Obfw.
Siegfried Zick in Bf 109G of JG 11/7 between Zuurdijk and
Warfhuizen, Netherlands Dec 11, 1943. MACR 1664.
2 KIA, 8 POW.
30817 (95th BG, 334th BS, "Miss Flower III") shot down by Bf 109G over Germany
Oct 10, 1943. MACR 1044. 10 POW.
30818 (100th BG, 350th BS, "Salvo Gal") damaged by AAA then shot
down by Lt Franz Ruhl in Bf 109G-6 of JG 3/4 at Hemrik,
Netherlands Oct 8, 1943. MACR 952. 1 KIA, 8 POW, 1 evaded.
30819 condemned salvage no battle damage May 29, 1945
30821 condemned salvage no battle damage Oct 14, 1943
30822 (385th BG, 551st BS, 'Foolish Virgin/Dorsal Queen') lost Feb 25, 1944. MACR 2776
30823 (100th BG, 350th BS, "Invadin Maiden") lost Oct 10, 1943. MACR 1025
30824 (92nd BG, 327th BS, "Bobby Joe") shot down by fighters near Kitzingen, Germany during Schweinfurt
raid Oct 14, 1943. 5 KIA, 5 POW. MACR 847
30825 surveyed at Eglin AAF, FL Jan 29, 1946
30826 (390th BG, 571st BS, "Spirit of Union Pacific Railroad") shot down by Obfw Leo-Lothar Barann
in Bf 109G-6 at Ostbevern, Germany Oct 10, 1943. MACR 863. 2 KIA, 9 POW
30827 condemned salvage no battle damage Jun 12, 1945
30828 crashlanded at Fairmont AAF, NE Jun 14, 1945. To
reclamation/scrap at Fairmont AAF, NB Jun 7, 1946
30829 (388th BG, 563rd BS) lost Mar 8, 1944. MACR 3081
30830 (100th BG, 418th BS, "M'lle Zig Zig") shot down by flak S of Munster,
Germany Oct 10, 1943. MACR 1029. 1 KIA, 10 POW.
30831 (305th BG, 364th BS, *Lazy Baby*) interned in Switzerland Oct 14, 1943
during mission to Schweinfurt. MACR 913. First damaged by AA and then
and then set on fire by German fighters. 3 crew injured and
another 2 bailed out and became POW. Crashlanded near
Aesch, Switzerland. Another crewman died of injuries next
morning.
c/n 5946/6045.
30832 (306th BG, 368th BS) shot down by Lt. Oppermann in Bf 109G
of JG 11/III Stab at Schwerinsdorf, Germany Nov 26, 1943. MACR 1328.
10 POW.
30833 to RFC at Kingman, AZ Oct 27, 1945
30834 (381st BG, 534th BS, *Micky Finn*) crashed Feb 4, 1944 and reduced
to salvage Feb 7, 1944.
30836 (385th BG, 551st BS, 'Dragon Lady') severely damaged by flak
while attacking V-weapons site near French Coast Feb 13, 1944,
losing No 4 engine. Two more engines failed soon
afterwards and aircraft ditched in English Channel. MACR 3245.
3 crew died, remaining 7 rescued.
30837 (388th BG, 561st BS, "Ole Bassar") shot won by Fw 190A N of
Cognac, France Dec 5, 1943. MACR 5022 and 7325. 8 KIA, 2 POW,
1 evaded. Both MACRs wrongly identify the plane as 43-30637.
30838 condemned salvage no battle damage Jul 18, 1946
30839 condemned salvage no battle damage Sep 1, 1943
30840 (100th BG, 350th BS) shot down by AAA and crashed at
Eissel, Germany Oct 8, 1943. MACR 951. 5 KIA, 5 POW
30841 (306th BG, 423rd BS) damaged in midair collision with B-17F
42-30221 but landed safely at Thurleigh, UK Dec 27, 1943.
Condemned salvage no battle damage Dec 29, 1943. 42-30221
crashed into English Channel.
30842 to RFC at Kingma Nov 16, 1945
30844 to RFC at Altus Nov 26, 1945
30845 to reclamation/scrap at Rome AAF, NY Aug 1, 1945
30847 (96th BG, 413rd BS) lost Mar 8, 1944. MACR 3423.
30848 to RFC at Ontario, CA Jun 19, 1945
30850 to RFC at Altus Sep 14, 1945
30851 (388th BG, 560th BS, "Little Boy Blue") collided on takeoff with B-17G
43-37623 Jul 19, 1944 and fuselage was cut in half. Front
half exploded on impact near Thurston, Bury St. Edmonds,
Suffolk. 8 killed and 2 parachuted to safety. The B-17G was
able to jettison its bombs and land safely.
30852 (381st BG, 535th BS, *Blowin' Bessie*) shot down by Obfw
Hans Nowack in Fw 190A-6 of JG 2/3 near Klundert,
Holland crashed near Dordrecht, Holland Nov 5, 1943. MACR 1399.
7 KIA 3 POW. Parts recovered 1969, Hollands Diep
30854 (96th BG, 339th BS, "Black Heart III") shot down by Obfw.
Emil Schmelzinger in Bf 109G of JG 112/9 at Oldenburg,
Germany Nov 26, 1943. MACR 1389. 10 KIA.
30855 (401st BG, 613rd BS, "Ol' Massa") shot down by flak May 8, 1944. MACR 4586.
Received a direct flak burst just behind the ball turret.
Tail section went one way and frontal section another. 7 KIA, 3 POW.
30857 (351st BG) returned to USA Dec 1, 1944
30859 (96 BG, 413 BS) lost Jan 29, 1944, Hermeskeil. MACR 2377
30860 (96th BG, 337th BS) collided in midair with another
B-17 and crashed into North Sea 10 km W of Texel,
Netherlands Dec 16, 1943. MACR 1563. 10 KIA
30863 (388th BG, 563rd BS, "My Devotion") damaged and crashlanded
near St Cross South Elmham, UK Nov 5, 1943. Crew OK.
Salvaged.
30864 (381st BG, 535th BS) shot down by AAA Haupstedt, Germany and crashed 8 km SE of
Ahlhorn, Germany Oct 8, 1943. MACR 885. 1 KIA, 9 POW.
30866 (351 BG, 508th BS) ditched Feb 21, 1944, North Sea due to battle damage. MACR 6063
30867 (351st BG, 510th BS) shot down by Maj. Vorster in Me 410A of
ZG 1/II Stab at Hallig Hooge, Germany Oct 9, 1943 on
mission to Anklam. MACR 1035. 3 KIA, 7 POW.
30872 (96th BG, 337th BS, "Ole Press") collided in midair with
42-31113 and crashed into North Sea Dec 16, 1943, w of
Tershelling, Holland. MACR 1565. 10 KIA
30887 in accident in Texas Jul 17, 1945.
30891 crashed Jun 13, 1944 Crown Point, Colorado.
30897 seen at Gore Field, Great Falls, MT Aug 24, 1943.
30919 damaged in ground accident at Boca Raton AAF, FL Aug 28, 1945.
30921 to Bolivia as CB-71 and later CP-571. W/o at Viacha, Bolivia Jan 16, 1962.
c/n 6046/6145.
30934 listed as having crashed Aug 19, 1943. But there are reports of
this plane as still flying in 1944/45.
30944 collided in midair with P-47 42-23008 near Daykin, Nebraska Jul 12, 1944.
Pilot of P-47 killed, 7 on B-17 killed, 3 parachuted to safety.
30949 damaged in bird strike at Randolph Field, TX Apr 27, 1945.
30960 force landed at Hendricks Field, FL Mar 8, 1945.
30970 to RAF early 1944 as Fortress II SR384 for use by 214 Sqn. Shot down by nightfighter
flown by Oblt Hermann Leube, 4/NJG 3 and crashed into oosterschelde of Yerseke,
Netherlands May 25, 1944. 2 KIA, 7 POW.
30986 to RAF early 1944 as Fortresss II SR385 for use by 214 Sqn.
30994 (351st BG) transferred to 486th BG Jul 15, 1944 and salvaged May 29, 1945
31000 (385 BG, 550 BS) lost April 13, 1944, Dubendorf,
Schweiz, Germany
31004 in midair collision and crashed near Arcadia, FL Jun 21, 1945.
31016 (92nd BG, 326th BS) lost Jan 4, 1944. MACR 1960 and 1754
31020 (388th BG, 560th BS, "Mission Belle") shot down by Obfw.
Veutzke in Me 410A of ZG 26/4 at Finsterwolde, Netherlands Dec 11, 1943.
31022 (92nd BG, 407th BS) lost Mar 16, 1944. MACR 3225
31025 (306th BG, 423rd BS) returned to Thurleigh (UK) Mar 6, 1944.
31030 (390th BG, 571st BS, "Shy Ann") suffered mechanical failure
and crashed into North Sea off Aldeburgh, UK Nov 5, 1943. MACR 1162.
10 killed.
31031 to RAF early 1944 as Fortress II SR388 for use by 214 Sqdn
42-31032/31131 Boeing B-17G-1-BO Fortress
c/n 6146/6245
31033 (401st BG, 613rd BS, "Pee-Tey-Kuh") shot down by enemy
aircraft at Oscherslaben Jan 11, 1944. MACR 2507.
2 KIA, 8 POW.
31034 (401st BG, 612nd BS, "Bonnie Donnie") shot down by enemy
aircraft at Dessau May 28, 1944. MACR 5309. 3 KIA, 7 POW.
31035 (100th BG, 351st BS, "Hang the Expanse") crashed on takeoff
at Thorpe Abbots, UK Nov 26, 1943. Salvaged Nov 29, 1943.
31036 (401st BG, 614th BS, "Nobody's Baby") shot down by flak at
Frankfurt Feb 4, 1944. MACR 2285. 10 KIA
31037 (401st BG, 613rd BS, "Pistol Packin' Mama") shot down by flak at Leipzig Jul 20, 1944.
MACR 7545. 3 KIA, 7 POW. All crew members bailed out, but one
was killed when his chute failed to open and two were killed
by German civilians.
31040 (379th BG, 527th BS) lost Jan 29, 1944, Prum. MACR 2873
31042 (385th BG, then to 384th BG, 544th BS) shot down by Uffz Franz Prader in Bf 109G of JG 11/9 at Uthlede,
Germany on mission to Bremen, Germany Nov 26, 1943. MACR 1663. 1 KIA, 9 POW.
31044 (97th BG, 340th BS) ditched off the coast of Calvi in Corsica
after being damaged by fighters during bombing raid on railroad
yards at Verona, Italy Feb 14, 1944. MACR 2395. 3 KIA, 8 rescued.
The wreck is still down there.
31045 (384th BG, 546th BS) salvaged Feb 16, 1944
31046 (305th BG, 365th BS) shot down over Germany Nov 26, 1943.
MACR 1326. 10 POW.
31047 (381st BG, 535th BS, *Little Duchess/Wolverine*) shot down by fighter at Ottbergen,
Germany Jan 30, 1944. MACR 2243. 8 KIA, 2 POW. Salvaged and used by Luftwaffe.
Subsequently salvaged and used by Luftwaffe.
31048 (384 BG, 545 BS) lost Apr 13, 1944, Klushausen, Germany on mission to Schewinfurt. MACR 3866
31050 (379 BG 525 BS) lost Jan 29, 1944, Belgium. MACR 2874
31051 (100th BG, 351st BS) shot down by fighter attack Mar 6, 1944
near Haseluenne. MACR 3018. 7 killed, 3 bailed out and taken prisoner.
31053 delivered Cheyenn Sep 12, 1943. Assigned to 338th BS, 96th BG at Snetterton Sep 29, 1943, named "Stingy".
While on training flight, rudder contacted 43-37684 and crashed Oct 11, 1944, Farthingstone, Nortamptonshire,
England. Fuselage broke in half. 7 killed.
31054 (95th BG, 412nd BS, "Irish Luck") lost Feb 10, 1944. MACR 2545
31055 (303rd BG, 360th BS, "Aloha") declared war weary Apr 9, 1945.
31057 (95th BG, 334th BS, "Devil's Daughter, the 2nd")
31058 (384th BG, 546th BS, *Liberty Run*) MIA Feb 28, 1944 on mission to Preusville, France. MACR 2937
31059 (384th BG, 547th BS) shot down by Fw 190A-6 of JG 2/1
at Nubecourt, France Oct 14, 1943 on mission to Schweinfurt.
31060 (303rd BG, 427th BS, *Poque Ma Hone*) crashed at Jaraczewo, Poland Feb 9, 1945 after
mission to Lutzkendorf. MACR 12245. 5 KIA, 4 rescued. Had been in midair
collision with 43-39149.
31062 (100th BG, 351st BS, "Holy Terror II") crashlanded Jan 21, 1944.
Salvaged Jan 31, 1944
31063 (95th BG, 335th BS, "Spook Six")
31064 (401st BG, 614th BS, "Hey Lou") while flown by a 613th BS crew
on mission to Leipzig was shot down by Hptm Herbert Huppertz in Fw 190A-6 of JG 2/III
Stab and crashed into English Channel off St. Catherine's Point,
Isle of Wight, UK Dec 31, 1943, France. MACR 1872. 10 KIA
31065 (306th BG, 367th BS) lost Sept 12, 1944, Germany. MACR 8827
31066 (100th BG, 351st BS, "Fools Rush In") lost Dec 31, 1944 on mission to Hamburg. MACR 11366. 6 KIA, 3 POW.
Received direct hit by flak just before releasing bombs, and the bombs were salvoed. The aircraft fell onto
43-38124 and both aircraft went down in flames.
31067 (381st BG, 535th BS, "Black Widow/Phyllis") returned to USA
08-Jun-44
31068 (401st BG, 612th BS, "Fools Luck") abandoned and crashed near
Hertfordshire, UK, Dec 31, 1943 while returning from mission to Cognac.
31069 (401st BG, 615th BS, "Little Moe") damaged by AAA on Magdeburg mission
Sep 28, 1944 and crew bailed out. MACR 9415. 10 crew POW.
31071 (100th BG, 418th BS, "Dorhelcia") damaged by AAA and crashed
into North Sea Dec 22, 1943. MACR 1705. 10 KIA
31072 (401st BG, 613rd BS, "Betty J"). Saw temporary duty with 351st
BG (Jun 1944) and in Egypt (Aug 1944). Force landed on
Continent Mar 3, 1945. Returned to USA.
31073 (384th BG, 547th BS) 8 crew bailed out
and crashlanded at Whittlesey, UK Dec 31, 1943. Both pilots
were injured.
31074 (100th BG, 350th BS *Cahepit*) interned in Switzerland Jul 13, 1944. MACR 7501
31075 (381st BG, 535th BS, 'The Rebel') shot down by Hptm. Alfred
Grislawski in Fw 190A-7 of JG 1/1 Dec 20, 1943,
Albstadt, Germany. MACR 1722. 3 KIA, 7 POW.
31077 (401st BG, 612th BS, "Pakawalup II") lost on mission to Munster Sep 30, 1944. MACR 9416.
10 crew POW.
31078 (306th BG, 369th BS) shot down by AAA over Emden, Germany
Dec 11, 1943. MACR 1574. 1 KIA, 9 POW.
31079 (91st BG) shot down by fighters near Madeburg Mar 6, 1944. MACR 2897
31081 (401st BG, 613rd BS, "Son of a Blitz") lost on mission to Politz Oct 7, 1944. MACR 9757.
Received direct hit that blew off nose of the aircraft. All
10 crew KIA.
31084 (388th BG, 561st BS) shot down by AAA and crashed near
River Seser at Vegesack, Germany Dec 20, 1943. MACR 3154.
10 KIA.
31086 (96th BG, 337th BS) shot down by Fw 190A of JG 1/1 between
Poppenwier and Raerd, Netherlands Dec 16, 1943. MACR 1567.
10 KIA. The plane may have collided with another B-17.
31087 (401st BG, 612nd BS, "Boche Buster/Heaven Can Wait") damaged
by flak Oct 7, 1944 on mission to Politz. Diverted to
Sweden where landed safely. MACR 9758. 10 crew interned.
31088 (447th BG, 711th BS, "HEAVEN CAN WAIT") salvaged due to battle damage Apr 13, 1944
31089 (401st BG, 612nd BS, "Carolyne") ditched in North Sea due to mechanical
failure Jan 4, 1944 on mission to Kiel. MACR 6468. Two
crewmen lost, 8 survived.
31090 (401st BG, 613th BS, "Nasty Habit") crashlanded Jan 4, 1944 ??
31091 (401st BG, 615th BS, "Maggie") shot down by flak Sep 11, 1944
on mission to Merseburg. MACR 8920. 7 KIA, 3 POW.
31092 (3rd BG) lost Mar 27, 1945. MACR 13538
31093 (379th BG, 525th BS, 'Deacon's Sinners') lost Jan 5, 1944. MACR 1944
31095 (447th BG, 708th BS, "THE GROUND POUNDER") battle damage on mission to Berlin Apr 29, 1944, repaired.
unknown disp.
31097 (381st BG, 535th BS, *Mission Belle*) shot down by Uffz
Albert Brett in Bf 109G-6 of JG 1/7 at
Niew Nekkerland, Holland Dec 1, 1943. MACR 1661. 3 KIA, 7 POW
31098 (401st BG, 614th BS, "Penny's Thunderhead") severely damaged
and some crew bailed out over enemy territory Dec 11, 1943.
Rest returned safely. MACR 8711. Plane repaired. Crashlanded
due to mechanical failure at Deenethorpe, UK Mar 26, 1944 and was
scrapped.
31099 (381st BG, 532 BS, *Tenabove*) shot down by AAA over
Amiens, France Feb 11, 1944. MACR 2431
31100 (447th BG, 709th BS, "THE GIMP") battle damaged, salvaged on Jan 1, 1945
31101 (94th BG, 332nd BS, "Margie") shot down by AAA at
Wilhelmshaven, Germany Nov 3, 1943. MACR 1012. 8 KIA, 2 POW.
31103 (388th BG, 563rd BS) struck by enemy aircraft near Vechta during mission to Brunswick
Mar 23, 1944. Wing was knocked off, aircraft went down in a spin. MACR 3594.
31104 (447th BG 708th BS) battle damaged, salvaged Jun 7, 1944.
31105 (385th BG, 551st BS) scrapped Jun 18, 1944
31106 (482nd BG) first aircraft received from USA fitted with production Oboe II/
Albumleaf radar. Flew first test mission over enemy territory Jan 14, 1944
31107 (447th BG, 708th BS) lost lost Jan 11, 1944. MACR 2513
31108 (447th BG 709th BS) lost Jan 29, 1944, Gondershausen. MACR 2279
31110 (94th BG, 331st BS, "Pacific's Dream") while flown by
a 332nd BS crew was shot down by AAA at Cognac, France
Dec 31, 1943. MACR 1672. 4 POW, 6 evaded.
31111 (381st BG, 535rd BS *Four Aces--Pat Hand*) shot down by AAA
over Cologne, Germany Dec 1, 1943. MACR 1659. 10 KIA
31113 (96th BG, 339th BS, "Zilch") collided in midair with
42-30872 Dec 16, 1943 and crashed into North Sea W of
Terschelling, Holland. MACR 1564.
31115 (388th BG, 562nd BS) lost Feb 10, 1944, Holland. MACR 2348.
Parts recovered 1985:Uitgeest
31116 (401st BG, 614th BS, "Cawn't Miss") shot down by flak Apr 29, 1944 on mission to
Berlin. MACR 4344. 5 KIA, 5 evaded.
31117 (385th BG, 550th BS, "Daisy Mae") scraped Nov 1, 1947.
31119 (379th BG, 524th BS) crashlanded near Kimbolton, UK Dec 28, 1943.
At least one crewmember was killed.
31120 (94th BG, 410th BS) hit on raid over Brunswick, Germany Mar 23, 1944
and ditched in English Channel. MACR 3534. All aboard KIA.
31121 (96th BG, 338th BS) damaged by AAA over Paris, then shot down
by Fw Karl Tscheliesnig in Fw 190A-6 of JG 2/9 and crashed
between Cayeux-sur-Mer and Abbeville, France Dec 31, 1943.
MACR 1673. 10 KIA.
31122 (390th BG, 568th BS, "Six Nights in Telergma") shot down by a
Bf 110G-2 of ZG 26 with a rocket over Nordey, Germany Dec 11, 1943.
31123 (95th BG0 crashed on takeoff from Horsham, England Nov 19, 1943.
Bombload exploded and all crew were killed.
31125 (447th BG, 711th BS, "No Regrets") shot down by AAA at
Cognac, France Dec 31, 1943. MACR 1769. 3 KIA, 6 POW, 1 evaded.
31127 (447th BG 708th BS) battle damaged, salvaged May 20, 1944.
31131 (388th BG, 563rd BS, "Satan's Sister") collided with a B-17 out
of control and brok into two and crashed at Heppenheim,
c/n 6246/6345
31133 (385th BG, 551th BS, 'Powers Girl') lost Apr 29, 1944, Germany. MACR 4453
31134 (390th BG, 569th BS) lost Sep 10, 1944. MACR 8910
31135 (388th BG, 562nd BS, "Susie SagTits") shot down by fighter flown by
Hbtm. Hugo Frey of JG.11 over western
Holland Mar 6, 1944. Crashed near Oud Schoonebeck.
One killed, 9 bailed out and taken prisoner. MACR 3082
31138 (388th BG, 560th BS, *Winged Fury*) shot down Apr 13,
1944 during raid on Augsburg, Germany. Tail gunner KIA,
rest of crew POW. MACR 3773
31139 (306th BG, 423rd BS) lost Feb 24, 1944. MACR 2771
31141 (94th BG, 332nd BS) lost Mar 8, 1944. MACR 2976
31143 (369th BS, 306th BG, *Satan's Lady*) scrapped in USA at
Kingman AZ Jun 1945.
31146 (447th BG, 708th BS) lost Jan 30, 1944, Gladbach, Germany. MACR 2277
31149 (388th BG, 560th BG, "My Day") ditched in English Channel Dec 30, 1943 after
receiving battle damage during bombing raid
on Ludwigshafen, Germany. 4 crewmembers rescued,
remaining 6 never found. MACR 3139
31151 (96th BG, 337th BS) lost Jan 29, 1944, Gusenburg. MACR 2381
31154 (447th BG, 708th BS) lost Nov 25, 1944. MACR 10755
31155 (447th BG 711th BS) battle damaged, salvaged Mar 9, 1944.
31156 (447th BG, 708th BS) lost Apr 11, 1944. MACR 3824. The plane was damaged on a mission
to Poznan, Poland. The crew tried to make it to Sweden, but crashed on Bornholm Island.
6 evaded, 4 POW.
31162 (351st BG, 511th BS, "Victory Ball") damaged by AAA and shot down
by Lt Waldemar Radener in Fw 190A-6 of JG 26/7 1 km S of
Saint Pol sur Ternoise, France Dec 30, 1943 on mission to Brunswick.
MACR 1757. 4 KIA, 6 POW (1 died in hospital from wounds).
31163 (388th BG) damaged by fighter near Lingen 3/6/1944 and
landed in Sweden. MACR 3083. Crew interned by Sweden but returned to England Nov 1944.
Aircraft retained in Sweden and converted to airliner under registration number SE-BAM
Tom and owned by Swedish Crown but operated by ABA.
Crashed at Marietved Dec 4, 1945.
31164 (96th BG, 337th BS) shot down Jan 5, 1944 over Brest peninsula. MACR 2012
1 KIA, 6 evaded, 3 POW.
31166 (384th BG, 545th BS, "Miss Billie, Jr") crashed in England Mar 24, 1944.
31168 (447th BG, NS) to RFC at Kingman, AZ Dec 8, 1945.
31169 (447th BG, 710th BS, "Hey Mabel") salvaged Mar 10, 1944
31172 (306th BG, 367th BS) interned in Switzerland Apr 24, 1944
31173 (447th BG, 711th BS, "Maid to Please") damaged by AAA and
crashed at Henonville, France Dec 30, 1943. MACR 1770.
31174 (385 BG, 551st BS, 'Spirit of Chicago') lost Apr 29, 1944, Germany. MACR 4454
31175 (92nd BG, 362nd BS) lost Heerde near Markluiden (Gld), Netherlands Jan 11, 1944
31176 (388th BG) lost Apr 24, 1944, Germany
31177 (303rd BG) lost Sept 12, 1944, Germany
31179 (351st BG, 511th BS, "Stinky Weather") damaged by AAA and then shot down
by Obfw Wilhelm Streckert in Bf 109G-6 of JG 2/6 between
Kerbors and Pleubian, France Dec 31, 1943 on mission to Cognac, France
31180 (92nd BG, 326th BS) shot down by Bf 109G fighter Feb 24, 1944 during mission to
Schweinfurt, Germany and crashed near Zwolle, Holland. 8 KIA, 2 POW. MACR 2854
31181 (385 BG 549 BS) lost Jan 30, 1944, Frothein near Lubeck, Germany. MACR 2266
31183 (303rd BG, 359th BS, *Bad Penny*) shot down Aug 15, 1944 on mission to Weisbaden, Germany
31184 (447th BG, 709th BS) crashed in Switzerland near Siebnen Apr 13, 1944
31185 (447th BG, 708th BS, "Glamour Gal" also "Satchel Lass")
31187 (91st BG, 401st BS, "Buckeye Boomerang") DBR in crash landing at
Bassingbourne, England Mar 4, 1944. Salvaged.
31188 (447th BG) shot down by Me 262 Apr 19, 1945.
31189 (379th BG, 525th GS) lost Noordoostpolder 13 km NW of Emmeloord, Netherlands Jul 7, 1944
31190 (c/n 6304) attached to708BS/447BG at Harvard AAB, Nebraska. On Oct 22, 1943 was destroyed when it fatally stalled and
spun into the Arkansas River, near Ponca City, Oklahoma, while flying in a severe thunderstorm. Fourteen
crewmembers and passengers were killed.
31192 (351st BG) diverted to Sweden Oct 7, 1944 after battle damage on raid to Politz
31193 (401 BG 615 BS, "Little Boots") shot down by flak and fighters on mission to Frankfurt Jan 29, 1944 near Worms.
2 engines damaged by flak. Plane shot down on return flight by fighters. MACR 2274
5 KIA, 5 POW.
31194 (388th BG) shot down by fighter near Dutch border 3/6/1944. 2 killed, one later died of
wounds, 7 taken prisoner.
31197 (381st BG, 533rd BS, "Shack Rabbit") returned to USA Jul 12, 1944
31198 (401st BG, 612th BS, "Fancy Nancy II") ran out of fuel on mission to Cognac, abandoned,
and crashed near Kimbolton, UK Dec 31, 1943. Crew bailed out near Kimbolton,
Cambridgeshire.
31200 (303rd BG, 427th BS, "Old Crow") MIA Jun 28, 1944
31201 (97th BG) lost Apr 24, 1944, Rumania
31202 (401st BG, 613th BS) scrapped after battle damage Mar 29, 1944.
31205 (95th BG, 336th BS, "Sack Robber/Sad Sack")
31206 (447th BG, 708th BS, "Journey's End") returned to USA Jul 4, 1945. To RFC at Kingman, AZ Nov 26, 1945.
31207 (447th BG, 708th BS) salvaged Mar 6, 1944.
31208 (447th BG, 708th BS) failed to return on mission to Berlin Mar 9, 1944.
31209 (388th BG, 562nd BS, "Janie BB") had engine problems on way
to target at Brunswick< Germany Jan 30, 1944 and salvoed her
bombs in effort to remain with the group but fell behind and
was shot down by Bf 110. 4 KIA.
31210 (447th BG 710th BS) "BUCCANEER" mission to Berlin Mar 9, 1944 hit by flak, ditched in Channel
31211 (384th BG, 546th BS) crashed in England Mar 24, 1944. Lost May 8, 1944 with 544th BS, MACR 4560
31212 (94th BG, 331st BS) lost Jan 5, 1944. MACR 1890
31213 (303rd BG, 359th BS, "Pistol Packin' Mama") lost May 30, 1944. MACR 5341
31215 (100th BG, 349th BS) shot down by Obfw Adolf Glunz in
Fw 190A-6 of JG 26/5 near Beauvais, France Nov 26, 1943.
31216 (94th BG, 331st BS) lost Jan 11, 1944. MACR 1884.
31217 (447 BG, 710th BS) lost Apr 29, 1944, Germany. MACR 4249
31218 (390th BG, 571st BS) lost Feb 10, 1944 on mission to Brunswick, Germany. MACR 2504
31219 (447th BG, 710th BS) crashed into Lake Melville 30 mi off
Goose Bay, Canada Nov 22, 1943. 10 killed.
31222 (384th BG, 546th BS, *Lazy Daisy*) MIA Sep 28, 1944 on mission to Magdeburg, Germany. MACR 9366
31223 (447th BG 711th BS) battle damaged, salvaged Mar 21, 1944
31224 (303rd BG, *Helen Heaven*) shot down Aug 15, 1944 on mission to Weisbaden, Germany. MACR 8169
31225 (447th BG, 709th BS, *Scheherazade*) to Kingman AAF Nov 10, 1945,
sold for salvage Jul 1, 1946
31226 (401 BG, 613rd BS) shot down by flak Apr 29, 1944 on mission to Berlin, Germany.
MACR 4345. 1 POW, 9 evaded.
31227 (447th BG, 708th BS) damaged by flak over Berlin Mar 6, 1944. MACR 2278
Radio operator blown out of to hatch without a
parachute. Aircraft returned to England damaged
beyond repair. I also have a report of this plane as being lost Jan 29, 1944 with the same
unit. MACR 2278
31229 nose repaired with nose of 41-24484.
31231 (92nd BG, 326th BS) Mar 23, 1944. MACR 3413
c/n 6346/6445
31233 (303rd BG, 427th BS) shot down by Lt Vessling in Fw 190A of Epr.Kdo 25 S of Stotel,
31235 (384th BG, 544th BS, *Goin' Dog*) MIA May 7, 1944 on mission to Berlin.
31237 (385th BG, 551st BS, *Alexander's Ragtime Band*) hit by AAA over France May 1, 1944. 8 crew members
bailed out over France, pilot and copilot made it back to England, where they crashlanded
at Mendlesham. Plane was scrapped. MACR 4455
31238 (351st BG) crashed due to icing near Market Deeping Sep 8, 1944
31239 (303rd BG) lost Feb (or Aug) 24, 1944. MACR 2763
31240 (388th BG, 561st BS) shot down by fighter attack south of Bremen Mar 6, 1944. Crew bailed out and all
taken prisoner. MACR 3086
31241 (303 BG, 427th BS, "Spirit of Wanette" aka "City of Wanette") lost Apr 29, 1944, Germany. MACR 4463
31243 (303rd BG, 427th BS) ran out of fuel and ditched into
Pegwell Bay off UK Dec 1, 1943. All 10 crew rescued.
31245 (306th BG, 368th BS, "Top Hat") lost Feb 25, 1944. MACR 2768. All crew bailed out and were taken POW.
31246 (384th BG, 545th BS) MIA Jan 14, 1944 on mission to Le Milliard, France. MACR 2497
31250 (92nd BG, 327th BS) lost Sep 13, 1944. MACR 8882
31251 (95th BG, 334th BS) shot down by fighters near Diepholz Mar 6, 1944.
All crew bailed out and taken prisoner. MACR 2981
31253 (388th BG, 562nd BS) lost Apr 24, 1944, Germany. MACR 4289
31257 caught fire in midair while on training mission over Nevada range and crashed 67 mi
NNE of Las Vegas Army Airfield Jan 4, 1944. All but one of the 13 men
aboard parachuted from the aircraft, but one of them was unable to pull his ripcord in time
and was killed. The crewman who did not parachute was killed in the crash.
31258 (95th BG, 334th BS, "Lucky Strike") lost Apr 10, 1944
31274 (384th BG, 544th BS, "Sea Hag") damaged and ditched into English Channel 7 mi off
Dover, UK Dec 30, 1943 on mission to Ludwigshafen. MACR 1768.
1 drowned, 9 rescued.
31278 (381st BG, 532rd BS) crashed at Sidle Hedington, Essex, JK Jan 4, 1944. Reduced to salvage Jan 4, 1944.
31291 (381st BG, 533rd BS, "Avengress") crashed after midair collision over Wilmersdorf, Germany May 24, 1944. MACR 5176
31294 ("Two Kind Words")used in weather research
31296 destroyed in mid-air collision with P-39Q 44-2378
Nov 3, 1944 near Kingman, AZ.
31299 (95th BG, 334th BS, "Junior/She's My Gal II") shot down by fighter flown by Ofw. Sherer of 1/JG11 over Beilen,
Holland. All crew bailed out. MACR 2999. Pilot evaded
capture for 4 months, but all were eventually
taken prisoner. Parts recovered 1988:Oranje
31305 (95th BG, 335th BS) shot down by fighters on mission to Bremen Dec 20, 1943,
Germany. MACR 1557. Crashed in Osterholz-Scharmbeck. 7 KIA, 1 DOW, 2 POW
31314 (303rd BG, 359th BS, "Scorchy") suffered brake failure attempting emergency landing at Shoreham, UK
Feb 11, 1944, and collided with the guardhouse, severely injuring an armorer. Crew
escaped with minor injuries. It is said that a prisoner in the guardhouse took the
opportunity to escape.
31315 (401st BG, 614th BS, "Liberty Run") damaged by flak on
mission to Bordeauz Jun 19, 1944. MACR 5999. Aircraft received
a direct hit in the tail, killing the tail gunner. Pilot was
able to remain airborne until reaching Spain, where the crew
members bailed out and were untimately able to return to base
at Deenethorpe.
31318 (452nd BG, 731st BS) lost Feb 10, 1944. MACR 2536
31320 (95th BG, 412nd BS, "I'll Be Around") lost Apr 29, 1944, Germany. MACR 4496
31322 (305th BG, 364th BS, 'Mi Amigo') damaged in raid on Aschersleben, Bernberg and
Halberstadt, Brunde, Wernegerode, Madeburg and crashed in
Endcliffe Park, Sheffield, England Feb 22, 1944. 10 crew killed.
31329 (95th BG, 334th BS) interned in Switzerland Mar 16, 1944. MACR 3229
31330 (452nd BG, 728th BS) lost Jun 19, 1944. MACR 5931
31331 (452nd BG, 731st BS) lost Mar 8, 1944. MACR 3190
c/n 6446/6545
31333 (91st BG, 332nd BS, *Wee Willie*) shot down by flak Apr 8, 1945. MACR 13881
31335 (385th BG, 548th BS, "Honky Tonk Sal") crashed 5 mi E
of Cambridge, England May 12, 1945. W/o and salvaged.
31337 (452nd BG) forced to leave formation over Berlin
Mar 6, 1944. Finished off by flak. Crashed near
gun testing range of Rheinmetall Borsig factory. MACR 2914.
All crew bailed out and taken prisoner. One died
of wounds shortly after capture.
31338 (452nd BG, 728th BS) lost Feb 10, 1944. MACR 2540.
31340 (303rd BG, 360th BS, "Miss Liberty") crashlanded Sep 12, 1944 at Hucquelliers,
France after being hit by flak over Boulogne.
31342 (305th BG, 365th BS) lost Aug 9, 1944. MACR 8071.
31346 (384th BG, 544th BS, *Shack Rabbit*) lost Apr 24, 1944, France on mission to Oberphaffenhofen.
MACR 4355.
31349 (385th BG, 550th BS, 'Stars and Stripes, 2nd Edition') lost Feb 24, 1944. MACR 2777
31351 (97th BG, 341st BS) lost Jun 23, 1944. MACR 6407
31353 (91st BG, 323rd BS, "Queenie") lost Apr 29, 1944, Germany. MACR 4236
31354 (452nd BG, 731st BS) lost Mar 8, 1944. MACR 3191
31356 (97th BG, 341st BS) lost Mar 33, 1944. MACR 3697
31357 (381st BG, 535th BS, *Our Desire*) shot down by AAA Hunsruck, Germany
Apr 13, 1944. MACR 3865
31359 (452nd BG, 731st BS) lost Jun 21, 1944. MACR 6238.
31363 (306th BG, 368th BS) lost Mar 27, 1944. MACR3479
31364 (384th BG, 544th BS, *Nuttall's Nut House*) MIA May 24, 1944 on mission to Berlin. MACR 5268
31366 (452nd BG, 731st BS) lost Apr 7,1945. MACR 13886
31367 (91st BG, 322nd BS) shot down over France Aug 8, 1944. 9 KIA. MACR 8079
31368 (452nd BG, "Ain't Miss Behaven III") returned early with full load and undercarriage collapsed on landing
at Deopham Green, UK Feb 20, 1944. No injuries.
31369 (401st BG, 614th BS, "Round Tripper") damaged by flak on
mission to Genshagen Aug 6, 1944 and went down in Baltic
Sea. MACR 7887. All 10 crew survived and became POW.
31370 (385th BG) crashed into Reedham Marshes, UK after colliding with B-17
42-37963 during return mission from Diepholz Feb 21, 1944. All crew killed.
31371 (452nd BG, 728th BS) lost Mar 23,1944. MACR 3342
31373 (452nd BG, 731st BS) shot down by fighter Mar 6, 1944 near German-Dutch
border. Five crew killed, one taken prisoner,
four evaded capture. MACR 2916
31374 (401st BG, 613rd BS) shot down by flak at Gorenflos Mar 13, 1944.
31375 (384th BG, 546th BS) MIA Apr 11, 1944 on mission to Sorau, Germany. MACR 2750
31381 (381st BG, 535th BS, *Jaynee B*) hit by AAA and ditched in English Channel
Mar 20, 1944. MACR 3315
31383 (457th BG, 751st BS, *American Eagle*) shot down by
fighters Sep 12, 1944. MACR 10207. 8 KIA, one POW
31384 (351st BG, 509th BS) crashlanded in Holland Jan 17, 1945 after 2 engines failed on way to target
at Paderborn. MACR 12000
31386 (303rd BG, 359th BS, "Sky Duster") lost May 19, 1944. MACR 4949
31388 (306th BG, 423rd BS) lost Feb 11, 1944. MACR 2527.
31390 (2nd BG, 96th BS) shot down over Austria Feb 24, 1944. MACR 2708
31391 (301st BG, 419th BS) ditched in Tirrenian Sea between Elba
and Anzio beach Feb 25, 1944. MACR 2616
31392 (97th BG, 414th BS) shot down by Bf 109 fighter May 24, 1944 over Zagreb, Yugoslavia. MACR 5187
31394 after service with 379th BG, converted to Aphrodite flying
bomb and launched against V-site at Watten Aug 6, 1944.
Experienced control problems and crashed into sea.
31397 (301st BG, 353rd BS) lost Feb 25, 1944. MACR 2722
31402 (305th BG, 365th BS) exploded after direct hit by flak and
crashed at Saarbruecken May 11, 1944. MACR 4869
31403 (96th BG, 413th BS) shot down by fighters Mar 8, 1944 during raid on
Berlin. 2 KIA, 8 POW. MACR 3424
31405 damaged in landing Aug 7, 1944. Rear fuselage fixed on 42-97880.
31407 (94th BG, 331st BS) lost Apr 18, 1944, Germany. MACR 4152
31408 (92nd BG, 407th BS) lost Aug 3, 1944, France. MACR 7698
31410 (95th BG, 336th BS, "I Dood It") damaged by AAA and 8 crew bailed out near Berlin, Germany and POW, both
pilots landed safely with plane in UK Oct 6, 1944. MACR 9352. Repaired. Returned to USA and
named "Berlin Bessie". Scrapped Nov 10, 1945.
31411 (92nd BG, 327th BS) lost Feb 21, 1944, Germany. MACR 2757
31412 delivered Cheyenne Oct 31, 1943. To Great Islnd Nov 12, 1943, to Long Beach Nov 19, 1943.
Assigned to 351st BS, 100th BG, Nov 26, 1943 at Thorpe Abbots named *Mason and Dixon*. Transferred to
34th BG. Severely damaged on shuttle mission and headed for Italy. Repaired and flown back to base.
To RFC at Kingman Dec 19, 1945. Sold for scrap Jul 1, 1946.
31414 (401st BG, 615th BS) in ground accident at Deenethorp Jan 27,
1944. Scrapped.
31415 (384th BG, 545th BS, *Ham on Rye*) crashed in England Jan 30, 1944.
31416 (2nd BG, 20th BS) shot down by fighters Feb 25, 1944, Weichsee,
Austria. 7 KIA, 3 POW. MACR 2576
31417 (381st BG, 533rd BS, *Patches/Big Time Operator II*) shot down by fighter over
Minden, Germany Jan 11, 1944. MACR 1879
31420 crashed into Mt. Truskmore near Cliffony, Ireland Dec 9, 1943.
3 killed, 7 survived.
31423 (303rd BG, 427th BS) lost Aug 15, 1944. MACR 8168
31426 (301st BG, 352nd BS) lost Mar 26, 1944. MACR 3644
c/n 6546/6745
31432 (303 BG, 360 BS, "Old Glory") crashed in village of Tressin, near
Lille, France June 22, 1944. MACR 6541.
31433 (384th BG, 547th BS, *Rum Pot*) MIA Apr 13, 1944 on mission to Schweinfurt.
MACR 3867
31435 (384th BG, 544th BS, *West End*) crashed in England Jul 6, 1944
31436 (96 BG, 413 BS) lost Jan 29, 1944, Charleville, Belgium. MACR 2378
31437 (301st BG, 352nd BS) lost Feb 24, 1944. MACR 2635
31439 lost during ferry across Atlantic Dec 9, 1943. MACR 1190
31440 (306th BG, 367th BS) lost Feb 4, 1944, Calais. MACR 2240
31443 (381st BG, 532nd BS, *Friday the 13th*) shot down by fighter
near Munster, Germany Feb 22, 1944. MACR 2930
31445 (306th BG, 367th BS) lost Apr 24, 1944, France. MACR 4280
31448 (381st BG, 532rd BS, "Half Breed") shot down by fighters between
Madeburg and Berlin Mar 6, 1944. MACR 3001
31452 (2nd BG, 20th BS) lost Jul 22, 1944. MACR 6949
31455 (92nd BG, 326th BS) crashed at Nateln over Werl, Germany Mar 23, 1944.
MACR 3414.
31461 (305 BG, 365 BS) lost Jan 30, 1944, Aersen, near Hameln, Germany. MACR 2261
31462 (95th BG, 335th BS, "Roarin' Bill") lost Jan 20, 1945. MACR 12320
31467 (401st BG, 613th BS, "Sac Hound") shot down by fighters on mission
to Frankfurt Mar 2, 1944. MACR 2742. 3 KIA, 4 POW, 3 evaded.
31468 one engine caught fire and forcelanded at Enniskillen, Northern
Ireland Dec 9, 1943. 1 killed.
31470 (2nd BG, 429th BS, "Sac Hound") lost Jul 7, 1944. MACR 6564
31471 (303rd BG, 360th BS, "Doolitle's Destroyer") lost Mar 8, 1944. MACR 2908
31472 (97th BG, 414th BS) shot down and crashed near Fiume
Mar 18, 1944. MACR 3359. 10 bailed out. MACR 3359
31473 (2nd BG, 20th BS) lost Aug 29, 1944. MACR 8109
31481 (351st BG, 510th BS) shot down by fighters Jan 11, 1944 on mission
to Oschersleben. MACR 1941
31482 (301st BG, 32nd BS) lost Jun 26, 1944. MACR 6328
31483 (303rd BG, 359th BS, "Bonnie-B") salvaged Sep 5, 1944
31484 (384th BG, 545th BS, *Mairsy Doats*) crashed in England Dec 27, 1944
31485 (401st BG, 615th BS, "Old Ironsides") declared war weary, then
used as VHF radio-relay by 351st BG. Returned to USA Jun 9, 1945.
31486 (401 BG, 612 BS) shot down by fighters Jan 29, 1944 Oberndorf on return flight
from mission to Frankfurt. MACR 2272. 8 KIA, 2 POW.
31488 (401st BG, 614th BS "Shade Ruff") shot down by flak and
fighters on mission to Berlin Mar 8, 1944. MACR 2911
31489 (97th BG, 414th BS) lost Feb 10, 1944. MACR 2305. 10 crew POW.
31490 (532 BS, 381 BG) lost in midair collision
with 42-40008 near Duestedt, Germany Mar 24, 1944. MACR 3538. Crashed
at Carvin, France.
31491 crashed on landing at Langford Lodge, UK Dec 9, 1943.
31493 (94th BG) lost Jul 12, 1944. MACR 7509
31495 (384th BG, 544th BS, *Wabbit Twacks*) MIA May 8, 1944 on mission to Sottevast, France.
MACR 4561.
31496 (401st BG, 612th BS, "Salvo Sadie") shot down by fighters on
mission to Berlin Jun 21, 1944. MACR 6000. 10 POW.
31497 (381st BG, 534th BS, "Round Trip Jeannie") shot down by AAA Altteich, Germany
Apr 11, 1944.
31498 (94th BG, 331st BS, "Passionate Witch II") shot down by flak and crashed
at Hassenberg, Northern Bavaria Apr 29, 1944, Germany. MACR 4467
31502 (100 BG 350 BS) lost Jan 29, 1944, Frenze Lane, UK
31503 (92nd BG, 325th BS) shot down by German fighters near
Madeburg Mar 6, 1944. MACR 2903
31505 (457th BG, 751st BS, *Miss Cue*) shot down by flak over
target at Bohlen, Germany Nov 30, 1944. MACR 11151.
1 KIA, 8 crew POW.
31508 (401st BG, 613rd BS, "Command Performance") shot down
by fighters on mission to Schweinfurt Apr 13, 1944. MACR 3938. 2 KIA, 8 POW.
31509 (351st BG, 510th BS) damaged by AAA on mission to Berlin Aug 6, 1944 and diverted to Sweden.
MACR 7589. Returned to USA Jul 15, 1945
31510 (524th BS, 379th BG) lost over Afferden , Holland
Feb 22, 1944. MACR 2875. Crew 8 evaded and 2 POW.
31511 (401st BG, 612nd BS, "Fool's Luck III") hit by flak on mission to
Brussels and ditched in English Channel Apr 10, 1944. MACR 3939. Plane blew
back to French coast. 4 KIA, 6 POW.
31513 (91st BG 323rd BS) caught fire after landing on non-operational mission
and was destroyed Apr 5, 1944.
31514 (95th BG, 336th BS, "Full House") lost Aug 16, 1944. MACR 8178
31515 (91st BG, 401st BS) lost Nov 26, 1944. MACR 10836
31516 (384th BG, 546th BS) crashed in England Feb 22, 1944
31517 (457th BG, 748th BS) hit by flak over France on mission
to Augsburg and shot down by fighters over Mont St Martin,
France Feb 25, 1944. MACR 3003 7 KIA, 1 evaded, 2 POW.
31518 (401st BG, 615th BS, "Doolittle's Doughboys") shot down by fighters on
Leipzig raid Feb 20, 1944, Germany. MACR 2437. 3 KIA, 7 POW. The pilot gave
his life for his crew, holding the plane steady until the other crew members
had safely bailed out, by which time it was too late to bail out himself.
31519 (447th BG, 709th BS) ditched in North Sea Apr 29, 1944 on return
from mission to Berlin. All crew rescued.
31520 (457th BG, 751st BS) shot down by fighters at Doellbach, near Fulda May 28, 1944.
MACR 5300. All 9 crew POW.
31521 (401st BG, 615th BS, "Badland Bat") shot down by flak on mission to Berlin
Apr 29, 1944, Germany. MACR 4346. 10 crew POW.
31523 (301st BG, 419th BS) lost Jul 26, 1944, Austria. MACR 7127
31530 (447th BG 709th BS) salvaged May 31, 1945
31531 (457th BG, 749th BS) shot down by fighters Mar 29, 1944 during
mission to Waggum, Germany. MACR 3487. 2 KIA, 8 POW
31533 (381st BG, 533rd BS) shot down by fighter Wiedenbruck,
Germany Feb 22, 1944. MACR 2931
31535 (379 BG, 527 BS) lost Jan 30, 1944, bie Essern (Minden). MACR 2876
31536 (92nd BG, 326th BS) crashed at Brielen, outside Ypres, Belgium Jan 28, 1945.
Aircraft lost on return trip from Cologne, having engine problems all the way.
All crew bailed out safely, but one broke his leg upon landing.
31539 (306th BG, 423rd BS) interned in Switzerland Apr 24, 1944. MACR 4281.
31540 (94th BG, 331st BS, Miss Donna Mae II) lost over Berlin May 19, 1944 when bombed from
above by another B-17. Bomb struck the left horizontal stabilizer causing
plane to lose altitude and go into a steep nose dive. All crew killed.
There was a film taken of this accident which is often seen. MACR 4946
31541 (457th BG) crashed in USA Dec 23, 1943 after colliding in midair with
42-38065 near Wendover AAF, UT. 8 killed. 42-38065 landed
safely.
31542 (91st BG, 323rd BS, "Bunky", OR-T) collided with 42-107075 "Champagne Girl" Jul 19, 1944 on mission to Lechfeld just
before bombs away. MACR 7417. All 9 KIA
31545 (457th BG, 749th BS, *Bad Times, Inc*) crashed and salvaged
Jun 16, 1944.
31547 w/o Jan 5, 1944 in USA.
31548 delivered Denver Nov 20, 1943, Midford Nov 22, 1943, Salt Lake Nov 24, 1943, Wendover Dec 12, 1943.
Assigned 749th BS, 457th BG at Glatton Jan 29, 1944. Transferred to 325th BS, 92nd BG Podington Mar 11, 1944 ("Shu Shu Baby") .
Diverted to Sweden during mission to Stettin Apr 11, 1944. MACR 3671. Left Jun 20, 1945. Returned to USA Aug 1, 1945.
To RFC at Kingman Dec 21, 1945.
31550 (381st BG, 533rd BS, *Green Hornet II*) reduced to salvage
Nov 21, 1944.
31551 delivered Denver Nov 20, 1943, to Seattle Nov 23, 1943, to Wendover Dec 12, 1943. Assigned to 750th BS,
457th BG at Glatton Jan 29, 1944. Returned to USA Jun 9, 1945. To RFC at Kingman Nov 29, 1945.
31552 (457th BG, 714th BS, *My Buddy*) hit by AAA near Munich Jul 12, 1944 and crashed in
Schlappintal, Switzerland. MACR 6926. 4 killed, 4 POW, 1 interned.
31553 (381st BG, 534th BS, "Myer's Flaw") shot down by fighters near Madeburg
Mar 6, 1944. MACR 3241.
31554 deliverd Denver Nov 21, 1943, to Kearney dec 5, 1943, to Romulus Dec 18,1 944, to Presque Isle Dec 20, 1943.
