43-37868 Gentleman Jim

Delivered Cheyenne 30/5/44; Kearney 9/6/44; Grenier 28/6/44; Assigned 571BS/390BG [FC-Y] Framlingham 29/6/44; Returned to the USA Bradley 5/7/45; 4168 Base Unit, South Plains, Texas 6/7/45; Reconstruction Finance Corporation (sold for scrap metal in USA) Kingman 1/12/45. GENTLEMAN JIM.

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Jack Maschhoff

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 390th Bomb Group 571st Bomb Squadron
  • Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner

Charles C Moore

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 390th Bomb Group 571st Bomb Squadron
  • Role/Job: Bombardier / Togglier

Anthony Pereira

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 390th Bomb Group 571st Bomb Squadron
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator

Joseph L Scott

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 390th Bomb Group 571st Bomb Squadron
  • Role/Job: Navigator

Forrest K Strayer

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 390th Bomb Group 571st Bomb Squadron
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner

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Contributorjmoore43
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Added Production block number and Manufacturer per info on the internet.
Source: https://b17flyingfortress.de/en/production-block/b-17g-70-bo-43-37674-4…

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ContributorFrankM
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My great uncle was a ball turret gunner on this aircraft on 15 MAR 45.
8th AF Historical Society

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ContributorAAM
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Dave Osborne, B-17 Fortress Master Log