42-107086 Fickle Finger

Delivered Tulsa 16/2/44; Rapid City 2/3/44; Grenier 14/4/44; Assigned 603BS/398BG [N7-L] Nuthampstead 24/4/44; no ops, transferred 369BS/306BG [WW-Q] Thurleigh 13/5/44; Gr/crew Sgt Bob Holthaus (ettg) was installing guns when fire broke out followed by a mild explosion the fire increased and aircraft exploded, damaging 42-97396 on adjoining hardstand 7/8/44; Salvaged 2 SAD 8/8/44. FICKLE FINGER.

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Units served with

Official insignia of the 306th Bomb Group, approved 6 January 1943, and updated 2 October 1951.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 306th Bomb Group
  • Service Numbers: 39565010
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner

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Missions

  • Date: 21 June 1944
  • Official Description:

Revisions

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Added the A/C nickname listed in the A/C “Description” section.

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Associated mission from details provided by Wayne Tolmachoff.

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Dave Osborne, B-17 Fortress Master Log