Assigned to 551st BS, 385th BG at Great Ashfield Dec 12, 1943. Forced to return to base when engine #1 cut
out May 24, 1944. 6 crew baled out Hengrave, Suffolk before pilot attempted to land at Fornham All Saints,
Suffolk but hit hay stack and a tree, followed by a bomb explosion. 5 civilians injured in the blast.
Salvaged May 24, 1944.
31555 (379th BG, 527th BS) shot down by fighters north of Madeburg Mar 6, 1944. MACR 2909
31556 (306th BG, 368th BS) lost Apr 29, 1944, near Stassfurt, Germany. MACR 4240
31557 (401st BG, 613rd BS) shot down by fighters on mission to Dessau May 28, 1944.
31559 delivered Denver Nov 21, 1943, to Kearney Dec 6, 1943, Presque Isle Dec 20, 1943. Assigned to
337th BS, 96th BG at Snetterton Dec 12,1943. On mission to Frankfurt crashed into sea off Looe,
Cornwall Mar 20, 1944. All 10 crew returned. Some parts in various museums.
31560 (351st BG, 510th BS) shot down by AAA Sep 8, 1944 on mission to Ludwigshafen Crashed near
Thionville, France. MACR 10534. 3 KIA, 5 POW, 1 evaded.
31561 (95th BG, 335th BS, "Just Elmer's Tune") lost Feb 24, 1944. MACR 2644
31565 (95th BG, 335th BS) shot down and crashed in Haveng, Belgium Mar 4, 1944 on return from raid on
Berlin. MACR 2795
31569 (381st BG, 534th BS, *Sweet Patootie*) crashed in village of Damerey in
France Sept 3, 1944 on mission to Ludwigshafen, Germany.
31570 (381st BG, 533rd BS, *Lucky Me*) crashed St. Goar, Germany due to
mechanical faiure Sept 25, 1944. MACR 10203
31572 (91st BG, 401st BS) lost Feb 21, 1944, Germany. MACR 2462
31573 delivered Boeing Dec 2, 1943, Mat Com (crash testing) Seattle Jun 2, 1944. To RFC at
Walnut Ridge Jan 7, 1946.
31575 (381st BG, 532nd BS, "Mizpah") returned to USA May 27, 1945
31577 (388th BG, 360th BS, "Aquilla") destroyed on ground at Poltava, Russia Jun 22, 1944
31578 (91st BG, 401st BS) rammed by German fighter north of
Madeburg Mar 6, 1944. MACR 2898
31579 delivered Cheyenne Nov 23, 1943, Gr Island Dec 5, 1943, Milwaukee dec 14, 1943, Presque Isle Dec 17, 1943.
Assigned to 324th BS, 91st Bg at Bassingbourn Feb 1,1 943 (Betty Lou's Buggy). To 232nd BS. crashlanded
RAF Chilbolton Apr 27, 1944. Repaired. In taxi accident Sep 14, 194. Salvaged Sep 30, 1944.
declared war weary, to SAD Watton.
31581 crashed near Edgeworth, Lancashire, England Jan 13, 1944. 4 killed, 2 injured.
31583 (303rd BG, 358th BS, "Little Princess" aka "Clover Leaf") lost Jul 19, 1944. MACR 7415
31585 (323rd BS, 91st BG, *Mount'n Ride*) in emergency landing at Dudendorf,
Switzerland after flak hit Mar 16, 1944 and interned. MACR 3221. Returned to UK
at end of war and scrapped Oct 8, 1945.
31591 (401st BG, 613rd BS, "Homesick Angel") reassigned to Burtonwood Air Depot, then
scrapped. 57 documented missions.
31593 (401st BG, 613rd BS, "Carrie B") shot down by flak at Bois Coquerel Apr 10(20?), 1944. MACR 4054.
8 KIA, 2 POW.
31595 (457th BG) rammed by Me 410 near Berlin Mar 6, 1944.
31595 preceded to collide with 42-31627 before it
crashed SW of Berlin. MACR 3197
31598 (385th BG, 551st BS, 'Moonglow') lost Aug 2, 1944, France. MACR 8161
31599 (94th BG, 410th BS) lost Oct 6, 1944. MACR 9349
31600 (95th BG, 334th BS, "Pride of New Mexico/Spirit of New Mexico") lost Nov 21, 1944. MACR 11195
31605 (301st BG, 352nd BS) lost May 25, 1944.
31606 (384th BG, 544th BS) MIA Mar 4, 1944 on mission to Cologne, Germany. MACR 2739
31610 (91st BG) lost Jul 16, 1944
31611 (305 BG, 366 BS) crashed May 11, 1944, Metz-Hagondange, France. MACR 4870.
Crew bailed out and became POW.
31612 (351st BG) shot down by AAA Feb 22, 1944 on mission to Bernberg. MACR 2657
31614 (381st BG, 533rd BS, *Minnie the Mermaid*) failed to return Nov 29, 1944.
31616 (303rd BG, 427th BS, "The Spirit Of Flak-Wolf") lost Apr 9, 1944. MACR 5019
31619 delivered Cheyenne Dec 1, 1943, to Great Falls Dec 5, 1943, to Kearney Dec 19, 1943, to Romulus
Jan 18, 1944. To Presque Isle Jan 20, 1944. Assigned to 615th BS, 401th BG at Deenethorpe Jan 31, 1944.
(401st BG, 615th BS, "That Sweet Thing--BTO in the ETO") lost due to engine failure
on mission to Berlin May 24, 1944. MACR 4957. Forced out of formation with mechanical
problems and eventually made a forced landing on island of Bornholm in Baltic Sea.
Crew were able to evade capture and managed to make it to Sweden.
31620 (457th BG, 750th BS, *Skunk Hollow*) damaged by flak over Rouen, France June 2, 1944
and crash landed at base, veered to right, hit the wing
of 42-38056 parked on a hardstand. Both planes totally
consumed by fire. All survived.
31623 accepted by USAAF Nov 24, 1943. To Hobbs, NM Dec 19, 1943. To Las Vegas, NV (Training Command) Sep 8, 1944,
then to Indian Springs, NV Oct 9, 1944 and then back to Las Vegas Mar 15, 1945. To Laredo, TX Mar 28, 1945.
To RFC Oct 16, 1945 at Walnut Ridge. Dropped from inventory Jan 5, 1946.
31624 (338th BS, 96th BG) lost near Schaijk, Holland Mar 23, 1944. MACR 3427
Crew 10 POW.
31627 (457th BG, 748th BS) rammed by 42-31595 Mar 6, 1944 after the
latter was rammed by Me 410. Crashed near
Treuenbriezen. Tail gunner was sole survivor. MACR 3198
31629 (457th BG, 749th BS) shot down over target at Gdynia, Poland Apr 9, 1944. MACR 3664
8 KIA, 3 POW.
31630 (457th BG) crashed Feb 19, 1945 near Alconbury, England. All aboard killed.
c/n 6746/6845
31632 (95th BG, 335th BS) interned in Switzerland Apr 24, 1944. MACR 4264
31633 (457th BG, 749th BS) hit by flak on mission ot Leuna oil
refinery Nov 25, 1944 and chrashlanded in France. All crew OK
and returned to Glatton.
31634 (91st BG, 322nd BS) shot down Aug 16, 1944. MACR 8184. 5 KIA, 4 POW.
31636 to 457th BG Dec 1943. On Mar 12, 1944 tranfereed to 91st BG, 323rd BS
and named 'Outhouse Mouse'. Flew 139 missions, then to Kingman, AZ
and sold for scrap Jul 1, 1946
31639 (301st BG, 419th BS) shot down over Austria Apr 2, 1944. MACR 3707
31642 (99th BG, 347th BS) shot down over Austria Feb 25, 1944. MACR 2704.
2 KIA, rest POW.
Crashed near Fiume.
31645 (97th BG, 341st BS) lost Aug 24, 1944. MACR 7971
31652 (301st BG, 353rd BS) lost Jul 26, 1944, Austria. MACR 7136
31654 w/o when crashed 1 mi NNE of Keearney, NB AAF.
31655 (2nd BG, 429th BS) interned in Switzerland Aug 3, 1944. MACR 7205
31656 (457th BG, 751st BS) shot down by flak Jun 21, 1944 on mission to Berlin. MACR 6004
5 KIA, 4 POW.
31660 (301st BG, 353rd BS) lost Mar 22, 1944. MACR 3285
31662 (401st BG, 612th BS, *Fancy Nancy IV*). To storage at Burtonwood,
Merseyside, England May 31, 1945 after 134 missions. Eventually
scrapped.
31664 (301st BG, 32nd BS) lost Feb 25, 1944 on
mission to Regensburg, Germany. MACR 2593
31666 (2nd BG, 96th BS, *Poncho Thalken*) damaged by enemy aircraft over Austria, ditched
in Mediterranean Sea Feb 24, 1944. MACR 2579
31669 (303rd BG, 358th BS, *Shoo Shoo Baby*) interned in Switzerland Apr 24, 1944. MACR 4270
31671 (301st BG, 353rd BS) shot down over Austria Feb 24, 1944. MACR 2634.
31672 (91st BG, 401st BG) lost Mar 20, 1944. MACR 3411
31673 (91st BG, 322nd BS, *Lassie Coming Home*) lost Aug 16, 1944 at Deiderode while
enroute to Seibel Aircraft Works at Halle, Germany. MACR 8183. 4 KIA, 5 POW.
Was with the 324th BS when lost.
31675 (95th BG, 412th BS, "Berlin Bessie")
31678 (91st BG, "Little Patches") returned to USA after the war.
31679 (2nd BG, 49th BS) collided with 42-38070 Feb 25, 1944. MACR 2615
31680 (92nd BG, 407th BS) shot down by German fighters Mar 6, 1944 near
Planteunnne. MACR 2904. Loss linked to a claim by H. Baer of JG1.
31681 (95th BG, 412nd BS) lost Jun 14, 1944. MACR 5794
31684 (463rd BG, 773 or 774th BS, *Joker*) shot down Jul 7, 1944.over Vicany, Germany on
mission to Blechhammer, Germany. MACR 6864
31685 (463rd BG, 775th BS) shot down over Austria May 10, 1944. MACR 4723
31687 (92nd BG) on raid to Merseburg Sep 11, 1944. MACR 8889
31688 crashed Dec 23, 1943 near Pine Springs, TX
31691 (390th BG, 571st BS, *Lassie&*) interned in Switzerland Apr 13, 1944. MACR 3948
31694 (351st BG) crashlanded and burned at Southend due to battle damage Feb 11, 1944 after
mission to Frankfurt
31696 (381st BG, 535th BS) shot down by fighter over Detmold, Germany
Feb 22, 1944. MACR 2932.
31697 (301st BG, 352rd BS) lost Aug 7, 1944. MACR 7468
31698 (381st BG, 533rd BS) crashed after midair collision over
Melchow, Germany with B-17G 42-92714 May 24, 1944. MACR 5319.
7 KIA, 2 POW.
31702 (351st BG, 508th BS) shot down by AAA Aug 16, 1944 on mission to Schkeuditz. MACR 7902
31703 (301st BG, 353rd BS) shot down over Austria Feb 25, 1944. MACR 2721
31706 (457th BG, 749th BS, *Slow But Sure*) transferred to 56th FG Mar 24, 1945. Modified
to carry airborne lifeboat and used by 5th ERS
31707 (388th BG, 561st BS, "Haughty Hazy/Jake's Jerks") 3 engines shot out by AAA and fighters
and crashed at Wennemannswisch, Germany May 22, 1944 during mission to Kiel. MACR 4955. 10 POW
31709 (97th BG, 341st BS) lost Oct 23, 1944. MACR 9513
31714 (351st BG) damaged by fire at Polebrook May 17, 1945 and salvaged.
31719 (447th BG 711th BS) Apr 13, 1944 mission to Augsburg Hit by flak after crossing French coast.
Turned back and made it over English coast where entire crew bailed out. Salvanged Apr 14, 1944.
31721 (351st BG, 510th BS) shot down by fighters May 28, 1944 on mission
to Dessau. MACR 5334
31723 (100th BG, 349th BS) lost over Germany Jul 29, 1944. MACR 7810
31724 (447th BG, 708th BS) shot down Apr 22, 1944 and crashed Werl during
raid on Hamm, Germany. MACR 4174
31725 (351st BG, 509th BS) shot down by fighters May 30, 1944 on mission to
Oschersleben. MACR 5236
31730 (401st BG, 615th/613th BS, "Morning Star") returned to USA Jun 7, 1945.
31731 (100th BG, 349th BS) shot down by fighter attack 3/6/1944. MACR 3019
9 killed, one taken prisoner.
c/n 6846/7045
31733 in midair collision with B-17G 42-40038 Jan 13, 1944.
31735 (100th BG) shot down by fighter attack Mar 6, 1944. MACR 3020
near Haseluenne. 2 killed, 8 bailed out and taken prisoner.
31737 (306th BG, 423rd BS) lost Jul 18, 1944. MACR 7416
31739 (303rd BG, 358th BS, "Pugnacious Peter") lost Oct 11, 1944. MACR 9563
31740 (384th BG, 546th BS) MIA Apr 9, 1944 on mission to Marienburg, Germany. MACR 3653
31742 (385th BG, 548th BS) shot down by AAA over
Berlin, Germany May 24, 1944. All crew POW. MACR 5267
31745 (388th BG, 563rd BS) shot down by fighters near Neinburg during mission to Brunswick
Mar 23, 1944. MACR 3595
31746 crash landed Feb 24, 1944. Removed from service.
31747 (94th BG, 332nd BS, *Angel in the Skies*) interned in Switzerland Apr 13, 1944. MACR 4006
31748 (351st BG, 511th BS) shot down by AAA Jul 13, 1944 on mission to Munich. MACR 7504
31749 (2nd BG, 20th BS) shot down by Ju 88 Mar 18, 1944. MACR 3257.
Crashed Krk Island (now Croatia). One parachute seen.
31752 (463rd BG, 773rd BS) lost Aug 22, 1944. MACR 8108.
31757 (351st BG, 508th BS) shot down by fighters May 28, 1944 on mission to Dessau. MACR 5333
31758 (306th BG, 367th BS) Interned in Switzerland Apr 24, 1944. MACR 4357
31759 (463rd BG) lost Apr 24, 1944, Italy. MACR 4611
31760 (95th BG, 334th BS, "Ikky Poo") lost Nov 6, 1944. MACR 10418
31761 (381st BG, 533rd BS, "Rotherhithe's Revenge") returned to
USA Jun 9, 1945
31762 (385th BG, 551st BS, 'Crash Wagon II/Junior') lost Jun 12, 1944. MACR 5628.
31763 (351st BG, "Ten Horsepower") crashed on approach to RAF Glatton Feg 20, 1944. Aircraft was damaged by
fighters on mission to Leipzig and pilot injured and copilot killed. Navigator and
flight engineer tried to land after rest of crew bailed out over Polebrook, but aircraft
crashed between Glatton and Polebrook, killing all on board. Navigator and flight engineer
awarded Medal of Honor.
31764 (385th BG, 515th BS) caught fire during climb to assembly Nov 11, 1944 and
crashed. Pilot KIA, rest of crew parachuted to safety.
31767 delivered Denver Dec 12, 1943, to Kearney Dec 31, 1943. To RAF Nutts Corner Jan 1, 1944.
Assigned to 100th BG, 351st BS at Thorpe Abbotts Jan 17, 1944, named "Our Gal Sal".
To RFC at Kingman, AZ Nov 8, 1945.
31768 (306th BG, 396th BS) lost Apr 24, 1944, near Augsburg, Germany. MACR 4283
31770 (463rd BG, 777th BS) lost Jun 14, 1944. MACR 6094
31773 (385 BG, 548 BS) shot down Gleidingen, Germany Apr 29, 1944. MACR 4456
8 POW, 2 KIA (one murdered on the ground).
31775 (463rd BG, 773rd BS) lost Jul 7, 1944. MACR 6566
31776 (351st BG) shot down by fighters Mar 2, 1944 on mission to Frankfurt. MACR 2865
31780 (452nd BG, 731st BS) lost Nov 5, 1944. MACR 10346
31781 (388 BG, 566 BS) lost Feb 4, 1944, Bonn, Germany. MACR 2350
31782 (96th BG, 337th BS) lost Apr 11,1 944. MACR 3812
31783 ("Ready Teddy") lost Sep 9, 1944.
31785 (95th BG, 335th BS, "Slightly Dangerous II") forced to leave formation
by flak damage and shot down by fighters during mission to
Berlin Mar 4, 1944. MACR 2797. 2 KIA, 8 bailed out and became POW.
31786 (385th BG, 548th BS, 'Jeanne Ricky') lost May 8, 1944. MACR 4563
31787 (385th BG, 548th BS) rammed by Luftwaffe figher near Coburg
May 12, 1944. on mission to aircraft repair plant at Zwickau. MACR 4879
31789 (2nd BG, 20th BS) shot down over Austria Jul 21, 1944. MACR 6685
31791 (463rd BG, 773rd BS) lost May 18, 1944. MACR 5834
31793 (463rd BG, 774th BS) lost May 5, 1944. MACR 4623
31795 (463rd BG, 774th BS) lost Jul 13, 1944. MACR 6858
31800 (100th BG) failed to return 3/6/1944. All
crew survived and taken prisoner.
31801 (92nd BG) suffered combat damage during mission sometime
in Nov 1944 and abandoned on Asch airfield.
31804 (463rd BG, 775th BS) shot down over Austria May 10, 1944. MACR 4660.
31805 (463rd BG) lost Apr 30, 1944, Adriatic
31809 crashed near Sesak, Yugoslavia after running out
of fuel.
31813 (463rd BG, 774th BS, "Hershey Wolves") damaged by flak and
crashed near Varazdin, Vienna Jun 8, 1944.
31814 delivered Cheyenne Dec 24, 1943, to Great Falls Dec 26, 1943, to Cheyenne Jan 7, 1944, to Omaha
Jan 9, 1944, to Lakeland Jan 11,1 944. In forced landing at New Haven, Connecticut Jan 26, 1944. To
Morrison Feb 19, 1944. Assigned to 463rd BG at celone Feb 21, 1944. Forced landing at Val De Caes, Belem,
Brazil Mar 9, 1944. Returned to US Nov 25, 1944. To 4006th BU Miami Mar 7,1945, to
4117th BU at Robins Nov 22,1 945. To US Navy as CB-17 in 1946. Reassigned to USAAF Apr 3, 1947. 59
6th AF (Carib) Albrook Jan 18, 1948. To Panama SDep 30, 1949, to Olmstead Oct 18, 1949.
31816 (305th BG) crashed near Leuze, France Apr 24, 1944 on mission
to Oberpfaffenhopen, Germany. 2 KIA, 8 evaded.
31818 (463rd BG, 774th BS) shot down over Austria May 10, 1944. MACR 5069
31820 shot down by enemy fire Feb 25, 1944 at unknown location.
31827 (463rd BG, "G. I. Delivery") lost Jul 31, 1944, Rumania.
31828 (92nd BG) lost on Merseburg raid Sep 11, 1944.
31830 (303rd BG, 359th BS, "Marie") MIA Nov 10, 1944
31834 (463rd BG, 773th BS, *Holey Joe*) interned in Switzerland Sep 23, 1944.
31836 (463rd BG, "Pig Chaser")
31837 (2nd BG, 20th BS) shot down over by fighters Gyor, Hungary Apr 13, 1944.
31846 (463rd BG, "Our Bombay Baby")
31847 (463rd BG, 772nd BS) lost Jun 2, 1944. MACR 5827
31857 (97th BG, 340th BS) lost over Austria May 29, 1944. MACR 5437
31859 (2nd BG, 49th BS) lost over Austria Feb 24, 1944. MACR 2620
31860 (92 BG) lost Feb 21, 1944, Holland
31863 (401st BG, 614th BS, "Miss B Haven") damaged by flak on mission to Magdeburg and landed at strip Sep 28, 1944
near Ghent, Belgium
31864 (385th BG, 549th BS, "Remember Us") lost Aug 15, 1944. MACCR 7907
31865 (463rd BG, 774th BS, (Ole Ironsides* internedl in Switzerland Jun 13, 1944.
31866 (385th BG, 550th BS *Pride of the Yankees/Sly Fox II*) interned in Switzerland Apr 13, 1944. MACR 3771
31867 (95th BG, 334th BS, "Go Getter")
31869 (91st BG) shot down by German fighters near
Madeburg 3/6/1944.
31870 (2nd BG, 49th BS) lost over Austria Feb 24, 1944. MACR 2589.
31871 (384th BG, 547th BS) interned in Switzerland Mar 18, 1944 on mission to Oberphaffenhofen.
31874 (94th BG) lost Apr 18, 1944, Germany.
31875 (351st BG) brakes failed on landing and crashed into tree Jul 29, 1944. Salvaged.
31876 (95th BG, 412th BS, "Fireball") crash landed on grass and struck
a pile of concrete rubble near Horham Sep 9, 1944 after
aborting at 16,000 ft due to engine failure. Crew OK but
plane was w/o
31878 (381st BG, 535th BS, *Spamcan*) shot down by fighter
Melchow/Biesenthal Germany May 24, 1944. 6 crew MIA, 4 POW.
31879 (351st BG) returned to USA Oct 4, 1944
31882 (351st BG) samaged by AAA on mission to Bernberg and abandoned by crew over Norfolk Feb 22, 1944
31883 (91st BG 401st BS "The JUBJUB BIRD") lost Nov 2, 1944 mission to Merseberg, when downed by flak near Leipzig;
7 KIA 2 POW.
31886 (301st BG, 32nd BS) lost over Austria Aug 7, 1944. MACR 11976
31887 (95th BG, 335th BS, "Big Casino") lost Feb 15, 1945, Germany, MACR 12378
31888 (92nd BG, 326th BS) crashed at Uentrop, Germany Mar 23, 1944. MACR 3416
31889 (2nd BG, 429th BS, *Mammy Yokum*) interned in Switzerland Jul 18, 1944.
31891 (401st BG, 612th BS) to RFC at Kingman Dec 10, 1945. Scrapped
31898 (92nd BG) crashed near Chevelston Jul 15, 1944.
31899 (351st BG, 510th BS, *Chatterbox*) damaged by fighters on mission to Luudwigshafen and
landed in Switzerland May 17, 1944.
31900 shot down Dec 11, 1944, Bertheim, Germany
31906 (94th BG) lost Jul 31, 1944, Germany
31908 (96th BG, 337th BS) crashed in UK Apr 29, 1944. Salvaged May 4, 1944.
31909 *Nine-O-Nine* carried out 140 combat missions
between 3/44 and 4/45 without crew fatality
or injury. Scrapped at Kingman.
31910 (95th BG) lost during mission to Berlin Mar 4, 1944.
31911 (91st BG) shot down by German fighters near
Madeburg 3/6/1944.
31914 (92nd BG, 326th BS, *Butch*) interned in Switzerland Apr 24, 1944.
31917 (385th BG, 551st BS, 'Off Spring') lost Jul 12, 1944. MACR 7507
31919 (452nd BG) heavily damaged by flak and fighters
3/6/1944. Crash landed in England. Damaged
beyond repair.
31920 (95th BG, 334th BS, "Able Mable")
31921 (92nd BG, 407th BS) crashed in Switzerland Apr 24, 1944
31923 (457th BG, 750Th BS, *Prop Wash*) shot down by fighters on mission to Merseberg Nov 2, 1944,
5 KIA 4 POW.
31924 (95th BG, 334th BS, "Ol' Dog")
31926 (384th BG, 545th BS, *Lovell's Hovel*) MIA Mar 19, 1944 on mission to Wizernes, France
31928 (385th BG, 551st BS *Powerful Katrinka*) burned out in hanger at Great Ashfield
May 22, 1944 when hangar struck by bomb from intruding Me 410 of KG 51. This was the
only B-17 to have been destroyed on the ground at its English base by
the Luftwaffe.
31929 (303rd BG, 427th BS, "Tennessee Hillbilly") MIA Mar 26, 1944.
31930 (401st BG, 613rd BS) shot down by fighters and flak in mission to Oscherslaben
Feb 22, 1944. MACR 2660. 1 KIA, 9 POW.
c/n 7046/7230
31935 (390th BG) shot down by fighter 3/6/1944 near
Quakenbrueck. 3 killed, 7 bailed out and taken prisoner
31940 suffered engine failure, crew bailed out and plane crashed
8 mi NE ofHobbs AAF, NM Jul 24, 1945.
31942 crashlanded at Hobbs AAF, NM Jun 8, 1945
31946 (94th BG) lost Apr 20, 1944, France
31955 (351st BG) shot down by AAA Apr 18, 1944 on mission to Orianenburg, Germany
31958 (92nd BG) lost Jul 16, 1944, Germany
31966 (351st BG) shot down by fighters Mar 18, 1944 on mission to Landesberg
31968 (100th BG, "Miss Irish") on mission to V-site in Marquiese
Mimoyecques, France was hit by flak and radio operator was
sucked out of a gaping hole that nearly broke the fuselage
in two Mar 19, 1944. Plane aborted, dropped bombs over
the Channel, then returned to land successfully
31971 (390th BG, 570th BS) lost Hulten, Netherlands May 11, 1944.
31972 (379th BG) lost May 15, 1944, Germany
31973 (388th BG, 562nd BS, "Little Joe") destroyed on ground at Poltava during
shuttle mission Jun 21, 1944.
31975 (351st BG) shot down by fighters May 27, 1944 on mission to Ludwigshafen
31977 (94th BG, 332nd BS) interned in Switzerland Apr 13, 1944.
31980 (381st BG, 532nd BS) shot down by fighter Prenzlau,
Germany Jun 21, 1944. MACR 5990
31981 delivered Cheyenne Jan 12, 1944, to Savannah Jan 25, 1944, to 350th BS, 100th BG at Thorpe Abbots
Feb 6, 1944. Crash landing at Honington airfield May 15, 1944, and salvaged.
31982 delivered Cheyenne Jan 12, 1944, to Savannah Jan 21, 1944. Assigned to 322nd BS, 91st BG at Bassingbourn
Feb 24, 1944. Named "Superstitious Aloysius". MIA on mission to on mission to Leipzig Jul 20, 1944.
wing broke off between #3 and #4 engines and crashed at Ruppertagruen, Germany. 6 POW, 3 KIA (one by German
civilians). MACR 7282.
31983 delivered Cheyenne Jan 13, 1944, to Kearney Jan 28, 1944, to Presque Isle Feb 18, 1944.
to Grenier Mar 2, 1944. Assigned to 615th BS, 401st BG at Deenethorpe Mar 7, 1944.
(401st BG, 615th/613rd BS, "Mary Alice") returned to USA Jun 6, 1945. To RFC at Kingman Nov 7, 1945. Replica
is at Duxford War Museum, UK.
31984 delivered Cheyenne Jan 13, 1944, to Kearney Jan 18, 1944, to Grenier Feb 1,1 944. Assigned to 407th BS,
92nd BG at Podington Mar 2, 1944. Named "Berlin Special". MIA on mission to Dessau Jul 20, 1944.
MACR 7408. 4 POW, 5 evaded.
31985 delivered Cheyenne Jan 13, 1944, to Kearney Jan 28, 1944, to Grenier Feb 20, 1944. Assined to 570th BS, 390th BG
at Framlingham Feb 27, 1944. Named "Devil's Aces". MIA on mission to Madeburg May 28, 1944. Part of vertical stabilizer was
shot away and crashed Lostau, 6 mi NE of Medegurg, Germany.; MACR 5258. 7 KIA, 3 POW.
31986 delivered Cheyenne Jan 13, 1944. To Kearney Jan 22,1 944. To Presque Isle Jan 16, 1944.
Assigned to 349th BS, 100h BG at Thorpe Abbots, and named "Once in a While" aka "Boomerang". Damaged by flak on raid on
Wiesbaden Nov 9, 1944 and forcelanded near Perle, Belgium. MACR 99933. Salvaged Dec 8, 1944.
31987 delivered Cheyenne Jan 13, 1944, to Kearney Jan 22, 1944, to Romulus Fevb 23, 1944, to Grenier
Feb 28, 1944. Assigned to 350th BS, 100th at Thorpe Abbots Mar 10, 1944. (350th B S, 100th BG, "Shilaylee/ The Little
Skipper") collided with B-17G 43-38457 in midair Dec 31, 1944 NW of Hamburg, Germany while on mission
to oil refinery at Hamburg. Both aircraft became locked together. 3 crew killed, 4 bailed out and
became POW. Pilot and copilot able to crashland at Wilhelmshaven, Germany. Both captured and became
POW. MACR 11550
31988 (381st BG) crashed and burned on takeoff Apr 22, 1944 at Polebrook.
31989 (95th BG, 336th BS, *Black Magic*) diverted to Switzerland Feb 25, 1945
after being severely damaged by flak and fighters over
southern Germany. Crew bailed out safely but aircraft flew on
and crashlanded in forest clearing at southern end of Lake
Baldegger. Plane later dismantled, parts stored at
Dubendorf and scrapped after the war.
31990 (381st BG, 535th BS, *Stage Door Canteen*) to Kingman, AZ Feb 26, 1946 and subsequently scrapped.
31991 delivered Cheyenne Jan 13, 1944, to Kearney Jan 31, 1944, to Grenier Feb 22,194. Assigned to 351st BS,
100th BG at Polebrook Mar 1, 1944, named "Fever Beaver". transferred to 350th BS, 100th BG at Thorpe
Abbotts, named "Miss Chief". Returned from sorty Feb 11, 1944 with 1 KIA. Damaged in taxi accident
May 14, 1945 when hit parked B-17 43-38861, causing severe tail damage. Salvaged Jul 30, 1945.
31992 (95th BG, 334th BS, "Mirandy")
31993 (95th BG, 334th BS *Genril oop/Lil Brat*) interned in Switzerland Apr 24, 1944.
Returned Sep 8, 1945
31995 (92nd BG, 327th BS, *Heavens Above*) inerned in Switzerland Sep 13, 1944.
32999 (95th BG, 412nd BS, "Chicken Ship/The Pickwickian")
32000 was Gee-H pathfinder aircraft. Lost 2 engines to flak over
France Jul 4, 1944. When third engine began to lose power,
bellylanded in field at Felpham, England. Aircraft ended up
in back garden of No 18 Downview Road with wingtip within six
feet of back door of house. Two crew members had been slightly
injured. Pilot took tea with the lady of the house. 25 years
later to the day (Jul 4, 1969) he returned to take tea with her
again.
32002 (95th BG, 335th BS, "Berlin First") shot down by fighter near Quakenbrueck 3/6/1944.
Crew bailed out and taken prisoner.
32004 (388th BG, 560th BS) lost in North Sea off Terschelling, Netherlands Jun 20, 1944.
32005 (401st BG, 613rd BS), "Annie/Command Performance II") hit by flak Jul 24, 1944 on
mission to Saint Lo. Crew bailed out into English Channel
32007 (384th BG, 545th BS) MIA Mar 4, 1944 to mission to Cologne, Germany
32010 (483rd BG, 840th BS) lost Jul 30, 1944, Hungary. MACR 7107
32012 (401st BG, 6145h BS, "Shark Tooth") returned to USA Jun 8, 1945.
32013 (99th BG, 347th BS) lost over Austria Apr 2, 1944. MACR 3887
32014 (99th BG, 347th BS) lost Apr 30, 1944, Italy. MACR 4610
32016 (99th BG, 347th BS, "Swamp Gal") lost over Austria Dec 25, 1944. MACR 10704.
32017 (483rd BG, 815th BS) lost Mar 14, 1945. MACR 12822.
32024 (379th BG, 524th BS, "Swamp Fire") was first heavy bomber to reach 100 missions without an abort. Returned
to USA Jul 12, 1945. To Kingman, AZ Nov 30, 1945. Sold as surplus Dec 29, 1945.
32025 (381st BG, 533rd BS, "Dreambaby") returned to USA Jun 23, 1945.
32026 (390th BG, 568th BS) lost Dec 30, 1944. MACR 11247
32027 (303rd BG, 427th BS, "Betty Jane") lost Sep 13, 1944. MACR 8824
32029 (483rd BG, 815th BS, "Miss Treated") crashed Nov 11, 1944 at
Steparone after mission to Salzburg. The plane landed with
a hung bomb armed in the bomb bay with one engine dead and
another engine on fire. On landing the plane rolled up runway
matting, skidded and caught fire. Everyone got out before
the bomb blew.
32030 (388th BG, 561st BS) lost Jul 31, 1944, Germany. MACR 7744
32034 (92nd BG, 407th BS) shot down by AAA Feb 24, 1944 on mission to Schweinfurt,
Germany. MACR 2759
32037 (303rd BG, 358th BS) lost Jun 21, 1944. MACR 6540.
32038 lost Iceland during ferry 3/10/1944. MACR 2732.
32045 (96th BG) shot down by flak 7/19/1944 on return
from Schweinfurt. 10 crew POW. MACR 7411
32048 (2nd BG, 20th BSA) lost Aug 29, 1944. MACR 8098
32049 (381st BG, 534th BS, *Yankee Rebel*) hit by AAA Aug 3, 1944
and crashed Terneuzen, Holland. MACR 7883.
32053 (2nd BG, 49th BS) lost Jun 27, 1944. MACR 6428
32056 (99th BG, 416th BS) lost over Austria Apr 2, 1944. MACR 3888.
32057 (99th BG, 348th BS) lost Jul 8, 1944. MACR 6368.
32058 (2nd BG, 96th BS) shot down over Gyor, Hungary
Apr 13, 1944. 9 POW, 1 KIA. MACR 3917.
32060 (381st BG, 535th BS, "Boulder Buf" scrapped Dec 22, 1944.
32063 (99th BG, 347th BS) lost in crash landing after raid to Varese in Northern Italy Apr 30, 1944.
32966 (95th BG, 412th BS, "Silver Slipper/Silver Sliver")
32071 (99th BG, 416th BS) lost Feb 8, 1945, Kleinlobming, Styria, Austria. MACR 12082
32072 (91st BG) lost Apr 27, 1944, France. MACR 4258.
32073 (96th BG, 339th BS) interned in Switzerland Apr 13, 1944. MACR 3767.
32076 (91st BG, 401st BS) suffered engine trouble on mission to Poznan, Poland and diverted to
Sweden May 29, 1944. MACR 5354. Converted in Sweden to
airliner under registration number SE-BAP, which was
owned by the Swedish crown but operated by SILA;
sold to Denmark Nov 2, 1945 as OY-DFA "Stig Viking". Bellylanded at Blackbushe
Nov 28, 1945. Repaired but withdrawn from airline service Jun 25, 1947.
To Danish Army Air Corps as 67-672 "Store Bjoem", and used for aerial photography in Greenland.
WFU and sold to Babb Co of New York Feb 2, 1955 and by them to French Institut Geographique
National as F-BGSH and delivered Apr 6, 1955. WFU Jul 15, 1961.
Acquired by USAFM Feb 4, 1972 and shipped to Dover AFB for
restoration. Flown to WPAFB Oct 15, 1988.
This aircraft is now on display at WPAFB Museum.
as *Shoo Shoo Shoo Baby* under its original serial number. The plane
is to be transferred to Smithsonian's Udvar-Hazy Center for display.
32077 (483rd BG, 815th BS) lost Oct 13, 1944. MACR 9142.
32078 (385th BG, "Barbara B")
32079 (457th BG, 749th BS, *Jayhawk/Delayed Lady II*) shot down by flak
over Holland Sep 26, 1944 during mission to Osnabruck. MACR 9419.
2 KIA, 3 POW, 4 evaded. Parts recovered 1987; Lisse
32080 (381st BG, 532nd BS) lost May 19, 1944. MACR 5030
32082 (94th BG) lost during mission to Berlin Mar 6, 1944. MACR database
has (452nd BG, 728th BS, "Passionate Witch 2") shot down by flak
during mission to Chateaudun Mar 28, 1944. MACR 3488. 6 crew
members KIA, 4 POW. One died of injuries Mar 29.
32083 (452nd BG, 731stBS) lost Feb 26, 1945. MACR 12772.
32084 (457th BG, 750th BS, *Lil' Satan*) salvaged Jun 24, 1944.
32086 (457th BG, 749th BS, *You Never Know*) hit by flak Sep 10, 1944 over target on
mission to Gaggenau. Thinking the plane was doomed, two
gunners bailed out, but pilot gained control of the plane
and flew it back to Joigny, France where a successful
landing was made. MACR 8904.
32088 (381st BG, 532nd BS, *Dry Gulcher*) shot down by AAA Mehrin,
Germany May 19, 1944.
32090 delievered Cheyenne Jan 23, 1944,. to Grand Island Feb 7, 1944, to Grenier Feb 22,1 944, to Presque Isle
Feb 28, 1944. Assigned to 350th BS, 100th BG at Thorpe Abbotts Mar 3, 1944 and named "Silver Dollar".
Reassigned to 418th BS. Flew over 100 missions. In taxi accident Apr 19, 1945, salvaged Apr 21, 1945
and used as squadron hack. Returned to USA Sep 19, 1945.
Reassigned to 8th AF Dutch-Belgian coast Dec 26, 1946. Reclamation complete Nov 19, 1947
32097 (99th BG, 347th BS, "Slipstream") shot down Dec 18, 1944 and crashed near Breunn. MACR 10635.
32098 (457th BG, 750th BS, *GI Vergin II*) hit by flak Oct 2, 1944 over target
during mission to Kassel and landed safely in
Belgium. All crew OK
32099 (306th BG, 367th BS) lost Dec 5, 1944. MACR 11039.
32100 (2nd BG, 965h BS) lost over Austria Mar 19, 1944. MACR 3258. The
actual MACR says that this is 42-38100.
32101 delivered Cheyenne Jan 24, 1944. To Kearney Feb 5, 1944. Assigned to 457th BG, 748th BS at Glatton
Mar 6, 1944. (457th BG, 748th BS) made emergency landing Lohne, France Mar 19, 1945
after running out of fuel enroute home from a mission to Hannnover. Named *El Lobo II*
32102 (381st BG, 535th BS, "Little Duchess, Male Call, Julie Linda")
salvaged Feb 1, 1945.
32104 (301st BG, 419th BS, "St. Francis") MIA Blechhammer Dec 17, 1944.
MACR 10670. 1 KIA, 1 evaded, 8 POW.
32109 (483rd BG, 840th BS, "Mizpah") nose shot off by flak over Budapest,
killing the navigator and bombardier, then crashed near
Dunavecse, Hungary Jul 14, 1944. MACR 6901. 2 KIA, 8 POW.
32110 (99th BG, 416th BS) damaged over Odertal and diverted to Hungar,
then show down in error by Soviet Yak 9 fighters and crashed
near Jakabszallas, Hungary Dec 18 ,1944. MACR 10633. One crew
severely injured by the fighters and died while hanging in his
chute. Rest of crew bailed out safely and were returned.
32116 (91st BG, 323rd BS) to storage at Kingman AAD, sold for
salvage Jul 1, 1946
42-37714/37715 Douglas-Long Beach B-17F-80-DL Fortress
c/n 8500/8501
37714 delivered Long Beach Aug 6, 1943. To Scott Oct 20, 1943. Slated to 401st BG but
assigned to 351st BG, 510th BS at Polebrook Nov 11, 1943. 351 BG, 510 BS ("Ronchi") damaged by AAA on mission to Berlin and
ditched in Zuider Zee May 7, 1944. MACR 4953. 10 crew POW.
37715 delivered Long Beach Aug 5, 1943, to Grand Island Sep 20, 1943. Assigned to 351BS, 100 BG at
Thorpe Abbots Sep 25, 1943. (100th BG, 351st BS, "Sugar Foot") shot down by Oblt Herbert Christmass
in Bf 109G-5 of JG 11/Stat over North Sea between Nordeney and Baltrum,
42-37716
Douglas-Long Beach B-17G-10-DL Fortress
c/n 8502. Delivered Tulsa Aug 10,1 943, to Scott Oct 9, 1943. Assigned to 338th BS, 96th BG at Snetteron Oct 14, 1943.
Transferred to 95th BG at Horham Oct 15, 1943. Returned to USA 121 BU Bradley Jul 12, 1945. to 4185 BU Independence
Oct 10, 1945. To RFC at Kingman Dec 20, 1945.
42-37717/37720 Douglas-Long Beach B-17F-85-DL Fortress
c/n 8503/8506
37717 delivered Long Beach Aug 6, 1943, to Scott Oct 8, 1943. Assigned to 422nd BS, 305th BG at Chelveston Dec 10, 1943.
Transferred to 858th BS Jun 20,1 944. Declared war weary and modified as lifeboat carrier at Honington
for ASR Halesworth. Returned to US 121 BU Bradley Jun 29,1945. to 4168 BU South Plains Oct 21, 1945.
To RFC at Kingman Nov 18,1945. Named "Channel Fever Baby"
37718 (306th BG, 368th BS) shot down by Maj. Rolf Jung in Bf 110G-4
of NJG 2/1 Stab Oct 9, 1943. Crew bailed out over island of Samso (Denmark). 9 got out, but waist
gunner had been killed in the battle. MACR 870. 9 POW.
37719 (381st BG, 535rd BS, "Hellcat") ditched in Zuiderse, Holland
Jan 11, 1944 after being damaged by AAA. MACR 1881
Parts recovered 1966; Ijsselmeer
37720 (306th BG, 367th BS) shot by fighter down over Germany Oct 14, 1943.
42-37721/37803 Douglas-Long Beach B-17G-10-DL Fortress
c/n 8507/8589
37721 (381st BG, 534th BS, "Sugar") salvaged Jun 2, 1945.
37722 (401st BG) caught fire and burned out in ground accident Jan 28, 1945
37725 (384th BG, 546th BS) abandoned and crashed at Ossham, England Dec 31, 1943.
37727 (384 BG, 545 BS) lost Jan 30, 1944 on mission to Brunswick, Germany. MACR 2265
37728 (379th BG, 525th BS) shot down by fighter over Denmark
Oct 9, 1943. MACR 1045. 10 POW.
37730 (381st BG, 533rd BS) shot down by AAA Minden, Germany
Jan 11, 1944. MACR 1887
37731 (351st BG, 510th BS) damaged by AAA and then shot down by
Ofhr Botte of JGr Ost/W near Royan, France Dec 31, 1943 on
mission to Cognac. MACR 1984. 3 KIA, 8 POW.
37732 (379 BG, 526 BS) lost Feb 25, 1944, Landau. MACR 2879
37733 (381st BG, 535th BS, "Patches n Prayers") shot down by AAA Apr 18, 1944,
Kidens, Germany. MACR 4051
37734 (95th BG, 336th BS, "Cuddle Cat") lost Jan 5, 1944. MACR 1686
37736 (91st BG, 324th BS, "Duk of Paducah") salvaged Nov 6, 1945.
37737 (91st BG, 401st BS, "Tennessee Toddy/Hell's Belle") shot down by Uffz
Josef Hulzmann in Bf 110G-2 of ZG 1/1 8 km NE of Apeldoorn,
Netherlands Oct 10, 1943. MACR 941. 1 KIA, 8 POW, 1 evaded.
37738 (91st BG, 322nd BS, "Miss America II") damaged by fighters and caught
fire and later exploded over Velsen, Netherlands Dec 22, 1943.
37739 (96th BG, 337th BS) shot down by Fw 190A of JG 1/1 between
Poppenwier and Raerd, Netherlands Dec 16, 1943. MACR 1566.
10 KIA
37740 (305th BG, 365th BS, "Sundown Sal") shot down by fighter Oct 14, 1943.
37741 (305th BG, 365th BS) shot down by AAA at Winterscheid, 12 km E of Sieburg, Germany Oct 4, 1943.
37742 (91st BG, 401st BS, "Vagabond Lady") shot down by fighters and
crashed into North Sea Nov 3, 1943. MACR 1154. 10 KIA.
bomb and launched against U-boat pens on Jeligoland
Oct 15, 1944. To 803rd BS(P) at Oulton early 1944 as radio countermeasures
aircraft, fitted with Mandrel sets and ELINT equipment.
37744 (1st CCRC) crashed on takeoff at Bovingdon field, England Dec 9, 1943. All 10 onboard killed.
37747 (94th BG, 332nd BS, "Bucket of Bolts") shot down by two Fw 19A-6 of
JG 2/2 near Callac, Brittany, France Dec 5, 1943. MACR 1174.
37748 (100th BG, 418th BS) damaged by AAA and turned back, later shot down
by two Fw 190A-6 of JG 2/2 over English Channel 20 km
N of Isigny, France Nov 5, 1943. MACR 1156. 8 KIA, 2 evaded.
37750 (305th BG, 366th BS, "Mary T") shot down by fighter 10 mi SE of Maastricht, near Dutch/German
border Oct 14, 1943. 1 KIA, 7 POW, 2 evaded. MACR 915
37751 delivered Denver Aug 7, 1943, force landing at Presque Isle, Maine Sep 4, 1943. Assigned to
305th BG, 365th BS at Chelveston Sep 16, 1943. Damaged then shot down by Lt Franz Ruhl in Bf 109G-6
of JG3/4 and crashlanded at Noordostpolder area, Netherlands Oct 8, 1943. MACR 871. 7 POW, 3 evaded.
37752 delivered Denver Aug 17, 1943. Assigned to 96th BG, 339th BS at Snetterton Sep 8, 1943.
shot down by Obstlt Hans Philipp in Fw 190A-6 of JG 1/Stab at Lohne, Germany Oct 8, 1943 and crashed
Bremen, Germany. MACR 853. 10 POW.
37754 (381st, 534th BS, "Who dat ding Bat") crashed in English Channel Mar 28, 1944.
37755 (92nd BG, 325th BS, *Dottie G*) interned in Switzerland Feb 25, 1944. MACR 2755
37756 (95 BG, 335 BS, "Roarin' Bill") lost Jan 24, 1944, Hucheln, Germany. MACR 2259
expended, withdrawn from use Aug 1944
37761 (91st BG, "Blue Dreams") crashed at Steeple Morden Mar 6, 1944 after engine failure on takeoff. Crew OK
37762 (384th BG, 545th BS, *Champlain's Office*) badly damaged
by Hptm Anton Hackl on Bf 109G-6 of JG 11/III Stab. and was
forced to crashland at Bad Zwischenahn Nov 26, 1943 on
mission to Bremen, Germany. MACR 1580. 7 crew bailed out
safely but the tail gunner opened the chute in the bomb
bay, hung up below plane and was killed during the
crashlanding. 1 KIA, 9 POW.
37763 (390th BG, 571st BS, flown by 569th BS crew) shot down by
fighter near Bremen, Germany Dec 20, 1943. MACR 1730.
1 KIA, 9 POW.
37764 (379th BG) damaged beyond repair by fighter
attack 3/6/1944. Aircraft returned to England
37766 (95th BG, 334th BS) lost Dec 22, 1943. MACR 1702. Shot down by
Bf 109G-6/U4 flown by Lt. Karl-Heins Kempf of JG26/11 at Zuidwolde,
Netherlands. 4 KIA, 5 POW, 1 evaded.
37770 (401st BG, 614th BS, "Flak Rat") shot down by Fw Schmid
in Fw 190A of JGr. West/3 and crashed at Morcenx, France
Dec 31, 1943. MACR 1871. 5 KIA, 1 POW, 4 evaded.
37772 (100th BG, 350th BS, "Flyin' Jenny") salvaged after taxiing
collision with B-17F 42-3474 and B-17F 42-6094 at Thorpe
Abbots, UK Dec 16, 1943.
37773 (388th BG, 563rd BS, "Full House") damaged by AAA and crashed
into IJsselmeer off Edam, Netherlands Dec 22, 1943. MACR 3148.
8 KIA 2 POW
37774 (351st BG, 508th BS) ran out of fuel and crew abandoned aircraft
over Bassingbourne, UK after mission to Cognac Dec 31, 1943
37778 (305th BG, 365th BS) lost May 13, 1944, Germany. MACR 4871
37779 (391st BG, 24th BS, "Pistol Packin' Mama")
37780 (351st BG) declared war weary Jul 6, 1944 and transferred to 487th BG. Salvaged Jul 16, 1944.
37781 (384th BG, 546th BS, *Silver Dollar*) MIA Mar 9, 1944 on mission to Berlin. MACR 3005.
Crashed after tail unit separaget (believed struck by bomb from higher
aircraft.
37783 delivered Denver Aug 26, 1943, to Scott Sep 29, 1943, Assigned to 384th BG at Grafton Underwood
Nov 2, 1943. Transferred to 349th BS, 100th BG at Thorpe Abbots Nov 2, 1943. (100th BG, 349th BS, "Dodie")
lost Apr 22, 1944 when damaged on mission to Hamm, Germany and crashed at Obershelde, 4 mi N of
Seigen, Germany. MACR 4166 7 POW, 3 KIA.
37784 delivered Denver Aug 27,1943, to Scott Sep 29, 1943, assigned to 525th BS, 379th BG at Kimbolton
Oct 19, 1943. (379th BG, 525th BS, "Little Barney") lost May 24, 1944 on mission to Berlin. Aircraft collided
with 42-38082 and crashed near Eberswalde, NE of Berlin. MACR 5322. 8 KIA.
37785 delivered Denver Aug 27,1943, assigned 303rd BG Molesworth Oct 18, 1943. 1 BAD Oct 23, 1943. Transferred
to 544th BS, 384th BG at Grafton Underwood Nov 2,1943. Assigned to 9th AF Mar 21, 1945 for mapping
duties at Istres, France. Electrical fire caused forced landing at Quarteria, Porgugal Mar 27, 1945.
Named "Little Barney"
37786 delivered Denver Aug 27, 1943, assigned 401st BG Eennethorp Nov 2, 1943. Transfered to
532nd BS, 381st BG at Ridgwell Nov 21, 1943. (381st BG, 532nd BS) lost 3 superchargers following
raid on Messerschmitt factory at Augsburg, it fell behind and was shot down Feb 25, 1994 by Bf-109
flown by Fw Curt Clemens of "Udet" 8 Staffel, III./JG3.
Crashed Wilmandingen, 9 mi SW of Reutlingen, Germany. MACR 2933. 6 KIA, 4 POW
37787 delivered Denver Aug 28,1943, Assigned to 303rd BG at Mosesworth Oct 19, 1943. 1 BAD Oct 23, 1943.
Transferred to 544th BS, 384th BG at Granton Underwood Nov 2,1943, then 526th BS, 379th BG.
Shot down by Oblt Friedrich Freyschmidt in Bf 110G-2 of ZG 26/8 at Borger, Netherlands Nov 26, 1943.
MACR 1330. 10 POW.
37789 (384th BG, 544th BS) crashed in England Apr 24, 1944
37790 (100th BG, 418th BS, "(Ain't) Miss Behavin") shot down by fighters
near Haarslev, Denmark Feb 20, 1944. Crew headed to Sweden but
were forced to bail out. MACR 2426. One evaded, rest POW.
37792 (384th BG, 545th BS, transferred Jul 16, 1944 to 487th BG, 836th BS "Bermondsey")
Returned to USA Jun 24, 1945
37793 (384th BG, 547th BS, *Spirit of Winsome Winn II*) interned in Switzerland
Mar 18, 1944 on mission to Oberphaffenhofen. MACR 3484
37796 delivered Denver Sep 3, 1943, to Great Island Sep 27, 1943. Assigned to 100th BG, 350th BS at
Thorpe Abbotts Sep 28, 1943, named "Fletcher's Castoria II". Lost Feb 21, 1944
when crashed in Holland on Brunswick raid. MACR 2761. 10 POW
37800 (100th BG, 351st BS "Piccadilly Lilly II) suffered takeoff
accident at Thorpe Abbots and appeared undamaged, but proved
almost uncontrollabe during subsequent test flight, thus
indicating distortion of airframe. Declared salvage Jun 27, 1944.
37801 (384th BG, 547th BS, *Dynamite Express*) MIA Mar 16, 1944 on mission to Augsburg, Germany. MACR 3243
37802 (96th BG, 338th BS) shot down by fighter at Bremen, Germany Nov 29, 1943.
MACR 1390. 10 KIA
37803 (390th BG) lost Dec 20, 1943, Germany
c/n 8590/8679
37805 (525th BG, 379th BG, "Carol Down") transferred to Kingman, AZ Dec 1945
and presumably scrapped there.
37806 (390th BG, 571st BS) lost May 28, 1944. MACR 5256.
37807 (350th BS, 100th BG) ditched in North Sea. Crew rescued by
by British SAR.
37809 (401st BG, 615th BS) lost Jan 11, 1944. MACR 2506. 5 KIA, 5 POW.
37811 (96th BG, 338th BS) shot down by fighter near Bremen,
Germany Nov 29, 1943. MACR 1391. 10 KIA.
37813 (301st BG, 32nd BS) downed by enemy aircraft on
mission to Ploesti June 23, 1944. MACR 16203. May have made safe
landing in enemy territory. 7 of 10 aboard survived.
37815 (94th BG, 333rd BS, "Miss Lace") shot down by Oblt Gerd
Schaedle in Bf 109G-6 of JG 2/5 at Belleville, Oise,
France Nov 26, 1943. MACR 1124. 5 KIA, 3 POW, 2 evaded.
37816 (384th BG, 545th BS, *Big Stupe*) MIA Apr 13, 1944 on mission to Schweinfurt. MACR 3868
37817 (351st BG, 510th BS, "Aristocrat") shot down by Hptm. Walter
Hoeckner in Fw 190A-6 of JG 1/II Stab 1 mi S of Gross
Mackenstedt, Germany Nov 26, 1943 on mission to Bremen.
37818 (390th BG, 568th BS) lost Jan 21, 1944, Kanal. MACR 2270
37819 (388th BS, 560th BS) lost Mar 8, 1944. MACR 3087
37820 (94th BG, 333rd BS) crashed at St. Mary-in-the-Marsh near Kent Dec 31, 1943 after
running out of fuel on return from abort. MACR 1755
37821 (94th BG, 410th BS, "The Sweetest One") lost in collision with
Bf 109 over Paris, France Nov 26, 1943. MACR 1126. 9 KIA, 1 evaded.
37822 (384th BG, 544th BS) salvaged Mar 19, 1945.
37823 (390th BG, 569th BS) damaged by AAA and shot down by Uffz.
Leo Demetz in Bf 109G-6 of JG 11/9 at Leezdorf, Germany
Dec 11, 1943. MACR 1726. 8 KIA, 2 POW.
37825 (351st BG, 511th BS, *Super Ball*) damaged by fighters on mission to Landsberg and
landed in Switzerland Mar 18, 1944 and was interned. MACR 3237.
37826 (95th BG, 335th BS, "No Excuse") lost Feb 10, 1944. MACR 2543
37827 (351st BG, 508th BS) shot down by fighters Apr 13, 1944 on mission to Schweinfurt. MACR 3863.
37828 (384th BG, 544th BS) salvaged Jan 3, 1944
37830 (96th BG, 413rd BS) shot down by Oblt Wolfgang Neu in Fw 190A-6
of JG 26/4 near Ommen, Netherlands Nov 13, 1943. MACR 1388.
7 KIA, 3 POW.
37832 (351st BG, 509th BS) shot down by fighters Mar 18, 1944 on mission to Landsberg. MACR 6168 and 3238
37833 (401st BG, 615th BS, "Omar the Dentmaker") shotdown by flak on mission to Watten
Mar 26, 1944. MACR 3599. 8 KIA 2 POW.
37835 (401st BG, 612th BS, "Channel Express") damaged by bomb dropped from another group on
mission to Osnabruck Dec 22, 1943. Pilot brought the aircraft back to Deenethorp where
the crew bailed out. Plane crashed near Washingley, Huntingdonshire.
37838 (401st BG, 612th BS, "Fancy Nancy") during mission to Bremen
Nov 26, 1943 struck by out-of-control B-17 42-30317, severely damaged and
ball turret (including the occupant) knocked off. Gunner was KIA. Returned
safely to Detling but condemned as salvage.
37839 (388th BG, 563rd BS) lost Mar 9, 1944. MACR 3088.
37840 (306th BG, 367th BS, "Combined Operations") crashed near the Chasms on the southern
tip of the Isle of Man Apr 14, 1945. All 11 onboard killed.
37841 (303rd BG, 360th BS, "Banshee") crew bailed Aug 27, 1944.
37843 (401st BG, 615th BS, "Dry Run") shot down by fighters on mission to
Le Bourget Jun 14, 1944. MACR 5801. 1 KIA, 9 evaded.
37844 (388th BG, 561st BS) destroyed by enemy bombing at Poltava, Russia Jun 22, 1944.
37845 (351st BG) damaged by AAA on mission to Cambrai and ditched 25 mi SE of Dungeness Jun 12, 1944
37847 (351st BG, 511th BS) shot down by fighters Dec 1, 1943
on mission to Solingen. MACR 1658. 2 KIA, 8 POW.
37848 (384th BG, 546th BS, *Sissy*) shot down Mar 16, 1944 on mission to Oberphaffenhofen. MACR 3244.
37851 (379th BG, 527th BS) shot down by fighter Dec 20, 1943,
Osterholz-Scharmbeck, Germany. MACR 1719. 7 KIA, 3 POW.
37852 (94th BG, 410th BS) shot down by fighters on raid on Berlin Apr
18, 1944. One crewman KIA, rest POW. MACR 4157.
37856 (401st BG, 612nd BS, "Fancy Nancy III") shot down over Brunswick
target by Fw 190 Jan 30, 1944. MACR 2276. 5 KIA, 5 POW.
37865 (447th BG) lost between Goose Bay and UK Nov 27, 1943. MACR 1119
37867 (388th BG, 561st BS) lost Jan 11, 1944, Netherlands, on mission to Brunswick, Germany. MACR 3140.
37869 (8th AF, Weather Flight) crashed into a cloud-covered high
ground 3 mi SE of Bridestowe, UK Dec 25, 1943. 5 killed, 3 injued.
37871 (447th BG, 711th BS, 'Uninvited') declared war weary Jan 1945, arrived
at Kingman, AZ Aug 11, 1945, sold for scrap Jul 1, 1946
37873 (447th BG, 710th BS) interned in Switzerland Jul 11, 1944. MACR 7223
37874 (385th BG, 548th BS, 'Who Dat Ding Bat') ran out of fuel
and ditched into North Sea Nov 29, 1943. MACR 1532. 10 KIA.
37875 (303rd BG, 427th BS, "Flying Bison" aka "Empress of D Street")
salvaged Aug 16, 1944
37876 (95th BG, 412nd BS, "Struggle Bunny/Miss Raps-O-D/Batcha's Patches") shot down into Baltic Sea during mission to
Rostock Apr 11, 1944. MACR 3804
37877 (92nd BG, 325th BS) lost May 29, 1944. MACR 5357.
37879 (95th BG, 334th BS, "Wrinkled Belly Baby")
37880 (390th BG, 570th BS) crashed at Mannheim Feb 25, 1944. MACR 2658.
37882 (95th BG, 412th BS, "Hard Time/A-Good-Bett/Blues in the Reich")
37883 (390th BG, 571th BS, blown by 569th BS crew) shot down by
AAA at Bremen, Germany Dec 20, 1943. MACR 1729. 2 KIA, 8 POW.
37884 (381st BG, 534th BS) shot down by fighter Jan 29, 1944 Mannheim, Germany. MACR 2241
37885 (384th BG, 544th/545th BS, *Mrs. FDR/Frostie) interned in Switzerland Apr 24, 1944 on mission to
Oberphaffenhofen, Germany. MACR 4287.
37886 (388th BG, 562nd BS) shot down by fighter near Dutch
border Mar 6, 1944. While crew was bailing out,
struck 42-40054, and both aircraft went down.
4 killed, six bailed out and taken prisoner.
MACR 3089. Ball turret recovered 1976;Zwartemeer
37888 (527th BS, 379th BG, "Aces n' Eights") damaged on multiple missions, including a forced landing
aat RAF Alconbury May 15, 1944, after which it was repaired. Crashed Jul 5, 1944 on a test flight qhile
buzzing RAF Andover. All 6 onboard killed.
37889 (95th BG, 336th BS, "Pride of Vhelhalis") lost Jun 29, 1944. MACR 6741
37893 (303rd BG, 358th BS, "Bam Bam") crashed Jun 10, 1944.
c/n 8680/8774
37894 (95th BG, 334th BS, "Pegasus IV")
37906 (390th BG) Aug 2, 1944, France
37911 (91st BG) crashed at Steeple Morden and blew up Jan 1, 1945. All crew killed.
37929 (95th BG, 335th BS, "Diana")
37930 (305th BG, 365th BS) one engine shot off by AAA at Bremen then shot down by Fw Karl Laub
in Bf 109G-6 of JG 26/11 at Dreeke, near Kornau, Germany Dec 20, 1943.
37931 (305th BG) lost Apr 11,1 944. MACR 3818
37932 (390th BG, 570th BS) lost Mar 2, 1944. MAC 2886
37933 (381st BG, 535rd BS, "Superstitioous Aloyisius") crashed
in Kent, UK Mar 28,1944 and reduced to salvage.
37935 (95th BG, 336th BS *Wee Miss America*) shot down by AAA over Rostock, Germany
sometime before Apr 11, 1944. MACR 3805
37936 delivered Denver Oct 19, 1943, to Great Island Nov 5, 1943, to Presque Isle Nov 7, 1943.
Assigned to 100th BG, 351st BS at Thorpe Abbotts Nov 11, 1943. Named "On Mark", later "The All American Gal".
Lost Jan 10, 1945 on mission to Cologne, Germany. MACR 11744. Last seen disappearing into cloud with one
prop feathered. Aircraft believed crashed into sea, crew of 9 missing, presumed lost
37939 (91st BG, 323rd BS) lost Feb 22, 1944.
37949 (452nd BG, 730th BS, "Sunrise Serenade") lost Apr 1, 1944. Crashed at Sint-Ulriks-Kapelle, Belgium. MACR 4492
Recovered Jul 14, 2001
37950 (452nd BG, 731st BS, *Dinah Might*) crashlanded near
Zuider Zee Feb 10, 1944. MACR 2538
37951 (452nd BG, 728th BS) shot down by fighters Feb 20, 1944, Denmark. MACR 2779
2 POW, rest KIA.
37959 (385th BG, 550th BS, 'Esky?') lost Mar 23, 1944. MACR 3317
37960 (452nd BG, "Delta Girl") shot down by fighters near Dankern, Germany Feb 10, 1944
during raid on Brunswick.
37962 (381st BG, 532nd BS, "Betty Lou") shot down by AAA Gallenbeck,
Germany Jan 11, 1944.
37963 (385th BG) lost control in cloud during return from mission
to Diepholz Feb 21, 1944 and collided with B-17 42-31370,
losing tail in process. Crashed into Reedham Marshes,
killing all crew.
37969 (381st BG, 532nd BS, "Old Iron Gut") failed to return from
mission Jan 20, 1945, returned to strength Apr 23, 1945,
scrapped May 31, 1945.
37971 (95th BG, 336th BS) shot down Feb 1944.
37972 (100th BG) to Kingman AAD, sold for salvage Jul 1, 1946
37974 (384th BG, 545/544th BS, *Section 8*) MIA Jul 20, 1944 on mission to Dessau
37975 (100th BG, 418th BS) shot down by flak and fighters of 1/JG 26 over
Goeree-Overvlakkee, Holland Feb 4, 1944 on mission to Frankfurt.
MACR 2343. 4 KIA, 6 MIA
37976 (92nd BG, 407th BS, *Manchester Leader*) interned in Switzerland Jul 11, 1944.
37977 (385th BG, 549th BS) lost Ap4 8, 1944. MACR 3823
37978 (305th BG) interned in Sweden May 13, 1944.
37980 (388 BG) lost Apr 29, 1944, Germany
37981 (401st BG, 615th BS, "Belle of the Barbary Coast") lost in mission
to Leipzig Jul 7, 1944. MQACR 7222. 2 KIA, 7 POW.
37982 (384th BG, 544th BS, *The Tremblin' Gremlin*) MIA Sep 19, 1944
37983 (381st BG, 532nd BS) ditched in English Channel Jan 20, 1945.
37986 (381st BG, 534th BS) in midair collision over Itzehoe, Germany
Mar 3, 1944.
37987 (91 BG 322 BS) lost Jan 29, 1944, Bredgar, UK
37988 (95 BG, 336th BS, "Floozie Flossy") lost Apr 29, 1944, Germany
c/n 8775/8869
38001 (96 BG 338 BS) lost Jan 29, 1944, Schwarzerden. MACR 2380
38002 (401st BG, 614th BS) shot down by flak and fighter on mission to
Ocherslaben Feb 22, 1944. MACR 2661. 2 KIA, 8 POW. Tail gunner was unable
to bail out with the other crew members because his parachute was riddled
with machine gun fire but he survived because the plane landed itself
in a field.
38004 (381st BG, 534th BS) lost Apr 19, 1944, Germany. MACR 4052
38005 (351st BG, 511th BS) damaged by AAA on mission to Berlin and crash-landed on Danish island
of Als May 24, 1944. MACR 5175
38006 (91st BG, 324th BS) shot down by fighter Apr 19, 1944, Rohrberg, Germany. MACR 4046
38007 (94th BG, 332nd BS) damaged during mission to Berlin Aug 1944 and ditched in
North Sea. Crew members all rescued. Many years later a fishing trawler draggged up a
cylinder ring with a bent prop attached. Donated to museum at Rougham, England.
38009 (381st BG, 534th BS) shot down by AAA Jun 15, 1944, Bazas, France. MACR 5799
38010 (381st BG, 532nd BS) shot down by fighters and flak over Berlin,
Germany May 24, 1944. MACR 5178
38011 delivered Cheyenne Nov 12, 1943, to New Castle Dec 7, 1943, to Presque Isle Dec 11, 1943.
Assigned to 100th BG, 351st BS at Thorpe Abbotts. Named "Kinda Ruff". Shot down by Bf 109 Mar 6, 1944 near
Diepholz. Aircraft blew up, 8 KIA, only 2 bailed out, both taken prisoner. MACR 3023
38012 (401st BG, 615th BS) shot down by rocket fired from Bf 110 Jan 29, 1944 on mission to
Frankfurt. MACR 2275. 3 KIA, 7 POW.
38013 (384th BG, 547th BS, *Nevada Avenger*) salvaged Apr 26, 1945.
38014 (384th BG, 546th BS) crashed in France Sep 19, 1944.
38015 (96th BG, 338th BS) shot down by Fw 190 flown by Lt Willius Karl, CO of 2./JG 26 and
crashed at Pisseleux, France Feb 6, 1944. MACR 2342. All crew KIA.
38017 (349th BS, 100th BG) damaged by enemy fire during mission to
Berlin and crashlanded Schwelsig Airfield Mar 3, 1944. The
crew mistakenly thought they had reached Sweden. 10 POW. MACR 3025.
Aircraft salvaged by Luftwaffe and operated by KG200, perhaps as A3+GE. Destroyed
at Jagel by P-51s.
38020 (303rd BG, 427th BS, "V-Packett") crashlanded Apr 25, 1944.
38021 delivered Cheyenne Nov 16, 1943, to Wendover Dec 7, 1943. Assigned to 384th BG at Grafton Underwood
Dec 10, 1943, named "Mission Maid". Transferred to 748th BS, 457th BG at Glatton Jan 23, 1944. To 751st BS.
Force landing on continent Feb 14, 1945. Declared war weary and transferred to 5 SAD, then modified as lifeboat
carrier Mar 24, 1945. Returned to USA Jul 11, 1945. To RFC at Kingman Dec 19, 1945.
38022 delivered Cheyenne Nov 16, 1943, to Greater Island Dec 4, 1943, to Presque Isle Dec 10, 1943.
Assigned to 94th BG, 410th BS at Rougham Dec 16, 1943, named "Jeanne". Shot down by fighter over western
Germany Mar 6, 1944 and crashed 2 mi S of Wieste, 15 mi W of cloppenberg, Germany. 2 killed, 8 bailed
out and taken prisoner. MACR 2977.
38023 (381st BG) crashelanded at Framlingham Feb 22, 1944 with AAA damage after raid on Bernberg.
38024 (95th BG, 336th BS) shot down by fighter near Quakenbrueck Mar 6, 1944.
9 crew bailed out and taken prisoner. One killed. MACR 2984.
38025 (92nd BG, 327th BS) captured by Luftwaffe Scharnitz, Austria Jul 16, 1944. MACR 7565
38026 (401st BG, 612th BS, "My Day/Sad Sack") shot down by flak May 19, 1944 on mission
to Kiel. MACR 4815. 9 KIA, 1 POW.
38027 (91st BG, 322th BS) lost Jul 20, 1944. MACR 7285
38028 (351st BG, 510th BS) shot down by AAA Jul 12, 1944 on mission to Munich. MACR 7505
38029 (381st BG, 532nd BS) shot down by fighter over Letterle, Holland Mar 8, 1944. MACR 3002
38032 (351st BG, 509th BS) shot down by AAA and fighters Mar 18, 1944 on raid on Landsberg. MACR 3239
38034 (94th BG, 332nd BS, *Twat's it to you?*) interned in Switzerland Jul 31, 1944. MACR 7740
38035 (385th BG, 550th BS, "Mr. Lucky") suffered midair collision Mar 1, 1945 with
B-17 43-38273 near Ostend during mission to Ulm and was chopped in half at radio
room. Tail gunner rode the tail section to the
ground and was rescued by the underground. Remaining 8 crew members KIA.
38038 (91st BG 322nd BS "Man-O-War II") shot down by enemy fighters Nov 2, 1944
on mission to Merseberg. 5 KIA 4 POW.
38044 (100th BG, 351st BS) shot down by fighters 3/6/1944 near
Haseluenne. MACR 3026. 3 killed, 7 bailed out and taken prisoner.
38045 (381 BG, 534 BS) shot down by fighters Jan 29, 1944, near Frankfurt. MACR 2242
38050 (303 BG, 359 BS, "Thunderbird") returned to USA and flown to Kingman, AZ and scrapped.
38051 (303rd BG, 427th BS, "My Yorkshire Dream") lost Jun 29, 1944. MACR 6739
38054 (95th BG, 334th BS, "Hamawa/Holy Matrimony")
38055 (457th BG, 748th BS) hit by flak and fighters May 27, 1944 during
mission to Ludwigshaven. Crew tried to make it to the
Channel but were forced to bail out over Belgium. MACR 5298. 5 POW,
5 evaded.
38056 (457th BG, 751st BS, *Queen Bea*) destroyed on ground Jun 2, 1944 by crashlanding
42-31620
Mar 6, 1944. MACR 3027. 4 killed, 6 bailed out and taken prisoner.
38060 (457th BG, 750th BS) shot down by flak Feb 24, 1944 on mission to Schweinfurt, Germany.
MACR 2917. 2 KIA, rest POW.
38061 (381st BG, 535th BS, "Georgia Rebel II") shot down by AAA
Apr 28, 1944, Avord Airfield, France. MACR 4241.
38063 (457th BG, 749th BS, *GI Virgin*) hit by flak Jul 12, 1944 over target during mission
Munich. Crew bailed out over English Channel during return
and all were rescued.
38064 (457th BG, 749th BS, *Arf & Arf*) lost in midair collision with another
B-17 (44-8418) over English Channel Nov 8, 1944. MACR 10344. All aboard KIA.
38067 (2nd BG, 49th BS) lost Feb 17, 1944, Italy. MACR 2387
38070 (2nd BG, 20th BS) collided with 42-31679 59 mi E of Munich Feb 25, 1944. MACR 2829
38073 (457th BG, 750th BS, *Luck of Judith Ann*) salvaged
Aug 16, 1944.
38076 (301st BG, 32nd BS) lost over Austria Feb 25, 1944. MACR 2594
38078 delivered Denver Dec 6, 1943, Savannah Dec 23, 1943. Assigned to 347th BS, 99th BG Jan 7, 1944.
Transferred to 429th BS, 2nd BG at Amendola Mar 28, 1944. Named "Sweet Pea". Suffered direct hit by flak Sep 21, 1944 on mission
to Debreczen, Hungary, killing 2 crewmen and wounding two. Pilot was able to bring it home and landed
safely at home base at Amendola, Italy. Aircraft was repaired and flew again, ending its career as a
hack aircraft. FortLog has the plane crashlanding at Bari, Italy Jun 1, 1945 and being destroyed by fire.
38079 (381st BG, 532nd BS, "Carnival Queen") failed to return
from mission Sept 22, 1944. Declared salvage Apr 21, 1945.
Not sure what happened here.
38083 (91st BG, 322nd BS) lost Nov 2, 1944. MACR 10144
c/n 8870/8999
38089 (2nd BG) lost Jun 16, 1944. MACR 6032.
38096 (2nd BG, 20th BS) lost Aug 29, 1944. MACR 8110.
38100 (2nd BG, 96th BS) shot down by enemy aircraft Mar 19, 1944
near Klagenfurt, Austria. MACR 3258.
38102 (381st BG, 532nd BS) transferred from 457th BG Mar 12, 1944.
Crashed shortly after takeoff Mar 24, 1944 from Ridgwell, Essex at
Ailey Hill Farm, Bimbrock. All crew killed.
38103 (381st BG, 532nd BS, *Our Boarding House*) crashlanded
Apr 9, 1945 and reduced to salvage.
38105 (463rd BG, 775th BS) lost Jun 14, 1944. MACR 6093.
38106 (305th BG, 366th BS) shot down Mar 29, 1944 and crashed Laufwedel
during raid on Braunschweig, Germany. MACR 3476
38107 (94th BG, 331st BS) shot down Feb 10, 1944 and crashed Gross Hehlen
during raid on Braunschewig, Germany. MACR 2372.
38110 (92nd BG, 407th BS) crashed at Little Rifington Sep 8, 1944
and salvaged Sep 10, 1944.
38112 (384th BG, 545th BS) MIA Apr 13, 1944 on mission to Schweinfurt. MACR 3869.
38113 (457th BG, 750th BS) hit by flak during mission to
Hopsten Mar 21, 1945. MACR 13895. Crew bailed out and evaded
except for one who became POW.
38114 (463rd BG, 772nd BS) lost Jun 6, 1944. MACR 5847.
38117 (381st BG, 535th BS, *Touch the Button Nell II*) crashed
after mechanical failure Amboise, France Jul 4, 1944. MACR 6773.
38118 (91st BG) shot down by flak and fighters
near Hannover Mar 6, 1944. MACR 2901.
38119 flew into ground near Kearney AAF, Nebraska Feb 2, 1944 because
of misjudgment of altitude in early-morning darkness. 6 killed,
4 survived.
38120 (388th BG, 561st BS) shot down by AAA and crasyed Wesendorf during Mar 23, 1944
mission to Braunschweig, Germany. 1 KIA, 9 POW. MACR 3543
38123 (95th BG, 334th BS, "To Hell or Glory") lost Jun 23, 1944. MACR 5915.
38124 (452nd BG, 728th BS, *Passionate Witch*) landed at Dunsfold emergency landing field
Mar 20, 1944 with severe battle damage from enemy fighters. It was repaired and
was ready to return when RAF Lancaster ND572 with battle
damage skidded on landing and collided with the B-17G. B-17G was w/o.
38127 (95th BG, 336th BS, "Liberty Ship") lost Apr 22, 1944, North Sea. MACR 4263.
38128 (91st BG, 324th BS) lost Nov 26, 1944. MACR 10838.
38130 (390th BG, 570th BS) shot down Apr 22, 1944 and crashed Alsbach
during raid on Hamm, Germany. MACR 4170.
38131 (305th BG, 304th BS *Bertie Lee*) severely damaged by enemy fighters during
mission to Stettin Apr 11, 1944. Returned to England but then SOC.
38133 (96th BG, 337th BS, *Reluctant Dragon*) lost Nov 30, 1944.
38135 (385th BG, 549th BS, 'Dear Mom') lost Jun 21, 1944. MACR 5920
38136 (401st BG) shot down by flak and fighters near Madeburg Mar 6, 1944. MACR 2743.
10 crew POW.
38138 (388th BG, 560th BS) lost Mar 8, 1944.
38140 (95th BG, 335th BS, "Dolly's Daughter"), )95th BG, 412th BS,
E.T.O. Happy), (95th BG, 335th BS, "The Pregnant Goose"),
(95th BG, 335th BS, "Lackanookie")
38145 (452nd BG) collided with B-17 of 288th BG and crashed at New
Buckenham May 19, 1944. 2 crew killed, 8 bailed out. Other
B-17 landed safely.
38146 (351st BG, 508th BS) shot down by AAA Jul 29, 1944 on mission to Merseberg. MACR 7323
38148 (381st BG) gained from 306th BG and flown to Kingman, AZ
Dec 3, 1945 and broken up there in 1946.
Dec 28, 1944 for unspecified trials. Duration of stay
not known.
38153 (351st BG) damaged by AAA on mission to Soest and ditched in North Sea Sep 19, 1944
38157 (452nd BG) lost Mar 23, 1944. MACR 3657.
38158 (384th BG, 547th BS) lost Apr 24, 1944 on mission to Oberphaffenhofen, Germany. MACR 4352.
38160 (385th BG, 550th BS, *Lonesome Polecat*) badly damaged by Fw 190s over Germany
Mar 16, 1944 and made for Switzerland, landing in the Zugersee after all crew
except pilot had baled out; navigator died when his parachute failed to open. MACR 3246.
Aircraft raised 1952 and used as travelling exhibit for a year, then dumped
in field at Suhr until sold for scrap 1972.
38161 (379th BG, 525th BS, "Sara Jane") crashed near Wolvega
(Nijelamer), Holland May 7, 1944. MACR 4559
38162 (401st BG, 614th BS) had its nose blown off on mission to Marienburg and was seen going into
the sea in an inverted attitude Apr 9, 1944. MACR 3940. No survivors
38165 crashlanded at Sioux City AAF, IA Apr 26, 1945.
38167 used by 406th BS for nighttime leaflet dropping. Later modified to carry
airborne lifeboat and transferred to 5th ERS
38168 (303rd BG, 359th BS, "Dear Mom") crashlanded Apr 5, 1944.
38169 (94th BG, 331st BS) lost Mar 4, 1944. MACR 2998.
38177 (388th BG, 561st BS) shot down Mar 6, 1944 by fighter in vicinity of Zwolle and crashed near
German-Dutch border while on raid to Berlin. Five killed, 5 bailed out
and taken prisoner. MACR 3091.
38178 (95th BG, 334th BS, "Ten Aces") lost Jul 19, 1944. MACR 7409.
38183 (379th BG, 525th BS, "Lost Angel") tail gunner bailed out over
target, rest returned safely to base Sep 28, 1944. MACR 9363. Tail
gunner became POW. Declared war weary Apr 19, 1945, and
salvaged Oct 31, 1945.
38187 (388th BG, 560th BS, "Four Freedoms") destroyed by enemy
bombing at Poltava, Russia Jun 22, 1944. Condemned Jul 2, 1944.
38188 (381st BG, 533rd BS, "Connie") shot down by fighters Koethen,
Germany May 30, 1944. MACR 5234.
38194 (381st BG, 533rd BS, *Baboon McGoon*) interned in Sweden
Jun 21, 1944. MACR 5992. Flown to Kingman, AZ Dec 14, 1945 and broken
up there in 1946/47.
38195 (385th BG, 549th BS) crashed in Switzerland near Wildhaus Mar 16, 1944. MACR 3247.
38196 (385th BG, 550th BS) damaged Apr 13, 1944 near
Augsburg, Germany and diverted to Switzerland and interned. MACR 3772.
Mar 6, 1944. One killed, 9 bailed out and taken prisoner. MACR 3028.
38199 (385th BG, 548th BS, 'Hairs Breath') lost Aug 4, 1944. MACR 7743.
38200 (385th BG, 551st BS, 'Miss Cheyenne') lost Apr 22, 1944, Germany. MACR 4167.
38201 modified to carry airborne lifeboat and used by 5th ERS
38202 (452nd BG, 729th BS) lost Jun 21, 1944. MACR 10282.
38203 flew into the ground near Grand Island, Nebraska Feb 25, 1944.
9 killed, pilot survived.
38204 (303rd BG, 358th BS) interned in Switzerland Apr 24, 1944. MACR 4271.
38205 (2nd BG, 49th BS) lost over Austria Jul 16, 1944. MACR 6906
38210 (99th BG, 346th BS) lost Apr 12, 1944, Himberg, Austria. MACR 3955
38211 (452nd BG, 731st BS) lost Mar 8, 1944. MACR 3193.
38213 (2nd BG, 20th BS) lost Jul 7, 1944. MACR 6519.
42-39758/39857 Lockheed/Vega B-17G-1-VE Fortress
c/n 6501/6600
39759 (390th BG, 571st BS, "Sarah Jane") shot down by Fw Heinrich
Schild in Fw 190A-6 of JG 26/2 and bellylanded near
Wimy, France Dec 30, 1943. MACR 1675. 1 KIA, 2 POW, 7 evaded.
39760 (351st BG) salvaged due to damage Jul 27, 1944.
39761 (351st BG, 511st BS) shot down by fighters Jan 11, 1944 on mission to Oschersleben.
MACR 1939. Parts recovered 1989: Zweeloerveld
39762 condemned salvage non battle damage Jan 4, 1944
39763 to reclamation at Pyote AAF, TX Apr 18, 1950.
39764 (303rd BG, 360th BS, "Santa Ana") shot down by fighters
and crashed Dec 20, 1943 near Bremen, Germany. MACR 1706.
1 KIA, 9 POW.
39765 to RFC at Kingman, AZ May 7, 1946
39766 condemned salvage non battle damage Dec 6, 1944
39768 (306th BG, 1575 BS) shot down by AAA and crashed int Jade Bay at Wilhelmshaven,
Germany Dec 13, 1943. MACR 1575. 7 KIA 3 POW
39769 (303rd BG, 359th BS, "Missmanooki" crashlanded Dec 19, 1943.
Condemned salvage non battle damage Dec 22, 1943
39770 (92nd BG, 326th BS) lost Feb 20, 1944, Germany. MACR 2756
39771 (91st BG, 401st BS) lost Feb 4, 1944. MACR 2234
39772 (94th BG, 332nd BS) lost Feb 4, 1944. MACR 2194
39773 (385th BG, 548th BS, 'War Cry II') lost Apr 22, 1944, Germany. MACR 4168
39774 condemned salvage non battle damage Jun 20, 1945
39775 condemned salvage non battle damage Nov 3, 1944
39776 (306th BG, 423rd BS) lost Apr 24, 1944, Germany. MACR 4285
39777 condemned salvage non battle damage Sep 17, 1944
39778 (351st BG, 511th BS, "Lucky Ball") ditched in North Sea after 3 engines
failed on mission to Osnabrook Dec 22, 1943. 5 drowned, 5 rescued.
MACR 1717.
39779 (379th BG, 526th BS) shot down by fighter at Grossenging,
39780 (351st BG) damaged by AAA and crashlanded at Hawkinge Dec 30, 1943 and salvaged
Jan 31, 1944.
39781 (303rd BG, 360th BS) damaged by AAA and crashed at
Radinghem-en-Weppes, France Dec 1, 1943. MACR 1325. 1 KIA,
8 POW, 1 evaded.
39784 (384th BG, 544th BS, *Cabin in the Sky*) MIA Feb 8, 1944 on mission to Frankfurt.
MACR 2496
39785 (303rd BG, 358th BS, "Thru Hel'en hiwater") lost Apr 22, 1944, Hamm,
Germany. 4 KIA, 6 POW. MACR 4272
39786 (303rd BG, 427th BS, "G. I. Sheets") lost Jan 29, 1944, Soire-St-Gery, Belgium. MACR 2260
39787 to RFC at Walnut Ridge Mar 12, 1946
39788 condemned salvage battle damage May 20, 1944
39789 (379th BG, "Skunk Face") to RFC at Altus Oct 4, 1945
39790 to RFC at Walnut Ridge Jan 9, 1946
39791 delivered Long Beach Sep 2, 1943, to Great Island Sep 21, 1943. Assigned to 100th BG, 350th BS, named
*Fletcher's Castoria*. Crashed during crew transition at Thorpe Abbotts Dec 4, 1943. Salvaged Dec 10, 1943.
39792 delivered Long Beach Sep 2, 1943. To 100th BG, 350th BS at Thorpe Abbotts Sep 29, 1943, named
Half and Half. Damaged on raid to Rostock and interned in Sweden Feb 20, 1944. MACR 2427
39793 (95th BG, 412th BS) seen to go down after fighter attack
near Quakenbrueck Mar 6, 1944. All crew survived and taken prisoner. MACR 2985
39795 (303rd BG, 360th BS, "Ladies Home Companion") shot down by
Fw Robert Hager in Fw 190A-6 of JG 26/4 and crashlanded at
Froid-Chapelle, Belgium Dec 30, 1943. MACR 1674. 3 KIA, 5 POW,
2 evaded.
39796 (384th BG, 546th BS) ditched into North Sea off UK Dec 1, 1943
on mission to Solingen, Germany. MACR 1334. All 10 crew rescued.
39797 (381st BG, 535th BS, "Nancy M") reduced to salvage Feb 12, 1944.
39800 condemned salvage non battle damage Dec 5, 1944
39802 (91st BG, 401st BS) shot down and crashed into North Sea
1 mi off Neuharlingersiel, Germany Nov 3, 1943. MACR 1153.
7 KIA, 3 POW.
39803 (91st BG, 324th BS) lost Feb 4, 1944. MACR 2235
39805 (96th BG) lost in Atlantic Ocean between Gander and Prestwick Sept 30, 1943. MACR 664. I also have a
reference to this plane being with the 2nd BG and being lost on
Jul 16, 1944 in the Adriatic, but this reference appears to be incorrect.
39807 (303rd BG, 358th BS) crashed Apr 22, 1944 near Hamm,
Germany due to mechanical fault. MACR 4273.
39808 (381st BG, 534th BS) crashlanded in Kent Dec 1, 1943, salvaged
Dec 2, 1943.
39809 (384th BG, 547th BS) MIA Feb 22, 1944 on mission to Aschersleben, Germany. MACR 2467
39810 condemned salvage Feb 14, 1944
39812 (94th BG, 332nd BS, "Casey Jones") shot down and crashed
into North Sea 30 km W of Schouwen, Netherlands Nov 11, 1943. MACR 1066.
10 KIA
39813 (390th BG, 568th BS, "Yankee Rebel") No. 3 engine caught
fire, abandoned, and crashed near Mt. Pleasant, UK
Nov 16, 1943. 2 killed, 8 bailed out.
39814 (96th BG, 337th BS) shot down Feb 21, 1944, and crashed near Salzgitter during raid
on Braunschweig, Germany. MACR 2425
39816 (96th BG, 339th BS) shot down over Bay of Biscay Jan 5, 1944. 9 KIA, 1 POW. MACR 2013
39818 (305th BG, 364th BS) lost Apr 22, 1944, North Sea. MACR 4354
39820 (401st BG, 614th BS, "Also Ran--Still Running") lost to flak Apr 11, 1944. MACR 4015. 10 POW
39822 (94th BG, 333rd BS) shot down Jan 11, 1944 and crashed Fladderlohhausen,
10 mi SE of Quakenbruck, Germany. MACR 1887
39823 (351st BG, 510th BS, "Iron Ass") shot down by AAA Dec 31, 1943 and
crashed N of Saujon, France on mission to Cognac, France. MACR 1983.
7 POW, 3 evaded.
39824 converted to Aphrodite flying bomb. Was to have been launched against
marshaling yard at Herford Dec 5, 1944, but target not located due to cloud
so directed at Haldorf. Crashed outside town.
39825 (401st BG, 613th BS, "Zenobia El Elephanta") crashed on takeoff
due to icing, caught fire, and 20 min after the crash exploded
at Deenethorpe, UK Dec 5, 1943. 8 OK, 2 badly injured.
Condemned salvage Dec 7, 1943
39826 (401st BG, 612th BS, "Stubborn Jean") shot down by AAA and
crashed 4 km E of Zierolshofen, Germany Dec 30, 1943. MACR 1678.
1 KIA, 9 POW.
bomb and launched against oil refinery at Hemmingstedt
Sep 14, 1944. Missed target due to poor weather conditions.
39831 (92nd BG, 327th BS) shot down by Fw. Peter Ahrens in Fw 190A-6 of
JG 2/3 during mission to Gelsenkirchen and crashed near
Vierlingsbeek, Netherlands Nov 5, 1943. MACR 1383. 9 POW, 1 evaded.
9 POW, 1 evaded.
39832 condemned salvage Apr 19, 1944
39833 to RFC at Kingman, AZ Dec 17, 1945
39834 (351st BG) crashlanded at Pole Brook Jan 30, 1944. To RFC at Minter Field
28-Jan-45
39835 after service with 351st BG as *Wantta Spa*, converted to Aphrodite flying bomb
and launched against V-site at Siracourt Aug 4, 1944. Control
problems led to aircraft crashing in wood at Sudbourne, pilot
killed when abandoned aircraft too soon before impact.
39836 (91st BG, 322nd BS) shot down by AAA and crashed between
Oberelvenich and Zulpich, Germany Dec 1, 1943. MACR 1320.
2 KIA, 8 POW.
39837 (401st BG, 612th BS, "Red's Rogues") condemned May 28, 1944 when ditched on mission to Dessau.
39839 (351st BG) hit by flak and fighters Nov 26, 1943. BTG was blown out of turret and
ROG had leg blown off (was awarded DFC). Crashlanded at Marham. Repaired and
used by 8th AF HQ. Returned to USA Mar 30, 1947.
39840 six crewmembers bailed out over Belgium Dec 1, 1943, rest of crew flew home.
3 evaded, three POW.
Redesignated XB-17G Jun 8, 1945. Remain assigned to ATSC for use by Navy
Nov 26, 1945. To Rome AMC Mar 31, 1947.
39842 condemned salvage crash Sep 19, 1945
39843 condemned salvage battle damage Dec 11, 1944
39844 condemned Apr 21, 1944
39845 (388th BG, 563rd BS) lost May 28, 1944. MACR 5317.
39846 condemned non battle damage Aug 16, 1944
39848 (351st BG) salvaged as war-weary Jul 27, 1944.
39849 (351st BG, 508th BS) joined tail end of 457th BG on mission to Orianenburg and bombs dropped by
this formation hit the aircraft, knocking it down Mar 22, 1944. MACR 4414
39850 to RFC at Kingmanm, AZ Dec 18, 1945
39852 to RFC at Kingman, AZ Nov 16, 1945
39853 (351st BG) damaged by AAA on mission toSorau May 29, 1944 and ditched in English Channel
39855 (94th BG, 331st BS, "Ole Bassar") shot down by Fw 190A-6 of
JG 26/II between Fijnaart and Willemstad, Netherlands Nov 11, 1943. MACR 1068.
3 KIA, 7 POW.
39856 delivered Long Beach Sep 21, 1943, to Great Falls Oct 6, 1943, to Scott Oct 22, 1943. Assigned to 337th
BS, 96th BG ("Lane Tech of Chicago" aka "Wacky Woody") at Snetterton Oct 29, 1943.
Damaged by AAA and ditched Nordvost Polder, Netherlands and crew landed Urk Island Apr 8, 1944. MACR 3651.
5 POW, 5 evaded.
39857 (351st BG, 511th BS) shot down by AAA Feb 22, 1944 on mission to Bernberg. MACR 2656
c/n 6601/6700
39859 (94th BG, 332nd BS, "Miss Mary") shot down by Oblt.
Hans-Heinrich Koenig in Fw 190A-6 of JG 11/3 and crashed
into Waddenzee off Oudeschip, Netherlands Dec 11, 1943. MACR 1258.
4 KIA, 6 POW. Parts recovered 1970, Oudeschip, Waddenzee
39860 (385th BG, 548th BS) in midair collision with 42-30717
over Bremen, Germany Nov 13, 1943 and ditched in North Sea. MACR 1403.
One crew member KIA during collision, another died of
injuries during ditching. 30717 spun down immediately.
39861 condemned salvage non battle damage May 31, 1945
39862 delivered to Peru Jan 31, 1945. Returned to USAAF due to lack of steel props.
To excess May 5, 1945
39863 (91st BG, 401st BS) crashed on takeoff at Bassingbourn, UK
Dec 30, 1943. Salvaged Dec 31, 1943.
39864 condemned Apr 21, 1944
39867 delivered Long Beach Sep 24, 1943. To Great Islaand Nov 6, 1943. Assigned to 349th Bs, 100th BG at
Thorp Abbots Nov 11,1943. On mission to Frankfurt Jan 24, 1944 flak hit the tail and blew out the
tail gunner who became POW. Limped home and repaired. Transferred to 351st BS ("Hang the Expense III aka
Boeing Belle"). Returned to USA Jun 1945. To RFC at Kingman, AZ Dec 13, 1945
39868 (94th BG, 331st BS) shot down by Oblt Rudolf Leuschel in
Fw 190A-6 of JG 26/8 near Numansdorp, Netherlands
Nov 11, 1943. MACR 1067. 7 KIA, 3 POW.
39869 (95th BG, 412th BS, "Heaven Can Wait") lost Apr 11, 1944. MACR 3806
39870 condemned Feb 14, 1944
39872 (100th BG, 350th BS) damaged by flak and forced to leave
formation Mar 6, 1944. Finished off by fighter.
Crashed near Ostpriegnitz. 2 killed, 8 bailed
out and taken prisoner. MACR 3030
39873 (401st BG, 615th BS) lost Aug 1, 1944, France. MACR 7824
39874 condemned Jun 22, 1944
39875 (303rd BG, 358th BS, "Buzz Blonde" aka "Thru Hel'en Highwater") lost Jan 10, 1945. MACR 11575.
Involved in a midair collision with another B-17. 2 cremembers were
thrown out of the plane and became POW. Plane crashlanded o
a fighter strip in Luxembourg. Condemned salvage battle damage Feb 14, 1945
39876 (390th BG) damaged beyond repair by fighters 3/6/1944.
39880 to RFC at Walnut Ridge Feb 21, 1946
39882 (487th BG, *My Gal Ellen II*) returned to USA Jul 10, 1945,
arrived at Kingman, AZ Dec 19, 1945. Sold for scrap Jul 1, 1946
39883 condemned Jan 8, 1944
39885 (303rd BG, 427th BS, "Sweet Rose O'Grady") to RFC at Kingman, AZ Dec 8, 1945
39888 to RFC at Kingman, AZ Nov 23, 1945.
39890 (381st BG, 535th BS, "Return Ticket") shot down by fighters
Melchow, Germany May 24, 1944. MACR 5179
39891 (381st BG, 533rd BS) crashed Arlon, Belgium Mar 2, 1944. MACR 2738
39892 (91st BG, 401st BS) lost Mar 8, 1944. MACR 3223
39894 (388th BG, 561st BS) lost Feb 20, 1944, England. MACR 2432
39895 (381st BG, 535th BS, "Bermondsay Battler") shot down by
fighters Hiddesen, Germany Feb 22, 1944. MACR 2935
39898 (91st BG, 322nd BS) lost Feb 22, 1944. MACR 2642.
39899 surveyed at Las Vegas AB, NV Jan 15, 1944
39900 surveyed at Grande Isle, LA Nov 3,1943
39901 (385th BG, "Star Dust") crash landed at Detling, Kent following flak
damage during rade on V-site in Calais Feb 13, 1944.
Condemned Feb 15, 1944
39902 to RFC at Albuquerque, NM Feb 7, 1946
39903 (452nd BG, 729th BS) lost Jul 8, 1944.
39904 (401st BG, 615th BS) lost May 13, 1944, Germany
39905 (351st BG, 508th BS) shot down by fighters Jan 11, 1944 on mission to Oschersleben
39906 (381st BG, 535th BS, "Squat n'Drop It") caught fire while
landing at Ridgwell Apr 15, 1944. Declared salvage 2 days later.
39907 (388th BG, 560th BS) lost May 8, 1944
39910 (381st BG, 535th BS) shot down by Oblt Otto Stammberger in
Fw 190A-5 of JGr West/2 at La Reole, France Dec 31, 1943. MACR 1978.
8 POW, 2 evaded.
39913 condemned salvage battle damage Jan 31, 1944
39914 (351st BG) completed 50 missions and used as assembly ship *The Black Bitch* (it was painted
all black). Used 1945 as communication aicraft by 351st BG.
Returned to USA Jun 6, 1945. To RFC at Kingman, AZ Nov 9, 1945
39915 condemned salvage crash landing Sep 26, 1945
39916 (452nd BG, 731st BS) lost Mar 16, 1944.
39917 (452nd BG, 728th BS) lost Mar 24, 1944.
39918 (385th BG, 550th BS, 'Stormy Angel') lost Jun 2, 1944. MACR 5232
39919 surveyed at Walla Walla AAF Nov 23, 1943
39920 (452nd BG) lost Apr 29, 1944, Germany
39921 to CL-26 at Walla Walla AAF, WA Dec 4, 1943
39923 to RFC at Kingman, AZ Jan 10, 1946
39924 (95th BG, 334th BS, "Tornado") lost May 24, 1944
39929 (91st BG, 322nd BS) interned in Sweden Apr 11, 1944
39931 to reclamation at Kingman, AZ Jan 17, 1945
39932 condemned salvage non battle damage Jul 7, 1944
39933 (452nd BG, 728th BS) lost Mar 23, 1944
39934 (100th BG, 350th BS) lost Mar 15, 1944
39935 (306th BG, 369th BS) lost Feb 22, 1944
39936 (452nd BG, 728th BS) lost Apr 9, 1944
39937 (452nd BG, 728th BS) lost May 12, 1944
39939 (452nd BG, 730th BS) lost May 12, 1944
39940 (452nd BG, 731st BS) lost Feb 8, 1944
39941 (731st BS, 452nd BG) shot down by flak and fighters over
Aywaille, Belgium May 12, 1944.
39942 condemned salvage Jan 25, 1944
39943 (401st BG, 612th BS) lost May 7, 1944
39944 (305th BG, 366th BS) lost Mar 2, 1944
39945 (306th BG, 742nd BS) lost Feb 22, 1944
39946 (381st BG, 533rd BS) shot down by AAA Leopoldshohe, Germany
Feb 22, 1944.
39947 (305th BG, 364th BS) lost Dec 5, 1944
39948 (305th BG, 364th BS, "Leading Lady") to RFC at Kingman, AZ Nov 8, 1945. Was first B-17 to make 100
successful missions.
39950 (306th BG, 423rd BS) crashed in Holland after being hit over
Brunswick, Germany Mar 29, 1944. MACR 3481
39951 (385th BG, 551st BS, 'Esky?) lost May 23, 1944. MACR 5628
39955 condemned salvage non battle damage Feb 12, 1944
39956 to RFC at Kingman, AZ Feb 22, 1946
c/n 6701/6800
39958 condemned salvage battle damage Nov 14, 1944
39959 condemned salvage non battle damage Jun 22, 1945
39960 (92nd BG, 325th BS) crashed Moerzeke-Kastel (Belgium) Mar 2, 1944. MACR 2856
39961 (452nd BS, 730th BS) lost Feb 10, 1944. MACR 2537
39962 (384th BG, 547th BS) MIA Feb 11, 1944 on mission to Frankfurt. MACR 2529
39963 (306th BG, 423rd BS) lost Dec 5, 1944. MACR 11038
39964 to reclamation at Biggs Field, TX Sep 14, 1945
39966 (305th BG, 366th BS) lost Aug 3, 1944, Baden-Wurttemberg. MACR 7702
39968 to RFC at Albuquerque, NM Feb 7, 1946
39971 (452nd BG, 729th BS, "Little Chum") broke up in thunderstorm
Apr 21, 1944 and crashed near Hoxne, Suffolk. 6 killed,
4 parachuted to safety. Condemned salvage battle damage Apr 24, 1944
39973 condemned salvage non battle damage Oct 18, 1944
39974 (452nd BG, 731st BS, 'Punchboard') attempted to reach Sweden after mission to Warnemunde
Apr 9, 1944, forced down at Vaerlose airfield, Denmark. 10 POW. MACR 3785
Operated by special unit Kommando Olga within KG200. Crashed Feb 9/10, 1945
on takeoff from Stuttgart with 10 agents and Vichy officials on attempt
to evacuate to Spain. 17 killed, 2 survived. Compare with fate of 42-30146.
Which one is correct? According to 'Strangers in a Strange Land', it is 42-30146
that exploded on Feb 9, 1945.
39976 (452nd BG, 731st BS) lost May 12, 1944. MACR 4820
39977 condemned salvag non battle damage Feb 9, 1944
39984 (94th BG, 331st BS) shot down Feb 10, 1944 and crashed Liebenau
39985 (452nd BG, 730th BS) shot down Mar 23, 1944 and crashed Rengershausen
39986 (301st BG, 352nd BS) lost Apr 3, 1944. MACR 4401
39989 (95th BG, 334th BS) lost Mar 16, 1944. MACR 3231 and 4904
39991 (384th BG, 544th BS) shot down and crash landed near
Blangermont, France Mar 4, 1944. MACR 2741. Crew POW. Luftwaffe salvaged the plane.
39993 condemned salvage non battle damage May 6, 1945
39994 (100th BG, "Snort Stuff") damaged by fighter attack near Haseluenne. Landed in Sweden Mar 6, 1944, all crew interned
until September 1944, then returned. MACR 3031. To RFC at Albuquerque Feb 7, 1946
39995 (452nd BG, 731st BS) lost Apr 11, 1944. to RFC at Kingman, AZ Dec 22, 1945
39996 (91st BG, 322nd BS) lost Aug 16, 1944. MACR 8179. 7 KIA, 2 POW.
39997 (381st BG, 533rd BS, *Big Mike/Frenchy's Folly*) flown to
Kingman, AZ Nov 28, 1945, broken up 1945-47.
39998 (96th BG, 337th BS) shot down over Rosthausen, Germany May 8, 1944 on
mission to Brunswick. MACR 4569. All crew POW.
39999 (2nd BG, 49th BS) lost May 26, 1944. MACR 5831. Condemned Oct 20, 1944
40000 (91st BG, 324th BS, "Just Nothing") shot down Apr 22, 1944 and crashed Delecke during raid
on Hamm, Germany. MACR 4259
40002 (401st BG, 615th BS) lost Jun 19, 1944. MACR 6001
40003 (379th BG, 524th BS "Ol'Gappy/Topper") to RFC at Kingman, AZ Nov 10, 1945
40005 (384th BG, 546th BS, *Salvage Queen*) MIA Feb 11, 1944 on mission to Frankfurt. MACR 2530
40006 (306th BG, 368th BS) hit by flak over Berlin 3/6/1944.
Landed on island of Gotland, Sweden, where
the crew set fire to the aircraft. Crew interned. MACR 2735
40007 (381st BG, 533rd BS, *Honey*) failed to return from mission Nov 25, 1944.
40008 (381st BG, 533rd BS, "Bar Fly") in midair collision with 42-31490 near
Duestedt, Germany 3/24/1944. MACR 3539
40009 (91st BG 324th BS "Ikleton Abbey") on Jan 24, 1944 while assembling in formation
for a mission to Frankfurt, a fire broke out in the top turret electrical
system and fire spread to oxygen system. Pilot called an order to abandon ship
6 enlisted crewmen managed to bail out before ship exploded. Plane condemned Jan 26, 1944
40011 (381st BG, 534 BS, *Shnozzle*) in midair collision Jan 21, 1945 with 42-97511.
40012 lost in ferry across Atlantic Dec 18, 1943. MACR 1318
40015 surveyed at Las Vegas AB, NV Feb 13, 1944
40017 (381st BG, 535th BS, *Assend Charlie/Me and My Gal/Miasses Dragon*) badly shot up by fighters and 2 crew
bailed out, rest returned safely May 30, 1944. 1 KIA, 1 POW. MACR 5835. Repaired. Crashlanded Butgenbach,
Belgium Feb 14, 1945 and salvaged Mar 14, 1945.
40017 (381st BG, 535th BS) lost May 30, 1944.
40018 condemned salvage non batle damage Jan 13, 1945
40021 to reclamation at Kingman, AZ Dec t, 1944
40024 surveyed at Las Vegas AAB, NV Jan 6, 1944
40025 (381st BG, 535rd BS, *Touch the Button Nell*) crashlanded at Dunkwell,
UK Feb 6, 1944. Salvaged Feb 7, 1944.
40026 to RFC at Kingman AAF, AZ Jul 12, 1944
40029 to reclamation at Las Vegas, NV Jan 1, 1945
40033 condemned MIA Feb 8, 1944
40034 to RFC at Walnut Ridge Sep 25, 1945
40035 to reclamation at Kingman AF, AZ Nov 2, 1944
40038 in midair collision with 42-31733 Jan 13, 1944.
Not sure of the result since I have a report that this
plane went to RFC at Altus, OK Nov 7, 1945
40039 surveyed at Orlando AB, FL Jan 14, 1944
40040 surveyed at Kingman AAF, AZ Jul 7, 1944
40042 to Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD Jun 19, 1946
40044 to RFC at Ontario, CA Jan 18, 1946
40045 surveyed at Dyersburg AAF, TN Aug 1, 1944
40047 (92nd BG, 407th BS) shot down by AAA Feb 24, 1944 on mission to Schweinfurt,
Germany. MACR 2753.
40050 (401st BG, 612th BS) MIA Jun 19, 1944. MACR 6002
40052 (92nd BG, 407th BS) hit by flak near German/Dutch border 3/6/1944. Five crew bailed out and were taken
prisoner. Five bailed out over Holland and evaded capture. MACR 2905
40053 condemned salvage non battle damage Oct 5, 1944
40054 (388th BG, 562nd BS) rammed by 42-37886 Mar 6, 1944 near Dutch border after the latter had been hit by fighter.
Both aircraft went down. 3 killed, one later died of wounds, 6 bailed out and taken prisoner.
MACR 3092
40056 (100th BG, 351st BS) shot down by fighters on raid on Berlin Mar 8, 1944. 10 crew POW. MACR 3032
40057 (401st BG, 615th BS) lost Jan 29, 1944, Entenpfuyl/Pferdsfeld. MACR 2273
42-73515
Vega XB-38
Reserved for a new version of B-17 with Allison engines. Because of urgency of the
project, an existing B-17E was used and the new design was never completed.
c/n 6801/6900
97437 (97th BG, 342nd BS) lost Sep 10, 1944. MACR 8365
97440 (401st BG, 614th BS) lost May 30, 1944. MACR 5310
97441 (92 BG, 407 BS) lost Jan 30, 1944, Hannover-Fahrenwald, Germany. MACR 2254
97442 (381st BG, 532nd BS) crashlanded during practice mission
Oct 1, 1944, salvaged Oct 3, 1944.
97443 (457th BG, 749th BS, *Miss Yu*) salvaged Jan 22, 1944
after crashed on landing in Ireland.
97444 (97th BG, 414th BS)lost Feb 17, 1944, Mediterranean. MACR 2392
97448 (401st BG, 614th BS) lost Apr 20, 1944, France. MACR 4055
97449 (384th BG, 547th BS, *Sweetheart*) captured by Luftwaffe Jul 19, 1944, Mils near
Imst, Austria. MACR 7261.
97450 (384th BG, 546th BS) MIA Feb 22, 1944 on mission to Aschersleben, Germany, MACR 2464
97451 (457th BG, 751st BS, *Nancy K*) collided with 42-97456 on way to target at
Gaggenau, Germany Sep 10, 1944. Was able to land safely, but
2 of the crew parachuted into friendly territory in France,
fearing that the ship was doomed. 42-97456 crashed, killing
all but 2 of the crew.
97452 (457th BG, 751st BS) shot down by enemy fighters May 28, 1944 during
mission to Dessau and crashed into English Channel. MACR 5296.
All 9 crew killed.
97454 (381st BG, 533rd BS) shot down by AAA Berlin, Germany May 19, 1944.
MACR 4932
97455 (91st BG, 401st BS) lost May 19, 1944. MACR 4829
97456 (457th BG, 751st BS, *Mighty Little John*) collided with 42-97451 while on
way to target at Gaggenau Sep 10, 1944. Cut in half near
the waist by props of other plane and crashed. 2 bailed
out, 7 killed. 42-97451 made it back to base safely.
97457 (457th BG, 749th BS) shot down by flak Feb 25, 1944 during
mission to Augsburg. MACR 2918. 6 KIA, 4 POW.
97460 (457 BG, 749 BS) shot down by flak May 27, 1944, Differten during mission
to Ludwigshaven. MACR 5295. 1 KIA, 9 POW
97461 (447th BG, 711th BS) crashlanded at RAF fighter strip near Eindhoven, Holland Oct 7, 1944 on
return from Meresburg. Salvaged Nov 14, 1944.
97463 (306th BG, 423rd BS) lost Feb 20, 1944, Germany. MACR 2430
97465 (457th BG, 751st BS) shot down by flak Apr 9, 1944 during mission
to Gdynia. MACR 3665. 1 KIA, 9 POW.
97467 (91st BG, 401st BS) interned in Sweden Jul 18, 1944. MACR 7418
97468 (457th BG, 748th BS) crashlanded at base in England after missin to Augsberg
Feb 25, 1944. All crew survived, but plane total loss.
97469 (379th BG, 527th BS, "Busy-Baby") declared war-weary Jan 11, 1945.
Scrapped Dec 1945.
97470 (457th BG, 748th BS, *Oh Kay*) shot down by fighters Sep 28, 1944 on mission
to Magdeburg. MACR 9771. All 9 crew POW.
97471 (381st BG, 532nd BS, *Male Call*) crashlanded at Ridgewell Mar 20, 1944.
97473 (390th bG, 571st BS) lost Jun 5, 1944. MACR 5481
97474 (381st BG, 533rd BS, *Homing Pigeon*) shot down by fighters Opherdicke,
Germany Feb 22, 1944. MACR 2934
97477 (384th BG, 545th BS, *Porky's Pig*) lost Apr 24, 1944 on mission to
Oberphaffenhofen, Germany. MACR 4348
97480 (96th BG, 337th BS) lost Apr 13, 1944. MACR 3769. RAF record card
for Mosquito DZ548 states that this Mosquito crashed at St Ives,
England Feb 5,1944 after colliding with this B-17.
97481 (457th BG, 751st BS, *Liberty Run*) shot down by fighters on mission
to Berlin May 19, 1944. MACR 4941. 9 crew bailed out and
became POWs. 1 KIA.
97482 (100th BG, 418th BS) shot down Mar 6, 1944 by fighter
attack near Haseluenne. 7 killed, 3 bailed
out and taken prisoner. MACR 3033
97483 (91st BG, 322nd BS) shot down near Berlin Mar 6, 1944. MACR 2902
97488 (384th BG, 547th BS) MIA Feb 22, 1944 on mission to Aschersleben, Germany. MACR 2465
97491 (100th BG, 418th BS) shot down by fighter attack Mar 6, 1944. MACR 3034
near Haseluenne. One killed, 9 bailed out and
taken prisoner.
97492 (351st BG, 511st BS) shot down by fighters Aug 3, 1944, Huttersdorf-Lebach, Germany
MACR 7704
97495 (95th BG) shot down Mar 6, 1944 by fighter attack near
Haseluenne. Crew bailed out, taken prisoner. MACR 2986
97496 (401st BG, 615th BG) lost Apr 9, 1944. MACR 3942
97497 (447th BG, 711th BG) lost Oct 12, 1944. MACR 9573
97501 (447th BG, 711st BS) lost Apr 29, 1944, Germany. MACR 4253.
97503 (381st BG, 533rd BS, *Princess Pat*) caught fire during
training flight and crashlanded at Ridgewell Mar 26 (27?), 1945
and reduced to salvage. All crew escaped.
97504 delivered Denver Dec 4, 1943, to Kearney Dec 23, 1943, to Presque Isle Jan 2, 1944.
assigned to 323rd BS, 91st BG Bassingbourn Jan 23, 1944. Battle damaged on mission to Frieberg
Oct 14, 1944, crashlanded at base on return. Salvaged. Named "Mary Lou"
97505 (381st BG, ex 306 BS) flown to Kingman, AZ Dec 5, 1945.
97506 (550 BS, 385 BG, 'Thunder Bird') shot down by enemy fighters Jan 29, 1944 near Simmern,
Germany during mission to Frankfurt. MACR 2269. 10 crew POW.
97509 (303rd BG, 358th BS, "Old Hickory") MIA Mar 2, 1944
97510 (384th BG, 546th BS, *Satan's Playmates) returned to USA postwar. To Kingman AAD.
Sold for salvage Jul 1, 1946
97511 (381st BG, 535th BS, *Egg haid*) in midair collision with 42-40011 Jan 21, 1945.
Declared salvage.
97515 (92nd BG, 325th BS, "Little Runt") interned in Switzerland Mar 18, 1944. MACR 3226
97516 (97th BG, 341th BS) shot down over Austria Jul 25, 1944. MAC 7126
97518 delivered Cheyenne Dec 8, 1943, to Kansas City Dec 27, 1943, Orlando Jan 1, 1944, to 902 BU Orlando
Jun 2, 1944, to Mat Spl Tonopah Jun 23, 1944, to Mat Com Wright Field Jun 28, 1944, to Grenier Jun 28, 1944.
to Prestwick, UK Jun 30, 1944. Assigned to 8th AF, fitted with TV camera and GB-4 glide bomb equipment
(Batty) Jul 2, 1944.
97519 delivered Cheyenne Dec 8, 1943, to Kearney Dec 30, 1944. Assigned to 91st BG, 401st BS at
Bassingbourn Feb 12, 1944, named "Spirit of Billy Mitchell". Hit by many Bf 109s and crashed
S of Herlefeld, 18 mi SE of Kassel, Germany Apr 19, 1944. MACR 4048. 4 KIA, 6 POW
97520 delivered Cheyenne Dec 9, 1943, to Great Island Dec 30, 1943, to Presque Isle Jan 20, 1944. Assigned
to 525th BS, 379BG at Kimbolton Jan 29, 1944. Shot down by AAA and crashed in woods near Schlebusch,
Lippmanstraase, Germany Feb 22, 1944. MACR 2881. 9 KIA, 1 POW
97521 delivered Cheyenne Dec 9, 1943, to Kearney Dec 31, 1943, to Presque Isle Jan 27, 1944. Assigned
to 384th BG, 545th BS at Grafton Underwood Feb 10, 1944, named "The Saint". Forcelanded on continent
Jan 10, 1945, salvaged Jan 28, 1945.
97524 (96 BG, 337 BS) lost 3/9/1944.
97526 (301 st BG, 353rd BS) shot down by fighters Feb 25, 1944 near Furth,
Germany. 6 POW, 4 KIA. MACR 2723.
97527 (92nd BG, 327th BS) shot down by flak near Vechta Mar 6, 1944. MACR 2996
97528 (388th BG, 563rd BS, "Mary's Sister") damaged by flak during
raid on Hanau marshalling yards and crashed upon landing
at RAF fighter base at Hawkinge Jan 5, 1945. 4 killed.
97531 (97th BG, 414th BS, "Victory Bound") lost Jul 21, 1944. MACR 6950
97534 (452nd BG, 728th BS) lost Nov 25, 1944. MACR 11049
c/n 6901/7000
97536 (463rd BG, 773th BS) lost Jun 27, 1944. MACR 6414
97537 (457th BG, 748th BS) shot down by flak and fighters
on mission to Gdynia Apr 9, 1944. MACR 3666. 1 KIA, 9 POW
97544 (463rd BG, 773rd BS) lost Aug 17, 1944. MACR 7458
97546 (303rd BG, 360th BS, "Idaliza") scraspped Dec 1, 1945.
97547 (463rd BG, 772nd BS) lost May 10, 1944. MACR 4748
97550 (463rd BG, "Lassie and Her Lads") crashed and burned at Foggia
Main Oct 11, 1944.
97551 (463rd BG, 772nd BS) lost over Austria May 10, 1944. MACR 4747
97556 (96th BG, 413th BS) shot down by night intruding Me 410
Apr 12, 1944 during night approach to base near Parkham and
crashed at Glenham< Suffolk. 3 KIA.
97557 (544th BS, 384th BG, "Mercy's Madhouse") scrapped at end of war.
97558 (457th BG, 748th BS, *Tis Me Sugar*) left formation for no apparent
reason on mission to Weimar Aug 24, 1944 and never
seen again. MACR 8200. Another report has this plane
as being shot down by a jet fighter. All 9 crew KIA.
97559 (385th BG, 549th BS, 'Vapor Trails') lost Apr 29, 1944, Germany. MACR 4459
97560 (96th BG, 413rd BS) fitted with H2X. Ran off end of runway at Thorpe Abbots
May 19, 1944 while on loan to 100th BG and from photographic evidence
probably DBR.
97561 (300th BG, "Batchelor's Heaven") caught fire while forming
up for practice mission and crew attempted to bail out.
Plane broke up and crashed into some RAF cottages. 3 crew
killed plus 3 RAF in the cottages. 6 crew bailed out.
97563 (91st BG, 323rd BS) lost Nov 2, 1944. MACR 10147.
97567 (96th BG, 413rd BS) lost May 12, 1944, Germany. MACR 4860
97568 (483rd BG, 816th BS) lost Sep 15, 1944. MACR 9900
97569 (96th BG, 413rd BS) lost Apr 18, 1944. MACR 4161.
97571 (457th BG, 750th BS) shot down by flak Aug 24, 1944 on
mission to Weimar. MACR 8201. 5 KIA, 4 POW.
97573 (384th BG, 545th BS) MIA May 29, 1944 on mission to Krzesiny, Poland. MACR 5318
97575 (463rd BG, 774th BS) lost over Austria Dec 27, 1944. MACR 10747
97576 (463rd BG, 772nd BS) lost May 10, 1944. MACR 4839
97579 (457th BG, 750th BS, *Local Mission*) shot down by flak
Jun 14, 1944 on mission to Le Bourget. MACR 5804. 1 KIA,
2 evaded, 6 POW.
97580 (301st BG, 353rd BS) lost May 29, 1944.
97585 (483rd BG, 840th BS) lost Dec 25, 1944. MACR 10730
97589 (381st BG, 533rd BS) crashlanded and caught fire Mar 26, 1945.
97590 (303rd BG, 360th BS, "Virgin Mary") crashed Jun 10, 1944
97591 (457th BG, 748th BS) lost Nieuwdorp, Netherlands Feb 16, 1945.
97594 (381st BG, 532rd BS, *Dry Gulcher*) crashed and caught fire Aug 4, 1944.
Salvaged next day.
97598 crahlanded at Keesler Field, MS Mar 12, 1945.
97600 transferred from 351st BG to 401st BG, 613rd BS. Shot down Nov 21, 1944. MACR 10410
97601 (401st BS, 91st BG, *General Ike*) scrapped at end of war. I also have
this one as having been lost with 457th BG, 751st BS Jul 19, 1944 during
mission to Augsburg, MACR 7548. 4 KIA, 5 POW
97603 (385th BG, 548th BS *Gremlin Buggy II*) interned in Switzerland May 27, 1944. MACR 5266.
Aircraft set on fire by its crew after landing at Knutwil to prevent
the secrets of the H2X radar from being discovered by the Swiss.
97614 (94th BG, 333rd BS) lost Jun 21, 1944. MACR 5914
97617 (303 BG, 356 BS, 'Gremlin Bugy II') lost Apr 13, 1944. MACR 3770
97619 (3036th AAFBU) hit side of mountain near Yumma AAF,
AZ Jun 28 1944 on night navigation flight. 5 killed.
97620 (96th BG, 413rd BS) lost Apr 24, 1944, Germany. MACR 4164
97622 (303rd BG, 358th BS, "Paper Dollie") crashlanded Jul 23, 1944.
97623 (482nd BG) fitted with H2X radar and K24 camera over display CRT.
Used during early to mid 1944 to build up print library of of H2X
target images. Afterwards fitted with Micro-H radar bombing system,
First trial mission was to fuel dump at Bois-de-la-Houssire Aug 4, 1944.
97625 (381st BG, 535th BS, *Sunkist Special*) crashlanded Mar 8, 1945 and salvaged.
97628 (96th BG, 413th BS) destroyed by enemy bombing at Poltava, Russia Jun 22, 1944. Condemned Jul 2, 1944.
97634 (447th BG, 711st BS) lost Nov 2, 1944. MACR 10164
c/n 7001/7100
97636 (351st BG) salvaged in Germany Apr 3, 1946.
97638 (457th BG, 749th BS, *Follow Me*) shot down by flak
Oct 7, 1944 on mission to Politz. MACR 9773.
5 KIA, 5 POW.
97640 (301st BG) lost over Austria Feb 23, 1945. MACR 12470
97646 (94th BG) transferred to 447th BG Apr 5, 1944. To Kingman in 1946 and
sold for scrap Jul 1, 1946
97649 salvaged in Germany Apr 4, 1946
97651 assigned to 94th Combat Wing but carried on 351st BG strength. Transferred to
305th BG May 1945.
97653 (483rd BG, 840th BS) lost Jul 15, 1944, Yugoslavia. MACR 6826
97654 (96th BG, 413rd BS) lost May 12, 1944, Germany. MACR 4861
97655 (97th BG, 414th BS) lost over Austria May 10, 1944. MACR 4722
97678 (525th BS, 379th BG, 'Birmingham Jewel') shot down by enemy fighters southwest
of Hamburg, Germany Feb 3, 1945. MACR 12217.
97683 (95th BG, 335th BS) hit by AAA and caught fire near Szolnok, Hungary
Sep 18, 1944. Four crew bailed out and became POW. Then the
fire ceased and plane continued on to Italy and landed safely.
MACR 10201. Plane was repaired. Transferred to 301st BG, 353rd BS.
Lost Mar 15, 1945 with 301st BG, 353rd BS. MACR 12824
97685 (301st BG, 353rd BS) lost Nov 25, 1944. MACR 10108
305th BG May 1945.
97689 (482nd BG) fitted with Micro-H radar bombing system. First trial mission
was to fuel dump at Bois-de-la-Houssire Aug 4, 1944
97691 (303rd BG, 427th BS) forced landed in Volker, Belgium Nov 26, 1944. MACR 11193
97692 fitted with H2X radar and used to photograph French coast
from Cherbourg to Le Havre duriin gnight of Jun 1, 1944 in
preparation for D-Day.
97693 (96th BG, 413rd BS) lost Jun 11, 1944. MACR 5624.
97696 (95th BG, "Terrible Termite")
97697 (452nd BG, 728th BS) lost Oct 2, 1944. MACR 9526
305th BG May 1945.
97702 (482nd BG) fitted with Micro-H Mk II radar bombing system, made first combat
trial Mar 20, 1945 on mission to Oberusel.
97705 (301st BG, 32nd BS) lost Dec 26, 1944. MACR 10745
97717 (482nd BG) fitted with Micro-H radar bombing system, first trial mission
was to fuel dump at Bois-de-la-Houssire Aug 4, 1944
97724 (463rd BS, 772nd BS) ditched in Adriatic Jun 9, 1944.
All crew MIA. MACR 5852
97726 (463rd BG, 772nd BS) lost May 18, 1944. MACR 4916.
97728 (301st BG, 352nd BS) lost over Austria Nov 5, 1944. MACR 10081
c/n 7101/7200
97739 (2nd BG, 20th BS) lost over Austria Dec 9, 1944. MACR 10131
97747 ditched 160 mi SW of Fastnet, Ireland May 16, 1944 during
ferry flight.
97762 crashlanded at Langley Field, VA Sep 5, 1945.
97769 (447th BG, 711th BS) damaged at Rattlesden, UK Dec 2, 1944. To
Kingman, AZ in 1946. Sold for scrap Jul 1, 1946
97771 (381st BG, 533rd BS, "The 8 Ball MK III") hit by AAA and crashed into North Sea Aug 5, 1944.
97781 (303rd BG, 359th BS, "The 8 Ball Mk III") crashed into a
meadow just short of Apeldorn Canal near the village of Eerbeek,
Holland Nov 2, 1944. 1 KIA, 8 POW, 1 evaded.
97786 (452nd BG) lost May 12, 1944, Belgium
97797 (95th BG, 412th BS) lost Aug 16, 1944
97798 (351st BG) damaged by AAA and ditched in English Channel Jun 14, 1944 on mission to Le Bourget
97802 crew bailed out after engine failure and plane crashed 12 mi E
of Avon Park, FL Oct 18, 1945.
97803 (447th BG NS) returned to US Jul 9, 1945; RFC Kingman Nov 19, 1945
97804 (447th BG 711th BS) returned to US Sep 11, 1945; RFC Kingman Nov 12, 1945
97811 (401st BG, 612th BS, *Slick Chick*) shot down by AAA near
Vaubecourt, France Jun 25, 1944. MACR 6230
97816 (463rd BG, 775th BS) lost Jul 19, 1944, Pfandlhof, Kaisertal, Kufstein,
Austria. MACR 7321
97818 caught fire while taxiing Jun 15, 1944
97821 (390th BG, 571st BS) lost Sep 8, 1944. MACR 8602
97825 converted to SB-17G.
97828 (381st BG, 533rd BS, *Queenie*) MIA Feb 9, 1945.
97832 (388th BG, 563rd BS, "Fairman Willie") destroyed by enemy bombing at Poltava, Russia Jun 22, 1944.
Condemned Jul 2, 1944.
97834 delivered Denver Mar 10, 1944, to Hunter apr 16, 1944, to Grenier Apr 29, 1944. Assigned to 100th BG, 349th BS
at Thorpe Abbotts May 4, 1944, named "Mud in Yer Eye" aka "Terrible Termite". Shot down by enemy aircraft on raid to
Chemnitz Sep 11, 1944 and crashed at Schuiedeberg, Germany. MACR 8819. 6 KIA, 3 POW
c/n 7201/7300
97843 (351st BG) heavily damaged Oct 7, 1944 and fixed with front end of 42-98004 grafted on.
Returned to USA May 28, 1945
97846 (390th BG, 569th BS, "Belle of the Brawl") shot down by AAA over Germany Jan 2, 1945. MACR 11244. 9 POW.
97848 (92nd BG, 327th BS, "Silver Wings") lost Sep 13, 1944. MACR 10286
97849 (390th BG, 570th BS, "Liberty Belle") hit by flak over Germany
on return from raid on Cheb, Czechoslovakia Feb 14, 1945.
Heavily damaged and landed at base at Ophoven, Belgium. 2 crew
were killed and oneinjured. Plane salvaged Feb 18, 1945. The plane currently
flying as 42-97849 is actually 44-85734.
97852 (452nd BG, 728th BS) MIA Aug 14, 1944, Mannheim, Germany. MACR 8425
97853 (303rd BG, 360th BS, "Lucky Linda") crashlanded Sep 18, 1944.
97854 (390th BG) lost Graah Fjord, Greenland on ferry flight Apr 9, 1944. MACR 3637. Assigned serial N9094V for Institute of
Aeronautical Archaeological Research of Auburn, CA. There was an attempted recovery
Aug 1999, believe located but not recovered. Registration
currently (Jan 2006) being considered for cancellation.
97855 (389th BG) two engines damaged by flak over France Jul 8, 1944
and aircraft bellylanded on sandbank off Sandwich, England.
Landing site was between two minefields.
97858 (95th BG, 412th BS, "Carmen's Folly/Lady Fortune") lost Jan 10, 1945, Germany. MACR 11743
97862 (c/n 7227) crashed on approach to Nutts Corner, Belfast, Northern Ireland Jun 7, 1944
and destroyed by fire. Crew killed
97869 (401st BG, 615th BS, "Hula Girl, Maid to Order") shot down by flak on
mission to Gelsenkirchen Feb 16, 1945. MACR 12444. Crashed
in Netherlands. 3 KIA, 5 POW, 1 evaded.
97872 (401st BG 614th BS "Rosie's Sweat Box") lost Sep 17, 1944 on takeoff for mission to Groesbeck. The plane
failed to clear the hedge at the end of the runway on takeoff and exploded, killing all but the tail gunner
who died the next day.
97873 (388th BG, 563rd BS, "Sack Happy") crashed on takeoff at
Knettishall Feb 24, 1945. Crew OK but plane was w/o.
97879 (91st BG, 324th BG) lost Aug 1, 1944, France. MACR 2897
97880 (324th BS, 91st BG, *Little Miss Mischief*) hit by flak Oct 15, 1944 but
was able to return to base. Aircraft was repaired with rear fuselage of
42-31405. Made emergency landing at Bassingbourne, UK Apr 4, 1945 and
was scrapped.
97882 (381st BG, 533rd BS) salvaged Jun 14, 1945.
97887 damaged in ground collision at Enid AAF, OK Sep 18, 1945.
97889 (457th BG, 748th BS, *Fish n Chips*) damaged in landing
accident Jul 9, 1944.
97890 delivered Tulsa Mar 27, 1944, Kearney May 22, 1944, Grenier May 29, 1944. Assigned to 524th BS, 379th
BG Kimbolton Jun 12, 1944. (379th BG, 524th BS "Queen of Hearts") on Jun 25, 1944 mission bombardier
was killed by a flak blast which also injured the navigator. Pilot ordered the crew to prepare to bail
out and thinking he heard bail out the navigator jumped (died in German hospital). Seeing his chute open,
the tail gunner also jumped and became POW. Plane landed safely. MACR 6838 written for the lost crewmen.
Aircraft was lost Sep 28, 1944 with 379th BG, 524th BS (named "Lil Satan") on mission to Magdeburg, Germany.
97891 (91st BG, 401st BS)lost Jun 21, 1944. MACR 5981
97893 (303rd BG, 427th BS, "Minnie the Moocher") lost Sep 28, 1944. MACR 9413
97894 delivered Denver Mar 28 1944, Rapid city Apr 26, 1944, 225 th BU Rapid city May 1, 1944. Reclamation
completed Aug 4, 1945.
97895 delivered Denver Mar 28, 1944, 88th BG Avon Park Apr 24, 1944, Tulsa Ap 30, 1944. Forcelanded Avon Park
Jul 6, 1944. 325th BU Avon park Apr 9, 1945. Forceleanded 10 mi NE of Avon Park May 29, 1945,
Forcelanded 1108th BU Mitchell Field, NY Aug 6, 1945. To 235th BU Avon Park Aug 11, 1945.
To RFC at Walnut Ridge Dec 7, 1945.
97896 delivered Tulsa Mar 27, 1944, Kearney May 27, 1944, Dow Field Jun 1, 1944. Assigned to 369th BS, 306th BG
Thurleigh Jun 10 1944, transferred to 92nd BG Podington May 9, 1945. Salvaged 9th AF Germany Dec 10, 1945.
Named *Miss America*
97897 delivered Denver Mar 28, 1944. Fort Myers Apr 27, 1944, Jacksonville May 6, 1944, 328th BU Gulfport
Crashed at Ellington Field, Texas May 25, 1944, w/o the next day.
97898 delivered Tulsa Mar 27, 1944, Kearney May 24, 1944, Dow Field Jun 12, 1944. Assigned 96th BG, 338th BS
Snetterton Jun 3, 1944. Transferred to 493rd BG, 860th BS Debach. In base landing accident May 29, 1945.
Returned to US Bradley Jul 3, 1945. To 4168th BU South Plains Oct 21, 1945. To RFC Kingman Nov 19, 1945.
97899 delivered Tulsa Mar 29, 1944, Kearney May 27, 1944, Tow Field Jun 6, 1944. Assigned 457th BG, 748th BS
Glatton Jun 7 1944. (457th BG, 748th BS) shot down by flak Oct 25, 1944 on
mission to Hamburg. MACR 10178. 3 KIA, 6 POW.
97903 (96th BG, 339th BS) destroyed by enemy bombing at Poltava, Russia Jun 22, 1944.
97904 (729th BS, 452nd BG, *Lady Jeannette*) hit by flak over Saarbrucken, Germany
Nov 9, 1944. Crashed in France 25 mi SE of Verdun at Bois de Hattonville . 4 KIA.
Pilot and co-pilot both posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor.
97905 (395th BG, 360th BS) interned in Switzerland Jul 13, 1944. MACR 7503
97909 (99th BG, 348th BS) lost Sept 16, 1944, Yugoslavia. MACR 6857
97913 (483rd BG, 815th BS) caught fire on raid on Moorsbierbaum Aug 28, 1944 and
bombs were ordered salvoed and crew bailed out. MACR 11273. 7 became POW,
3 were picked up by Tito's partisans and were returned to
friendly territory.
97915 (2nd BG, 429th BS, "Wolf Pack") attacked by fighters and
bellylanded at Komlod,Hungary Aug 29, 1944. MACR 7950.
10 crew POW.
97926 (351st BG) crash landed at Ypres Sep 28, 1944 after mission to Magdeberg and salvaged
97935 (452nd BG) destroyed by enemy bombing at Poltava, Russia Jun 22, 1944. Condemned Jul 2, 1944.
c/n 7301/7400
97937 (388th BG, 561st BS) destroyed by enemy bombing at Poltava, Russia Jun 22, 1944. Condemned Jul 1, 1944.
97940 (385th BG, "Half 'n' Half") damaged by flak on mission to
Stuttgart Sep 13, 1944. Crew bailed out near Kentford,
Suffolk. One crew was killed when his parachute did not
open.
97941 (384th BG, 545th BS, *Marion*) salvaged Nov 18, 1944.
97942 delivered Denver Apr 11, 1944, to Kearney May 4, 1944, to Dow Field May 23, 1944. Assigned to 525th BS,
379th BG at Kimbolton. (379th BG, 525th BS) in midair collision with B-17 44-6133 over Thames Estuary
Jun 19, 1944. Crashed off The Point, Canvey Island, Essex. MACR 6983. 3 killed, 6 bailed out.
44-6133 also crashed.
97944 (303rd BG, 359th BS, "Daddy's Delight") salvaged Dec 13, 1945.
97945 (95th BG, 335th BS, "Luck of the Irish")
97947 was H2X aircraft assigned to 94th Combat Wing but carried on 351st BG strength.
Transferred to 401st BG Aug 20, 1944
97948 (384th BG, 546th BS, *Hell on Wings*) MIA Oct 11, 1944 on mission to Wesseling, Germany
97951 was H2X aircraft assigned to 94th Combat Wing but carried on 351st BG strength
Transferred to 457th BG Aug 20, 1944. 97951 (748th BS, 457th BG) shot down by flak near
Gennep, Holland Sep 17, 1944. on mission to Nijmegen. Crew 11 POW. MACR 10208
97954 (91st BG, 401st BS) lost Jul 20, 1944. MACR 7272
97955 (457th BG, 748th BS) damaged by fighters on mission to
Magdeberg Sep 28, 1944 and crash landed near Brussels. All
crew survived.
97957 (390th BG, 570th BS *Beyond My Dreams*) interned in Switzerland Jul 12, 1944. MACR 7493
97965 was H2X aircraft assigned to 94th Combat Wing but carried on 351st BG strength.
Damaged by AAA and crash-landed at Brussels Oct 15, 1944 and salvaged.
97960 (384th BG, 547th BS) shot down by flak Feb 3, 1945 on mission to Berlin. MACR 12153
97962 (401st BG, 612nd BS) shot down over Germany Sep 9, 1944. MACR 8607.
MACR database has the serial number of the plane being 97968
97967 (379th BG, "Hun Runner") damaged over Frieburg, Germany Jan 15, 1945
and force landed on continent. Salvaged Mar 6, 1945.
97970 (487th BG, 837th BS, 'Miss Virginly') retired to Kingman, AZ Dec 21, 1945.
97972 (303rd BG, 358th BS) lost Nov 26, 1944. MACR 11200
97976 (447th BG, "A Bit of Lace") returned to US Jul 5, 1945, to Kingman AAF Nov 9, 1945,
97979 (385th BG, 550th BS, 'Leading Lady') lost Mar 2, 1945. MACR 12855
97980 (379th BG) crashlanded Feb 14, 1945, Bierset, Belgium.
97981 (96th BG, 337th BS) lost Udenhout, Netherlands Nov 21, 1944.
97982 (401st BG, 615th BS) lost Jul 16, 1944, France. MACR 7558.
97983 (390th BG) collided with 42-107070 over Hoorn, Netherlands Jul 7, 1944. 5 KIA, 4 POW. MACR 7367
97984 (91st BG, 401st BS) lost Nov 2, 1944. MACR 10149
97985 (94th BG, 332nd BS) collided with 44-8177 during final
approach and crashed Battlies Corner, Rougham, Suffolk.
9 killed.
97990 (381st BG, 532nd BS) salvaged Mar 6, 1945
97991 (305th BG, 366th BS) lost over Merseburg, Germany Oct 24, 1944. MACR 8207
97992 (95th BG, 336th BS, "Hap Hazard"), (95th BG, 335th BS, "Trouble
Buggy")
97993 (96th BG, 413rd BS) lost Sep 13, 1944. MACR 8842
97994 (303rd BG, 359th BS) lost Aug 24, 1944. MACR 8211
97996 to USSR
97998 (486th BG 835th BS "The Roanoke Magician" H8-E) On 45th mission on Jan 21, 1945 over marshalling yards
Mannheim pilot kept the ship airborne long enough to crash-land in France.
The pilot perished, but his crew survived.
98000 (384th BG, 544th BS, *Fightin' Hebe*) lost Jan 8, 1945 on mission to Kyllburg, Germany. MACR 11579
98004 (351st BG) damaged by direct hit in ball turet Sep 27, 1944. Aircraft landed at
Polebrook and broke in half. Front half attached to rear of 42-97843.
98008 (486th BG, 834th BS, "American Beauty") scraped at Kingman, AZ Apr 1947.
98018 (457th BG, 750th BS, *Lady Katherine*) damaged by flak Aug 25, 1944
on mission to Peenemunde and diverted to Sweden. Crew
bailed out before landing. MACR 8294
98021/98023 to RAF as Fortress III HB791/HB793.
98021 to RAF as Fortress III HB971. SOC Mar 11, 1947
98022 to RAF as Fortress III HB792 SOC Mar 11, 1947
98023 to RAF as Fortress III HB793 SOC Mar 11, 1947.
98024 to RAF as Fortress III HB794. Transferred to USAAF after delivery to UK, no RAF use.
98025 to RAF as Fortress III HB795. SOC Mar 11, 1947.
98026 to RAF as Fortress III HB796. MIA Feb 9, 1945.
98029 to RAF as Fortress III HB799. SOC Mar 11,1 947
98030 to RAF as Fortress III HB800. Damaged by fighters and crashlanded at Ford, England
Oct 31, 1944. Damaged beyond repair.
98031 to RAF as Fortress III HB801. SOC Mar 11, 1947.
98032 to RAF as Fortress III HB802. MIA Mar 14, 1945.
42-102379/102543
Boeing B-17G-50-BO Fortress
c/n 7881/8045
102379 to RFC at Walnut Ridge as TB-17G Aug 20, 1945
102380 condemned salvage no battle damage Apr 15, 1945
102381 to RFC at Walnut Ridge as TB-17G Apr 2, 1946
102382 (483rd BG, 817th BS) lost Jul 18, 1944, Germany. MACR 6977
102384 to RFC at Kingman, AZ as TB-17G Jan 4, 1946
102385 surveyed at Dyersburg AAF, TN Mar 23, 1944
102387 to reclamation/scrap at Hill Field, UT Oct 9, 1946
102388 (483rd BG, 815th BS) MIA Jun 22, 1944. MACR 11543
102389 to RFC at Kingman, AZ as TB-17G Nov 1, 1945
102392 (91st BG, 401st BS) MIA May 1, 1944. MACR 4465
102394 (401st BG, 614th BS) MIA Aug 24, 1944
102395 (447th BG, 711th BS) missing May 12, 1944. MACR 4771
102397 (452nd BG, 729th BS) MIA Jan 17, 1945. MACR 11794
102399 to reclamation at Biggs Field, TX Dec 16, 1944
102400 to RFC at Walnut Ridge as TB-17G Sep 17, 1945
102402 (384th BG, 547th BS) shot down by fighter May 22, 1944 on mission to Kiel, Denmark and later
crashed at Rethwischfeld, Germany. MACR 4954. 8 POW, 1 died of injuries.
102403 condemned MIA Aug 3, 1944
102405 (94th BG, 332nd BS) crashed near Coopers Farm, Lawshall,
Suffolk during training flight Apr 23, 1944. 9 killed,
2 parachuted to safety. Condemned salvage battle damage Apr 24, 1944
102406 (483rd BG, 817th BS) MIA May 7, 1944. MACR 4924
102407 to RFC at Walnut Ridge Aug 18, 1945
102409 to reclamation/scrap at Admore AAF, OK as TB-17G Jan 3, 1946
102410 crashed Sep 24, 1944 at Ardmore AAF, OK. 3 died parachuting, plane
exploded on impact. Blown cylinder, fire on landing approach.
102411 (303rd BG, 427th BS, "Miss Lace") condemned salvage battle damage Mar 18, 1945.
Also listed as being left in Poland Mar 18, 1945 and turning up in the USSR
102413 to RFC at Walnut Ridge as TB-17G Dec 14, 1945
102414 condemned Sep 19, 1944
102416 damaged in bellylanding Apr 20, 1944. With 100th BG, 349th BS, MIA Jul 25, 1944. MACR 7837
102419 (710 BS, 447 BG) midair fire Jun 28, 1944.
Crew bailed out OK.
102422 (483rd BG, 816th BS) MIA Jul 18, 1944. MACR 7098
102423 (381th BG, 533rd BS) shot down by AAA July 31, 1944, Germany. MACR 7742
102424 (92nd BG, 325th BS, "El Lobo") ditched at sea Oct 5, 1944. MACR 9347
102425 (483rd BG) lost Jul 15, 1944, Adriatic. Also listed as going to RFC at Walnut Ridge
21-Aug-45
102426 (92nd BG, 407th BS, 'Kidley Divey') shot down by fighters over Helfta, Germany Sep 11, 1944.
102428 surveyed at Dyersburg AAF, TN Apr 27, 1944
102430 (384th BG, 545th BS, *Spam-O-Liner*) transferred to Istres after the war.
102432 (303rd BG, 427th BS) MIA Aug 15, 1944. MACR 8438
102434/102439 to RAF as Fortress III HB783/HB788
102434 to have been HB783, but diverted to USAAF in UK to 561st BS/388th BG).
Damaged Sep 28, 1944 during mission to Merseburg, Germany. Force-landed at
Lesvillette, Belgium and w/o. MACR 9379
102435 to have been HB784, but diverted to USAAF in UK to 561st BS/388th BG)
Lost on mission to Munich, German Jul 31, 1944. MACR 7746
HB785 (42-102436) lost Mar 21, 1945
HB786 (42-102437) SOC Jun 21, 1947.
HB787 (42-102438) crashed on approach to Foulsham, UK Nov 16, 1944.
HB788 (42-102439) missing Nov 6/7, 1944 during mission to Gravenhorst
102440 (390th BG, 568th BS) MIA May 28, 1944. MACR 5254
102441 (447th BG, 711th BS) lost to enemy operations Oct 7, 1944. MACR 9764
102442 (384th BG, 545th BS) crashed in England Jul 7, 1944
102443 surveyed at Sioux City, Iowa Oct 22, 1944
102445 (398th BG, 601st BS) MIA Jul 8, 1944. MACR 7217
102446 (384th BG, 545th BS, *Little Chub*) while en route to Oberpfaffenhofen Apr 24, 1944 was
badly shot up by German fighters over Stuttgart. Headed for Switzerland and set on fire
by fire from Swiss AF Bf 109s (owing to damage the B-17 was only able to turn in one
direction, so the Swiss pilots thought its crew were deliberately ignoring their
instructions). Ditched in the Grafenzee; six crew died, four survived. MACR 4347
Aircraft raised Jul 9, 1953 (by same man who raised 42-38160) and exhibited at
Maur until end of year, then moved to Zurich and scrapped a year later.
102447 (95th BG, 334th BS, "El's Belles") to RFC at Kingman, AZ Nov 25, 1945
102448 (384th BG, 545th BS) lost Apr 29, 1944 on mission to Berlin, Germany. MACR 4242
102450 (95th BG, 336th BS, "Paisano") MIA Mar 3, 1945. MACR 12889
102451 to RFC at Walnut Ridge as TB-17G Dec 18, 1945. There is MACR 4574 dated May 8, 1944.
102452 delivered Cheyenne Mar 4, 1944, to Kearney Mar 22, 1944, to Grenier Apr 5, 1944.
Assigned 337th BS, 96th BG at Snetterton Apr 7, 1944. In midair collision with 42-97382 and
crashed near Wehrheim, 12 mi N of Frankfurt, Germany May 12, 1944. MACR 4862. 2 KIA, 8 POW.
There is a report that this plane went to RFC at Walnut Ridge as TB-17G Dec 17, 1945.
102453 delivered Cheyenne Mar 4, 1944. To Kearney Mar 22, 1944, to Grenier Apr 6, 1944.
Assigned to 303rd BG, 358th BS at Apr 30, 1944 Molesworth and named "Princess Pat". Landing accident
on return from mission Jul 15, 1944. Condemned AAA Jun 25,1944
102454 (96th BG, 413rd BS) MIA Oct 7, 1944. MACR 9353
102455 (95th BG, 335th BS, "Screaming Eagle/Lucky Lady") condemned salvage no battle damage May 31, 1944
102457 (94th B4, 410th BS, *Gloria*) interned in Switzerland July 12, 1944. MACR 7510.
Returned Sep 15, 1945. To RFC at Walnut Ridge Jan 14, 1946
102458 condemned salvage battle damage May 5, 1944
102460 to reclamation/scrap at Rapid City, SD May 1,1945
102463 (398th BG, 601,602 BS) shot down over Cornebarrieu, France Jun 25, 1944. MACR 6220
102464 (457th BG, 750th BS) damaged by flak Jun 14, 1944 on mission
to Le Bourget. Crew all bailed out. MACR 5805
102465 (385th BG, 551st BS, "Wee Willie Wilber') condemned salvage battle damage Oct 6, 1944. MACR 9525
102466 surveyed at Rapid City, SD Jun 17, 1944
102467 (398th BG, 600th BS) MIA Aug 6, 1944. MACR 7886
102470 (351st BGm 508th BS) shot down by fighters May 27, 1944 on mission to Ludwigshafen. MACR 5325
102471 (447th BG, 710th BS) MIA Sep 11, 1944. MACR 8924
102473 to RFC at Walnut Ridge as TB-17G Nov 13, 1945
102474 to Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD Jul 4, 1946
102476 (398th BG, 603rd BS) lost Jul 16, 1944, Germany. MACR 7242
102477 surveyed at Sioux City, Iowa Aug 9, 1944
102478 (351st BG, 510th BS) shot down by AAA Jun 14, 1944 on mission to to Le Bourget. MACR 5798
102481 (385th BG, 550th BS, 'Kentucky Winner') MIA Mar 18, 1945. MACR 13141
102482 delivered Cheyenne Mar 7, 1944, to Great Island Mar 29, 1944, to Dow Field Apr 7, 1944. Assigned
to 339th BS, 96th BG at Snetterton Apr 8, 1944. Shot down by enemy aircraft on mission to Berlin
May 8, 1944. MACR 4575. Crashlanded 2 mi W of Wolfenbuettel, 9 my S of Brunswick, Germany. 3 KIA, 7 POW
102484 (303rd BG, 359th BS, "Heller's Angels") Shot down by German fighter Nov 21, 1944. MACR 11201. All crew KIA
102485 (388th BG, 562nd BS) crashed in Groenekan, Holland May 28, 1944. 3 KIA, 7 POW
102488 lost on ferry flight North Atlantic Apr 9, 1944.
102489 to RFC at Altus as TB-17G Nov 5, 1945
102490 (91st BG, 323rd BS, "Wicked Witch") shot down over Nuremberg
Feb 20, 1945. MACR 12556
102493 (388th BG, 561st BS, "Inside Man") damaged by enemy bombing at Poltava, Russia Jun 22, 1944. Repaired
and transferred. Abandoned in France Nov 10, 1944. To 2nd BG, 49th BS. RAF record
card for Halifax JP224 says that this Halifax was struck while parked and w/o at Aemdola, Italy Feb 5, 1945
by this B-17.
102496 (303rd BG, 359th BS "Special Delivery" aka "Big A Bird & B.A.B")
crashlanded Sep 18, 2944. Condemned salvage no battle damage Sep 21, 1944
102497 (487th BG, 836th BS) MIA Dec 24, 1944. MACR 12177.
102499 452nd BG, 728th BS) destroyed by enemy bombing on ground at
Poltava, Russia Jun 22, 1944. Condemned enemy action destroyed on ground Jul 2, 1944.
102501 (384th BG, 546th BS, *The Challenger*) MIA Feb 3, 1945 on mission to Berlin.
102503 (306th BG, 423rd BS) lost Sept 12, 1944, Germany. MACR 8835
102504 (91st BG, 401st BS) shot down by flak Apr 8,1945. MACR 14295
102506 condemned missing operational flight Feb 23, 1945
102508 (398th BG, 603rd BS) MIA Jul 7, 1944. MACR 7219
102509 (401st BS, 91st BG, *The Liberty Run* shot down by AAA over Leipzig,
Germany Jul 20, 1944. Crew POW. MACR 7274
102510 to reclamation/scrap at Memphis AAF, TN Jan 28, 1947
102511 (398th BG, 602nd BS) shot down by flak over Scheuring
during mission to Lechfeld Jul 19, 1944. MACR 7544. All crew KIA.
102512 (381st BG, 534th BS, "She Has To") to Kingman AZ Dec 4, 1945.
102513 condemned salvage Dec 22, 1944
102514 (452nd BG) destroyed by enemy bombing on ground at Poltava,
Russia Jun 22, 1944. Condemned salvage enemy action destroyed on ground Jul 2, 1944
102515 (96th BG, 338th BS) shot down over le Manior, France Aug 13, 1944. Also
have MACR 5163 which has this ploane being lost May 27, 1944 with 96th BG, 338th BS.
102516 (398th BG, 601st BS) shot down on 34th combat mission
Aug 13, 1944 in France. MACR 7910. EAA B-17G 44-85740
is painted in the colors of this ship
102517 to reclamation/scrap at March Field, CA Jun 19, 1947
102521 to reclamation/scrap at Patterson AAF, OH May 24, 1946
102522 to RFC at Altus as TB-17G Nov 5,1945
102526 (390th BG, 571st BS) lost Apr 29, 1944, Germany. MACR 4245
102527 (91st BG, 322nd BS) MIA Jun 21, 1944. MACR 5983
102531 (96th BG, 338th BS) MIA Nov 10, 1944. MACR 10358
102533 (390th BG, 568th BS) MIA Jul 13, 1944. MACR 7494
102535 (452nd BG, 729th BS) lost Jul 31, 1944, Germany. MACR 7751
102536 condemned salvate battle damage Dec 24, 1944
102538 to reclamation/scrap at Pyote AAF as TB-17G Nov 4,1948
102541 (452nd BG, 728th BS, 'Aint Misbehavin II') hit by AAA after returning from mission over
Corme Ecluse, Bordeaux, France Jun 19, 1944 without dropping bombs.
On returning to England, this plane neared Wattisham Air Base (Station
F377) with two engines out. On approach a third engine quit and the
plane crashed on private property 50 yds short of the base. After the
crew safely evacuated the plane, the bombs exploded.
Condemned salvage no battle damage Jun 21, 1944.
102542 to RFC at Altus as TB-17G Nov 5, 1945. To American Legion
Sioux City, IA in 1946 named Sioux City Sue and preserved
as memorial at Sioux City AP. To civilian market with
Lysdale Flying Service of St Paul, NN Aug 1952 as N5485N.
Subsequently to Aero Service Copr and crashed ca 1958.
102543 (398th BG, 602nd BS) MIA Oct 28, 1944. MACR 10176
42-102544/102743
c/n 8046/8245
102544 (303rd BG, 427th BS, "Sack Time") MIA Apr 17, 1945. MACR 14168
102547 (306th BG, 367th BS, *Rose of York*) named by Princess
Elizabeth (now Queen Elizabeth II) at Thurleigh
Jul 6, 1944. The original name was ‘Princess Elizabeth’, later
‘The Princess’ before becoming ‘Rose of York’ when christened
by Princess Elizabeth. There were concerns of adverse publicity
if the aircraft were shot down over Germany.
Two engines damaged by flak on mission to
Berlin Feb 3, 1945. Last seen over North Sea. All
occupants (including a BBC reporter) MIA and presumed
killed. MACR 12283
102548 (384th BG, 547th BS) lost May 13, 1944, Poland. MACR 4814
102550 (326 Base Unit) w/o in crashlanding at Morris Field, NC Nov 29, 1944.
To reclamation/scrap at Morris Field Feb 17, 1945.
102551 condemned missing operational flight Nov 26, 1944
102552 (96th BG, 339th BS) MIA Jun 22, 1944. MACR 5917
102553 condemned salvage no battle damage Jul 27, 1944
102555 condemned MIA Feb 3, 1945
102556 to Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD Jul 7, 1946
102559 condemned salvage battle damage Feb 26, 1945
102560 (95th BG, 334th BS, "The Thomper") MIA Nov 30, 1944. MACR 10840
102562 (398th BG, 603rd BS) MIA Nov 2, 1944. MACR 10157
102563 (305th BG, 364th BS) missing Nov 9, 1944. MACR 11653
102564 to CL-26 at MacDill AAF, FL May 10, 1944
102565 (398th BG, 601st BS) MIA Nov 26, 1944. MACR 11147
102572 (452nd BG, 728th BS) MIA May 27, 1944. MACR 5301
102573 96th BG, 338th BS) destroyed by enemy bombing at Poltava,
Russia Jun 22, 1944. Condemned enemy action destroyed on ground Jul 1, 1944
102574 condemned MIA Jul 8, 1944
102576 (351st BG) crashed at Polebrook Dec 9, 1944 when pilot forgot to lower landing
gear and salvaged.
102577 (94th BG, 331st BS) MIA Nov 2, 1944. MACR 10307.
102578 (381st BG, 532nd BS, "We Promised") flown to Lubboch, TX Jun 7, 1946. To reclamation/scrap at South Plains same day.
102579 (398th BG, 603rd BS) MIA Sep 28, 1944. MACR 7823
102580 condemned enemy operations Jun 29, 1944
102581 condemned enemy operations May 28, 1944
102582 (02 CBW, "Canvas Back III") damaged by flak Aug 3, 1944.
102585 (381st BG, 534th BS, *The Betty L*) shot down by AAA Jours, France Jun 24, 1944.
102587 (452nd BG) destroyed by enemy bombing at Poltava, Russia Jun 22, 1944.
102588 converted to B-17H
102590 (381st BG, 535th BS, *In Like Errol*) shot down by AAA Syke, Germany Mar 30, 1945.
102591 condemned Jun 7, 1944
102595 (303rd BG, 427th BS, "Little Tush") in crash landing
Aug 14, 1944. Condemned salvage battle damage Aug 15, 1944
102597 (398th BG, 602nd BS) MIA Sep 12, 1944, Germany. MACR 8917
102599 (398th BG, 600th BS) lost Jul 16, 1944, Achenwald, Austria. MACR 7564
102600 (398th BG, 603rd BS) MIA Nov 21, 1944. MACR 11212
102601 (384th BG, 546th BS) crashlanded in France Sep 10, 1944
102602 (305th BG, 366th BS) MIA Aug 24, 1944. MACR 8206.
102604 condemned missing operational Jan 11, 1945
102606 (385th BG, 550th BS, 'Curley's Kids') MIA Jul 12, 1944. MACR 7489
102607 (398th BG, 601st BS) MIA Sep 28, 1944. MACR 9382
102610 (398th BG, 602nd BS) MIA Dec 30, 1944. MACR 11243
102611 (100th BG, 350th BS) missing Jun 27, 1944. MACR 6993
102612 (96th BG, 339th BS) MIA Jun 20, 1944. MACR 5897.
102613 (351st BG, 508th BS) shot down by fighters May 27, 1944 on mission to Ludwigshafen. MACR 5324.
102614 to RFC at Kingman, AZ Dec 1,1945
102615 (452nd BG, 728th BS, *Forbidden Fruit II*) hit prop wash while forming, spun in
and crashed over Tibenham, UK Feb 17, 1945. 6 killed, 2 bailed out.
102616 (94th BG, 410th BS) MIA Oct 7, 1944. MACR 9558
102617 (384th BG, 544th BS) salvaged Aug 4, 1944
102620 (384th BG, 546th BS) salvaged May 14, 1945
102622 (452nd BG) destroyed by enemy bombing at Poltava, Russia Jun 22, 1944. Condemned enemy action
destroyed on ground Jul 2, 1944
102623 to RFC at Kingman, AZ Jan 8, 1946
102625 (96th BG, 337th BS, "All American Girl") destroyed by enemy bombing at Poltava, Russia Jun 22, 1944.
Condemned enemy action destroyed on ground Jul 1, 1944
102630 to RFC at Walnut Ridge as TB-17G Aug 22,1945
102634 condemned missing enemy operation Nov 29, 1944
102636 (385th BG, "Sleepytime Gal") to RFC at Kingman, AZ Nov 27, 1945
102639 to RFC at Altus as TB-17G Oct 29, 1945
102641 (339th BS, 96th BG) destroyed on ground by enemy bombing at Poltava, Russia Jun 22, 1944.
Condemned Jul 1, 1944.
102642 temporarily used for clandestine operations as NC10029. Condemned salvage Mar 30, 1945
102643 (92nd BG, 326th BS) MIA Jul 8, 1944. MACR 7356.
102644 surveyed at Hunter Field, LA Apr 27, 1944.
102647 delivered Cheyenne Mar 23, 1944, Hunter Apr 9, 1944, to Dow Field Apr 19, 1944. Assigned
to 613rd BS, 401th BG at Deenethorpe May 24, 1944. (401st BG, 615th BS, "BTO of ETO") MIA
on mission to Dessau and crashed Niemeck, 7 mi W of Treuenbrietzen, Germany May 28, 1944. MACR 5305.
5 KIA, 5 POW.
102648 (100th BG, 349th BS) shot down near Sufeld, Germany on mission to Berlin May 24, 1944. MACR 5172
102650 (452nd BG) destroyed by enemy bombing at Poltava, Russia Jun 22, 1944. Condemned enemy action on
ground Jul 2, 1944
102651 (447th BG, 710th BS, *Piccadilly Ann II*) interned in Switzerland Jul 11, 1944. MACR 6937
102653 96th BG, 339th BS) destroyed by enemy bombing on ground at Poltava, Russia Jun 22, 1944. Condemned
enemy action on ground Jul 1, 1944
102656 condemned salvage from enemy actin Oct 31, 1945
102657 (100th BG, 350th BS) shot down by fighters Sep 11, 1944. MACR 8820
102658 (447th BG, 708th BS) MIA Dec 6, 1944. MACR 11052
Wing and nose section recovered 1980:Belterwiede, Netherlands
102659 condemend salvage battle damage Jan 10, 1945
102660 condemned salvage Dec 28,1944
102661 condemned salvage from enemy action Nov 6, 1945
102662 (452nd BG, 728th BS) MIA Jun 21, 1944. MACR 6239
102663 (381st BG, 534th BS, *Yardbird*) flown to Kingman, AZ Dec 13, 1945. To RFC Dec 31, 1945.
102664 (381st BG, 532nd BS, *Happy Botton*) ditched in English Channel Jul 16, 1944.
102665 (452nd BG, 730th BS) destroyed by enemy bombing at Poltava, Russia Jun 22, 1944. Condemned
salvage battle damage Jul 16, 1944
102666 (388th BG, 562nd BS, "Wizard of Oz") destroyed by enemy bombing at Poltava, Russia Jun 22, 1944.
102667 (100th BG, 351st BS) MIA Jul 29, 1944. MACR 7814
102668 (447th BG, 710th BS, 'Cock Of the Sky') returned to USA
Jul 6, 1945, to RFC at Kingman, AZ Nov 29, 1945. Sold for scrap Jul 1, 1946
102670 (96th BG, 338th BS) destroyed by enemy bombing at Poltava, Russia Jun 22, 1944. Condemned enemy action
102672 (381st BG, 533rd BS, "Ole' Swayback") shot down by fighters Piethen, Germany May 30, 1944. MACR 5233
102673 (390th BG, 571st BS) MIA Jan 14, 1945. MACR 11724
102674 condemned salvage not battle damage Nov 8, 1944
102676 (351st BG) returned to USA May 23, 1945. To RFC at Kingman, AZ Dec 3, 1945
102677 (390th BG, 568th BS) MIA Jan 14, 1945. MACR 11725
102678 (95th BG, 334th BS, "Ole Worrybird") MIA Nov 2, 1944. MACR 10309
102682 to reclamation/scrap at Gulfport AAF, MS Feb 9, 1945
102685 wrecked at Kearney Field, Nebr Apr 24, 1944 after an oxygen fire broke out on board.
102686 (96th BG, 339th BS) destroyed by enemy bombing at Poltava, Russia Jun 22, 1944. Condemned enemy
action destroyed on ground Jul 1, 1944
102688 condemned missing operational Feb 14, 1945
102690 condemned MIA Aug 8, 1944
102691 to RFC at Walnut Ridge as TB-17G Jan 4, 1946
102699 (305th BG, 365th BS) MIA May 29, 1944. MACR 5335.
102700 (95th BG, 412nd BS, "I'll Get By") MIA Aug 2, 1944. MACR 7701
102701 96th BG, 338th BS, "Angel Puss") destroyed by enemy bombing at Poltava, Russia Jun 22, 1944.
102702 to RFC at Kingman, AZ as TB-17G Mar 16, 1946
102703 (381st BG, 532rd BS, *Pella Tulip*) reduced to salvage Oct 16, 1944
102705 to reclamation/scrap at Gulfport AAF, MS Apr 11, 1945
102706 (483rd BG, 817th BS) lost Feb 16, 1945, Austria. MACR 12145
102707 to reclamation/scrap at Gulfport AAF, MS Apr 11, 1945
102708 to RFC at Kingman, AZ as TB-17G Oct 17, 1945
102709 to reclamation/scrap at Chanute AAF as TB-17G Oct 30, 1946
102711 to CL-26 at Grenada AAF, MS Apr 4, 1944
102712 to reclamation at Avon Park AAF Apr 20, 1945
102714 surveyed at Avon Park AAF, FL Aug 2, 1944
102715 to TB-17G and to RFC at Altus Nov 5, 1945. To Boy Scout
Troop, Polo, IL Sep 1946 and named "Polo Queen". Registered
N66573 by California Atlantic Airways.
Operated by Fairchild Aerial Surveys between
1953 and 1961 to map middle east and Southeast Asia
for US Army (and CIA?). Eventually sold to Black
Hills Aviation as aerial tanker. Crashed during firebombing
mission near Superior, Montana July 1979.
102716 to RFC at Altus as TB-17G Aug 22, 1945
102720 to reclamation/scrap at Pope Field Feb 1, 1949
102721 to reclamation/scrap at Drew Field as TB-17G Aug 4, 1945
102723 to reclamation/scrap at Pyote AAF as TB-17G Mar 31, 1949
102724 to reclamation/scrap at Avon Park AAF, FL Feb 9, 1945
102726 to reclamation/scrap at MacDill AAF Aug 21, 1945
102730 salvaged at Eglin AAF, FL Jan 29, 1946
102732 to Portugal as FAP 729, later 7405 in 1953. W/o in 1960.
102737 to reclamation/scrap at Keesler Field, TN Oct 13, 1950
102739 to RFC at Walnut Ridge as Sep 26, 1945
102740 to CL-26 at MacDill AAF Jun 27, 1944
102741 to RFC at Kingman as TB-17G Nov 28, 1945
42-102744/102978
c/n 8246/8480
102746 to CL-26 at Avon Park AAF, FL Aug 1, 1944
102750 to reclamation/scrap at Drew AAF, FL Sep 4, 1945
102752 to RFC at Walnut Ridge as TB-17G Feb 27, 1946
102753 to reclamation/scrap at Pyote AAF, TX as TB-17G Jan 14, 1949
102754 to reclamation/scrap at Rapid City AAF, SD as TB-17G Jun 19 1945 following
crash 12 mi NE of Rapid City, SDZ May 17, 1945.
102763 surveyed at Sioux City AF, Iowa Aug 9, 1944
102768 to rFC at Walnut Ridge as TB-17G Nov 13, 1945
102770 surveyed at Alexandria AAF, GA Apr 18, 1944
102778 to reclamation/scrap at Lockbourne AAB, OH Oct 19, 1945
102779 to RFC at Golden Airport, MS as TB-17G Dec 10, 1945
102781 to RFC at Walnut Ridge as TB-17G Apr 18, 1946
102786 crashed 1000 ft N of Ardmore AAF, OK Apr 24, 1944. 11 killed.
to CL-26 at Ardmore AB, OK Apr 25, 1944
102796 surveyed at Gulfport AAF, MS Aug 29, 1944
102797 to RFC at Kingman, AZ as TB-17G Oct 16, 1945
102799 to reclamaition/scrap at South Plains AAF, TX May 29, 1947
102806 to RFC at Walnut Ridge as TB-17G Oct 29, 1945
102813 delivered Cheyenne Apr 7, 1944. To 488th BG at McDill Apr 23, 1944. Crashed 5 mi E of Drew Field
May 19, 1944. To CL-26 at Drew AAF May 20, 1944
102814 delivered Cheyenne Ap4 7, 1944. To 488th BG at McDill Apr 21, 1944. To 327th BU at Drew Field
May 4, 1945. To 201 BU at Drew Field Oct 22, 1945. To RFC at Altus as TB-17G Nov 5, 1945
102818 to RFC at Walnut Ridge s TB-17G Sep 25, 1945
102819 salvaged at Eglin AAF, FL Jan 29, 1946
102827 to RFC at Morrison AB, FL as TB-17G Sep 28, 1947
102828 surveyed at MacDill AAF Aug 9, 1944
102830 condemned salvage Dec 2, 1944
102831 surveyed at MacDill AAF Sep 29, 1944
102834 delivered Cheyenne Apr 9, 1944. To 346th BG at Drew Field Apr 26, 1944. To 327 BU at Drew Oct 24, 1944,
To 326 BU at McDill Dec 30, 1944. 50 62 BU at McDill Apr 9, 1945. To 554 BU at Memphis Jul 31, 1946.
102835 to reclamati0n at Avon Park AAF, FL Nov 20, 1944
102836 (483rd BG, 816th BS) lost Apr 1, 1945. MACR 13471.
102841 (483rd BG, 840th BS) lost Oct 23, 1944, Taschachferner, Pitztal, Austria. MACR 9319
102849 condemned flak Dec 18, 1944
102850 to reclamation/scrap at Drew AAF, FL Jan 6, 1945
102855 condemned salvage not combat related Apr 26, 1945
102856 condemned MIA Dec 26, 1944
102858 condemned salvage Sep 12, 1944
102861 to reclamation/scrap at Deming AAF, NM Nov 2, 1944
102864 to reclamation/scrap at Yuma AAF, AZ Nov 20, 1944
102868 to RFC at Walnut Ridge AS TB-17G Nov 27, 1945
102869 (483rd BG, 815th BS) damaged over Brux then shot
down by Oblt. Pohl in Fw 190F-8 of SG 10/1 SE of
Sarospatak, Hungary Oct 20, 1944. MACR 9203
102870 (388th BG, 560th BS, "Chistlin Daddies") destroyed by enemy bombing at Poltava, Russia Jun 22, 1944.
102873 (381st BG, 532rd BS, *The Joker II*) shot down by AAA over Berlin, Germany
Feb 3, 1945. and crashed at Eichhorst Forest, 11 km NW of Finow. 8 POW, 1 KIA. MACR 12096
102877 to reclamation/scrap at Laredo AAF, TX Jan 3, 1946
102879 condemned salvage not combat Aug 2, 1945
102884 to RFC at Walnut Ridge as TB-17G Jan 3,1946
102887 (463rd BG, 772nd BS, "The Pisseroo") lost Jul 31, 1944, Rumania. MACR 7206
102888 to reclamation/scrap at Hobbs AAF, NM Sep 4, 1945
102891 (97th BG, 340th BS) MIA Feb 7, 1945. MACR 12141
102894 force-landed at Roswell AAF, NM Aug 12, 1945.
To RFC at Walnut Ridge as TB-17G Jan 4, 1946
102895 surveyed at Hobbs AAF, NM Aug 3, 1944
102897 to RFC at Walnut Ridge as TB-17G Jul 8, 1946
102899 (398th BG) lost Jul 16, 1944, Germany. Also have this one as going to
reclamation/scrap at Kingman, AZ Oct 16, 1944. Have another report of this
plane as crashing into San Francisco Peaks N of Flagstaff, AZ, 4 killed.
102900 to RFC at Kingman, AZ as TB-17G Dec 21, 1945
102903 to reclamation at Dayton, OH as TB-17G Nov 27, 1945
102905 (457th BG, 748th BS) made emergency landing in Sweden Oct 7, 1944. MACR 9774.
2 crew DOA and one badly injured. Repaired and flown back to UK.
102906 condemned taxi accident Apr 23, 1945
102907 to reclamation at Stout Field, IN as TB-17G Apr 9, 1946
102909 condemned MIA flak Mar 23, 1945
102911 (401 BG, 613 BS) overshot landing and hit
ditch and burned Deenethorpe, UK Jun 29, 1944. Condemned salvage Jul 3, 1944
102913 (301st BG, 32nd BS) lost over Austria Jul 26, 1944. MACR 7124.
102915 (301st BG, 419th BS) shot down over Austria Jul 26, 1944. MACR 7123.
102916 (463rd BG, 774th BS) shot down over Austria Jul 8, 1944. MACR 7320
102917 (401st BG, 612nd BS) lost Jul 20, 1944. MACR 7546
102920 surveyed at Lockbourne AAB, Cloumbus, OH Jan 23, 1945
102921 (92nd CBW, "The Dutchess")condemned salvage from enemy action and salvaged at Kingman, AZ Oct 25, 1945
102923 (483rd BG, 817th BS) lost Jul 18, 1944. MACR 6979.
102924 (463rd BG, 774th BS) lost Aug 30, 1944. MACR 8731.
102925 condemned crash Dec 9, 1944
102929 (301st BG, 352nd BS) shot down over Austria Jul 26, 1944. MACR 7143
102930 to RFC at Altus, OK Nov 5, 1945
102931 (452nd BG, 731st BS) lost Nov 9, 1944. MACR 10345
102932 (2nd BG, 96th BS) lost Jul 16, 1944, Austria. MACR 6904
102933 (384th BG, 546th BS, *Queenie*) lost Dec 12, 1944 during Merseburg raid.
102936 (390th BG) collided in midair with 42-97182 over Weston Park, UK
Aug 26, 1944. 5 of 9 aboard killed.
102937 (95th BG, 412th BS, "Ready Freddie") condemned salvage battle damage Jul 21,1944
102938 condemned crash Jan 2, 1945
102939 condemned collision Mar 16, 1945
102940/102941 to RAF as Fortress III HB789/HB790. Both SOC Mar 11, 1947.
102942 to reclamation/scrap at Panama, CZ as TB-17G Dec 29, 1948
102945 (303rd BG, 358th BS, "Sweet Pea") condemned salvage no battle damage Dec 3, 1944
Also reported MIA Mar 26, 1944
102948 (457th BG, 749th BS, *Denver Bandit*) shot down by flak Sep 28, 1944.
on mission to Magdeberg. MACR 9775. 2 KIA, 7 POW.
102949 (351st BG, 510th BS) shot down by fighters Jul 19, 1944 on mission to Augsburg. MACR 7557
102950 (96th BG, 339th BS) destroyed by enemy bombing at Poltava, Russia Jun 22, 1944. Condemned enemy
action destroyed on ground Jul 1, 1944
102951 (95th BG, 334th BS) lost over North Sea Feb 3, 1945. 5 KIA, 4 POW. MACR 12048
102952 (351st BG, 511st BS) shot down by fighters Jul 28, 1944 on mission to Merseberg. MACR 7817
102954 (457th BG, 748th BS) sustained damage during mission to
Seigen, Germany Jan 29, 1945 and landed at Ypres, Belgium.
Crew uninjured and returned to base. Plane condemned salvage battle damage Feb 3, 1945
102955 (351st BG) returned to USA May 29, 1945. To RFC at Kingman, AZ Dec 19, 1945
102957 condemned salvage no battle damage Sep 12, 1944
102959 (384th BG, 544th BS) salvaged Aug 7, 1944
102963 (452nd BG) destroyed by enemy bombing at Poltava, Russia Jun 22, 1944. Condemned enemy action
102964 to RFC at Kingman, AZ dec 4, 1945
102965 (457th BG) damaged by flak on mission to Berlin May 24, 1944
and ditched in North Sea on return. All crew rescued.
102966 (381st BG, 534th BS, "AvengressII*) flown to Kingman, AZ Dec 18, 1945.
102967 condemned missing operational Feb 23, 1945
102968 (381th BG, 534th BS, *Via Panola Express*) salvaged Nov 11, 1944.
102971 (351st BG, 508th BS) shot down by AAA and fighters Aug 6, 1944 on mission to Berlin.
MACR 7586
102972 (390th BG, 571st BS) lost Mar 14,1945. MACR 13025
102973 crashlanded after crew bailed out Jun 25, 1944 near
Fitzroy, 2 mi E of Bishops Lydeard, England.
Condemned salvage battle damage Jul 2, 1944
102976 (305th BG, 365th BS) lost Aug 24, 1944
102977 (100th BG, 349th BS) aborted mission to bomb a bridge at
Auxerre Jul 17, 1944 and turned around. Aircraft began
vibrating and crew bailed out and plane crashed near
Friston, Suffolk. Condemned salvage no battle damage Jul 19, 1944
c/n 8487/8651.
37509 ("Songoon Rita")
37510 (401st BG, 612th BS) hit by flak Cauvincourt Aug 8 1944 and crashed
St Lo, France. 4 KIA, 5 returned.
37511 (401st BG, 615th BS) lost Aug 24, 1944. MACR 8204
37512 (351st BG) returned to USA May 26, 1945
37513 (390th BG, 569th BS) lost Oct 15, 1944. MACR 9483.
37514 (381st BG, 534th BS, *My Son Bob*) returned to USA Jun 6, 1945,
retired to Kingman, AZ Nov 4, 1945. Scrapped Nov 4, 1947
37516 *Tondelayo* (858th BG, 305th BG) shot down by friendly fire near Essex, UK Mar 4, 1945 after
returning from mission to Netherlands. MACR 13535. Crew bailed out but pilots killed. Wreckage recently discovered
in mudflats of the River Stout. Bodies of pilot and copilot recovered Jun 2000.
37517 (300th BG, 350th BS, "Heaven can Wait") crashed at Thorpe Abbots Jan 29, 1945 and exploded. Salvaged Jan 31, 1945.
37518 (457th BG, 751st BS, *Gini*) shot down by fighters Sep 28, 1944 on mission to Magdeberg
MACR 9768. All 9 crew KIA.
37522 (328th B U) reclamation completed Jan 11, 1945
37524 (351st BG) abandoned on Continent Dec 9, 1944 on mission to Sindelfingen and salvaged.
37525 (96 BG, 338 BS) damaged Cauvincourt Aug 8, 1944. Salvaged?
37526 (483 BG, 816BS) to RFC Walnut Ridge Dec 19, 1945.
37527 (398 BG) damaged Metz Aug 12, 1944. Salvaged?
37528 (385th BG, 549th BS, "Frog's Hall" damaged by flak on
mission to Berlin Aug 6, 1944. Made it back to base, but
crew bailed out near the base and plane crashed near Thelnetham,
Suffolk. Salvaged Aug 9, 1944.
37529 (305 BG) damaged Hamm, Germany Sep 19, 1944. MACR 8070. Salvaged Sep 21, 1944.
37530 (96th BG, transferred to 305 BG, 422 BS, then to 858BS. Crash landed at
Cheddington Jul 7, 1944. Salvaged Jan 4, 1945.
37531 (447th BG, 708th BS) shot down by German fighter near
Engelbertswald, SW of Lingen Nov 2, 1944. MACR 10163
37532 (457th BG, 751st BS, *Patches N' Prayers*) shot down by fighters Nov 2, 1944 on mission to Merseberg.
37533 (351st BG, 511th BS) shot down by AAA Aug 6, 1944 on mission to Berlin.
MACR 7587.
37534 (351st BG) overshot runway at Polebrook Jul 7, 1944 and salvaged.
37535 (92nd BG, 326th BS, "Baby Button") lost Sept 22, 1944, Germany. MACR 9371
37536 (381st BG, 532nd BS, *French Dressing*) retired to Lubbock South Plains Jun 7, 1946.
37537 (303rd BG, 359th BS, "Queen of Hearts") scrapped Sep 6, 1945.
37538 (381st BG, 535th BS, *Wild Bill*) retired to Kingman, AZ Dec 5, 1945.
37540 (91 BG, 323 BS, "Ramblin' Rebel") took part in POW return trip. Returned to USA
Jul 11, 1945. To RFC at Kingman Dec 16, 1945.
37543 (381st BG, 532nd BS, "Liberty Bell") returned to USA May 28, 1945.
To RFC Kingman Dec 17, 1945.
37544 (447th BG, 710th BS, *D-Day Doll*) returned to USA Jul 7, 1945, arrived
Kingman, AZ Nov 8, 1945. Sold for scrap Jul 1, 1946.
37545 (452 BG, 728 BS, transferred to 306BG) returned to US Bradley Jul 3, 1945.
37546 (92nd BG, 407th BS,"Rowdy Rebel") lost Sep 11, 1944. MACR 8886
37549 (381st BG, 534th BS, "Sweat'er Girl") retired to Kingman, AZ Dec 20, 1945.
37550 (96th BS, destroyed on ground by enemy aircraft at Poltava Jun 21, 1944. Repaired
and returned to group. Returned to USA Aug 28, 1945. To RFC at Knoxville Jan 21, 1946
37552 (91st BG, 401st BS, "The Peacemaker") crashed on test flight Apr 12, 1945. All
6 onboard killed. Salvaged Apr 13, 1945.
37553 (381st BG, 535th BS, *Feather Merchant II*) crashed Jan 1, 1945, somewhere in Europe.
37554 (390th BG, 525nd BS) salvaged Jun 15, 1944.
37555 (390th BG, 570th BS, "The Jeannie Bee") to 571st BS. Damaged in raid on
Frankfurt Jan 5, 1945. Salvaged Jan 30, 1945.
37556 (457th BG, 751st BS) shot down by fighters Nov 2, 1944 on mission to Merseberg
37557 (351st BG, 511st BS) shot down by AAA Aug 6, 1944 on mission to Berlin. MACR 7588.
37558 (452nd BG) destroyed on ground by enemy bombing at Poltava, Russia Jun 21, 1944. Salvaged Jul 2, 1944.
37559 (92nd BG, 325th BS, "I'll Get By") to 327th BS. Salvaged in Germany Dec 10, 1945.
37560 (381st BG, 533rd BS) failed to return Dec 4, 1944. No further details.
37561 (381th BG, 533rd BS) crash landed at Woodbridge, UK Mar 15, 1945.
37562 (447th BG, 751st BS) shot down by fighters Jun 29, 1944 on mission to Leipzig.
MACR 6724. 9 crew POW.
37563 (452nd BG, 728th BS, "Panting Stork II") to &29th BS. Damaged in raid on
Frankfurt Jan 5, 1945. Salvaged Mar 6, 1945.
37565 (390th BG, 571st BS, "Songoon") damaged in raid on Hanover Mar 28, 1945.
Repaired. To RFC at Kingman Dec 12, 1945.
37566 (94th BG, 331st BS) lost Oct 7, 1944. MACR 9552.
37567 (457th BG, 751st BS, *Willie III*) had difficulty in keeping up with
formation, feathered one of the engines, and dropped its wheels
Dec 12, 1944 on mission to Merseberg. MACR 11334. Pilot KIA when plane nosed
into ground, rest of crew parachuted and became POWs
37568 (92nd BG, 327th BS, "Big Ascar") crash landed Aug 14, 1944. Salvaged Aug 16, 1944.
37570 (447th BG, 708th BS, *Stormy Weather IV* to Kingman, AZ Nov 9, 1945.
Sold for scrap Jul 1, 1946
37571 (351st BG) crash landed at Sint-Truiden/Saint-Trond, Belgium Feb 14, 1945. I also have this
as being shot down by AAA on mission to Misburg Nov 26, 1944. MACR 11203
37572 (349th BS, 100th GG) lost Aug 5, 1944 over Magdeburg, Germany. All crew killed. MACR 7878
37574 (457th BG, 750th BS, *Butch*) returned to USA Jun 29, 1945.
37590 (303rd BG, 358th BS, "Neva--The Silver Lady") scrapped Jun 27, 1945
37592 (388th BG, 562nd BS) destroyed by enemy bombing at Poltava, Russia Jun 22, 1944. Condemned Jul 2, 1944.
37593 (305th BG, 364th BS) lost Aug 24, 1944. MACR 8210.
37594 (91st BG, 323rd BS) lost Sep 9, 1944. MACR 8806
37595 (351st BG) collided with 43-38030 over Lutton Feb 6, 1945 while on landing approach to Polebrook
37596 (92nd BG, 327th BS) interned in Sweden Aug 25, 1944. MACR 8275
37597 (303rd BG, 427th BS, "Earthquake McGoon") crashed in Brussels, Belgium Apr 17, 1945. MACR 14169
37598 (381st BG) flown to Kingman, AZ Dec 6, 1945.
37606 (457th BG, 750th BS, *Big Time Operator*) hit by flak Oct 17, 1944 on
mission to Cologne and crash landed in enemy territory in Belgium.
MACR 9634. Crew POW. 3 of the crew died from flak injuries.
37608 (96th BG, 337th BS) lost Oct 18, 1944. MACR 10260. Shot down by AAA
between the towns of Sprang-Capelle and Waalwijk in Noord Brabant in
the Netherlands. 9 crew POW. Germans moved the plane to Gilze-Rijen,
the base was liberated by the British army.
37610 (91st BG 401st BS "Zootie Cutie") assigned to group 10 June 1944, finished war unscathed.
Returned to US and scrapped at Kingman, AZ December 1945.
37611 (381st BG) flown to Kingman, AZ Dec 14, 1945.
37612 (381st BG, 533rd BS, *Old Iron Gut*) shot down by AAA Hamburg, Germany Jun 20, 1944. MACR 5991
37616 (381st BG) retired to Kingman, AZ Dec 10, 1945.
37617 (388th BG, 560th BS) hit by AAA over Cologne Oct 17, 1944. Last seen leaving formation
with two engines feathered 20 min before reaching Belgian coast. 1 KIA, 1 MIA, 7 POW.
37618 (490th BG, 848th BS) in midair collision with B-17 43-38051.
Spun into ground and expoded. 7 KIA.
37620 (305th BG, 365th BS) lost Jan 10, 1945, Germany. MACR 11745
37624 (91st BG, 401st BS) lost Jul 20, 1944.
37629 (303rd BG, 360th BS) lost Aug 27, 1944. MACR 8575.
37632 (401st BG, 612th BS) lost Sept 30, 1944, Munster, Germany.
37636 (100th BG, 418th BS) MIA Apr 5, 1945. MACR 13849. Apparently crashed into
North Sea. 9 KIA.
37637 used as controlling mother ship for Aphrodite project
37650 sold on commercial market to California Atlantic Airways
as N66570. Sold to Bolivia as CB-97 and then CP-597.
Destroyed Sept 1955.
37652 converted to SB-17G
37657 (381st BG, 534th BS, *The Fox*) failed to return Feb 14, 1945. Declared salvage Mar 4, 1945.
37663 (385th BG, 551st BS, 'Rusty Load') shot down near Mersburg Jul 29, 1944.
MACR 7819. All crew except 1 KIA.
37665 (351st BG) caught fire and exploded with bomb load on Polebrook hardstand Mar 25, 1945.
37667 (447th BG, 709th BS) crashed on test flight Meltham Moor, near
Manchester, UK Apr 6, 1945. 5 crew injured.
c/n 8652/8851
37674 (351st BG) diverted to Sweden with AAA damage Oct 7, 1944 during mission to Politz.
37675 (381st BG, 532nd BS, *Patches/Flak Magnet/Trudie's Terror*) failed to return from raid on
Berlin Mar 1, 1945. Later regained. Retired to Kingman, AZ Dec 17, 1945.
37676 (351st BG) crash-landed at St Trond and captured Dec 12, 1944.
37683 (96th BG, 339th BS "Round Trip Ticket") w/o following crash landing at
Snetterton Heath Feb 5, 1945.
37684 delivered Cheyenne May 1, 1944, to Patterson May 25, 1944, to Kearney Jun 26, 1944, to Grenier Jul 9, 1944.
Assigned to 337th BS, 96th BG at Snetterton Jul 11, 1944. On training flight, damaged by wreckage from
midair collision with 42-3510 and 42-31051 over Farthingstone, Northamptonshire, England Oct 11, 1944.
Was able to limp back to Snetterton. Salvaged Oct 23, 1944.
37686 collided with B-17 44-6010 on taxiway at Thorpe Abbotts Jun 21, 1944.
Probably w/o.
37689 and 37711 converted to F-9C, photo recon version with bombing equipment
removed and cameras added. Remaining F-9Cs redesignated RB-17G in 1948.
37694 (457th BG, 750th BS, *Patty Ann*) returned to USA Jun 29, 1945.
37700 crashed 6 mi SW of Ridgeland, SC Aug 15, 1945.
37703 (384th BG, 544th BS, *Tremblin' Gremlin*) lost Jan 22, 1945, Germany
37704 (381st BG, 535th BS *Button Nose*) shot down by AAA Aug 8, 1944, Caen, France.
37707 (324th BS, 91st BG, *Madame Shoo Shoo*) damaged on mission to Stendal,
Germany Apr 8, 1945. Aircraft belly-landed at Bassingbourn, UK, could not be repaired.
37716 (96th BG, 338th BS "5Grand" ) to Kingman AAD, sold for salvage Jul 1, 1946. Was the 5000th Boeing-built Fortress built
in Seattle since Pearl Harbor. Christened by Mrs. Gertride Aldrich who was a Boeing worker who had lost her son in a
B-17 on Mar 13, of that year. She broke a bottle of champagne against the chin turret. The plane was autographed by workers
from the Boeing plant. By the end of the war it had completed 78 missions plus 2 food missions and two PoW trips. Plane
was flown back to USA by crew of 560th BS, 388th BG). Plane was cut up for scrap before it could be used as a memorial.
37726 (452nd BG, 371st BS) destroyed on ground at Melsbroek, Belgium
airfield during Jan 1, 1945 Bodenplatte raid.
37727 (351st BG) shot down by AAA Nov 21, 1944 on mission to Merseberg.
37733 (457th Bg, 749th BS, *Ace of Hearts*) hit by flak near St. Lo Jun 25, 1944 on mission to Montbartier,
France. They swung away from the formation and most of the crew
prepared to bail out, although the bailout signal had not been given.
Four of the crew, thinking that the bailout alarm system had failed,
bailed out and became POW. The plane returned successfully to the field.
37735 (457th BG, *My Gal Ellen*) salvaged Oct 12, 1945.
37737 (381st BG, "Second Year") reduced to salvage Jun 24, 1944.
37744 (452nd FG, 731st BS) lost Castenraij, Netherlands Oct 5, 1944.
37747 (452nd BG, 729th BS) lost Jul 8, 1944, MACR 7224
37756 (447th BG, 708th BS, *Milk Wagon*) 129 missions with no aborts, returned
to USA Jul 9, 1945, arrived Kingman, AZ Nov 21, 1945. Sold for scrap Jul 1, 1946
37764 (96th BG, 337th BS, "Boyd's Boids") crashed into London railway
near Snetterton Heath upon landing after mission to Germany
Nov 21, 1944. Plane destroyed but all crew survived.
37765 modified to carry airborne lifeboat and used by 5th ERS
37766 (457th BG, 751st BS, *Delores*) shot down by fighters Nov 2, 1944 on mission to Merseberg.
3 KIA, rest POW.
37770 crash landed at Kelly AFB, TX Jan 14, 1951.
37777 (379th BG, "Four Of A Kind") salvaged May 1945. The plane was christened "Four of a Kind" by Princess Elizabeth
(now Queen Elizabeth II)
37778 damaged in ground collision at Yuma AAF, AZ May 25, 1945.
37780 (351st BG) overshot runway during rain squall Jul 13, 1944 and salvaged
37782 delivered Cheyenne May 20, 1944, to Keamey Aug 3, 1944, to Grenier Aug 15, 1944. Assigned
750th BS, 457th BG Glatton Aug 16, 1944. (457th BG, 750th BS, *Lady Margaret/Lady Katherine*) shot down by flak Nov 2, 1944
on mission to Merseberg. 3 KIA, 6 POW. MACR 10319 (10156?)
37783 (95th BG, 412th BS, "Lucky Sherry"), (95th BG, 335th BS, "Temptation")
37785 (457th BG, 748th BS, *Tarfu*) returned to USA Jun 8, 1945.
37786 (385th BG, 551st BS, "Madam Shoo Shoo") scrapped at Kingman Field, AZ
37791 (381st BG, 533rd BS) failed to return Dec 18, 1944 and reduced to salvage Jan 5, 1945.
37792 (413th BS, 96th BG) lost Nov 21, 1944 due to direct hit by flak on mission to Osnabruck, Germany.
All crew members killed. MACR 10417.
37795 (447th BG, 709th BS, *Miss Minookey*) crash landed May 8, 1945 and salvaged.
Returned Jun 1945. Returned to USA Jul 5, 1945, arrived Kingman, AZ Dec 19, 1945.
37796 (457th BG, 750th BS, *Stinky*) salvaged Mar 24, 1945.
37797 (447th BG, 708th BS, *American Beauty*) damaged and salvaged May 8, 1945.
Returned to USA Jul 5, 1945, arrived at Kingman, AZ Dec 14, 1945.
37801 (95th BG, 336th BS, "Reluctant Dragon" ??)
37806 (388th BG, 561st BS, "Miss Fortune") collided with B-17G 43-37894 of
490th BG Feb 6, 1945 and crashed at Wicken. Crew bailed out successfully but
copilot was killed when his parachute failed to open.
37816 (305th BG) crashed in French grazing land after mission over Germany.
All crew survived.
37820 delivered Cheyenne May 26, 1944, to Kearney Jun 7, 1944, to Grenier Jun 17, 1944. Assigned to 832nd BS,
486th BG at Sudbury Jun 23, 1944. Transferred to 833rd BS. MIA on mission to Brandenberg Apr 10, 1945 and
crashed Ziesar, Germany. MACR 13910. 10 crew POW.
37821 delivered Cheyenne May 25, 1944, to Kearney Jun 4, 1944, to Grenier Jun 17, 1944. Assigned to
447th BG, 711th BS at Rattlesden Jun 20, 1944. Transferred to 447th BG, 410th BS, named "Red Hot Mama".
Damaged by enemy aircraft during raid on Berlin and ditched in North Sea N of Terschelling, Netherlands
Oct 6, 1944. MACR 9779. 9 crew POW.
37822 delivered Cheyenne May 25, 1944, to Kearney Jun 8, 1944, to Grenier Jun 28, 1944. Assigned to
384th BG, 544th BS at Grafton Underwood Jun 29, 1944, named *Lead Banana*. MIA due to flak Sep 28, 1944 on mission to
Madeburg, Germany. MACR 9753. 8 KIA, 1 POW.
37823 delivered Cheyenne May 25, 1944, to Hunter Jun 5, 1944, to Grenier Jn 15, 1944. Assigned to
100th BG, 349th BS at Thorpe Abbots Jun 17, 1944, named, "Now An' Then". Suffered engine trouble
on mission to Ruhland, Germany Sep 11, 1944 and turned back, jettisoned bombs and after crossing coast
of England engine #3 caught fire and crew bailed out. Crashed on the shoreline at Harty Ferry on
the Isle of Sheppey. Salvaged Sep 12, 1944.
37824 delivered Cheyenne May 25, 1944, to Hunter Jun 5, 1944, to Grenier Jun 15, 1944. Assigned to 731rd BS,
452nd BG at Deopham Green Jun 19, 1944. Transferred to 729th BS. Returned to USA Jul 3, 1945. To RFC
at Kingman Dec 10, 1945.
37825 delivered Cheyenne May 25, 1944, to Kearner Jun 4, 1944, to Grenier Jun 19, 1944. Assigned to
603rd BS, 398th BG at Nuthampstead Jul 18, 1944. MIA Apr 13, 1945 on raid to Neumunster, Germany
new RDX bomb load collided immediately after drop and exploded, damaging six aircraft. MACR 10391. 5 KIA,
4 POW.
37826 delivered Cheyenne May 26, 1944, to Kearney Jun 4, 1944, to Presque Isle Jun 28, 1944.
Assigned to 457th BG, 748th BS at Glatton Jun 19, 1944, named *Wild Hare*. returned to USA May 19, 1945.
To RFC at Kingman Nov 28, 1945.
37827 delivered Cheyenne May 26, 1944, to Kearney Jun 6, 1944, to Grenier Jun 18, 1944. Assigned to 422nd BS,
305th BG at Chelveston Jun 28,1944, named "Wally's Wheels". Shot down by flak on mission to Berlin Dec 5, 1944
and crashed Wedesbuettel, Germany. MACR 11043. 8 POW, 1 KIA.
37828 delivered to Cheyenne May 26, 1944, to Kearney Jun 4, 1944, to Grenier Jun 17, 1944. Assigned
to 457th BG, 749th BS at Glatton Jun 30, 1944, named *Remember Me?/Georgia Peach). Encountered mechanical
problems and was forced to leave the formation after dropping its bombs during mission to Kaiserlautern, Germany
Dec 30, 1944. Made crash landing in France, all crew OK. Plane was repaired and
eventually returned to USA Jun 8, 1945. To RFC at Kingman Dec 1, 1945.
37829 delivered to Cheyenne May 26, 1944, to Kearney Jun 7, 1944, to Grenier Jun 29, 1944. Assigned to 729th BS,
452nd BG at Deopham Green Jun 28, 1944. Battle damage on mission to Merseburg Sep 28, 1944. Force landing
on continent. Salvaged Dec 19, 1944.
37833 MIA Saarbrucken, crashed Korscheid, Germany Sep 11, 1944. This serial was used in Sir Richard
Attenborough's 2008 film "Closing the Ring", incorrectly allocated in movie to 401st BG, 612th BS.
37834 (457th BG, 748th BS) shot down by fighters Sep 28, 1944 on mission
to Magdeberg. 2 crew KIA, rest POW.
to Magdeberg. 8 crew KIA, one POW.
37837 (305th BG, 422nd BS, "Stag Party") shot down by fighters Jan 1, 1945 on mission to Madgeburg,
Germany and crashed near Croechern, Germany. 6 KIA, 4 POW.
37838 (303rd BG, 358th BS, "Fearless Fosdick") shot down Aug 15, 1944 on mission to Weisbaden, Germany and
crashed near Beine-Nauroy, France.
8 of 9 crew escaped and evaded back to Britain. The 9th, the
bombardier, was killed.
37840 (487th BG, 836th BS, flown by 839th BS crew) based at Lavenham
airfield, Suffolk, UK collided in midair with B-24H 42-51197 during
practice flight Jul 20, 1944. B-17 crashed not far from base at
Lavenham, B-24 crashed at Cavendish. 10 killed (5 per plane)
37843 (384th BG, 547th BS, *Alex*) crashed in Belgium Apr 5, 1945.
37846 (398th BG 600th BS 'Phoney Express') lost Nov 26, 1944 MACR 11144
37847 (92nd BG, 326th BS, "Hi Ho Silver") force landed Apr 17, 1945
following battle damage incurred during mission to Dresden.
Salvaged Apr 20, 1945. Presumably force-landed at
Nivelles Airfield in Belgium, since there is a photo taken
there Aug 1945 showing this plane broken into two parts
37848 (92nd BG, 326th BS) shot down Aug 13, 1944. near Domfront. MACR 8078
37850 (351st BG) shot down by fighters Sep 12, 1944 on mission to Plauen
37852 (381st BG, 534th BS) retired to Kingman, AZ Nov 28, 1945.
37854 (351st BG, 509th BS, *Touchy Tess*) crash-landed in Switzerland Feb 25, 1945
after damaged by AAA on mission to Munich.
37855 (379th BG, 524th BS) lost Spankeren, Netherlands Mar 18, 1945.
37856 (486 BG, 834th BS) lost Venlo AB, Netherlands May 10, 1945.
37857 (385th BG, 548th BS, 'Honey-Chile') lost Jan 24, 1945, Dellen, Luxenbourg. MACR 11765
37859 (401st BG) lost Aug 1, 1944, France
37862 (351st BG) returned to USA Jun 1945.
37864 (34th BG, 391st BS "Penny Jive") returned to USA Jun 21, 1945.
To RFC at Kingman, AZ Dec 5, 1945. Also listed as being lost Velswijk 8 km N of Doetinchem,
Netherlands Nov 26, 1944.
37866 (390th BG, 571st BS, *Blues in the Night*) interned in Switzerland Sep 5, 1944.
37870 (384th BG, 547th BS) MIA Jul 29, 1944 on mission to Merseburg, Germany
37871 (385th BG, 551st BS, 'Perry's Pirates') lost Mar 2, 1945. MACR 12857.
37873 (447th BG, 709th BS, *Nazdrowie*) returned to USA Jul 7, 1945, arrived
at Kingman, AZ Dec 19, 1945. Sold for scrap Jul 1, 1946
c/n 8852/9051
37876 (390th BG) lost Aug 1, 1944, France
37877 (487th BG, 836th BS) shot down by flak Nov 30, 1944 near Merseberg, Germany. 7 killed, 2 bailed out.
37888 (385th BG, 551st BS) lost Nov 2, 1944. MACR 10155.
37889 (398th BG) lost Jan 20, 1945, Germany
37890 (91st BG, 324th BS, "Fearless Fosdick") shot down during raid
on Leuna synthetic oil plant at Merseburg Nov 21, 1944. 3 POW,
rest KIA.
37894 (490th BG, 849th BS, "Big Poison") collided with B-17G 43-37806 Feb 6 1945.
Crew bailed out safely but aircraft crashed into cottages at Prickwillow,
killing two civilians.
37897 to USSR
37898 (95th BG, 412th BS, "Belle in the Keyhole")
37900 (351st BG) salvaged on continent Mar 30, 1945
37903 delivered Cheyenne Jun 2, 1944, to Hunter Jun 13, 1944, to Dow Field Jun 24, 1944. Assigned to 385th BG
at Greater Ashfield Jun 29, 1944. Transferred to 525 BS 379th BG at Kimbolton Jul 8, 1944.
(379th BG, 525th BS) lost Marrum 14 km N of Leeuwarden, Netherlands Aug 24, 1944. MACR 8285. 9 KIA
37906 (452nd BG, 730th BS) collided in midair with 43-38696
Oct 26, 1944. 37906 sliced through 38696, cutting off its
tail section, nosed up, then stalled back into the fuselage
again and both aircraft exploded. Wreckage fell near
Caston Hall, Norfolk. 8 killed, tail gunner parachuted
to safety.
37907 (490th BG, *Carolina Moon*) returned to USA Jul 6, 1945. Ended up at Kingman, AZ and eventually scrapped.
37908 (486th BG, 35th BS "Wolfel Bear") severely damaged during operational
mission Nov 10, 1944 and crash landed on continent.
37910 (486th BG, 832nd BS) crashed into field near Little Cornard,
Sudbury, Suffolk after engine caught fire after takeoff
Dec 31, 1944. All crew OK, but not known if aircraft was
a write-off.
37912 crashed on French airfield Dec 11, 1944 on return from bombing mission over Schewinfurt.
37913 delivered Cheyenne Jun 3, 1944, to Hunder Jun 13, 1944, to Presque Isle Jun 28, 1944. Assigned to
323 BS, 91st BG at Bassingbourn Jun 29, 1944. (91st BG, 323rd BS, "Seattle Sleeper") shot down by enemy aircraft during
attack on railway viaduct at Altenbeken, Netherlands Nov 26, 1944 and crashed at Haulerwijk. Crew
bailed out. 3 POW, 6 evaded. MACR 10837
37914 converted to F-9C, photo recon version with bombing equipment removed and
cameras added. Redesignated RB-17G in 1948.
37920 (351st BG) shot down by AAA and fighters Aug 6, 1944 on mission to Berlin
37927 (486th BG, 833rd BS) crashed between piers Ijmuiden, Netherlands Dec 6, 1944
37931 (486th BG, 834th BS, *Pursuit of Happiness*) shot down by AAA over NW Czechoslovakia Apr 17, 1945.
All nine crew KIA. MACR 14186
37938 (447th BG, 710th BS) lost Jan 8, 1945, Germany. MACR 11582.
37941 (849th BS, 490th BG) collided with 43-38184 near Caen, France
Sept 1, 1944 during mission to Gustavsburg. 10 on 37941 KIA. MACR 8854
37946 used as controlling mother ship for Aphrodite project.
37948 (486th BG, 832nd BS) lost Nov 30, 1944. MACR 11153
37957 (351st BG) returned to USA Jun 1945
37960 (34th BG, "Going My Way") returned to USA Jun 21, 1945. To RFC at
Kingman, AZ Dec 19, 1945.
37961 (305th BG, 365th BS) lost Jan 10, 1945, England. MACR 11564
37963(c/n 8941) with R86th BGH, 834th BS named "Dirty Deuce". Ultimate fate obscure.
37964 (351st BG) abandoned on continent Apr 9, 1945. Repaired and returned to USA Jun 7, 1945.
37966 (486th BG, 835th BS) destroyed on ground at Ursel, Belgium
airfield during Jan 1, 1945 Bodenplatte air raid.
37971 crash-landed on island of Guernsey Jun 11, 1945. Crew OK, but plane was totaled. Cut up for scrap in 1947.
37972 (486th BG, 833rd BS) lost Nov 5, 1944. MACR 9528.
37976 (306th BG, 423rd BS) lost Oct 22, 1944. MACR 9656
37980 (487th BG, 839th BS) shot down during raid on Rechlin Aug 25, 1944. MACR 8470
37983 (486th BG, 835th BS, *Umbriago*) returned to USA Jul 7, 1945. Put in storage at South Plains
AAF, TX Jul 10, 1945. Disposed of as surplus to Kingman, AZ Nov 29, 1945.
37986 (351st BG, 511th BS) shot down by fighters Sep 12, 1944 on mission to Plauen. MACR 8895
37990 (384th BG, 547th BS) salvaged Oct 3, 1944.
38000 (91st BG, 324th BS) lost Aug 16, 1944 on raid on Seible Aircraft Works at Halle, Germany.
38001 (486th BG) shot down by AAA over Czechoslovakia Apr 17, 1945. All parachuted to safety and made POW.
38011 delivered Cheyenne Jun 15, 1944, to Kearney Jun 27, 1944. To Dow Field Jul 8, 1944. Assigned to
349th BS, 100th BG at Thorpe Abbotts Jul 12, 1944. Named "The Reluctant Dragon". Battle damaged
Merseburg Nov 30, 1944. Salvaged Dec 1, 1944.
38012 (91st BG, 324th BS) shot down by fighters Aug 16, 1944. MACR 8180. 1 KIA, 8 POW
38023 crashed into Deer Mountain, Cupsuptic, ME July 11, 19944. All 9 aboard killed.
38027 (486th BG, 835th BS "Batchelor's Delight/Umbriago") to Kingman AZ.
38037 (487th BG, 838th BG) lost Sept 30, 1944, Bielefeld, Germany in collision with 43-38154.
38046 in midair collision with 43-38071 over Germany Mar 17, 1945 near Bad Camden. 38046 was cut in half and
38071 made it to Belgium.
38050 (849th BG, 490th BS) in midair collision with B-17 43-38111 while
on training mission near Bury St. Edmonds, Suffolk Jan 5, 1945.
7 killed, 3 survived.
38051 (490th BG, 848th BS) in midair collision with B-17 43-37618 which
sheared off the right wing. Crashed near Factory Lane,
Roydon, Norfolk. 4 KIA.
38052 (305th BG, 366th BS) shot down by AAA SW of Koln, Germany
on mission go Cologne Oct 17, 1944. 7 KIA, 2 POW.
38054 (490th BG, 851st BS, "Lil Edie") caught fire during test flight
Feb 6, 1945 and crashed near Hill Farm, Darsham, Suffolk.
Crew successfully bailed out.
38058 (490th BG) severely damaged over Germany Apr 7, 1945 when
deliberately rammed by Bf 109 of Sonderkommando Elbe. Landed
safely at airfield in Liberated territory.
38059 (34th BG, 391st BS, "Chesty-V") shot down by flak Nov 30, 1944 in raid
on Merseburg. MACR 10841. 1 evaded, 4 KIA, 4 POW.
38060 (385th BG, 548th BS, 'Texas Bluebonnet') lost Oct 6, 1944. MACR 9508
38067 (95th BG, 412th BS, "Big Chief Illiniwek/Joyride")
38068 (490th BG, 850th BS, "Magnificient Obesssion") lost Mar 9, 1945.
MACR 12947
38071 in midair collision with 43-38046 over Germany Mar 17, 1945 near Bad Camden. 38046 was cut in half but
38071 made it to Belgium and landed safely.
c/n 9052/9251
38080 (351st BG) collided with 43-37595 over Lutton Feb 6, 1945 on approach to Polebrook
38085 (305th BG, 365th BS, *Towering Titan*) shot down by Me 262s Apr 17, 1945. MACR 14172
38096 (490th BG) damaged by Me262 Apr 18, 1945
on mission to Kolin, Czechoslovakia but was able to return
to base. Repaired and flown back to USA Jul 6, 1945.
38098 (493rd BG, 863rd BS) lost Sep 12, 1944. MACR 8863.
38106 (95th BG, 336th BS, "Starduster")
38107 (493rd BG, 861st BS) lost Nov 21, 1944, Zuider Zee, Holland. MACR 10404
Parts recovered 1983; Twenthe A/F
38111 (849th BG, 490th BS) in midair collision with B-17 43-38050 while
on training mission near Bury St. Edmonds, Suffolk Jan 5, 1945.
9 killed.
38113 (34th BG, 7th BS, "Wee Willie's Wolves") returned to USA Jun 20, 1945.
To RFC at Kingman, AZ Feb 17, 1946
38114 (381st BG, 534th BS, 'No Comments Needed') shot down by AAA Wittmundhafen, Germany Nov 6, 1944. MACR 10153
38115 (493rd BG, 860th BS) lost Sept 30, 1944, Bielefeld, Germany. MACR 9429
38116 (351st BG) damaged in battle Jan 28, 1945 and salvaged Mar 2, 1945
38121 (398th BG 601st BS, 'Queenie') Apr 13, 1945 on mission to Neumunster, Germany. New RDX bomb load collided
immediately after drop and exploded, damaging six aircraft. Crash landed and burned at Paderborn Airfield.
38124 (100th BG, 351st BS) lost on Hamburg raid Dec 31, 1944. MACR 11363. 42-31066 was hit by flak and fell onto
43-38124, and both aircraft went down in flames.
38125 (401st BG 615th BS ‘Mary Makers') crashed during formation assembly Jan 22, 1945 for mission to Sterkrade.
Entire crew survived though three were seriously injured. During climb she lost one engine
and had a runaway prop on another. Crash site was near Saltby, Lincolnshire.
38127 (381st BG, "Pair of Queens, Gee and Bee" retired to Kingman, AZ Dec 18, 1945.
38128 (490th BG, 849th BS, *Bom Bo*) crippled by AAA and finished off by German fighters Sep 13, 1944 and crashed
near Furth, Germany. MACR 8856. 5 POW, 4 KIA.
38131 (490th BG, 851st BS) lost Apr 5, 1945, Zuider Zee, Holland. MACR 13854.
Parts recovered 1971;Ouddorp
38137 (486th BG, 835th BS) crashed on takeoff due to engine failure
and struck the roof of Woodhall Farm and crashed into field
at Sudbury, Suffolk. 8 killed plus one civilian on the ground.
The pilot survived.
38138 (34th BG, 4th BS, transferred to 490th BG, back to 34th BG and assigned
18th BS, "Ole-Timer") returned to USA Jun 20, 1945. To RFC at Kingman,
AZ Dec 17, 1945
38139 (351st BG) shot down by AAA Sep 5, 1944 on mission to Ludwigshafen. MACR 8452.
38140 (486th BG, 832nd BS) lost Nov 2, 1944. MACR 10167
38145 (486th BG, 832nd BS) lost Aug 4, 1944. MACR 7713
38147 (398th BG, 600th BS) lost Nov 21, 1944. MACR 11210.
38148 delivered Cheyenne Jun 30, 1944, to Kearney Jul 11, 1944, to Grenier Aug 1, 1944. Assigned to
549th BS, 385th BG Greater Ashfield Aug 3, 1944. (385th BG, 549th BS) shot down over Zuellsdorf,
Germany Mar 2, 1945. Pilot and copilot survived and became POW, rest of crew KIA. MACR 12856
38149 delivered Cheyenne Jun 30, 1944, to Kearney Jul 11, 1944, to Grenier Jul 16, 1944. Assigned to 834th BS,
487th BG Lavenham Jul 17, 1944. Transferred to 834th BS, 486th BG Sudbury Aug 1944. Flew 67 missions
Returned to USA Bradley Jul 7, 1945, to 4168th BU South Plains Jul 12, 1945. To RFC Kingman Jul 14, 1945.
Named "Winged Virgin"
38150 delivered Cheyenne Jun 30, 1944, to Kearney Jul 11, 1944, to Dow Field Jul 20, 1944. Assigned
to 490th BG at Eye Jul 21, 1944. Battle damaged on mission to Berlin Feb 3, 1945 with 490th BG and force landed in
Russia. 9 crew returned. MACR 12238. Salvaged Mar 23, 1945.
38153 (381st BG, 534th BS) retired to Kingman, AZ Dec 9, 1945.
38154 (487th BG, 839th BS) lost Sept 30, 1944, Bielefeld, Germany in collision with 43-38037. MACR 9423
38155, 38162, and 38168 converted to F-9C, photo
recon version with bombing equipment removed and
cameras added. Remaining F-9Cs redesignated RB-17G in 1948
38155 converted to F-9C photo recon version with bombing equipment
removed and cameras added. W/o in landing accident at Chalgrove,
England Jun 15, 1945.
38157 (490th BG) lost Jan 10, 1945, France. MACR 11548
38158 (381st BG, 534th BS, "Smashin Time") crash landed at Sauverne, France Jan 21, 1945. Scrapped Feb 28, 1945.
38159 (401st BG, 615th BS, *Wolf Pack*) shot down by flak over Germany during mission
to Merseburg Nov 2, 1944. MACR 10159. 8 KIA, 1 POW.
38161 (100th BG) crash landed near Joigny, France Nov 9, 1944. MACR 11980 lists this plane as being 42-38161.
38163 (468th BG, 835th BS, *Happy Warrior*) hit by bombs dropped by leading bomber
over Parchim, Germany Apr 7, 1945. 3 KIA, 1 MIA, 6 POW.
38165 (94th BG, 332nd BS) lsot Nov 4, 1944. MACR 10305
38167 (490th BG) lost Feb 6, 1945. MACR 12371
38171 (351st BG, 511sth BS) damaged by AAA and crash landed in Sweden Oct 7, 1944. MACR 9357.
38172 delivered Cheyenne Jul 3, 1944, to Kearney Jul 12, 1944, to Dow Field Jul 20, 1944. Assigned to
601st BS, 398th BG at Nuthampstead Aug 13, 1944. (398th BG, 601st BS) hit in chin turret by 88 mm
shell Oct 15, 1944 on mission to Cologne. Bombardier was killed and almost all instruments were destroyed.
There is a famous photo of this plane staggering back to Nuthampsead, Hertfordshire, UK with the
entire nose compartment peeled away. Plane landed safely. Plane was salvaged. 1 KIA, 8 survived.
Named "Sad Lovely Julie"
38173 delivered Cheyenne Jul 3, 1944, to Kearney Jul 12, 1944, to Dow Field Jul 20, 1944. Assigned to
390th BG, 569th BS at Framlingham Jul 21, 1944. (390th BG, 569th BS) shot down by flak on
mission to Zellhausen Dec 24, 1944 and crashed at Weisbaden, Germany. MACR 11116. 3 KIA, 6 POW.
38174 delivered Cheyenne Jul 4, 1944, to Kearney Jul 13, 1944, to Dow Field Jul 20, 1944. Assigned to 401st BG
Deenethorpe Jul 21, 1944. Returned to USA at Bradley Jun 8, 1945. To 4168 BU South Plains Jun 12, 1945.
To RFC at Kingman, Arizona Dec 4, 1945.
38175 Delivered Cheyenne Jul 4, 1944, to Kearney Jul 13, 1944, to Grenier Jul 20, 1944. Assigned
to 588th BG, 563rd BS Knettishall Jul 22, 1944. Transferred to 568th BS, 390th BG at Framlingham
Jul 23, 1944. Named "Til We Meet Again". (390th BG, 568th BS) lost Sep 18, 1944 during supply drop to
Warsaw. MACR 10205. 8KIA, 1 POW, 1 evaded. Named "I'll Be Seeing You"
38176 delivered Cheyenne Jul 4,1944, to Kearney Jul 13, 1944, to Dow Field Jul 20, 1944. Assigned
to 358th BS, 303rd BG at Molesworth Jul 20, 1944. (303rd BG, 358th BS) lost on mission to Maggeburg
Sep 28, 1944. MACR 10586. 8 returned, 1 KIA
38177 crash landed at Langford Lodge, Northern Ireland Jul 27, 1944. All crew OK but plane W/O.
38180 (490th BG, 848th BS, *Missouri Mule*) crashed at Spandau, Germany Oct 6, 1944. 5 KIA, 4 POW. MACR 9529
to Magdeberg. MACR 9772. 6 KIA, 3 POW.
38183 (457th BG, *Ice Cold Katie*) returned to USA Apr 21, 1945.
38184 (490th BG, 849th BS) collided with 43-37941 near Caen, France
Sept 1, 1944 during mission to Gustavsburg. 7 on 38184 KIA. MACR 8857
38187 (401st BG, 613rd BS) lost Feb 16, 1945, Holland. MACR 12446
38190 (493rd BG, 863rd BS) lost Dec 30, 1944. MACR 11253
38191 (303rd BG, 358th BS, "Shasta" aka "Gravel Gertie" & "Doris Jr.") salvaged Dec 27, 1945
38199 (95th BG, 335th BS, "Easy Going" ??) damaged during mission to Cottbus Feb 15, 1945 and
force landed near Deblin, Poland, just behind Russian front line.
Crew was uninjured. Entered service in USSR
38200 (303rd BG, 358th BS) lost Oct 11, 1944. MACR 9564
38203 (457th BG, 748th BS) shot down by Me 262s Mar 18, 1945 on mission to Berlin. MACR 13558
Crew all POW.
38205 (452nd BG, 729th BS) lost Beek AB, Netherlands Mar 19, 1945.
38209 (493rd BG, 860th BS) lost Sep 19, 1944. MACR 10212.
38210 (385th BG, 549th BS, 'Angel's Sister') lost Apr 4, 1945. MACR 13720
38213 (384th BG, 544th BS) MIA Sep 13, 1944 on mission to Merseburg, Germany. MACR 8902.
38216 (493rd BG, 862nd BS, transferred to 34th BG, 18th BS early 1945. Named
Tempest Turner) returned to USA Jun 26, 1945. To RFC at Kingman, AZ
Nov 24, 1945.
38223 (493rd BG, 862nd BS, transferred to 94th BG, 410th BS, named "Day's Pay")
Returned to USA Jul 10, 1945. To RFC at Kingman, AZ Oct 24, 1945.
38225 (493rd BG, 861st BS) lost Sep 13, 1944. MACR 8865
38229 (95th BG, 334th BS, "Better Duck")
38230 (447th BG, 709th BS, *Wolf Wagon*) returned to USA Jul 5, 1945,
38232 (493rd BG, 861st BS) lost Nov 25, 1944. MACR 10769
38233 (385th BG, 549th BS, 'Sweet and Lovely') lost Dec 24, 1944. MACR 11113
38235 (493rd BG, 862nd BS, "Skipper") returned to USA Jul 1, 1945.
38237 (379th BG) lost Jan 10, 1945, Germany. MACR 11762
38240 (457th BG, 751st BS) returned to USA May 23, 1945.
38242 (493rd BG, 863rd BS) lost Anna Paulowna, Netherlands Feb 3, 1945. 9 POW. MACR 12157
38248 (303rd BG, 427th BS, "Jigger Rooche II") lost Mar 28, 1945. MACR 13541
38257 (34th BG, 391st BS, "Tyson's Tramps") to RFC at Kingman, AZ Dec 1, 1945.
38258 (457th BG, 749th BS, *Forget Me Not Olly*) returned to USA Jun 9, 1945.
38261 (493rd BG, 863rd BS) lost Sep 12, 1944. MACR 8866
38263 (34th BG, 7th BS, "Dies Irae") hit by flak Jan 20, 1945 and 5 crewmembers
bailed out over English Channel. They were not recovered. MACR 11776.
Remainder of crew stayed with the aircraft and it landed, repaired,
and put back into service. Returned to USA Jun 21, 1945. To RFC
at Kingman, AZ Dec 17, 1945
38264 (493rd BG, 863rd BS) lost Nov 5, 1944. MACR 10327
38265 (34th BG, 7th BS) lost Oct 2, 1944. MACR 9369. Crashed
Muenchenhof, Germany after direct flak hit.
38271 (493rd BG, 863rd BS) lost Jan 13, 1945. MACR 11736
38272 (379th BG) lost Apr 25, 1945, Germany. MACR 14221
38273 (385th BG, 550th BS) crashed in Belgium Mar 1, 1945 after
losing most of its left wing due to collision with B-17
42-38035 during mission to Ulm. Only one crewman survived.
c/n 9252/9451
38280 (34th BG, 4th BS, "Missbehaven Raven") returned to USA Jun 24, 1945.
To RFC at Kingman, AZ Dec 13, 1945
38281 (95th BG, 412th BS, "Kimmie Kar for 9")
38284 (493rd BG, 863rd BS) lost Leimuiden, Netherlands Nov 2, 1944. 2 POW, 8 evaded. MACR 10170
38286 (34th BG, 7thBS, 'Flying Dutchman') returned to USA Jun 13, 1945
after 83 combat missions. To Kingman AAF Dec 9, 1945 and
38288 (95th BG, 412th BS, "Go, In My Way/V for Victory")
38289 (303rd BG, 359th BS, "Sweet La Rhonda") scrapped Nov 27, 1945
38290 (92nd BG, 326th BS) lost Sep 11, 1944. MACR 8887.
38292 (96th BG,338th BS, transferred Aug 8, 1944 to 34th BG, 4th BS, "Conga Babe")
lost Jan 2, 1945, Germany. MACR 11566. Aircraft was last seen shortly
after takeoff and never joined the formation and made no radio contact
after takeoff. 10 crew MIA.
38294 (34th BG, 7th BS, "The Wrangler") lost in midair collision in Kassel mission
Sep 22, 1944. 4 KIA, 5 POW.
38297 (493rd BG, 860th BS) shot down by AAA over Germany Mar 3, 1945. 9 crew POW. MACR 12887.
38299 (34th BG, 391st BS, "Outta Dis World" later "Joy Rider") to RFC at Kingman,
AZ Dec 8, 1945.
38300 (34th BG, 391st BS, "Mail Call") shot down by flak over Mannheim Oct 19, 1944. MACR 9467.
9 KIA, 1 POW.
38302 (457th BG, 751st BS, *Liberty Belle*) returned to USA Jun 9, 1945.
38304 (c/n 9282) delivered to USAAF at Cheyenne, Wyoming Jul 19, 1944. Transferred to Kearney AAF, Nebraska
Jul 28, 1944. Transferred to Grenier AFB, New Hampshire Aug 8, 1944. Assigned to 860th BS, 493rd BG
at RAF Debach, UK Aug 9, 1944. Transferred to 18th BS, 34th BG at Mendlesham, UK Aug 19, 1944.
Taxi accident at Station 156 when hit B-17 44-8282 Dec 18, 1944. Took off on training flight from Station
156 and crash landed and salvaged with non-battle damaged Jan 5, 1945.
38306 (91st BG, 322nd BS, "The Biggest Bird") damaged in raid on Pilsen
Apr 25, 1945 and made forced landing at emergency field on the Continent.
The plane was abandoned.
38309 (457th BG, 750th BS) shot down by fighters Nov 2, 1944 on
mission to Merseberg. MACR 10320. All crew POW.
38311 (493rd BG, 862nd BS) lost Mar 30, 1945. MACR 13553
38317 (95th BG, 334th BS, "Flak Evader")
38319 (493rd BG, 862nd BS) lost Sep 12, 1944. MACR 8869
38322 to Oklahoma Military Academy, Rogers County, 1946. Sold on commercial
market as NC66568 to California Atlantic Airways Jan 18, 1951. Sold to
Lloyd Aero Boliviano of Bolivia as CB-80 Aug 5, 1981. Later reserialed as
CP-580 Oct 1, 1954. Crashed at La Paz Feb 7, 1965 and rebuilt. To
Frogorifico Reyes as CP-936 in 1971. Crashed at San Ignacio de Moxos,
Bolivia Feb 11, 1972. Parts used in restoration of 44-6393
38323 (303rd BG, 427th BS) lost Sep 9, 1944. MACR 8597.
38324 (490th BG, 851st BS) lost Sep 9, 1944. MACR 8929
38326 (34th BG, 18th BS, "Bottoms Up") returned to USA Jun 23, 1945. To RFC
at Kingman, AZ Dec 14, 1945.
38332 (34th BG, 18th BS, "Gallopin' Ghost/Queenie") crashed on takeoff Jan 20,
1945. Bombs salvoed, 4 bailed out, 2 killed, plane make crash landing
and remaining crew OK. Plane salvaged.
38333 (95th BG, 336th BS, "Heavy Date")
38335 (92nd BG, 325th BS) lost Sep 11, 1944. MACR 8888.
38338 (34th BG, 18th BS) lost Mar 4, 1945. AMCR 12923
38340 (493rd BG, 862nd BS) lost Jan 21, 1945, Germany. MACR 12236
38343 (34th BG, 391st BS) "The Big Gear") returned to USA Jun 20, 1945.
To RFC at Kingman, AZ Dec 13, 1945
38344 (305th BG) lost Mar 17, 1945. MACR 13113. Later went to USSR
38346 (95th BG, 335th BS, "Excellsior") 95th BG, 334th BS, "Kurchow")
38348 (91st BG 322nd BS "Roxy's Special") lost 8 Sept 1944 near Oggersheim, Germany.
Hit by flak which started fire in right wing and within seconds the fuel tank exploded,
blowing off wing. Navigator and bombardier were ejected by the explosion and were the
only survivors, both becoming POWs.
38350 (92nd CBW) salvaged Oct 3, 1945.
38351 (34th BG, 391st BS, "Snake Bit") hit by flak Nov 25, 1944 and
force landed at Coibais Belgium. Plane was salvaged Dec 1, 1944.
38353 (34th BG, 7th BS, "Lili Marlene") lost Oct 17, 1944. MACR 9468.
Hit by flak on mission to Cologne. 1 KIA 9 POW.
38359 (493rd BG, 861st BS) lost Nov 5, 1944. MACR 10340. 3 KIA, remainder POW.
38365 (34th BG, 391st BS, "Sugar) salvaged with battle damage Apr 3, 1945.
38367 (34th BG, 4th BS, "Gotta Haver") returned to USA Jun 24, 1945. To
RFC at Kingman, AZ Dec 18, 1945
38368 (452nd BG, 729th BS) lost Mar 19, 1945
38372 (to 34th BG, 391st BS, transferred Aug 16, 1944 to 96th BG, "Rainbow")
returned to USA Jun 24, 1945. To RFC at Kingman, AZ Dec 9, 1945
38378 (390th BG, 568th BS, to 34th BG, 391st BS Aug 18, 1944, "Little King") returned
to USA Jun 21, 1945. To RFC at Kingman, AZ Nov 29, 1945
38380 (34th BG, 391st BS, "Toni-7") returned to USA Jun 21, 1945. To RFC at
Kingman, AZ Nov 30, 1945.
38381 (100th BG, 418th BS) hit by flak over Bremerhaven, Germany Dec 31, 1944 and last seen over
Speikeroog Island. MACR 11362. 9 KIA.
38382 (34th BG, 391st BS, "Queenie") returned to USA Jun 20, 1945. To RFC at
38389 (92nd BG, 327th BS, 'U'V'AD'IT') shot down by AAA near Altenburg, Germany Sep 13, 1944. MACR 8889
38391 (34th BG, 7th BS, "Hit and Run") returned to USA Jun 21, 1945. To RFC
at Kingman, AZ Nov 20, 1945.
38392 (34th BG, 18th BS, "Old Crow") crash landed Jan 16, 1945 during assembly
5 mi N of Bury St. Edmunds. Engine caught fire and pilot ordered the
crew to bail out. One was killed when his parachute failed.
38393 (91st BG, 322nd BS, "Rusty Dusty") damaged in collision while
waiting for takeoff at Bassingbourn, England Apr 4, 1945. Salvaged
38394 (457th BG, 748th BS, *Wreckless/Big Gas Bird*) returned to USA Jun 29, 1945
38396 (92nd BG, 327th BS, "Insomnia") lost Oct 3, 1944. MACR 9344
38397 (100th BG) belly-landed with no crew in village of Fontaines Feb 6, 1945.
Crew had previously bailed out.
38403 (34th BG, 4th BS) lost Feb 26, 1945. MACR 12768. Listed as going to USSR
38405 (351st BG, 508th BS) shot down by AAA Feb 14, 1945, Holland om mission to Dresden. MACR 12334
38406 (34th BG, 391st BS) destroyed on ground at Melsbroek, Belgium
airfield during Jan 1, 1945 Bodenplatte raid.
38409 (34th BG, 18th BS, "Betty") returned to USA Jun 21, 1945. To RFC at
Kingman, AZ Nov 26, 1945
38410 (34th BG, 18th BS, "The Sex Maniacs") returned to USA Jun 21, 1945.
38412 (381st BG) retired to Kingman, AZ Dec 5, 1945
38414 delivered Cheyenne Jul 31, 1944, to Hunter Aug 8, 1944, to Grenier Aug 30, 1944. Assigned to
482nd BG at Alconbury Sep 2, 1944. Transferred to 350th BS, 100th BG at Thorpe Abbots Sep 2, 1944. Named
Heaven Sent. Crash landed in France in Rochester, England Feb 6, 1945. Returned to USA Jun 2,1944. To RFC at Kingman Nov 18, 1945.
38415 (34th BG, 391st BS, "Smoky Joe") returned to USA Jun 23, 1945. To RFC
38416 (34th BG, 7th BS, "No Gum Chum") returned to USA Jun 28, 1945. To RFC
at Albuquerque, NM Feb 6, 1946
38418 (99th BG, 348th BS) lost Mar 20, 1945. MAR 13054
38419 (34th BG, 7th BS, "Miss Betsy") shot down by flak Jan 14, 1945 and crashed
at Eggenstedt, Germany. MACR 11567. 7 KIA, 2 POW.
38420 to USSR
38423 (34th BG, 391st BS) lost Dec 31, 1944. MACR 11372
38426 (351st BG, 511th BS) interned in Sweden Oct 7, 1944 on mission to Politz. MACR 9567.
Returned May 25, 1945 and returned to USA Jun 28, 1945.
38432 (351st BG, 511th BS) shot down by AAA Dec 5, 1944 on mission to Berlin. MACR 11037
38435 (351st BG) destroyed in explosion of 43-37665 Mar 25, 1945.
38437 ("LN-S" 100th BG, USAAF Thorpe Abbots, Suffolk, UK) crashed Feb 6, 1945 into Snodhurst Bottom, Chatham,
Kent, UK while trying to land at Rochester Airport.
38438 ("U" 306th BG, USAAF Thurleigh, Bedford, UK) ran into security office Jan 8, 1945 on landing at
Rochester Airport.
38450 (447th BG, 710th BS, *Lucky Partners* also *Little Herbie*) returned to
USA Jul 5, 1945, arrived at Kingman, AZ Dec 1, 1945. Sold for
scrap Jul 1, 1946
38452 (401st BG, 614th BS) lost Oct 7, 1944. MACR 9759
38457 delivered Cheyenne Aug 4, 1944, to Lincoln Aug 15, 1944, to Grenier Sep 2, 1944. Assigned to
100th BG, 350th BS at Thorpe Abbots Sep 3, 1944. Named "Nine Lives". Lost Dec 31, 1944.
MACR 11359. Entered apparently uncontrolled climb during combat mission, struck underside of B-17 42-31987 and
both aircraft became locked together. Four crew parachuted out of 38457 and
seven from 31987, but pilot and copilot of 31987 stayed at the controls and
managed to crash land the combination in a German field.
38461 (351st BG) abandoned on continent Feb 26, 1945. Salvaged
38462 (303rd BG, 358th BS, "Teddy's Rough Riders") scrapped Dec 8, 1945.
38466 (379th BG, later to 447th BG, then to 379th BG) to Kingman, AZ 1946.
c/n 9452/9651
38479 (457th BG, 748th BS, *Thy Will Be Done*) returned to USA Jun 29, 1945.
38480 (493rd BG, 860th BS) lost Sept 30, 1944, Bielefeld, Germany. MACR 9430
38482 (463rd BG, 773rd BS) lost over Austria Oct 13, 1944. MACR 9054
38488 (463rd BG, 773rd BS) lost Feb 25, 1945. MACR 12468
38496 (463rd BG, 772nd BS) lost over Austria Feb 21, 1945. MACR 12702
38497 (381st BG, 532nd BS, "The Joker III") retired to Kingman AZ Jun 7, 1946
38501 (384th BG, 546th BS, *Sweet Chariot*) lost Apr 25, 1945 on Mission to Pilsen,
Czechoslovakia. MACR 14317.
38504 (100th BG) lost Feb 14, 1945, Zuider Zee, Holland. Wreckage located 1975, Wormerveer.
38506 (457th BG, 748th BS, *The Three Joe's*) returned to USA Jun 29, 1945.
38509 delivered Cheyenne Aug 11, 1944, to Lincoln Aug 21, 1944, to Grenier Sep 7, 1944. Assigned
to 815th BS, 483rd BG at Sterparone Sep 24, 1944. (483rd BG, 815th BS) hit by AAA over target during
raid on Vienna and crash landed between Casvoly and Felsoazentivan,
Hungary Feb 20, 1945. MACR 12451. All 10 bailed out but one was killed, 1 POW, 8 returned.
38511 (463rd BG, 773rd BS) lost over Austria Apr 25, 1945. MACR 14059
38518 (351st BG) shot down by AAA Oct 3, 1944 on mission to Nuremburg. MACR 9358
38514 delivered to Cheyenne Aug 11, 1944, to Hunter Aug 23, 1944, to Dow Field Sep 8, 1944. Assigned
to 349th BS, 100th BG at Thorpe Abbots Sep 8, 1944. Named "E-Z Goin". To 351st BS. Rammed Apr 7, 1945 by a German Bf 109
aircraft flown by Uffz. Werner Zell of Schulungslehrgang Elbe. Aircraft eventually landed safely at base,
despite the damage. In midair collision with 42-37972 of 100th BG badly damaging the tail but new one
was fitted and transferred to 482nd BG at Alconbury May 20, 1945. Returned to USA Jun 2, 1945.
38524 (447th BG, 710th BS, *Blonde Bomber II*) returned to USA Jul 6, 1945,
arrived at Kingman Dec 21, 1945. Sold for scrap Jul 1, 1946
38525 delivered Cheyenne Aug 12, 1944, to Hunter Aug 22, 1944, to Dow Field Sep 7, 1944. Assigned to 482nd BG at
Alconbury Sep 8, 1944. Transferred to 418th BS, 100th BG at Thorpe Abbotts Sep 9, 1944, named "Miss Conduct".
Returned to USA Jun 2,1945. To RFC at Albuquerque Feb 5, 1946.
38527 (351st BG, 511th BS) shot down by AAA Oct 7, 1944 on mission to Politz. MACR 9320 and 9359
38528 (457th BG, 750th BS, *That's My Baby*) returned to USA May 25, 1945.
38529 (457th BG) developed mechanical problems Oct 7, 1944 on mission to Politz and could not
stay with the group. On return flight ditched in Channel. There
was one stowaway on board. All crew were rescued.
38530 (303rd BG, 358th BS) lost Jan 22, 1945, Germany. MACR 11758
38538 (457th BG, 751st BS) lost Sept 30, 1944, Munster, Germany. MACR 9527
38540 (457th BG, 748th BS, *Murderous Witch*) returned to USA Jun 29, 1945.
38542 (384th BG, 547th BS) salvaged Jan 20, 1945.
38545 (91st BG, 324th BS) Hit by flak over Merseburg
Nov 21, 1944; two engines failed and a third seemed about to, so pilot
lowered undercarriage, set autopilot and ordered all crew to bail out,
which they did. Aircraft continued its flight, gradually descending and
eventually landing in a ploughed field behind the Allied front line;
the only damage on landing was to one wingtip and one propeller when a
main wheel got bogged down and caused aircraft to spin arround. The crew
of a nearby British AA gun rushed to help the crew, and were amazed to
find the aircraft empty!
38546 (493rd BG, 861st BS) lost Oct 5, 1944. MACR 9576
38550 (381st BG, 532nd BS, "Daisy Mae") retired to Kingman, AZ Dec 8, 1945.
38561 (457th BG, 749th BS) shot down by fighters Nov 2, 1944 on mission to
Merseberg. MACR 10321. 2 KIA, 7 POW.
38562 (398th BG, 603rd BS) lost during mission to Oranienburg Mar 15, 1945. MACR 13090
38564 (457th BG) returned to USA Jun 29, 1945.
38567 (351st BG) crash-landed in Belgium Nov 30, 1944 on mission to Koblenz and salvaged.
38572 (303rde BG, 360th BS) lost Sep 28, 1944. MACR 9409
38579 (384th BG, 545th BS) MIA Oct 5, 1944 on mission to Cologne, Germany. MACR 9754
38580 (457th BG, 749th BS, *Flory*) salvaged Oct 15, 1944.
38582 (457th BG, 751st BS, *Fledia Fay*) returned to USA Jun 29, 1945
38583 (457th BG, 748th BS) hit by flak Nov 30, 1944 over Bohlen, Germany, landed
safely in Belgium. Shot down by flak Jan 22, 1945, Stekrade, Germany. MACR 11828.
All crew POW.
38584 (95th BG, 336th BS, "The Dawnbusters/Easy Going")
38585 (351st BG) crash-landed at Polebrook Dec 28, 1944 and salvaged.
38587 (457th BG) salvaged Mar 25, 1945
38590 (94th BG, 410th BS, "Heavenly Comrade") returned to USA (transferred to
34th BG for the trip) Jun 24, 1945. To RFC at Kingman, AZ Dec 19, 1945.
38591 (351st BG) abandoned on continent Apr 9, 1945 on mission to Furstenfeldbruck. Returned
to UK and transferred to 384th BG.
38592 (351st BG) returned to USA Mar 23, 1945
38593 (493rd BG, 861th BS) lost Graft, Netherlands Feb 6, 1945. MACR 12235
38594 (457th BG, 749th BS, *Lady Be Good*) hit by flak Feb 3, 1945 during mission to Berlin
and crash landed near Ypres, Belgium. Crew OK.
38595 (95th BG, 334th BS, "Stormy Weather"??) lost Oct 17, 1944. MACR 9471
38604 (457th BG, *Lucille*) returned to USA Jun 29, 1945.
38606 (457th BG, 748th BS, *Moon Light Mission*) shot down by Me 262s
Apr 10, 1945 on mission to Oranienberg. MACR 13912. 4 KIA, rest POW.
38608 (303rd BG, 360th BS, "Lucille") to Kingman AAD, sold for salvage Jul 1, 1946
38611 (92nd BG, 326th BS) lost Nov 30, 1944. MACR 11042
38612 (385th BG, 549th BS, 'Lil' Lulu') lost Dec 6, 1944. MACR 11056
38615 (384th BG, 544th BS) salvaged Nov 14, 1944
38616 (384th BG, 546th BS) crashed in England Jan 10, 1945.
38617 (95th BG, 336th BS, "New York Express")
38619 (303rd BG) shot down by AAA and crashed in Moorsel, Belgium Feb 14, 1945. Crew escaped.
38622 (447th BG, 710th BS) returned to USA Jul 5, 1945, arrived Kingman, AZ
Nov 25, 1945. Sold for scrap Ju1 1, 1946
38623 (388th BG, 561st BS) lost Feb 17, 1945, Germany. MACR 12432
38624 Delivered Cheyenne Aug 25, 1944, to Hunder Sep 17, 1944, to Dow Field Sep 25, 1944. Assigned to
327th BS, 92nd BG at Podington Oct 6, 1944. After service with 92nd BG, removed from combat duty,
stripped of armor and turrets and refitted with plywood seats and seat belts and used in Pacific
as a troop ferry, capable of carrying up to 40.
38625 delivered Cheyenne Aug 25, 1944, to Hunter Sep 20, 1944, to Grenier Sep 26, 1944. Assigned to 551st BS,
385th BG at Ashfield, named "Ole Doodle Bug!". Returned to USA Bradley Jun 27, 1944. To RFC at
Kingman Dec 14, 1945
38626 delivered Cheyenne Aug 25, 1944, to Hunder Sep 20, 1944, to Grenier Sep 27, 1944. Assigned to 482nd BG at
Alconbury Oct 1, 1944. Returned to USA. To RFC at Walnut Ridge Jan 8, 1946.
38627 delivered Cheyenne Aug 25, 1944, to Hunter Sep 20, 1944, to Dow Field Sep 25, 1944. Assigned to 602nd BS,
398th BG at Nuthampstead Oct 17, 1944. Returned to USA and to RFC at Kingman Dec 10, 1945.
38628 delivered Cheyenne Aug 25, 1944, to Hunter Sep 15,1 944, to Dow Field Oct 15,1 944. Assigned to 339th BS,
96th BG at Snetterton Oct 17, 1944, transfored to 401th BG at Deenethorpe Jan 8, 1945. Battle damaged Plauen
Mar 19, 1945. Returned to USA and to RFC at Kingman Dec 18, 1945.
38629 delivered Cheyenne Aug 27, 1944, to Patterson Sep 8, 1944, to Hunter sep 18, 1944, to Dow Field Sep 25, 1944.
Assigned to 860th BS, 493rd BG at Debach Sep 28, 1944. Returned to USA and to RFC at Kingman Nov 24, 1945.
38630 delivered Cheyenne Aug 27, 1944, to Hunter Sep 17, 1944, to Grenier Aug 27, 1944. Assigned to 384th BG, 547th BS
at Grafton Underwood Oct 7, 1944. Salvaged Mar 22, 1945
38631 delivered Cheyene Aug 27, 1944, to Patterson Sep 10, 1944, to Lincoln Sep 13, 1944, to Grenier Sep 27, 1944.
Assigned to 603rd BS, 398th BG at Nuthampstead Nov 23, 1944 and named "Tondelayo". Returned to USA and
to RFC at Kingman Dec 19, 1945.
38632 delivered Cheyenne Aug 27, 1944, to Hunter Sep 7, 1944, to Grenier Sep 15, 1944. Assigned to 390th BG,
568th BS at Framlingham Sep 17, 1944 and named "Free Delivery". Lost on mission to Hamburg Dec 31, 1944
when hit by flak and Me 262 and crashed Neuendorf, Germany. MACR 11245. 7 POW, 2 KIA
38635 converted to EB-17G. Sold on commercial market as N3702G for use as aerial
tanker. Delivered to Castle AFB on behalf of USAFM Nov 1979. This plane is now
on display at Castle Air Museum painted as aircraft flown by General Frederick
Castle, commander of 94th BG when he was awarded Medal of Honor. Castle AFB
was renamed in his honor.
38639 (385th BG, 548th BS, 'Shadie Sadie') lost Apr 4, 1945. MACR 13722.
38640 (351st BG) returned to USA Jul 7, 1945.
38649 converted to F-9C, photo recon version with bombing equipment
removed and cameras added. Redesignated RB-17G in 1948.
38650 (351st BG) abandoned in France Feb 14 1945 after mission to Dresden. Salvaged.
38657 (95h BG, 412th BS, "Evasive Action")
38658 (398th BG 601st BS) Apr 13, 1945 on mission to Neumunster, Germany. New RDX bomb load collided immediately
after drop and exploded, damaging six aircraft. Forced landing.
c/n 9652/9851
38675 (92nd BG, 327th BS) collided with 44-6584 Mar 3, 1945 and crashed near Forchies La Marche,
Belgium. 1 killed, 3 injured.
38678 (384th BG, 545th BS) crashed in France Apr 11, 1945
38683 (381st BG) retired to Kingman, AZ Nov 28, 1945.
38690 (306th BG, 369th BS) lost over north Sea Jan 1, 1945. All crew lost. MACR 11249
38697 (452nd BG, 730th BS) collided in midair with 43-37906
Oct 26, 1944. 37906 sliced through 38696, cutting off its
tail section, nosed up, then stalled back into the fuselage
again and both aircraft exploded. Wreckage fell near
Caston Hall, Norfolk. 8 killed, tail gunner parachuted
to safety.
38698 (452nd BG, 731st BS) lost Feb 16, 1945, Germany MACR 12447
38705 (303rd BG, 360th BS) lost Nov 21, 1944. MACR 11199
38707 (457th BG) returned to USA Jun 29, 1945
after drop and exploded, damaging six aircraft. Forced landing.
38712 (447th BG, 710th BS, *Buddy Buddy*) returned to USA Jul 5, 1945, arrived
at Kingman, AZ Dec 17, 1945. Sold for scrap Jul 1, 1946
38719 (447th BG, 709th BS, *Blue Hen Chick*) returned to USA Jul 6, 1945,
38724 delivered to Lincoln Sep 12, 1944. To Dow Field Sep 25, 1944. 59 568th BS, 490th BG at Framlingham
Sep 25, 1944. Returned to USA at Bradley Jul 11,1945. To 4168th BU at South Plains Jul 12, 1945.
To RFC at Kingman AAD Nov 19, 1945, sold for salvage Jul 1, 1946
38725 delivered Lincoln Sep 12, 1944. To Dow Field Sep 25, 1944. Assigned to 70th BS, 447th BG
Rattlesden Sep 28, 1944. Shot down by AAA Nov 30, 1944 near Leipzig, Germany MACR 11149. 6 KIA, 3 POW.
38726 delivered to Lincoln Sep 13, 1944, to Grenier Sep 27, 1944. Assigned to 8th AF Sep 30, 1944, with 94th BG
at RAF Bury St Edmunds airfield. Named *Shady Lady II*. Returned to US at Bradley Jul 8, 1945. To 4168th BU South Plains
Jul 10, 1945. To 237th BU Kirtland Dec 25, 1945. To RFC at Albuquerque Feb 7, 1946.
38734 (447th BG, *Cheshire Cat*) returned to USA Jun 8, 1945.
38735 (92nd BG, 407th BS) hit by AAA Feb 14, 1945 and crashed Conderque, Belgium.
38738 (401st BG, 614th BS) to Kingman AAD, sold for salvage Jul 1, 1946
38746 (96th BG, 338th BS) collided in midair with B-17G 44-6137
near North and South Lopham, Norfolk Jan 29, 1945 while
forming up for mission to Bielefeld Marshalling yards.
All 9 in each aircraft killed.
38749 (447th BG, 751st BS) returned to USA May 29, 1945.
38750 (384th BG, 544th BS, *Tu Yung Tu*) salvaged Dec 4, 1944.
38751 (447th BG) damaged on mission to Lutzkendorf Feb 9, 1945 and belly landed
just short of the runway on return to base at Glatton. None of crew injured.
38757 (384th BG, 547th BS) crashed in England May 1945.
38760 (95th BG, 335th BS, "Lucky Lady") hit by flak over target during mission to
Biblis Dec 24, 1944 and crash landed in field near Sarralbe, just behind
Allied front line. No injuries to crew.
38764 (303rd BG, 359th BS) damaged by AAA during mission to Lutzkendorf,
Germany Feb 9, 1945. Aircraft could not maintain formation,
lost altitude and on route back encountered 14 enemy aircraft.
Believing the aircraft to be defenseless, the pilot ordered his
crew to bail out. 7 crewmen did, and became POW. However,
a group of Mustangs showed up and drove off the enemy fighters and
the remaining 2 crewmen attempted to bring the damaged plane
back to friendly territory. They bailed out near St. Trond, Belgium
and returned to Molesworth. The pilotless Fortress made a
wheels-up belly landing near Bockholt, Belgium.
38768 (447th BG, 708th BS, *Beelzebub*) returned to USA Jul 5, 1945, arrived
Kingman, AZ Dec 13, 1945. Sold for scrap Jul 1, 1946
38771 (381st BG) retired to Kingman, AZ Dec 3, 1945. I also have this plane as being
lost with the 56th BG at Texel, Netherlands Feb 3, 1945, with 7 KIA.
38774 (95th BG, 412th BS, "Der Fuehrer's Nightmare")
38776 (95th BG, 334th BS, "Victory Devils/Passion Wagon")
38780 (381st BG, 532nd BS) shot down by AAA Mannheim, Germany Dec 11, 1944.
38781 (53rd WRS, 308th WRG) stalled on takeoff and crashed 42 mi E of Kingston, Jamaica Jun 10, 1947.
38782 used in England by 1st CCRC/1st RTS
38788 (401st BG, 612th BS "Heavy Date") hit by AAA Apr 10, 1945 in mission to
Berlin and crash-landed on German airfield. 2 crew injured, 8 crew POW,
5 managed to escape 4 days later.
38789 (393rd BG, transferred to 34th BG, 391st BS, "Fast Company") returned to
USA Jun 20, 1945. To RFC at Kingman, AZ Dec 18, 1945.
38792 crash landing Dec 28, 1945, Tulln Airbase, Austria
38795 (457th BG, 751st BS) shot down by flak Jan 13, 1945 on mission to
Maximiliansau, Germany. All onboard KIA.
38799 (351st BG) returned to USA May 1945
38801 (384th BG, 544th BS, *Ruth*) MIA Apr 6, 1945 on mission to Leipzig, Germany
38802 (381st BG, 533rd BS, "Konditori Baby") retired to Kingman, AZ Dec 4, 1945.
38803 (305th BG, 365th BS) in midair collision with B-17 44-6593 near Chelveston, UK
Apr 10, 1945 after return from mission against Rechlin airfield,
Oranienburg, Germany. Only one survivor, the tail gunner in 44-6593.
MACR 13877
38812 (457th BG, 749th BS) crashed in England Dec 23, 1944. Aircraft had diverted
to RAF Portreath when returning from raid to Germany due to bad weather.
Attempted to return to Glatton (its home base) but encountered bad
weather and crashed at Great Rollright. All but one of crew killed.
38814 (95th BG, 336th BS, "Cadet Nurse the 2nd"), (95th BG, 335th
BS, "No No Nanette") disarmed at Furth, Germany in 1945.
38819 (457th BG, 750th BS) crashed on takeoff Dec 24, 1944 for mission to
Coblenz. 1 crew killed, rest survived.
38820 (94th BG, 331st then 333rd BS, "Roll Me Over") returned to USA
Jun 21, 1945 (transferred to 34th BG for the trip). To RFC at
38823 (384th BG, 545th BS) MIA Feb 26, 1945 on mission to Berlin
38831 (457th BG, 749th BS, *Screaming Eagle*) landed on continent May 13, 1945.
Salvaged
38845 (388th BG, 561st BS) shot down by fighters Dec 31, 1944. 5 KIA, 5 POW.
38847 delivered Lincoln Sep 28, 1944, to Grenier Oct 11, 1944. Assigned to 8th AF Oct 12, 1944.
With 40th Air Depot Group crashed into stone quarry on top of Clee Hill, Shropshire, England while
on non-operational cross-country flight Nov 25, 1944. All 6 onboard killed.
38848 delivered Lincoln Sep 28, 1944. To Grenier Oct 11, 1944. Assigned to 8th AF Oct 16, 1944.
Returned to USA at Bradley Jun 28, 1945. To RFC at Kingman Nov 23, 1945.
38849 delivered Lincoln Sep 28, 1944, to Bismarck Oct 2, 1944, to Grenier Oct 12, 1944. Assigned to 711th
BS, 447th BG at Rattlesden Oct 17, 1944. Shot down by AAA at Oranienburg Mar 15, 1945 and crashed
at Salzwedel, Germany. MACR 13030. 7 POW, 2 KIA.
38850 delivered Lincoln Sep 28, 1944, to Bismarck Oct 2, 1944, to Grenier Oct 12, 1944. Assigned to
544th GS, 384th BG at Grafton Underwood Dec 8, 1944. Shot down by AAA Jan 22, 1945 and crashed
Dusseldorf, Germany Jan 22, 1945. MACR 11994. 2 KIA, 5 POW, 2 evaded.
38853 (398th BG 600th BS) lost Apr 10, 1945. MACR 11581
38854 (457th BG, 751st BS, *Tennessee Toddy*) shot down by flak
Mar 24, 1945 on missin to Hopsten, Germany. 6 crew KIA, 3 POW.
38855 (457th BG, 750th BS) returned to USA May 22, 1945.
38856 (381st BG, 534th BS) crashed on Isle of Man Apr 23, 1945 while on ferry
flight from Ridgwell in Essex to Nutts Corner with a normal
ferry crew and a large number of passengers. All 31 on board killed.
38857 (457th BG, 750th BS, *Bluebell D*) returned to USA May 22, 1945
38863 (457th BG, 750th BS) returned to USA Jun 29, 1945
38864 delivered Hunter Sep 30, 1944, to Grenier Oct 16, 1944. Assigned 398th BG, 600th BS Nuthampstead
Nov 23, 1944. reported MIA May 2, 1945, salvaged May 3, 1945.
38865 delivered Hunter Sep 30, 1944, to Grenier Oct 11, 1944. Assigned 100th BG Thorpe Abbots Oct 13,1 944.
Returned to USA Jul 9, 1944. To RFC at Kingman Dec 20, 1945.
38866 delivered Hunter Sep 30, 1944, to Grenier Oct 13, 1944. Assigned 493rd BG at Debach Oct 17, 1944. Battle damage
Cottbus, Germany Feb 15, 1945. Force landed on continent. Salvaged Feb 19, 1945.
38867 delivered Hunter Sep 30, 1944, to Dow Field Oct 15, 1944. Assigned 25th BG, 652nd REC Oct 17, 1944 at Watton for
weather information gathering missions. To RFC at Walnut Ridge Nov 15, 1945, salvaged Jan 5, 1946.
38868 delivered Hunter Sep 30, 1944, to Grenier Oct 11, 1944, Assigned to 452nd BG, 728th BS Deopham Green
Oct 13, 1944. Rammed by Sonderkommando Elbe Bf 109 Apr 7, 1945 and crashed Hamburg, Germany. MACR 13888.
8 KIA, 2 POW.
38869 delivered Hunter Sep 30, 1944, to Dow Field Oct 11, 1944. Assigned 388th BG, 563rd BS Knettishall Oct 17, 1944.
Named Paula Sue. Hit by debris from aircraft above Apr 7, 1945 and crashed Steinhuden Meeres, Germany. 10 KIA.
38870 (457th BG) returned to USA Jun 29, 1945. To RFC at Kingman Nov 29, 1945.
38871 delivered Hunter Oct 3, 1944, to Grenier Oct 10, 1944. Assigned 96thBG, 339th BS Snetterton Oct 17, 1944.
Diverted to Sweden due to flak damage during mission to Kiel Apr 3, 1945. Returned to USA
Aug 2, 1945. To RFC at Kingman Jan 15, 1946.
38872 delivered Hunter Oct 2, 1944, to Dow Field Oct 15, 1944. Assigned to 351th BG, 511th BS at Polebrook
Feb 20, 1945. Transferred to 384th BG, 544th BS at Grafton Underwood May 9, 1945. Reassigned to
photographic and mapping duties Morocco Dec 7, 1945 and Dutch-Belgian coast Nov 30, 1946. Salvaged Jan 5, 1947.
38873 delivered Hunter Oct 2, 1944, to Dow Field Oct 23, 1944. Assigned to 385th BG Great Ashfield Oct 10, 1944.
Transferred to 388th BG, 561st BS at Knettishall Oct 26, 1944. To RFC at Walnut Ridge Jan 7, 1946.
c/n 9852/10051
38875 (457th BG) to 303rd BG Feb 1945 with 359th BS as "RedWing", returned to USA Jun 29, 1945. Scrapped Nov 28, 1945
38881 (457th BG, 750th BS, *Ruth Anne*) damaged Feb 14, 1945 during mission
to Dresden and made forced landing on continent. Crew OK and returned
to base.
38882 converted to B-17H.
38883 (457th BG, *Lady Beth*) returned to USA Jun 29, 1945.
38884 (447th BG, 708th BS, *L'il Skippy*) returned to USA Jul 7, 1945, arrived
Kingman, AZ Nov 8, 1945. Sold for scrap Jul 1, 1946
38885 (447th BG, 751st BS, *Ruthanne*) returned to USA May 22, 1945.
38887 (447th BG, 751st B, *Perpetual Hell*) returned to USA May 22, 1945.
38888 (487th BG, 839th BS) lost Mar 11, 1945.
38898 (381st BG, 534th BS, *Hitler's Ho Do/Blind Date*) shot down by AAA Tutow, Germany Feb 3, 1945.
MACR 12295
38902 (447th BG, *Lady Be Good*) damaged by Me 262s during raid on Berlin
Mar 18, 1945 and landed in Soviet-occupied Poland. Crew all safe
and returned to base. Plane went to USSR
38903 (447th BG, 709th BS, *Miss Lace*) collided with 42-97400 over Mannheim, Germany.
38904 (457th BG, 751st BS) hit by flak Nov 6, 1944 in raid on Harburg. Plane
left the group and was not seen again. Plane crashed near town
of Boehmerwold. 8 KIA, 1 POW. MACR 10343
38905 (447th BG, 708th BS, *Bang Bang Lulu*) returned to USA Jul 6, 1945,
arrived Kingman, AZ Dec 16, 1945. Sold for scrap Jul 1, 1946
38907 (381st BG, 534th BS) returned to USA Jun 7, 1945
38909 (447th BG, 748th BS, *Kraut Krusher*) disabled Feb 14, 1945 in
raid on Dresden and landed near Dijon, France.
38912 (34th BG, 7th BS, "Old Times") battle damaged Mar 18, 1945 and force
landed behind Russian lines at Melaszewicze, Poland. To USSR
38913 (381st BG, 532nd BS) retired to Kingman, AZ Dec 6, 1945.
38921 (452nd BG, 729th BS) lost Jan 2, 1945, Germany. MACR 11225
38925 (486th BG, 833rd BS) lost Jan 21, 1945, Germany. MACR 11798
'
38927 (384th BG, 544th BS) crashed in England Feb 1, 1945.
38929 to USSR
38931 to Kingman, AZ
38940 (447th BG, *Black Brassiere*) returned to USA Jul 5, 1945, arrived
Kingman, AZ Dec 13, 1945. Sold for scrap Jul 1, 1946
38942 (95th BG, 335th BS, "Belligerent Beauty/Hot Box")
38944 (447th BG, 748th BS) crashed in England Jan 31, 1945.
38947 (447th BG, 751st BS) returned to USA May 28, 1945
38950 (447th BG, 708th BS, *Bloody Bucket*) returned to USA Jul 5, 1945,
38959 (34th BG, 4th BS, "Short and Sweet") returned to USA Jun 21, 1945.
To RFC at Kingman, AZ Nov 28, 1945
38967 (381st BG, 533rd BS) retired to Kingman, AZ Nov 20, 1945.
38972 (34th BG, 391st BS, "Duke Spook", perhaps "Lucie" earlier) returned to
USA Jun 20, 1945. To RFC at Kingman, AZ Nov 8, 1945
38977 (381st BG, 532nd BS, *French Dressing*) retired to Kingman, AZ Nov 20, 1945.
38978 to Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR in 1946. Sold on commercial
market to Columbia Airmotive, Troutdale, OR as N4960V. Broken up for spares in late
1950s and scrapped 1962.
38982 (452nd BG) lost Mar 18, 1945. MACR 13559
38983 (381st BG, 533rd BS *Fort Lansing Emancipator*) retired to Kingman, AZ Nov 30, 1945
38986 (381st BG) lost Dec 12, 1944.
38990 (95th BG, 334th BS, "The Creamer/Lovely Lady")
38991 (34th BG, 7th BS, "Sweet Seventeen") returned to USA Jun 27, 1945. To RFC
at Kingman, AZ Nov 22, 1945.
38992 (100th BG, 351st BS) lost Texel, Netherlands Apr 3, 1945. 8 KIA, 2 POW. MACR 13717
38995 (447th BG 710th BS) hit by debris from exploding B-17 during morning preparation Feb 21, 1945
38998 (381st BG, 535th BS, *Crack a Dawn*) retired to Kingman, AZ Dec 20, 1945.
38999 (447th BG, *Emma*) returned to USA Jun 19, 1945
39012 (381st BG, 532rd BS, *Miss Fortune*) shot down by AAA Fritzlar, Germany Mar 9, 1945. MACR 12960
39018 (96th BG, 337th BS, *Dinah Mite*) interned in Switzerland Feb 35, 1945.
39025 (381st BG, 535rd BS, *Buckeye*) retired to Kingman, AZ Dec 6, 1945.
39029 transferred from 386th BG to 447th BG, 710th BS, named *Linda Sue*.
Made force landing in France Apr 14, 1943 when ran out of fuel.
Salvaged but was at Kingman, AZ in 1946. Sold for scrap Jul 1, 1946
39035 (384th BG, 547th BS) crashed Reigate Hill, England Mar 19, 1945.
39037 (95th BG, 336th BS, "Little Joe")
39050 (493rd BG, 863rd BS) lost Mar 3, 1945. MACR 12886
39053 (384th BG, 546th BS, *Heavenly Body*) MIA Mar 23, 1945 on mission
to Gladbeck, Germany. MACR 13611.
39055 (95th BG, 335th BS) crashed Jan 28, 1945 at village of Kain near
Tournai, Belgium due to flak damage during attack on Duisburg
bridges in Germany. 7 crewmembers bailed out. Pilot killed in crash,
copilot killed when chute failed.
39057 (447th BG 708th BS) returned to US Jul 5, 1945; RFC Kingman Nov 17, 1945
39059 (381st BG, 532rd BS) retired to Kingman, AZ Dec 6, 1945.
39068 (487th BG) crash landed on farmland at St Margarets on return from mission
to Germany Jan 8, 1945. All crew safe.
39072 (447th BG, 748th BS, *No Body's Baby*) returned to USA May 22, 1945
c/n 10052/10251
39079 (390th BG) lost Feb 14, 1945, Germany. MACR 12350.
39080 (447th BG, 749th BS, *Girl with Towel*) returned to USA Jun 9, 1945
39081 (303rd BG, 427th BS) lost Feb 16, 1945, Germany. MACR 12439.
39085 burned Dec 29, 1944.
39087 (447th BG, 749th BS, *Better Quicker & Cheaper*) returned to USA May 22, 1945
39096 (303rd BG, 358th BS, "Sky Demon") scrapped Jan 4, 1946
39119 used in tests with launching of Republic JB-2 Loon copy of V-1
39126 (487th BG, 838th BS) tail was rammed by Uffz Klauz Hahn
in Bf 109G of Skdo. Elbe but landed safely on freshly-captured
Me 262 airstrip near Wernershohe, Germany Apr 7, 1945. Both the B-17
crew and the Bf 109 pilot survived. Plane was repaired and returned
to USA, where it was scrapped at Kingman, AZ
39136 crashed on approach to Westover AFB Jul 9, 1946. 25 killed.
39138 (384th BG, 544th BS) salvaged Apr 26, 1945
39147 (379th BG, 527th BS) hit by AAA Feb 14, 1945 and crashed in Elsenborn, Belgium. 2 KIA, 7 POW. MACR 12338
39149 (303rd BG, 427th BS) collided in midair with 42-31060 Feb 9, 1945 during mission to
Lutzkendorf, Germany. Rear part of fuselage was torn off. The crew
apparently prevented their still-loaded bomber from crashing into a German
village. 8 KIA, 1 POW. MACR 12229. A memorial at the town of Eisenberg
honors the American airmen, perhaps the first example where German
citizens honored American airmen.
39154 (447th BG, 751st BS) returned to USA Jun 9, 1945
39155 damaged in taxiing accident at Army Chemical Center, Aberdeen
Proving Ground, MD Apr 20, 1951.
39156 (351st BG) returned to USA May 24, 1945.
39160 (303rd BG, 358th BS, "G-for-George" aka "Lil Bit") MIA Mar 20, 1945. MACR 13569
39161 (381st BG, 534th BS, "Shoot Luke") retired to Kingman, AZ Dec 7, 1945.
39163 (835 BS, 486 BG) struck by fragmentation bombs from higher
aircraft Apr 7, 1945 over Parchim, Germany. 3 KIA, 1 MIA, 6 POW. MACR 13889
39164 (384th BG, 544th BS) MIA Apr 6, 1945 on mission to Leipzig, Germany. MACR 13850
39170 (381st BG, 535th BS, "Tinker Toy II") retired to Kingman, AZ Nov 29, 1945
39172 (381st BG, 532nd BS, "Little Lulu") retired to Kingman, AZ Nov 25, 1945.
39174 (381st BG, "Little Joe") retired to Kingman, AZ Nov 30, 1945.
39177 (95th BG, 412th BS, "The Blessed Event")
39179 (34th BG, 7th BS, "Asphodel" or "Shaky") returned to USA Jul 1, 1945.
To RFC at Kingman, AZ Dec 17, 1945.
after drop and exploded, damaging six aircraft enough that they did not return. MACR 14176
39194 (447th BG NS) returned to US Jul 5, 1945; RFC Kingman Dec 19, 1945
39197 crashed on Mt Meta, Italy Nov 11, 1945. 20 killed.
39200 (447th BG, 749th BS, *Rattlesnake Daddy*) landed on continent 3 times
39211 (447th BG, 750th BS, *Maguire's Chop House*) returned to USA Jun 8, 1945
39220 (303rd BG, "Smilie Jack aka Shillelagh") crashed at Boernerowo
(Okecie airfield) near Warsaw, Poland Mar 15, 1945.
39230 (447th BG 709th BS) salvaged May 31, 1945
39233 (447th BG) to 303rd BG, 358th BS as "Hubert" Apr 10, 1945 and
returned to USA Jun 10, 1945. Scrapped Nov 29, 1945.
39244 (447th BG NS) returned to US Jul 6, 1945; RFC Kingman Feb 14, 1946
39246 transferred to Brazilian Air Force as 5405. Crashed in 1962.
39249 (487th BG, 836th BS) to Kingman AAD, sold for salvage Jul 1, 1946
39266 ("Pretty Baby") converted to SB-17G (originally designated B-17H), carried air-droppable boat
with engines. Boat was made by Higgins Industries and had 20 waterproof compartments to keep it
afloat even if it overturned. Served with 6th Emergency Rescue Squadron, 5th Rescue Group.
c/n 10252/10486
39281 sold on commercial market as N7043C. Scrapped 1959.
39300 (381st BG, 533rd BS) retired to Kingman AZ Nov 14, 1945.
44-6001/6125
39304 sold on commercial market as N9407H. Sold to French Institut Geographique National
as F-BDAT. Crashed and destroyed at Niamey, Niger Dec 12, 1950.
39307 sold to Bolivian commercial user as CP-625. Destroyed Nov 1957.
39335 transferred to Brazilian Air Force as 5406. Withdrawn from service in 1966.
39338 crashed Nov 1, 1946 while enroute from Naples to London. The plane hit the Aiguille des
Glaciers, Mont Blanc, on the Italy-France border, during a night flight in severe weather conditions,
and disintegrated. Crew: 8 men, all killed.
39352 (447th BG, *900 Hil Gard*) returned to USA Jul 7, 1945, arrived at
Kingman, AZ Feb 9, 1946. Sold for scrap Jul 1, 1946
39356 sold on commercial market as N39356, which was a bogus civil registration.
39367 to Lloyd Aero Boliviano as CP-625 Nov 1956. W/o at San Lorenzo, Bolivia
Nov 17, 1959.
39372 to RFC at Kingman, AZ Feb 1946
39440 converted to VB-17G. Damaged in taxiing accident at Bolling
AFB, DC Oct 21, 1950.
39449 (381st BG) retired to Kingman, AZ Feb 21, 1946.
39457 converted to SB-17G
39473 converted to B-17H. Crashed Cold Bay, Alaska with 10th Rescue Squadron Aug 15, 1947.
All 8 on board killed.
39497 seen on scrap pile on Le Shima, date unknown.
39499 converted to SB-17G. Damaged in taxiing accident at
Clark AB, Philippines Jul 29, 195.
Douglas/Long Beach B-17G-40-DL Fortress
c/n 22224/22348
6003 (447th BG 708th BS) returned to US Jun 19, 1945; RFC Kingman Nov 8, 1945
6004 (379th BG, 527th BS, "Ronny Boy") lost Meserburg Aug 24, 1944. MACR 8284
2 KIA, 7 POW
6005 (351st BG, 509th BS) crashed into hillside near Craig Cwm-Llydd,
Wales during homeward bound leg flight to Wales Jun 8, 1945.
10 crew and 10 passengers killed.
6006 (303rd BG, 358th BS) transferred to 457th BG, May 25, 1945
to 351st BG. Returned to USA May 29, 1945.
6007 (390th BG, 571st BS, "Lucky") to RFC at Kingman, AZ Dec 19, 1945
6008 (385thBG, 548th BS) ditched in English Channel Sep 26, 1944
6009 (305th BG, 364th BS, "Flak Eater) transferred to 351st BG.
6010 (100th BG) salvaged after taxi accident Jun 21, 1944. Had collided on
taxiway at Thorpe Abbotts with B-17 43-37686
6011 (452nd BG) destroyed by enemy bombing at Poltava, Russia Jun 22, 1944. Condemned Jul 2, 1944.
6012 named "Spare Parts" assigned to 306th BG, 423rd BS,
Transferred to 91st BG May 30, 1945. Returned to USA
Jul 6, 1945.
6014 used in England by 125 CBW/HQ Flight
6017 (92nd BG, 327th BS) battle damage Merzhausen Dec 24, 1944.
Salvaged Jan 10, 1945.
6018 to RFC Kingman, AZ Mar 16, 1945.
6020 (381st BG, 532rd BS, *Underground Farmer*) hit by AAA and ditched in
Baltic Sea Aug 6, 1944. MACR 7882
6025 (381st BG, 532rd BS, *So What?*) shot down by fighters Karow,
Germany Sep 10, 1944. MACR 5235. Date on MACR is May 30, 1944.
6057 damaged in ground accident at Hendricks Field, FL Feb 26,1945.
6069 damaged by fire atHendricks Field, FL Jan 15, 1945.
6076 (303rd BG, 359th BS, "Liberty Run") lost Sep 13, 1944. MACR 8822
6077 (351st BG) shot down by AAA Aug 9, 1944 on mission to Elsenborn
6078 (509th BS, 351st BG) shot down by AAA Afferden, Holland Jan 22, 1945 on mission to
Sterkrade. Crew 8 POW and 1 KIA. MACR 12011
6080 (384th BG, 547th BS) salvaged Sep 27, 1944.
6081 (96th BG, 338th BS) destroyed by enemy bombing at Poltava, Russia Jun 22, 1944.
6084 (92nd BG, 327th BS) shot down by fighters Sep 11, 1944 near Merseburg, Germany. MACR 8880.
6086 (303rd BG, 358th BS *My Blonde Baby*) shot down Aug 15, 1944 on mission to Weisbaden, Germany.
MACR 8172
6088 (447th BG, 749th BS, *Rattlesnake Daddy II*) caught fire over
Belgium while on the way to Euskirchen Jan 10, 1945. Crew bailed out, pilot's
chute did not open, rest of crew landed in friendly territory
and were recovered.
6089 (100th BG, 350th BS, *Leading Lady*) lost in mission to Ruhland Sep 11, 1944. MACR 8811.
6090 (305th BG, 365th BS) shot down by fighters
on mission over Karlsruhe Aug 9, 1944. 8 crew POW, one killed. MACR 8072.
6091 (388th BG, 561st BS, "Lotta Bull") suffered loss of instrumentation while flying
in cloud over France Aug or Sep 1944. Pilots became disorientated, aircraft
stalled and spun in. All crewmen bailed out safely.
6092 (100th BG, 350th BS) lost on mission to Berlin Feb 3, 1945. MACR 12044.
6095 (381st BG, 533rd BS, *Fort Worth Gal/Kathleen*) shot down by AAA Neibsheim, Germany Sep 10, 1944. MACR 8906.
6100 (385th BG, 548th BS, 'Miss D-Day') lost Jan 9, 1945. MACR 11718
6103 (457th BG, 748th BS) shot down by flak during mission to
Schweinfurt Jul 21, 1944. MACR 7254. 2 crew KIA, rest POW.
6105 (384th BG, 547th BS, *Sleepy Lagoon*) MIA Jan 28, 1945 on mission to Cologne, Germany. MACR 11990
6109 (384th BG, 545th BS) crashed in England Mar 26, 1945
6111 (457th BG, 749th BS, *Hell's Belle*) damaged by flak on
mission to Munich and diverted to Switzerland Jul 12, 1944. MACR 6925
6112 (385th BG, 550th BS) interned in Switzerland Jul 16, 1944. MACR 7569. Returned Sep 8, 1945
44-6126/6250
6114 (381st BG, 534th BS) salvaged Aug 12, 1944.
6115 (381st BG, 534th BS, *Ice Col'Katy*) retired to Kingman, AZ Nov 29, 1945.
6117 (91st BG, 322nd BS) shot down by fighters on mission to
Berlin Jun 21, 1944. MACR 5980. Crew bailed out, plane
crashed into Stolsko Lake. One KIA, rest POW.
6118 (457th BG) crashlanded in England Aug 28, 1944.
c/n 22349/22473
6126 (91st BG, 324th BS) shot down by fighters Aug 16, 1944. MACR 8185. 7 KIA, 3 POW
6128 (384th BG, 547th BS) salvaged Aug 18, 1944.
6129 (401st BG, 613rd BS) lost Jul 19, 1944. MACR 8157
6133 delivered Tuls May 10, 1944, to Hunter May 19, 1944, to Dow Field May 29, 1944. Assigned to
525th BS, 379th BG at Kimbolton Jun 8, 1944. (379th BG, 525th BS) lost in midair collision with B-17
42-97942 over Thames Estuary Jun 19, 1944. Crashed into a minefield in Thames on the Kent side.
MACR 6984. 8 Killed
6137 (96th BG, 337th BS) collided in midair with B-17G 43-38746
near North and South Lopham, Norfolk Jan 29, 1945 while
forming up for mission to Bielefeld Marshalling yards.
All 9 in each aircraft killed.
6139 (351st BG) crashe landed in Belgium Sep 12, 1944 with battle damage from mission to Plauen
6141 (384th BG, 544th BS) crashed in France Nov 30, 1944
6144 (92nd CBW, 398th BG) salvaged Dec 10, 1945.
6145 (401st BG, 614th BS) lost Oct 7, 1944. MACR 9756
6147 (384th BG, 545th BS) crashed in England Jul 7, 1944.
6148 (381st BG, 534th BS, *Smashin Thru*) crashlanded at Ridgewell Jul 13, 1944.
6149 (384th BG, 547th BS, *Hot After It*) MIA Oct 11, 1944 on mission to Wesseling, Germany.
MACR 9478
6155 (457th BG, 751st BS) shot down by fighters Nov 2, 1944 on mission
to Merseberg. MACR 10314. 3 crew KIA, 6 POW.
6158 delivered Tulsa May 16, 1944, Kearney May 29, 1944, Grenier Jun 29, 1944. Assigned 327th BS, 92nd BG
Podington Jul 17, 1944. (92nd BG, 327th BS, "Sky Monster") damaged Sep 13, 1944 on mission to Altenburg, Germany. Direct hit in radio room
caused radio operator to fall out of the plane and end up in a POW camp. Waist gunner and ball turret
gunner were killed. MACR 8881 was written for the radio operator.
6159 (385th BG, 551st BS, 'West Virginian') lost Oct 6, 1944. MACR 9515
6161 (447th BG, 749th BS) returned to USA Jun 9, 1945.
6163 (381st BG, 533rd BS, *Passaic Warrior*) retired to Kingman, AZ Nov 28, 1945.
MACR 12109 wrongly lists this plane as being lost over Austria Feb 13, 1945,
but the plane that was lost was actually 44-6219 or even 44-6863. Not sure what is true here.
6166 (303rd BG, 427th BS, "The Red") hit by AAA over Mannheim and crashed at Pirmasens, Germany
Jan 13, 1945, Germany. MACR 11572. All 10 crew POW.
6168 (301st BG, 352nd BS) lost Jul 26, 1944, Austria. MACR 7142
6173 (381st BG, 534rd BS *Miss Florala*) shot down by AAA over Gottingen,
Germany Apr 8, 1945. MACR 13873
6180 (301st BG, 32nd BS) lost Sept 12, 1944, Karwendal Mountains, Austria. MACR 8623
6183 (97th BG, 342nd BS) lost over Austria Jul 25, 1944. MACR 7125
6186 (301st BG, 419th BS) lost Dec 2, 1944. MACR 10790
6187 (97th BG, 342nd BS) lost Jul 16, 1944, Austria. MACR 6825
6189 (301st BG) lost Jul 26, 1944, Austria. MACR 7141
44-6251/6500
6194 (463rd BG, 772nd BS, "Berlin Sleeper III") lost Aug 19, 1944. MACR 9717
6199 delivered Tulsa Jun 2, 1944, to Hunter Jun 25, 1944, to Dow Field Jul 9, 1944. Assigned to 816th BS, 483rd
BG at Sterparone Jul 14, 1944. (483rd BG, 816th BS, "Sky Wolf II") hit by AAA on mission to Vienna
and bellylanded near Kigyos, Hungary Jan 21, 1945. MACR 11539. Crew of 10 returned.
6201 (483rd BG) lost Jul 30, 1944, Hungary
6219 (463rd BG, 772nd BS) hit by AAA and crashed N of Schutzen am
Gebirge, Austria Feb 13, 1945. MACR 12109. All bailed out
but 6 crew killed by civilians. 4 POW. The MACR wrongly lists
this as being 44-6163. It is also possible the MACR 12109 refers to 44-6863.
c/n 22474/22723
6251 (463rd BG, "The Atoner #2")
6252 (482nd BG) was first aircraft to arrive in England (Sep 1944) fitted with
AN/APQ-7 Eagle radar for trial operational combat sorties.
6258 (97th BG, 341st BS) lost Jul 16, 1944, Austria. MACR 6686
6268 (99th BG) lost Jan 20, 1945, Italy
6270 (97th BG, 414th BS) lost Jul 16, 1944, Austria. MACR 6961
6271 (463rd BG, originally "The White Charger" later "Magnificent Malfunction").
Shot down Apr 20, 1945 (MACR 14019)
6276 (463rd BG, 772nd BS) lost Jul 25, 1944. MACR 7001
6290 (487th BG) crashed in Merchweile-Wemmetsweiler, Saarland, Germany Nov 9, 1944 after flak hits
over Saarbrucken. 2 KIA, 7 POW.
6291 (303rd BG) shot down Aug 15, 1944 on mission to Weisbaden, Germany.
6292 (486th B G, 833rd BS0 lost Schelde, Netherlands Feb 9, 1944
6294 (384th BG, 545th BS, *Scotty*) MIA Oct 7, 1944 on mission to Ruhland, Germany
6295 (100th BG, *White Cargo*) salvaged Mar 18, 1945
6297 (100th BG, *Spirit of Pittwood*) returned to USA May 30, 1945.
6300 (305th BG, 366th BS, 'Fancy Pantz') MIA on Pilsen mission Apr 25, 1945. Hit by
flak and crashed in Czechoslovakia off target. No MACR filed. Crew survived and
reported back to base Apr 30, 1945.
6303 (490th BG) shot down Apr 9, 1945. 7 POW.
6306 (100th BG) lost on mission to Merseburg Sep 28, 1944.
6315 (487th BG, 837th BS, "Fearless Fosdick") to Kingman AAD,
6316 to USSR
6327 (483rd BG, 816th BS) lost Apr 25, 1945, Austria. MACR 14060
6328 (97th BG, 342nd BS) lost Apr 20, 1945, Austria.
6332 (483rd BG, 816th BS) shot down by AAA over Vienna, Austria Sep 10, 1944. 5 KIA, 4 POW. MACR 8361.
On some databases, listed as sold to Bolivian commercial user as CB-88 and later re-registered
as CP-588 and destroyed on May 2, 1963 when crashed somewhere in Mexico. This is apparently wrong,
and the plane is correctly listed as being lost Sep 10, 1944.
6336 (463rd BG, 775th BS) lost over Austria Mar 9, 1945. MACR 12914.
6347 (301st BG, 32nd BS, *Princess O'Rourke) interned in Switzerland Apr 20, 1945.
6348 (301st BG, 32nd BS) lost over Austria Sep 10, 1944. MACR 8622
6350 (2nd BG) lost Jan 10, 1945, Adriatic
6351 (301st BG, 352nd BS) lost over Austria Mar 4, 1945. MACR 12903
6369 (2nd BG) shot down near Vsetin (village Liptal), Morava,
Czechoslovakia Aug 29, 1944
6374 (2nd BG, 49th BS) lost Apr 20, 1945, Austria.
6377 (463rd BG, "Pretty Baby's Boys")
6381 (463rd BG, 775th BS) crashed into a mountain in Italy Apr 5, 1945
during a test flight. All 6 aboard killed.
6388 crashed 2 mi SW of Destin, FL May 8, 1947
6393 converted to CB-17G then to VB-17G. Sold to government of Bolivia Jun 1956. To
Lloyd Aero Bolivaro Jan 1957 as CP-627. Crashed at La Paz Aug 27, 1968, rebuilt with
parts from B-17G 43-38322/CP-580. To Frigorifico Reyes as CP-891
Returned to USA in 1980 for display at March Field Museum as
B-17F-105-BO 42-30092. Restored in 1997-98 and now bears its original serial number.
6405 (483rd BG, 840th BS, "Big Yank") credited with 3 Me 262 kills and
one probable Mar 24, 1945. Salvaged at Walnut Ridge, Arkansas
Dec 28, 1945.
6407 (301st BG, "Miss BeHaven") hit by AAA over Komaron, Yugoslavia Mar 14, 1945, crew bailed out over
Myslenice with aircraft on autopilot, airframe came down in field at Krotoszyn, Poland
and lay in field for 3 years then cut into sections and scrapped.
6412 (483rd BG, 817th BS) lost over Austria Sep 13, 1944. MACR 8620
6418 (463rd BG, 775th BS) lost Apr 20, 1945, Austria.
6419 (463rd BG, "Lil Liz II") MIA Oct 17, 1944. MACR 9120
6421 (463rd BG, 773rd BS) lost over Austria Mar 20, 1945. MACR 13052
6422 to USSR
6428 (2nd BG, 20th BS) shot down by AAA and crashed near Kocs, Hungary Mar 14, 1945. 3 KIA, 7 POW. MACR 12823.
6431 (99th BG, 346th BS) lost Apr 25, 1945, Austria. MACR 13988
6441 (301th BG) destroyed in non-operational flight Apr 20, 1945 near Moddolini, Italy.
20 aboard killed, including 4 female Air Corps personnel.
6443 to USSR
6446 (c/n 22669) delivered to Hunter Aug 7, 1944. To Grenier Aug 19, 1944. Assigned to 97th BG at Amendola
Sep 15, 1944. Returned to USA at Bradley Jul 10, 1945. To Independence Jul 12, 1945. Attached to 185th
BU at Independence AAF, Kansas damaged by B-17 44-8312 while parked at
Independence AAF, Kansas Dec 16, 1945. To RFC at Kingman Jan 2, 1946.
6454 (483rd BG) lost Jan 21, 1945, Hungary
6461 (92nd BG, 326th BS, "Sweet Chick With a Lick") lost two engines due
to mechanical failure and was shot down by a couple of German fighters
Feb 26, 1945. Crew bailed out near Hojrup south of Gram, Denmark.
2 evaded, rest POW. MACR 12271
6462 (447th BG, 710th BS, *Sandusky Jo*) returned to USA Jul 7, 1945,
arrived at Kingman, AZ Dec 3, 1945. Sold for scrap Jul 1, 1946.
6464 (401st BG, 614th BS, "Prop Wash/Hare's Breath") one engine caught
fire during assembly, crew bailed out safely and plane crashed
at Bitteswell, UK Mar 4, 1945.
6465 (34th BG, 7th BS, "Fancy Nancy")
6469 (447th BG, 748th BS) hit by flak Oct 7, 1944 on mission to Politz.
Crew bailed out and became POWs. Plane crashed in Poland.
6470 (100th BG) lost on mission to Zeita/Bad berka Mar 31, 1945
6475 (95th BG, 335th BS, "Round Tripper")
6478 (381st BG, 533rd BS) shot down by AA Greven, Germany Mar 24, 1945.
6483 (385th BG, 550th BS, "Ruby's Raiders") lost Mar 24, 1945.
6485 (401st BG) DBR by fire during acceptance check Aug 23, 1944 when
mechanics working on bomb bay caused spark which ignited escaping oxygen.
44-6501/6625
6498 (100th BG) salvaged after fire damaage Nov 4, 1944
6500 (100th BG, 350th BS) lost on mission to Berlin Feb 3, 1945. MACR 12045
c/n 22724/22848
6503 (303rd BG, 358th BS, *Lady Alta*) lost Nov 21, 1944. MACR 11197
6504 (303rd BG, 360th BS) crashed into Cheviot Summit near England/Scotland
border after return from mission. 2 killed, 7 injured.
6505 (100th BG, *Chin Up Girl/Any Gum Chu*) returned to USA.
6508 (401st BG, 613rd BS) lost Feb 3, 1945. MACR 12213.
6509 (447th BG, 748th BS) returned to USA Jun 8, 1945.
6512 (384th BG, 544th BS) crashed in Belgium Nov 16, 1944. MACR 10448
6517 (303rd BG, 360th BS, "Old Cock" aka "Stud") in taxi accident
Apr 19, 1945.
6518 (447th BG, 749th BS) salvaged May 13, 1945.
6519 (398th BG, 602nd BG) lost Oct 28, 1944. MACR 10175.
6520 (100th BG, *Tangerine II*) lost on mission to Ludwigshafen Nov 5, 1944. MACR 10357
6522 (95th BG, 412th BS, "Dirth Duchess/Hard Luck/It Flies/SNAFU/Sweet Jo"
6527 (385th BG, 548th BS, 'Always Available') lost Apr 9, 1945. MACR 13872
6529 to USSR
6530 to USSR
6532 (2nd BG, 20th BS) damaged over Austria and bellylanded at Baia Mare,
Rumania Dec 19, 1944. MACR 10638. Crew returned.
6534 (99th BG, 416th BS) lost Mar 22, 1945. MACR 13243. Ended up serving with USSR
6538 (483rd BG, 817th BS) lost Mar 22, 1945. MACR 13242. Ended up serving with USSR
6545 (2nd BG) stored at Kingman AAD, sold for salvage Jul 1, 1946
6547 (463rd BG) lost Feb 16, 1945, Yugoslavia
6551 (301st BG, 419th BS) lost over Austria Feb 7, 1945. MACR 12075
6552 (483rd BG, 816th BS) lost over Austria Mar 21, 1945. MACR 13049
6556 to Bolivian AF in 1956. Sold to Bolivian commercial user Corporacion
Boliviano de Fomento Dec 1956 as CP-624. W/o at Reyes, Bolivia Feb 23, 1963.
6561 (379th BG, 524th BS) made emergency landing at Liege, Belgium, Feb 14, 1945.
6566 (351st BG) returned to USA Nov 6, 1944
6570 (487th BG, 836th BS) no 2 engine caught fire while outward
bound on mission to Dresden Mar 14, 1945. Pilot aborted
mission over Holland and returned to England. Crew bailed out
but radio operatior was killed when chute failed to open
properly. Pilot abandoned aircraft at too low an altitude
and was killed. Aircraft crashed on farmland near Lowestoft.
6573 (398th BG 603rd BS) lost Mar 2, 1945. MACR 12853
6579 (351st BG) transferred to 401st BG May 30, 1945. Returned to USA Jun 1945
6583 (95th BG, 336th BS, "Cadet Nurse")
6584 (92nd BG, 327th BS) collided with 43-38675 Mar 3, 1945 and crashed near Forchies La Marche,
Belgium. 8 killed, 3 injured.
6585 (381st BG, 535th BS *Commando Chief*) retired to Kingman, AZ Dec 1, 1945.
6589 (96th BG, 337th BS) lost Lith, Netherlands Jan 28, 1945
6590 (384th BG, 544th BS) salvaged Mar 19, 1945
6591 (91st BG, 322nd BS) stored at Kingman AAD. Sold for salvage Jul 1, 1946
6593 in midair collision with B-17 43-38803 near Chelveston, UK
Apr 10, 1945 after return from mission against Rechlin airfield,
Oranienburg, Germany. Only one survivor, the tail gunner in 44-6593.
MACR 13877
6598 (95th BG, 335th BS, "Queen Mary/Melvin's Moonshiners??")
6599 (486th BG) During raid on Ansbach Feb 22, 1945, no 1 engine
set on fire by accidental discharge of gunfire from another B-17. Pilot
engaged autopilot and ordered crew to bale out; tail gunner did not
hear command and remained at post for over an hour, by which time he
had become suspicious of absence of intercom chat and ventured forward
only to find that he was alone! He then baled out and landed behind the
Allied front line; the remainder of crew became PoWs in Germany.
6600 (303rd BG) lost Dec 21, 1944, Germany
44-6626/6750
6601 (452nd BG, 728th BS) shot down by AAA Jan 20, 1945 over Sterkrade and
crashed near Midwoud, Holland. 8 KIA, 1 POW
6606 (2nd BG) lost Jan 21, 145, Adriatic
6613 (100th BG) salved Feb 20, 1945
6617 (94th BG, 332nd BS0 lost Ouddorp on beach, Neatherlands Apr 5, 1945.
6621 (447th BG, 751st BS, *Trip's Troubles*) returned to USA May 28, 1945.
6622 (388th BG, 561st BS, "Our Love") lost Feb 16, 1945. MACR 12440
6625 (381st BG, 534th BS *Peacemaker*) retired to Kingman, AZ Nov 30, 1945.
c/n 22849/22973
6630 (97th BG, 340th BS) ditched in Adriatic Nov 6, 1944 after mission to Maribor, Yugoslavia.
6652 (301st BG, 419th BS) lost Dec 29, 1944 Rutzenberg, St. Andra, near Brixen, Austria. MACR 10930
6653 (301st BG, 419th BS) lost Feb 13, 1945 over Austria. MACR 12110
6659 (2nd BG, 429th BS) lost Feb 14, 1945, Hungary. MACR 12107
6663 (99th BG, 46th BS) shot down by AAA on mission to Blechammer Dec 26, 1944. Crashed near
Marklowitz. MACR 10939. 7 parachutes seen,
6677 (2nd BG, 96th BS, "Take It Easy") salvaged Walnut Ridge Dec 18, 1945.
6678 (2nd BG, 429th BS) crashed in Switzerland Feb 5, 1945 on raid on Scarl, Schweiz, Austria.
MACR 12063.
6679 (2nd BG, 429th BS)
6684 (463rd BG, 772nd BS) lost Feb 16, 1945, Italy. MACR 12102
6686 (463rd BG, 774th BS) lost Mar 24, 1945. Ended up going to USSR
6691 (99th BG, 416th BS) lost Feb 8, 1945, Kleinlobming, Styria, Austria. MACR 12083
6697 (2nd BG, 429th BS) disabled by AAA Mar 22, 1945 on mission
to Ruhland, Germany. Headed to Russian lines but shot down
by Russian fighters. 6 crew survived. MACR 13245
44-6751/6875
6737 (301st BG, 32nd BS) lost over Austria Apr 20, 1945. MACR 14029
6738 to USSR
c/n 22974/23098
6752 (463rd BG, 772nd BS) lost Apr 1, 1945. MACR 13378
6756 (301st BG, 32nd BS, "Clancy's Crew") crashed at Foggia, Italy while landing on return from Padua mission Apr 12, 1945. Struck
and damaged 5 parked C-47 aircraft.
6757 (97th BG) lost Mar 16, 1945.. MACR 13051
6764 delivered Hunter Nov 6, 1944, to Grenier Nov 22, 1944, assigned to 49th BS, 2nd BG Amendola Nov 27, 1944.
Transfered (?483Bg, Sterparone?), to 772BS, 4634d Bg Celone. Crashlanded at base Apr 24, 1945,
salvaged Apr 25, 1945.
6765 delivered Hunter N9v 6, 1944, Grenier Nov 22, 1944, assigned 840th BGS, 483rd BG Sterparone Dec 7, 1944.
Named "Doughboy Speed". Crashed in Alps 20 mi NE of Campo Tures, Italy Jun 6, 1945. 10 crew plus 10
passengers all killed.
6799 (483rd BG, 816th BS) lost over Austria Feb 25, 1945. MACR 12467
6801 (95th BG, 412th BS, "Umbriago")
6802 (351st BG) returned to USA Sep 21, 1945
6805 (100th BG, *Flamin Mamie*) returned to USA
6809 (381st BG, 535th BS, *PFCs Ltd*) retired to Kingman, AZ Nov 27, 1945.
6814 (381st BG, 533rd BS, "Choo-Z-Suzy") retired to Kingman, AZ Nov 27, 1945.
6817 (100th BG) in taxi accident Apr 19, 1945 and salvaged Apr 21, 1945.
6820 (34th BG, 18th BS, "Miss Purty") shot down by flak Apr 10, 1945 in
Brandenburg raid. MACR 14198. 2 evaded, 7 POW.
6822 (96th BG, 413rd BS, transferred Dec 13 1944 to 34th BG, 7th BS, "Blind Date")
returned to USA Jun 21, 1945. To RFC at Kingman, AZ Jun 22, 1945.
6823 (447th BG, 708th BS, *Miss Spent Youth*) returne to USA Jul 6, 1945,
6827 (452nd BG) to Kingman AAD, sold for salvage Jul 1, 1946
6830 to USSR
6831 (457th BG, 748th BS) shot down by flak Feb 16, 1945 on mission to
Gelsenkirchen, Germany. 6 KIA, 4 POW.
6837 (100th BG) returned to USA
6838 (95th BG, 335th BS, "Spirit of Martinez")
44-6876/7000
6840 (34th BG, 18th BS, "Marge") returned to USA Jun 21, 1945. To RFC at
Kingman, AZ Nov 27, 1945.
6843 (398th BG) crashed between Saint-Adelin and Soumagne, Belgium Feb 16, 1945.
6849 (97th BG, 341st BS) lost over Austria Mar 2, 1945. MACR 12812
6850 (2nd BG) to Kingman AAD, sold for salvage Jul 1, 1946
6861 (483rd BG, 840th BS) lost Apr 20, 1945, Austria.
6863 may be the plane referred to in MACR 12109 dated Feb 13, 1945, Vienna, Austria that was incorrectly
attributed to 44-6163.
c/n 23099/23223
6877 (483rd BG, 840th BS) lost Apr 20, 1945, Austria. MACR 13819
6883 (381st BG, 535th BS, *RAFAAF*) salvaged Oct 31, 1945.
6902 (95th BG, 335th BS, "Mason-Dixon Liner")
6904 (447th BG, 749th BS, *Ladies Delight*) returned to USA Jun 4, 1945.
6906 (390th BG, 580th BS) to Kingman AAD, sold for salvage Jul 1, 1946
6908 (381st bg) retired to Kingman, AZ Dec 1, 1945
6913 (487th BG, 837th BS, 'Queen of Hearts') shot down by Me 262 Apr 10, 1945. MACR 13885
6915 (379th BG, 524th BS) crashed Brussels, Belgium Feb 14, 1945.
6923 (384th BG, 545th BS) crashed in England Apr 6, 1945.
6929 (34th BG, 18th BS, "Evaiden Maiden") returned to USA Jun 24, 1945. To RFC at Kingman, AZ Dec 8, 1945.
6934 delivered Hunter Dec 20, 1944. To Grenier Jan 3, 1945. To 8th AF Jan 7, 1945. Collided in midair
with P-51 44-14783 Apr 13, 1945 at RAF Wormington airfield. Must have been able to land safely.
Re assigned to Belgian-Dutch coastal patrols Apr 10, 1947. Reclamation complete Feb 17, 1948.
6938 (34th BG, 18th BS, "Little Gizmo") returned to USA Jun 21, 1945. To RFC at Kingman, AZ Nov 26, 1945.
6939 (34th BG, 7th BS, "Mizpah") returned to USA Jun 24, 1945. To RFC at
6944 delivered Hunter Dec 26, 1944, to Grenier Jan 13, 1945. Assigned to 551BS, 385 BG at Greater Ashfield
Jan 2, 1945. Shot down Mar 18, 1945 on mission to Berlin. MACR 13147. 3 KIA, 6 POW.
6946 (95th BG, 412th BS, "Blood and Guts")
6950 (381st BG, 532nd BS, *Alabama Gal/Melancholy Baby*) retired to Kingman, AZ Nov 17, 1945.
6951 (381st BG, 306th BG) retired to Kingman, AZ Nov 27, 1945.
44-8001/8100
6970 (457th BG) crashed on continent on mission to Munich Feb 25, 1945.
6975 (381st BG, 535th BS, "Our Bridget") returned to USA May 20, 1945
6977 (457th BG, *Better Do 'Er*) returned to USA Jun 9, 1945.
6985 (447th BG, 710th BS, *Jersey Bounce III*) returned to USA Jul 5, 1945,
arrived Kingman, AZ Dec 13, 1945. Sold for scrap Jul 1, 1946.
6990 (482nd BG) was equipped with AN/APQ-7 Eagle radar for use in trial operational sorties.
Lockheed/Vega B-17G-45-VE Fortress
c/n 7401/7500
8001 (301st BG) lost Aug 7, 1944. MACR 7536
8008 (384th BG, 544th BS) MIA Mar 19, 1945 on mission to Plauen, Germany. MACR 13566
8011 (384th BG, 547th BS, *Misbehavin'*) MIA Sep 17, 1944 on mission to Eindhoven, Netherlands. MACR 10197
8015 (452nd BG, 731st BS, "Johnny Reb") battle damaged by flak at
Ansbach and crahlanded at Pfafferhofen Feb 22, 1945. MACR 12657.
7 KIA, 3 POW.
8032 (447th BG) hit by flak Sep 10, 1944 on mission to Gaggenau.
Engineer went to rear to check on the damage and while there
the signal to bail out was given and the pilot set the
autopilot and he and the copilot, navigator, and bombardier
bailed out. The men in the rear did not hear the alarm and
noone knew that noone was flying the plane until the
engineer went back to the front. The engineer took control
of the plane and he and the rest of the crew decided to
try and fly it back to where they could bail out over
friendly territory. They succeeded and bailed out over
France. All were safe and the engineer was awarded the
Silver Star for his efforts.
8040 (95th BG, 412nd BS, "13th Jinx")
44-8101/8200
8046 (447th BG, 750th BS) shot down by flak Oct 7, 1944 during
mission to Politz. 6 KIA, 5 POW. MACR 9767.
8047 (384th BG, 547th BS) crashed in England Oct 1944.
8070 ground-looped at Hobbs AAF Auxiliary Field No. 1, NM Feb 12, 1945.
8076 to RAF as Fortress III HB809, but returned to
USAAAF and served with 306th BG.
8082/8087 to RAF as Fortress III HB815/HB820
HB815 (44-8082) MIA Mar 4, 1945 or shot down by intruder Mar 8, 1945 ?
HB816/HB819 all SOC Mar 11, 1947.
HB820 SOC Jul 4, 1945
8099 (306th BG, 423rd BS) lost Oct 22, 1944. MACR 9655.
c/n 7501/7600
8102 (463rd BG, "Rose of Fodj")
8107 (301st BG, 419th BS) lost Dec 28, 1944. MACR 10894
8108 delivered Dallas Jun 7, 1944, to Hunter Jul 10, 1944, to Dow Field Aut 4, 1944. Assigned to
429th BS, 2nd Bg Amendola Aug 10,1944. Damaged during Padua mission Apr 12, 1945. Crashlanded after
rest of crew bailed out over friendly terrority. MACR 7654. Named "Linda Jane and Sir John Wilco"
8118 (463rd BG, 772nd BS) lost Oct 12, 1944. MACR 9080
8144 (95th BG, 335th BS, "Hell's Belle")
8147 (34th BG, 4th BS) damaged in mission to Merseburg, Germany
Nov 30, 1944 and landed at Le Culot, Belgium. Salvaged
Dec 13, 1944.
8148 (100th BG) crashlanded Sint Truiden/Saint-Trond, Belgium Nov 26, 1944.
8152 (447th BG, 748th BS, *Miss Ida*) crashed on takeoff Apr 5, 1945
for mission to Ingolstadt. Full load of bombs and fuel
exploded. 9 killed, but one survived.
8154 (99th BG, 348th BS) lost over Austria Nov 25, 1944. MACR 10012
8155 (305th BG, 365th BS, "Dickie Dood-it")
8158 (34th BG, 4th BS, transferred Aug 20, 1944 to 490th BG, 850th BS, "Bobby Sox")
returned to USA Oct 28, 1945. To RFC at Walnut Rdge Dec 27, 1945
8161 (301st BG, 353rd BS) lost Dec 18, 1944. MACR 10893
8163 (463rd BG, 772nd BS) lost Feb 13, 1945 over Austria. 2 KIA, 4 murdered after
being captured, 4 survived. MACR 12109 (lists the plane as 42-6163, but this appears
to be a mistake)
8168 (2nd BG, 49th BS) lost Jan 20, 1945, Italy. MACR 11272.
8175 (381st BG, 533rd BS) shot down by AAA Feldhausen, Germany Mar 22, 1945. MACR 13607
8177 (94th BG, 333rd BS) collided diring final approach with B-17G
44-97985 and crashed at Gattlies Corner, Rougham, Suffolk.
All crew survived.
8179 (95th BG, 334th BS, "Yankee Wolf")
8185 (34th BG, 4th BS, "Mean Kid") hit by flak Sep 27, 1944. MACR 9367. Crew of 11
bailed out and became POW.
8187 (99th BG, 346th BS) interned in Switzerland Feb 27, 1945. MACR 12513. Returned Sep 19, 1945.
8191 (2nd BG, 429th BS) shot down by AAA Mar 24, 1945 over Breslau, Germany. 8 KIA, 2 RMC. MACR 13248.
8193 (463rd BG, 773rd BS) interned in Switzerland Dec 9, 1944. MACR 10130. Returned Sep 12, 1945
8196 (381st BG, 533rd BS) crashlanded at Ridgewell Mar 29, 1945. Salvaged.
44-8201/8300
8199 (398th BG, 601st BS) lost Oct 28, 1944. MACR 10262.
c/n 7601/7700
8201 (452nd BG, 729th BS) lost Jan 2, 1945, France. MACR 11257
8203 (381st BG, 533rd BS) retired to Kingman, AZ Dec 1, 1945.
8207 (388th BG, 563rd BS) lost Dec 31, 1944. MACR 11241
8210 (95th BG, 335th BS, "Sweetheart of Seattle")
8215 (92nd BG, 326th BS, "Satan's Lady") MACR 10780
8216 (384th BG, 546th BS) lost Jan 10, 1945 on mission to Cologne, Germany. MACR 11578
8220 (100th BG, 349th BS) lost on mission to Brunswick Mar 3, 1945. MACR 12892
8222 (351st BG) diverted to Sweden with AAA damage Oct 7, 1944 on mission to Politz. MACR 9565
Returned to UK May 29, 1945 and returned to USA Jul 3, 1945.
8223 (388th BG, 562nd BS) lost Feb 20, 1945. MACR 12549
8226 (95th BG, "Jumbo")
8228 (381st BG, 535th BS) transfered to 100 BG Oct 3, 1944, then to 306th BG May 23, 1945.
Declared salvage May 10, 1946.
8231 (463rd BG, 775th BS) engines failed, abandoned and crashed
near Torokszentmiklos, Hungary Dec 12, 1944. Crew bailed
out but copilot landed in River Tisza and MIA. MACR 10892.
Rest of crew returned.
8235 (34th BG, 4th BS, "Mikkey") to RFC at Walnut Ridge Jan 7, 1946
8237 (34th BG, 4th BS, transferred sep 13, 1944 to 94th BG, 333rd BS, "Dallas Dollie")
salvaged May 31,1945.
8240/8241 to RAF as Fortress III KH998/KH999
KH998 SOC Mar 11, 1947
KH999 SOC Mar 11, 1947. Listed as hitting a tree on return to base and crashing near airfield Jan 16/17, 1945
with No. 214 Sqn.
8242/8244 to RAF as Fortress III KJ100/KJ102.
All SOC Mar 11, 1947.
8248 (97th BG, 414th BS, *Dottie*) hit by flak on mission to railroad yards at Augsburg, Germany. Crew bailed out and
became POW. It crossed crewless into Switzerland and was shot down by Swiss Morane fighters and crashed in
a field in trimbach, Canton Solothurn Feb 27, 1945. It had an H2X radome in place of the ball turret (code named "Mickey"),
so it was a Pathfinder Force aircraft.
8252 (381st BG, 533rd BS) returned to USA
8253 (463rd BG, 773rd BS) lost Feb 15, 1945, Austria. MACR 12491
8255 (447th BG, 750th BS) caught fire over English Channel
Feb 28, 1945 on way to Soest. Crew all bailed out, but 3
were killed, rest were rescued. MACR 12802.
8256 (303rd BG, 359th BS, "Yankee Girl") scrapped
8258 (401st BG, 615th BS) suffered mechanical trouble and landed at
Brussels/Melsbroek Dec 11, 1944. Repair commenced there but
plane was destroyed by strafing German fighters Jan 1, 1945.
8263 (34th BG, 7th BS) lost Jan 14,1945. MACR 11565
8264 (366th BS, 305th BG) lost Jan 1, 1945 on mission to Magdeburg, Germany. MACR 11355
8265 (390th BG, 570th BS) lost Feb 14, 1945, Germany. MACR 12351, 13149
8269 (95th BG, 335th BS, "The Red Fox")
8271 (34th BG, 391st BS, "Butch") returned to USA Jun 21, 1945. To RFC at
8272 ran into thunderstorm Sep 3, 1944 and 5 crewmembers bailed out. Plane landed safely at
Presque Isle, ME. 2 cremembers drowned in lake.
8273 (390th BG, 570th BS) slid off runway at Framlingham (Parham)
after return from Germany Dec 31, 1944. All crew OK.
Not known if the aircraft was a writeoff.
8280 (351st BG) damaged in taxiing accident May 13, 1945 and salvaged.
8281 (92nd BG, 326th BS) engine caught fire during assembly, crew of
9 bailed out safely and plane crashed at Temple Grafton, UK Feb 19, 1945.
8282 (c/n 7682) delivered to USAAF at Dallas, Texas Aug 4, 194 named "Agets". Transferred to Lincoln AAF,
Nebraska. Transferred to Grenier AFB, New Hampshire. Assigned to 18th BS, 34th BG at Mendlesham, UK
Aug 20, 1944. Renamed "Mission Belle" when it first landed in Europe. Hit when parked by
43-38304 (34th BG) Aug 18, 1944. In takeoff accident May 25, 1945 at Mellin, France.
44-8301/8400
To RFC at Kingman, AZ Dec 1945 as "Agets".
8283 (34th BG, 18th BS, "Lucky 13, later "Dinah-Mite") hit by flak over
Nuremberg Apr 5, 1945 and ditched in English Channel. 3 killed, 6
rescued.
8284 delivered Cheyenne Aug 1, 1944, to Kearney Aug 13, 1944, to Grenier Aug 23, 1944. Assigned to 350th BS,
100th BG at Thorpe Abbotts Aug 30, 1944. Named "Bachelors Heaven". Crashlanded at Tibenham
just after takeoff Dec 31,1944. Battle damage on mission to Leipzig
Feb 27, 1945. Crashlanded Trimach, Switzerland. Salvaged Oct 31, 1945.
c/n 7701/7800
8302 delivered Hunter Aug 3, 1944, to Long Beach Aug 10, 1944, to Hunder Aug 15, 1944, to Dow Field Sep 1, 1944.
to 561st BS, 388th BG at Knettishall Sep 14, 1944. (388th BG, 561st BS, "Vagabond Lady") shot down by flak
during raid on Saarbrucken Nov 9, 1944. MACR 10351 3 KIA, 7 POW
8304 (493rd BG, 862nd BS) crashed on takeoff at Rookery Farm,
Monewden, Suffolk Jan 10, 1945. 4 Killed.
8309 (34th BG, 7th BS, "Ol' Buddy") returned to USA Jun 7, 1945. To RFC at
Kingman, AZ Nov 26, 1945
8310 (447th BG, *Thumper*) to Kingman AAD, sold for salvage Jul 1, 1946
8312 (c/n 7612) to USAAF at Hunter Aug 9, 1944. Transferred to Midland, Texas Aug 12, 1944. Transferred to
Grenier AFB, New Hampshire Sep 19,1 944. Assigned to 34th BG at Mendlesham then to 862nd BS, 493rd BG
at Debach Sep 23. Transferred to 836thBS, 487th BG at Lavenham Feb 20, 1945. Returned to USA at
Bradley Jul 10, 1945. To Independence AAF Jul 12,1 945 with 185 BU. In taxi accident with parked B-17
44-6446 at Independence AAF, Kansas Dec 16, 1945. Scrapped at Kingman Jan 7, 1946
8313 (388th BG, "Lady Anne") lost on mission to Metz Nov 5, 1944.
8315 delivered Kearney Aug 10, 1944; To Grenier Aug 22, 1944; Assigned 568BS/390BG [BI-P] Framlingham Aug 24, 1944 I'LL BE AROUND;
attacked by enemy aircraft on Sep 18, 1944 on mission to Warsaw. Severe battle damage, most instruments out
and #1 supercharger, Hibbard KIA, Underwood & Stovall WIA. Ground crew chief repairs cables to enable
CP to fly to Mirogod, Russia until repaired and back to base. Returned to US Bradley Jun 30, 1945;
Sth Plains Jul 4, 1945; To RFC Kingman Nov 25, 1945. Also listed as being named MAIDEN'S PRAYER.
8320 (34th BG, 7th BS, "Bottoms Up") in taxiing accdeint May 20, 1945.
Salvaged May 31, 1946 in Germany.
8324 delivered Kearney Aug 8, 1944, to Albuquerque Aug 15, 1944, Grenier Sep 2, 1944. Assigned to 401st BS,
91st BG at Bassingbourn Sep 12, 1944, named Gypsie, renamed Blood N' Guts in early 1945. Returned to
USA at Bradley Jun 11,1 95, to South Plains Jun 16, 1944. To RFC at Kingman Dec 4, 1945.
44-8401/8500
8327 (34th BG, 391st BS, "Goom-Bah!!") returned to USA Jun 23, 1945.
To RFC at Kingman, AZ Nov 20, 1945
8331 (95th BG, 412th BS, "Heavy Date/Witto Woo-Woo (Little Lu Lu)")
8336/8343 to RAF as Fortress III KJ103/KJ110
KJ103 crashed on approach to Oulton, UK Jan 17, 1945
KJ104 SOC Mar 11, 1947
KJ105 SOC Mar 11, 1947
KJ106 MIA Mar 7, 1945.
KJ107 SOC Mar 1947
KJ108 SOC Sep 15, 1947
KJ109 SOC Mar 11,1 947
KJ110 SOC Mar 11, 1947.
8348 (398th BG 602nd BS) lost Nov 21, 1944. MACR 10412
8350 transferred to 306th BG Oct 1944. Declared salvage in Germany May 23, 1946.
8358 delivered Dallas Aug 20, 1944, Langley Sep 5, 1944, Dow Field Oct 8, 1944. To 509th BS, 351st BG Polebrook
Nov 4, 1944. to 511st BS. Transferred to 305th BG at Chelveston May 1945. Salvaged in Geermany Nov 6, 1946.
Named "Little Runt".
8359 delivered Dallas Aug 20, 1944, Langley Sep 2, 1944, Dow Field Oct 16, 1944. To 306th BG Thurleigh Nov 8, 1944.
Salvaged Germany Jul 28, 1946.
8360 delivered Dallas Aug 21, 1944, Langley Sep 7, 1944, Dow Field Oct 5, 1944. Assigned 305th BG Chelveston
Nov 10, 1944. Returned to USA Jan 5, 1945. Hit while parked by taxying P-38 on base Sep 13, 1945.
Reclamation completed Oct 15, 1945.
8361 delivered Dallas Aug 20, 1944, Langley Sep 11, 1944, Grenier Oct 5, 1944. To 550th BG, 385th BG Great Ashfield
Oct 17, 944. Taxi accident Dec 7, 1944. To 15th AF Italy. Salvaged May 23, 1946, Germany.
8368 (447th BG, 749th BS) shot down by Me 262s Apr 10, 1945 in
mission to Oranienburg. Crew all bailed out and became POWs, except for one who drowned when he parachuted into
a lake.
8371 (401st BG) lost Feb 16, 1945, Germany
8377 MIA 10/22/1944, Iceland
8380 (97th BG) lost Feb 16, 1945, Italy. MACR 12106
8381 (2nd BG) lost over Austria Dec 3, 1944. MACR 10031
8391 (463rd BG, 774th BS) crashed Nov 11, 1944 near Conegliano, Italy. All crew OK
c/n 7801/7900
8402 (381st BG, 355th BS) transferred to 306th BG May 1945 and declared salvage in Germany May 10, 1946.
8409 (384th BG, 545th BS) MIA Nov 30, 1944 on mission to Zeitz, Germany
8414 (457th BG, 750th BS, *GI Virgin III*) crashed on continent
Mar 19, 1945.
8418 (457th BG, *Bad Time Inc II*) damaged by flak Jan 10, 1945
over target at Euskirchen, Germany and landed in Belgium.
8427 (303rd BG, 358th BS, "Henn's Revenge") MIA Apr 10, 1945. MACR 13875
8430 (384th BG, 546th BS) crashed in Belgium Apr 5, 1945.
8433 (100th BG) lost Jan 5, 1945. MACR 11881.
8437 (388th BG, 563rd BS) lost Feb 17, 1945, Germany. MACR 12414
8444 (487th BG, 836th BS, "Treble Four") shot down by enemy fighters Dec 24, 1944 during
bombing raid on German airfields and supply lines during
Battle of the Bulge. MACR 11552. General Frederick Castle, who was
flying as the copilot and was acting as Air Leader, was
killed, along with four others. Five survived. General
Castle was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor.
8450 (92nd BG, 325th BS) crashed in Belgium Jan 10, 1945.
8451 delivered Dallas Sep 21, 1944, to Hunder sep 28, 1944, to Dow Field Oct 26, 1944. Assigned to
337th BS, 96th BG (AW-D) at Snetterton Oct 30, 1944. Transferred to 379th BG Kimbolton Nov 20, 1944.
Crashlanded at Snetterton Jun 23, 1945. Salvaged Jun 23, 1945. Named Butch.
There is a photo showing this plane having been destroyed by a fire on the ground.
8457 (34th BG, 4th BS, "Rapid City Spook", later "False Courage") returned to
USA Oct 27, 1945. To RFC at Walnut Ridge Nov 19, 1945.
8476 (92nd BG, 326th BS) crashed May 5, 1945
8482 (to 94th BG, 332nd BS, transferred Nov 1, 1944 to 34th BG, 4th BS, "Hellgate
Lady--Golden Gate in 48") to RFC at Walnut Ridge Jan 6, 1946
8484 (303rd BG, 358th BS) lost Mar 30, 1945. MACR 13?39
44-8501/8600
8499 (486th BG, 832nd BS) lost Nov 30, 1944. MACR 11152.
c/n 7901/8000
8501 (379th BG,526th BS) lost Jan 6, 1945. MACR 11568
Eventually went to USSR
8516 (381st BG, ex 306th BG plane) retired to Kingman, AZ Dec 1, 1945.
8520 (381st BG) retired to Walnut Ridge, Arkansas May 5, 1946.
8525 (95th BG, 334th BS, "Pocomoco")
8526 (381st BG, 533rd BS, *One Meatball*) retired to Kingman, AZ Dec 14, 1945.
KJ111 SOC Mar 11, 1947.
KJ112 MIA Mar 22, 1945
KJ113 SOC Mar 11, 1947
KJ114 SOC Mar 11, 1947
KJ115 SOC Mar 11, 1947
8543 converted to TB-17G then to ETB-17G then to JTB-17G. Sold on civilian market
as N3701G and operated as flying museum by Vintage Flying Machines of Ft Worth, TX. Acquired by
Military Aviation Museum, Virginia Beach, Virginia Sep 2010 and still registered as N3701G
8544 (381st BG, 533rd BS) crash landed at Great Yeldham, UK Mar 14, 1945 and caught fire. Salvaged.
8556 (34th BG, 4th BS, "Miss Purdy") returned to USA Oct 19, 1945. To RFC
at Walnut Ridge Jan 2, 1946
8557 (457th BG, 751st BS) shot down by flak Apr 18, 1945 during
mission to Freising. MACR 14183. One crew KIA, rest POW.
8566 (390th BG, 569th BS) lost Feb 17, 1945, English Channel.
MACR 12321
44-8601/8700
8586 (97th BG) lost Oct 4, 1944. MACR 9304
8589 (94th BG, 332nd BS)
8600 (94th BG, 331st BS) crashed on takeoff at Rougham Jan 28, 1945.
4 killed.
c/n 8001/8100
8602 (452nd BG, 731st BS) lost Jan 17, 1945. MACR 11728
8604 (95th BG, 336th BS, "Section Eight")
8605 (34th BG, 18th BS, "Happy Warrior", later "Homesick Angel") crashed o
takeoff Mar 25, 1945. 9 crew killed.
KJ116 SOC Jul 9, 1946
KJ117 SOC Mar 11, 1947
KJ118 SOC Mar 11, 1947
KJ119 SOC Mar 11, 1947
KJ120 SOC Mar 11, 1947
KJ121 SOC in 1947
KJ122 SOC Mar 11, 1947
KJ123 SOC Mar 11, 1947
KJ124 SOC Mar 11, 1947
KJ125 W/o Apr 17, 1945.
8629 (34th BG, 391st BS, "Purty Chili") returned to USA Jun 24, 1945. To RFC
8634 (452nd BG, 731st BS) lost Apr 7, 1945. MACR 14184
8636 (398th BG, 601st BS) lost Apr 13, 1945 on mission to Neumunster, Germany. New RDX bomb load collided immediately
after drop and exploded, damaging six aircraft. MACR 13907
8640 (95th BG, 334th BS) is believed to have been hit over Ijmuiden by enemy
ground fire while on food dropping mission to Utrecht, Holland
44-8701/8800
May 7, 1945. Ditched off English coast, but only two occupants survived.
Believed to be last WW2 combat casualty of 8th AF.
8667 (95th BG, "Little Joe")
8670 (34th BG, "Kerry")
8674 to USSR
8683 (388th BG) crashed in Yorkshire on Great Whernside near Kettlewell, UK May 17, 1945. All 5 onboard killed.
8693 (381st BG, 535th BS) crashlanded in France Mar 26, 1945 and declared salvage.
c/n 8101/8200
8702 (487th BG, 836th BS) shot down by flak Apr 10, 1945, Briest, A. F.. MACR 13884
8709 (95th BG, 336th BS, "Joltin Joes")
8710 to 303rd BG, 427th BS as "Idle Wheel" Feb 18, 1945. Scrapped Oct 29, 1945.
8720 (447th BG) crashed near Glatton during test flight Feb 6, 1945.
All 4 aboard killed, and one civilian on ground injured.
8729 (463rd BG, 775th BS) lost over Austria Feb 25, 1945. MACR 12716
8730 (97th BG, 341st BS) lost over Austria Feb 25, 1945. MACR 12715
8731 (94th BG, 332nd BS, transferred Jan 26, 1945 to 34th BG, 4th BS, "Knockout
Dropper") to RFC Walnut Ridge Dec 21, 1945.
8734 (447th BG, 749th BS) to 303rd BG, 359th BS "Hell's Cargo" Feb 7, 1945
and returned to USA Jun 27, 1945.
8741 (95th BG, 412th BS, "Winged Warrior")
8744 (385th BG, 550th BS) lost Apr 7, 1945. MACR 13721. Rammed from behind by Bf 109. All crew KIA.
8745 (94th BG) stored at Kingman AAD. Sold for salvage Jul 1, 1946
8754 assigned to 350th BS, 1005h BG Feb 4,1945. Transferred to
334th BS Feb 5,1945. Damaged over Holzwickede, it survived
a midair collision with 44-8604 May 23, 1945, returning to
44-8801/8900
base for repairs. Returned to USA for scrapping at Walnut
Ridge Jan 9, 1946.
8776 (451st BG) lost Apr 25, 1945. MACR 14056
8790 (100th BG, 418th BS) crashed on instrument approach during
training mission May 12, 1945. 1 killed.
c/n 8201/8300
8811 (398th BG 600th BS) in crash landing Apr 8, 1945.
8832 (447th BG, 749th BS, *Battle Baby*) returned to USA Jun 7, 1945.
8844 (390th BG) belly-landed back at base in UK Apr 12, 1945
8846 went in 1947 to 49th RS (later 7499th Support Sqn in West Germany) and used for ELINT
missions along East German border and down Berlin corridors. To Ogden Air Material
Area, Hill AFB, UT Feb 1953. SOC late 1954, and sold to Institut Geographique
National of France Dec 1954 as F-BGSP. WFU in 1959 and
stored. Transferred May 1985 to Fortress Toujours Volante and e-registered as F-AZDX and
is still flying. Whilst with the IGN, spent some time in South Africa as ZS-DXM
Departed Orly Oct 24, 2006 for new home at Saint-Yan. To be put on ground display at La Ferte Alais.
Flown there Mar 19, 2010.
8855 (381st BG, 533rd BS) transferred to 306th BG and declared salvage in Germany May 23, 1946.
8861 to RAF as Fortress III KJ126. SOC Mar 11, 1947
8862 to RAF as Fortress III KJ127. SOC Sep 15, 1947
8863 to RAF as Fortress III KL830. SOC 9/15/1947.
8864 to RAF as Fortress III KL831. SOC Sep 4, 1946
8865 to RAF as Fortress III KL832. SOC Sep 15, 1947
8866 (381st BG, 533rd BS) transferred to 306th BG May 1945 and declared salvage in
Germany May 23, 1946.
8868 (381st BG, 532nd BS, *Lon Boy*) transferred to 306th BG May 1945 and declared
salvage in Germany Nov 6, 1946.
8883 used in England by 1st CBQ/HQ Flight
8889 (c/n 8289) accepted by the USAAF on 31 January 1945 at Hunter Field in Georgia,
assigned 8th AF (stored), assigned Apr 8, 1949 to 7499th BS at Wiesbaden, Germany. Converted
to RB-17G Oct. 14, 1949. Stored Olmsted AFB Sep 17, 1953 . Converted to QB-17G Apr 1954 -
SOC Jun 1954 at Olmsted AFB. To civil registry as N9642B, to D-EGBE, to OO-SPO. On Aug 12, 1954
to Institut Geographique National of France as F-BGSO, it was heavily modified by the
IGN for survey work. Donated Sep 8, 1976 to the Musee de l'Air in Le Bourget near
Paris, France for display, last reported (Dec. 2000) in storage.
8891 transferred to Brazilian Air Force. Withdrawn from service in 1967.
44-8901/9000
c/n 8301/8400
8912 (c/n 8321) while attached to the *FrG assigned to ATC
Cheyenne Mod Ctr, WY damaged parked OA-10A 44-34018 while
taxying Mar 7, 1945.
8950 (381st BG) was ex 306th BG. Flown to USA and retired to
Kingman, AZ Feb 21, 1946.
8966/8970 to RAF as Fortress III KL833/KL837.
KL833 SOC Mar 11, 1947
KL834 SOC Sep 15, 1947
KL835 SOC Mar 11, 1947
KL836 SOC Mar 11, 1947
KL837 SOC Jul 31, 1947.
8990 seems to have spent its military life as a VIP transport, being loaned by
President Truman to Winston Churchill during Churchill's 1946 visit to USA.
To Davis-Monthan 1956; bought by M. L. Alison 1959 and registered N3678G. To
Clero Enterprises 1/9/59, to Multiple Management Corpn Nov 7, 1960 and converted
to water bomber. Crashed near Fallon, Nevada Oct 11, 1962.
44-83236/83360
c/n 31877/32001
83252 (381st BG, 533rd BS returned to USA May 28, 1945.
83259 was "Boops", General Doolittle's VB-17 transport when assigned to
Pacific after VE Day
83276 (3985h BG, 600th BS) lost Apr 8, 1945. MACR 13914.
83279 (447th BG) in minor accident at Rattlesden, England Apr 17, 1945,
to Kingman Nov 22, 1945. Sold for scrap Jul 1, 1946
83300 (91st PRS) crashed near Alamicamba, Nicaragua May 22, 1947.
83316 converted to VB-17G. To museum at Norton AFB, CA ca 1957 but
never put on display. Passed to 20th Century Fox Studios
and used in film "Twelve O'Clock High". Badly damaged by special
effects at Chino 1966 and passed to Black Hills Aviation
of Spearfish, SD who used nose section to rebuild another B-17.
Hulk went to Weeks Air Museum, Tamiani, FL ca 1983. Noted
in partial storage at Ocotillo Wells, CA.
44-83361/83485
c/n 32002/32126
83404, 83408, 83433, 83435, 83442 transferred to US Navy.
Navy designations and serials are not known.
83378 transferred to Brazilian Air Force as
5410. Withdrawn from service in 1965.
83439 purchased from surplus stocks and sold to
commercial user as N6180C. Later sold to
aquarium dealer as N131P to ferry tropical
fish. Destroyed at some unknown date.
83447 (303rd BG) lost Apr 25, 1945, Germany.
83463 to US Navy as PB-1W 77137.
83467 ground-looped at Peterson AAF, CO Jul 31, 1946.
83470 converted to SB-17G. ditched 3 mi off Davis AFB, AK Jul 5, 1950.
44-83486/83585
c/n 32127/32226
83505 transferred to US Navy. Navy designation and serial is
not known.
83507 expended in ditching test in Gulf of Mexico in mid to late 1940s.
83512 converted to TB-17G. Currently on display at USAF History and Traditions
Museum, Lackland AFB, TX.
83514 converted to RB-17G then to DB-17G then to DB-17P. Sold on civilian market as
aerial tanker under N9323Z. Now with Confederate Air Force as "Sentimental Journey",
flying under civilian number N9323Z.
83516 (53rd RS, 1st WRG) crashlanded at Meeks Field, Iceland Sep 2, 1946
83525 modified to DB-17G status in 1950. Retired to Davis Monthan in 1959. Leased
by Tallmantz Aviation in 1966. Used in several movies. Flew under civil
registration of N83525. Sold to Junior Burchinal of Flying Tiger Air
Museum in 1972. Sold to Weeks Air Museum in 1983. Fierried to Weeks Air
Museum Jun 6, 1987. Restored and now airworthy, flying as N83525.
83527 modified to SB-17G. With Air Rescue Service, 2nd ARS) crashed 11 mi S of Haneda AB,
Japan in landing mishap caused by bad weather Nov 18, 1950. W/o as beyond repair.
83535 delivered Topeka Mar 29, 1945. Slated 15th AF, transferred South Plains Apr 15, 1945, Patterson May 25, 1945. 129 BU Columbia
for special weapons training Sep 25, 1945. 139 BU Shaw Nov 25, 1945; 2528 BU Midland Dec 20, 1945; 2622 BU
Mather Mar 20, 1946; 556 BU Long Beach May 31, 1945; 613 BU Phillips Jun 3, 1946.
83536 (c/n 32177) "Hi Penny" 6003 BFS, 6000 GSB FEAF converted to VB-17G and served as General Ridgway's plane
during the Korean War. Damaged during taxi accident Jan 16, 1953 Haneda, Japan
83538 transferred to US Navy as PB-1W Bu. No. 34114. Sold on commercial market as N9235V and
later re-registered as N7726B. Sold to Peruvian commercial operator as OB-SAB-576.
Destroyed June 1963.
83542 converted to DB-17G. Sold on civilian market with Aero Union Corp of Chico CA as N9324Z and used as
fire bomber tanker #18. Crashed Jul 12, 1971 near Benson, AZ.
Some parts were stored at Davis Monthan AFB. Plane used as the
basis for the static display at Fantasy of Flight at Polk, FL, named
Picadilly Princess.
83546 converted to CB-17G and then to VB-17G. Sold on civilian market as aerial tanker under
N3703G. Restored as B-17F and used in 1989 in filming of "Memphis Belle".
Put on display at March Field and maintained in flying condition. Now back at Chino and
is reportedly up for sale. Currently with Liberty Belle Foundation and touring as the "Memphis Belle".
83547 converted to VB-17G. Ground looped in landing accident at
Kadena AB, Okinawa Jul 21, 1950
83559 converted to DB-17G and then to DB-17P. Now on display at SAC Museum at Offutt AFB as
B-17F-65-DL 42-3474.
83560 sold on commercial market as N7044C. Scrapped in 1959.
83563 delivered Hunter Apr 7, 1945. Slated to 447th BG but transferred to Patterson and converted to CB-17G in
Philippines, then to VB-17G. Used by Gen Jimmy Doolitle at Kadena, Okinawa Jul 27 1945 as "Boops", also carried Gen
Dwight D. Eisenhower. Sold on civilian market as N9563Z and used as aerial tanker and for movie making. Appeared
in "The War Lover" and "Tora, Tora, Tora". Later with with National Warplane Museum of Genesco, NY and is
maintained in flying condition. Sold to Lawrence Kadish, who loaned it to the American
Airpower Museum, Republic Field, Long Island, NY. Since 2009 was at Lyon Aviation Museum, John Wayne
Airport, Santa Ana, California marked as "Fuddy Duddy" 42-97400
83568 (53rd WRS, 308th WRG) crashed 2 mi ESE of Lages AAF, Azores Nov 2, 1946
83571 to Portuguese AF in 1950 withe serial 274 as replacement for crashed
44-83712. Later reserialed 7404.
83575 converted to TB-17H and then to SB-17G. Served as static test target for nuclear tests in Nevada.
Sold on civilian market as N93012. Served as borate bomber for 20 years. Sold in January 1986 to Bob
Collings and restored by Tom Reilly Vintage Aircraft. Damaged in landing accident Aug 23, 1987 at Beaver
County Airport but repaired. Now owned and flown by Collings Children's Trust Fund painted as
B-17G-30-BO 42-31909 "Nine-O-Nine".
83577 crashed at Manchester AFB Apr 25, 1945. 2 killed, 2 injured.
83581 crashed into sea Sep 1, 1945 in the vicinity of Okaba, Merauke.
All 9 onboard killed.
44-83586/83685
c/n 32227/32326
83653 transferred to US Navy. Navy designation and serial is not known.
83587 sold on commercial market as N7046C.
Scrapped in 1959.
83592 converted to DB-17G. Flown by Paul Mantz to film the famous crash-landing
scene at the beginning of 'Twelve O'Clock High' in 1949.
83599 to Kingman, AZ.
83624 converted to MB-17G and then to TB-17G and
then to DB-17G and then to DB-17P. Operated as director aircrat with
3205th drone squadron at Eglin AFB. Was at USAF Museum, OH in 1988. Now on
display at Dover AFB Historical Center, Delaware.
Carries serial number 2107112 on one side.
83626 converted to F-9C photo recon aircraft
with all bombing equipment removed and cameras
added. Redesignated RB-17G in 1948.
83634 sold on commercial market as N7042C. Scrapped in 1959.
83661 converted to VB-17G. Damaged in ground accident Andersen AFB, Guam Oct 9, 1950.
83663 converted to TB-17G. Sold to Brazilian AF as 5400. Returned to USA in 1968 as N47780.
Now on display at Hill AFB wearing colors of 860th BS, 493rd BG based as Dbach, Fullfok, UK as "Short Bier".
83667 delivered South Plains May 1, 1945, to Patterson May 25, 1945. To RFC at Kingman Oct 25, 1945.
83669 to QB-17N drone at Patrick Field in 1954.
83670 deliverd South Plains May 1, 1945, to Patterson May 25, 1945, to RFC at Kingman Oct 26, 1945.
83671 to US Navy as CB-17 in 1946
83672 delivered South Plains May 1,1945, to Patterson May 25, 1945, to RFC at Kingman Oct 25, 1945.
83675 delivered South Plains May 2, 1945, to Patterson May 25, 1945, to Rome Jul 17, 1945, to
484th BNU topeka Aug 5, 1945. To 4000 BU at Patterson Sep 29, 1947, to HQS/807 BA Haneda, Japan Jan 1, 1948.
To AMC Hill Field Sep 1,1949. converted to VB-17G. Ditched due to engine failure 9 mi SE of Haneda AB, Japan
Sep 27, 1950.
83678 (DB-17G) crashed on Eglin Reservation Nov 5, 1948
due to pilot error. 5 crew killed.
83684 converted to DB-17G and then to DB-17P. Flew the last operational
mission by a USAF B-17 Aug 6, 1959 when it directed QB-17G 44-83717 out
of a Holloman AFB as a target for a Falcon air-to-air missile
fired by an F-101. Retired to MASDC.
Sold on civilian market as N3713G. Used in 'Twelve
O'Clock High' TV series as 'Picadilly Lily'. On display
at Planes of Fame museum in Chino, CA. Will be restored to
flying condition with sponsorship from Ruby's Diner chain. Registration
N3713G was revoked but has been restored by FAA Oct 30, 2006.
44-83686/83863
c/n 32327/32504
83726, 83749, 83765 transferred to US Navy.
Navy designations and serials are not known.
83686 missing in Amanioshima area, Okinawa Jul 25, 1946. All onboard missing.
83690 converted to DB-7G and then to DB-17P.
Currently on display at Grisssom AFB in
Indiana. At one time painted as B-17G-10-BO 42-31255,
but again painted as itself. Seen Aug 2002 with 231255 painted on it.
83707 converted to SB-17G. Crashed on Cheval Blanc Mountain in southern France Jan 31, 1948.
9 killed, one survived.
83710 crashed near Rifle, Colorado Oct 26, 2948. Plane ran out of fuel, crew
of 4 parachuted to safety.
83712 to Portugal as FAP 276. Crashed Apr 1, 1948.
83714 converted to SB-17G. (4th ARS) damaged in taxiing accident
at Hamilton AFB, CA Aug 24, 1950.
83717 converted to QB-17G and expended Aug 6, 1959 as target for
Falcon missile fired by F-101.
83718 sold to Brazilian air force as 5408.
Currently on display at Museu Aerospacial in
Rio de Janeiro.
83720 (F-9C) with 338th RS, 5th RG crashed at Momote Air Station, Los Negros
Island, Philippines Jun 25, 1947.
83722 converted to B-17H, later redesignated SB-17G and assigned to 2nd ERS
as a search and rescue aircraft. Deliberately
subjected to blast and radiation damage during three nuclear
tests at Yucca Flats, NV. Remains sold 1965 to Aviation Specialties.
Sold to Kermit Weeks in 1985 and put in partial storage at
Ocotillo Wells, CA. In 1997 was at Fantasy of Flight, Polk City, FL
83724 (c/n 32365) Converted to SB-17, damaged landing gear & engine while landing on Greenland icecap during rescue
attempt for crew of C-47 42-23794 Dec. 1948 Crews rescued by ski-equipped C-47
83728 sold to Institut Geographique National of
France as F-BGOE. Scrapped 1970.
83729 sold to Institut Geographique National of
France as F-BEED. Scrapped 1962.
83729 to SNEC, Villacoublay, France before going to Institut Geographique
National at Creil Dec 10, 1947. Registered F-BEED Jun 1, 1948
and named "Denise". WFU and used for spares 1962. Remains still
reported at Creil 1973.
83735 sold on commercial market as N68269 and
converted to executive transport. To SECA, Le Bourget, France
Aug 23, 1952, then sold to Institut Geographique National of France
Dec 30, 1952 as F-BDRS. WFU at Criel Aug 1972. Now at Imperial
War Museum at Duxford, England, painted as B-17G-35-BO 42-31983
Mary Alice.
83750 to Bolivian AF in 1956. Sold to Lloyd Aero Boliviano as CP-623 Nov 1956.
W/o at La Paz/El Alto July 28, 1958.
83751 to Navy as BuNo 83993 in 1947 as spare parts source
83753 sold on commercial market as N5024N and converted into cargo aircraft.
Ended up transferred to Israeli air force. After arrival in Israel served with 69 "Hammer"
Squadron from 1948 to circa 1958, when it was withdrawn due to age
Scrapped in August 1962.
83757 sold on commercial market as N5198N. To SECA at Le Bourget, France and
then sold Jul 25, 1950 to Institut Geographique National of
France and registered as F-BDRR Sep 16, 1950. WFU and registration
cancelled in 1962. Scrapped in 1962. Stripped hulk still at Creil
Sep 1972.
83763 sold on commercial market as N7041C,
scrapped Nov 1959.
5409. Crashed in 1964.
83778 sold on commercial market as N7040C, scrapped 1959.
83779 crashed due to bad weather at Hokuseikiko, Formosa Mar 19, 1946.
MACR 15495.
83780 converted to SB-17G. (6th ARS) crashlanded at Ernest Harmon AFB,
Newfoundland Mar 6, 1951.
83783 (c/n 32424) while attached to 4th Emergency Rescue Squadron went missing May 27, 1946 in Kwajalein area.
83785 converted to TB-17G and then SB-17G and
then back to TB-17G. Sold on commercial market
and operated by CIA front Intermountain Aviation
as N809Z. Used to drop and retrieve two American
men and equipment from drifting abandoned Soviet
ice station. Appeared in movie *Thunderball* with
Fulton skyhook system installed. Registered to Evergreen Vintage
Aircraft of Oregon as N207EV by 1993. Now on inside
display at the Air Venture Museum in McMinnville, OR.
83790 crash landed on frozen Dyke Lake in Labrador Dec 23,
1947. Crew rescued, aircraft abandoned and sank to
bottom of lake. Aircraft located in July 1998. Recovered Sep 9, 2004
from lake, now under restoration to fly at Douglas, GA
83794 converted to SB-17G. (6th ARS) crashed on takeoff at Ernest
Harmon AFB, Newfoundland May 21, 1951.
83798 (c/n 32439) converted to VB-17G. While attached to HQ Sqn/13th Far East Air Logistics Force at Honshu AB, Japan
Feb 23, 1950 while parked at Tachikawa AB was damaged when C-46D 44-78187 taxied into it
83809 loaned to USCG and returned in 1948. To Bolivian AF in 1956,
to Corporacion Boliviano de Fomento as CP-626 Dec 1956.
W/o at Caranavi, Bolivia Oct 25, 1959.
83811 sold on commercial market as N5014N and operated by Universal Aviation of Tulsa,
OK as a photo-mapping aircraft on contract to the US Army Mapping Service..
Ended up with Israeli air force, probably as 1601. After arrival in Israel it served with 69 "Hammer"
Squadron from 1948 to circa 1958, when it was withdrawn due to age. Sold to
American user as N9814F, but was impounded in Algeria Mar 1958 for
carrying arms. Aircraft returned to Israel and dismantled.
Aircraft fuselage sold to Columbia Pictures. Fuselage noted at Croydon, England Sep 1961 and used for
static shots in the film "The War Lover". Subsequently broken up
in a scrapyard in Middlesex, England ca. 1962.
83814 to North Dakota Public School Distric, Hazen, ND in 1947. Sold
to California Atlantic Airways of St. Petersburg, FL and registered
Jun 20, 1951 as N66571 and then to Canada a CF-HPB and then back to
USA as N66571 with Black Hills Aviation of Spearfish, SD. to NASM
Jan 1982 and displayed at Pima County Air Museum, Tucson, AZ
in 1983. Was in storage at Dulles Airport in Washington. The plane
is now the property of the Mighty Eighth Museum in Pooler, GA. The
plane has been been moved into the Museum and will be restored there.
Registration XA-BEC has also been associated with this aircraft.
Moved Jan 8, 2009 to Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum, Savanna, GA.
Reported to have center fuselage and wing sections from B-17
41-2451.
83842 sold on commercial market as N1212N. Re-registered with bogus serial of N7712M and
covertly exported to new Israeli AF. Interned in Azores by Portuguese authorities
on way to Israeli air force. Passed along to Portuguese AF. Subsequent history
after impoundment in Azores is unclear--one sourse says it went to
Dominican AF as FAD 2301, another says to Portuguese AF for spares.
83851 sold on commercial market as N1098M and converted to cargo carrier.
Found its way to Israeli Air Force. After arrival in Israel served with 69 "Hammer"
Squadron from 1948 to circa 1958, when was withdrawn due to age. Scrapped August of 1961.
83855 transferred to U. S. Navy as PB-1W BuNo 77225
83857/83859 transferred to U. S. Navy as PB-1W Bu No. 77226/77228.
77226 sold on commercial market as N7228C.
Scrapped August 1967.
77227 sold on commercial market as N6461D and
later re-registered as N5226V. Sold to Bolivian
commercial user as CP-742. Destroyed Feb 1965.
later re-registered as N5228V. Sold to Peruvian
commercial user as OB-LIN-623 and later
re-registered as OB-SAC-623 and later
OB-R-623. Sold to Bolivian commercial user as
CP-767 and destroyed April 1967.
83861/83863 transferred to U. S. Navy as PB-1W Bu No. 77229/77231.
77229 sold on commercial market as N6463D
and later re-registered as N5227V. Sold to
Bolivian commercial user as CP-741. Destroyed
Oct 1965.
77231 sold on civilian market as N6464D and
later re-registered N5233V. Now
on display at Eglin AFB as 44-83863, its
original serial.
44-83864/83885
c/n 32505/32526
83864 transferred to U. S. Navy as PB-1W Bu No. 77232.
later re-registered as N5234V. Sold to
Mexican user as XB-BOE. Returned to USA as
N73648 with Mark Hurd Aerial Survey Co. of Santa Barbara, CA. Went
immediately to Cal-Nat Airways at Grass Valley, CA. Used by Planes of Fame Air Museum
to film TV series *Twelve O'Clock High* as N3713G.
Owned by Cal Nat Airways as Tanker B11 and became E56
with Black Hills Aviation. Lost in firefighting accident
12/7/1972, Silver City, NM. Crew was killed instantly
83868/83869 transferred to US Navy as PB-1W BuNo 77233/77234
77233 eventually to American Compressed Steel Corp, Dallas, TX,
Dec., 1957-1960. Stored as USN XD-2, Dallas-Love Airport,
1958-1960. Von E. Carstedt/Carstedt Air, Long Beach, CA,
Registration N6466D reserved but not used. Sale not
completed. Aero Union Corp, Chico, CA, 1960. Registered as
N5237V. Calvin J. Butler/Butler Farm Air, Richmond, OR, 1963-1969.
Flown as tanker #E15. Registered as N5237V. Butler Aircraft Co,
Redmond, OR, 1974-1977. Flown as tanker #F15, and #65. TBM Inc,
Sequoia, CA, 1979-1983. Flown as tanker #65. RAF Museum, Hendon,
Dec. 9, 1983-1992. Converted back to military configuration at
Sequoia, CA. 1984. Delivered to RAF Bize Norton for the
Bomber Command Museum and United States Army Air Force Memorial at
Hendon in Greater London, UK. Now on Static Display.
83872/83879 transferred to US Navy as PB-1W Bu. No. 77235/77242
77235 sold on civilian market as N7227C.
Owned by Confederate Air Force as N7227C and painted as
B-17F-27-BO 41-24592, but later repainted in
its original USAAF serial of 44-83872 "Texas Raiders".
77236 sold to Canadian operator as CF-JJH.
Scrapped Jan 1962.
77237 sold to commercial user as N6467D and
later re-registered as N5236V. Scrapped 1963.
later re-registered as N5231V. Sold to
Bolivian user as CP-640. Destroyed Aug 1967.
later re-registered as N5232V. Scrapped Dec
1961
77241 as never modified and remained as a standard
B-17G and was designated PB-1 (only).
83883/83884 transferred to US Navy as BuNo 77243/77244.
later re-registered as N5229V. Scrapped Dec
1961
77244 sold on civilian market as N6471D and
later re-registered N5230V. Currently on
display at Barksdale AFB, LA in original
USAAF serial of 44-83884. Repainted in 2010
as 42-31340 "Miss Liberty", the personal aircraft
of Maj Gen Lewis E Lyle, a B-17 pilot who served
with the 303rd Bombardment Group at Molesworth, Huntingdonshire in World War Two.
c/n 8401/8500
5411. Withdrawn from service in 1968.
85495, 85514, 85537, 85542, 85574 transferred
to Navy. Navy designation and serials not known.
85505 (6th Radar Calibration Flight) crashed Sep 10, 1951 10 mi NW of Talkeetna, Alaska on a flight from
Elmendorf AFB to Ladd AFB. 1 killed, 6 survived. Wreckage being removed by Champaign Aviation Museum
in July 2011 for use on 44-85813 restoration
85507 sold on commercial market as N5116N.
Crashed in Nevada desert Nov 10, 1952.
85510 crashed May 16, 1946 while attempting to land at Hamilton Field AFB.
Struck crest of White's Hill 8 mi SW of Hamilton. Of the 9 aboard, 2 died
at the crash site and one died later. Maxwell records indicate that
there were 4 fatalities, with no indication of when they died.
This plane is sometimes incorrectly listed as 85516
85519 to Portugal as FAP 278 in 1947, later 7403. W/o 1953.
85531 registered Sept 1957 to Western Enterprises, Inc of Taiwan (founded by
the CIA in 1951). In late 1957 missions were staged from Kurmitola Air
Field in East Pakistan to parachute agents into Tibet. Stored at Clark
AFB Dec 1957. Disassembled for parts at Clark between March and Oct 1958.
It is believed that this plane was eventually scrapped.
The number 44-85531 appeared again as registered on another B-17G
Sep 1, 1960 registered to Atlantic General Enterprise, Washington DC
(another CIA front) as N809Z. These registration numbers were then
changed to the true numbers of 44-83785.
85548 to Portugal as FAP 277(?) in 1947. Aircraft 277 later reseralled
7402. W/o 1960.
5401. withdrawn from service in 1967.
85571 to Navy as XPB-1 83992 in 1946 for tests.
85579 transferred to Brazilian Air Force.
Withdrawn from service in 1968.
85583 transferred to Brazilian air force as
5402. Currently on outdoor display at
Base Aerea de Recife in Brazil.
c/n 8501/8600
85594 sold to Institut Geographique National of France as F-BGSQ. Scrapped 1972.
85599 converted to EDB-17G then to DB-17G and then to DB-17P. Displayed at Abilene
MAP, TX by 1972. Moved in 1974 to Dyess AFB
in Texas painted as 43-38133 "Reluctant Dragon"
85600 sold to commercial user as N3696G and later re-registered as N3701G. Destroyed
Feb 1960.
85602 transferred to Brazilian Air Force as 5403. withdrawn from service in 1966.
85619 to Portugal as FAP 275 in 1947, later 7401. W/o 1960.
85624 collided with 44-85626 over Panama Jul 20, 1946. 10 killed
on each aircraft.
85643 went to SNCAC at Villacoublay, France. Dec 12, 1947 sold
to Institut Geographique National of France as F-BEEA. Used to film the background arctic footate
for the movie *Dr. Strangelove*.
Destroyed Jul 15, 1989 when crashed on takeoff and burned
out at Binbrook, England while filming 'Memphis Belle'.
No casualties
85648 used in remote-controlled ditching test in Gulf of Mexico in
late 1940s.
85667 (EB-17G, 6531st Flight Test Squadron) crashed Rome, NY Jan 17, 1952. 2 killed, 5 injured
85683 transferred to US Navy as PB-1W Bu. No. 77258.
85628, 85657, 85661, 85656, 85681 transferred to Navy. Navy designation and serials not known
85679 to US Navy as PB-1W 77138. 77138 sold on commercial market as N6460D and
later re-registered as N5225V. Destroyed March 1964.
c/n 8601/8700
85706 sold on commercial market as N7045C. Scrapped 1959.
85718 to SNCAC at Villacoublay, France. Dec 10, 1947
sold to Institut Geographique National of France as F-BEEC.
Became ZS-EEC, then F-BEEC again, and later became G-FORT.
Returned to USA as N900RW. Now at Lone Star Aviation
Museum in Texas, and is still flyable. In 2011 the plane had 238050 on its tail and was
painted to represent "Thunderbird"
85728 (c/n 8637) bought by TWA for use in survey and liaison work to lay out postwar routes. Was originally
registered NX4600 1946. Civil registry later to NL-1B. Later given to Shah of Iran under
registration EP-HIM. Became F-BGOE after Iran and then scrapped.
85733 to SNCAC at Villacoublay, France. Sold to Institut
Geographique National of France and registered F-BEEB
Feb 20, 1948. Crashed and destroyed at Yaounde,
Cameroun March 11, 1949.
85734 converted to JB-17G. Converted as turboprop test bed by
Pratt & Whitney under civil registration NX-5111N.
Became N5111N, later N817BR. Went to New England Air Museum,
Windsor Lock, CT between 1967 and 1987. Nearly
destroyed in tornado Mar 10, 1979. Remains traded to Tom Reilly
in 1987 in exchange for work done on a museum B-25H.
Will be used for parts (along with 44-85813) for a
flyable B-17 marked as *Outhouse Mouse* by Flying Tigers
Warbird Restoration Museum, Kissimee, FL. Assigned
civil registration of N817BR in July 1999. There are
rumors that Israel is interested in acquiring this plane
for a museum in Israel. Registration N390TH reserved Sep 10, 2003, taken
up Feb 20, 2004. Was flying on tour as "Liberty Belle" with a false
tail number of 42-97849. July 2008 issue of Aircraft Illustrated
claims that the registration is still N5555N, but Landings
database denies this. The current civil registration is actually N390TH.
Fire broke out shortly after takeoff from Aurora Municipal Airport, Illinois Jun 13, 2011. Made
emergency landing in a farm field near Oswego, Illinois. All aboard escaped uninjured, but aircraft
was destroyed by fire.
85738 converted to DB-17G then to EDB-17G and
then back to DB-17G. Delivered by air Aug 4, 1958 to
AMVETS Chapter 56, Tulare, CA. Moved in 1971 to compound
at Perry's Coffee House, Tulare, then back on permanent
display in 1981 at AMVETS of Tulare, CA
85740 sold to Metal Products, Amarillo, TX Jun 17, 1947 for
scrapping but registered Jul 10, 1947 to Universal
Aviation Inc of Tulsa, OK as N5017N . Now
owned by Experimental Aircraft Association of
Oshkosh, WS and maintained in flying condition painted
in colors of 398th BG B-17G 42-102516 "Aluminum
Overcast" which was shot down over France on Aug 13,
1944
85741 sold on commercial market as N5110N.
Scrapped at some unknown date.
85746 (SB-17G) crashed near Tyler Peak, WA Jan 19, 1952. 3
killed, 5 survived. Wreckage still there.
85747 loaned to Navy as BuNo 83999 for engine testbed work.
85752 to TB-17G drone controller with ball turret replaced by AS-154/APS-10
antenna.
85774 sold to Bolivian user as CP-621.
Returned to USA as N621L and destroyed July 1975.
85778 converted to TB-17G and then to VB-17G.
Sold on civilian market as N3509G and used as
aerial tanker. Put in storage at Aero Nostalgia
hangar at Stockton Airport, CA. Now flying with Pond Warbirds, Palm Springs, CA, but hasn't
flown for several years.
85784 converted to EB-17G and to ETB-17G.
Sold to Institut Geographique National
of France as F-BGSR. Sold to American
users as N17TE. Moved to Britain and reregistered as G-BEDF. Currently flying as *Sally B*
with B-17 Preservation Ltd of Duxford with false tail number 124485
(Memphis Belle). Used in remake of film *Memphis Belle*
85790 to Art Lacey of Milwaukee, OR 1947 and ferried from Altus
AFB, OK to Portland, OR Mar 8-10, 1947. By Sept 1947
was on display above Lacy's Gas Station in Milwaukie, Oregon.
Reported still there in 1980. 44-85790 nose section was removed in 1996, restored and now at the Wings of
Freedom Showcase, Milwaukie, Oregon. Rest of aircrast still at the gas
station. The gas station is now closed but The Bomber Restaurant
at the same site is still open.
c/n 8701/8750
85806 transferred to US Coast Guard Nov 1946 as PB-1G
Bu No. 77245. Sold on commercial market Dec 1955 as
N7739B and later re-registered as N117W.
Sold to Bolivian operator as CP-762. Crashed Dec 10, 1964
La Paz, Bolivia and scrapped.
85812 transferred to US Coast Guard as PB-1G
Bu No. 77246. Sold on civilian market as
N4710C. Crashed May 8, 1976 while serving as sprayer.
85813 converted to EB-17G turboprop test bed by Curtiss Wright. Designation changed to JB-17G in 1956. Sold
to Curtiss Wright in 1957 under civil number N6694C. Went through succession of civilian owners, ultimately
ending up as aerial tanker. Crashed on takeoff Apr 16, 1980 from Bear Pen Airport, North Carolina. Crash remains
eventually acquired by Tom Reilly of Kissimmee, FL for use in creating a flyable B-17 out of usable parts from
this plane and from 44-85734. Reported in 2006 to be under
restoration to fly at Douglas, GA. Registered N3154S Feb 26, 2007. Parts from crashed 44-85505
used for restoration. In 2012 was at Champaign Aviation Museum, Urbana, Ohio and under restoration.
85815 converted to MB-17G configuration to carry two JB-2 Loon missiles on underwing (outboard of engines)
racks. Later reported as being one of 6 mothership aircraft in Operation Crossroads nuclear test
series.
85817 was at one time N31851. To Bolivian AF in 1956. Oct 1956
sold to Aerovias Los Andes as CP-622. Subsequently to Frigorifico
Co-Op Los Andes. W/o at Laja, Bolivia Feb 18, 1957.
85821/85831 transferred to US Coast Guard as PB-1G Bu No. 77247/77257.
77247 sold on commercial market Jul 1958 as N2873G.
Resold to Peruvian operator as OB-SAA-532 and
later re-registered as OB-R-532. Fate uncertain, but there
is a report that the plane was involved in a mid 1960s
crash and that the airframe has been disassembled in
South America and is to be shipped to British Columbia.
77248 back to US Navy as surplus Jun 1948.
77249 sold on commercial market Aug 1958 to Widtfeldt and Beigert as N3192G and
later re-registered as N8055E. Destroyed Mar 1960.
77250 sold on commercial market as N4711C, later re-registered as N8055E
and the N9347R. Resold to Bolivian operator CP-964. Crashed Dec 18, 1963,
El Alto, Dec 1963.
77251 sold on commercial market as N7901C. Destroyed by fire Oct 1959.
77252 crashed CGAS SFO Oct 6, 1946
77253 scrapped 1953 and salvaged for parts.
77254 (44-85828) sold on civilian market in 1959 as N9323R. Now on display
at 390th Memorial Museum at Pima Air and Space Museum at Tucson, AZ painted as
B-17G-30-BO 42-31892.
77255 (44-85829) sold on civilian market as N3193G and is now with "Yankee Air Force"
of Ypsilanti, Michigan as "Yankee Lady" bearing original USAAF serial number.
77256 crashed at NAS Norfolk, VA May 29, 1956.
77257 crashed at Goose Bay, Labrador Mar 14, 1952.
85832 transferred to US Coast Guard as PB-1G May 1947.
Kept original USAAF serial. Returned Aug 1948. Acquired by Navy in 7/48
and reserialed as BuNo 84000. Used only as
spare parts source.
85833 and 85835 earmarked for USCG but scrapped before transfer.
Bu No. 82856. 82856 returned to Navy in 1948
and may have received a new serial
5404. crashed in 1959.
85837 transferred to US Coast Guard as PB-1G Bu No. 82855.
Returned to USN in 1947 for scrapping
Bu No. 82857. Returned to Navy in 1948 for scrapping
85840 transferred to Lloyd Aero Boliviano Nov 1956 as CP-620
but later returned to USA in 1968 as N620L with Aircraft
Specialties Inc of Mesa, AZ. Used in film "Tora, Tora
Tora" in 1969. Crashed July 12, 1973 near Elko, NV while
firebombing.
44-85842/85941 Lockheed-Vega B-17G-115-VE Fortress
c/n 8751/8850. Contract cancelled
45-7701/8300Douglas-Long Beach B-17G-100-DL Fortress
Contract cancelled
ort. Bomb doors were sealed shut, armament was removed,
ober 4, 1945.
ober 4, 1945.
many Oct 14, 1943. 10 POW. MACR 836
hit in radio room

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