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A B-17 Flying Fortress (WF-O, serial number 42-29807) nicknamed "Lady Liberty" of the 364th Bomb Squadron, 305th Bomb Group. Printed caption on reverse: 'A25722 AC made just a few seconds before the plane was hit by Nazi flak, this photo shows the Fortress "Lady Liberty," flying in formation over occupied Europe. The faces of the bomabrdier and navigator are plainly visible. A waist gunner can also be seen at his post. U.S Air Force Photo.'
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A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-29807) nicknamed "Lady Liberty" of the 305th Bomb Group after a direct flak hit over Holland. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Top. FAW/18X/C. A-25722 AC - With its tail assembly completely destroyed as the result of a direct hit by German flak over Flushing, Holland, the Flying Fortress "Lady Liberty" is seen here finishing its final flight. U.S. Air Force Photo.'
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A 364th Bomb Squadron, 305th Bomb Group B-17 Flying Fortress (WF-O, serial number 42-29807) taxiis to take off from Chelveston airbase. Passed for publication 30 Jun 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'KY-B.' Printed caption on reverse: 'At A Fortress Station In Britain. From an American base in Britain the Flying Fortresses carry out operational activities which result in terrible blows against the German industrial war machine. This series of pictures shows scenes at a Flying Fortresses station where hige[sic] bombers take off for the raids or return from their missions to be serviced by the ground crews, ready for the next raid. Keystone Photo Shows:- Flying Fortresses taking off for a mission. U.S.Pool/SS/F. Keystone. 1-13.' Censor no: 272230. On reverse: Keystone Press, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].
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A line of 305th Bomb Group B-17 Flying Fortress taxiing at Chelveston airfield preparing to take off on another raid. The two rear-most B-17 Flying Fortresses belong to the 364th Bomb Squadron, (WF-N, serial number 42-30242) on the left and (WF-O, serial number 42-29807) on the right. Passed for publication 4 Jul 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: '29/6/43. WF:N. WF:O 229807.' Printed caption on reverse: 'At A Flying Fortresses Base In Britain. This series of pictures shows scenes at a U.S. air base in Britain where Flying Fortresses are repaired, the scars torn in their sides - the price of victorious combats - patched up, engines overhauled and the planes made fit and ready for next bomb missions. U.S. Pool/F. Keystone (SG).' Censor no: 272762. On reverse: Keystone Press, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].
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B-17 42-29807 crew members. 305th Bomb Group..
Back row, left to right :
Lt. John Meade, Co-pilot;
Lt. Ralph Miller, Pilot;
Lt. Donald McGowan, Navigator;
Lt. Joseph McGinley, Bombardier.
Front Row Left to right:
S/Sgt. Al Miller, Ball turret gunner;
T/Sgt. Bynum Crabtree, Engineer / Gunner;
S/Sgt. Edgar Lott, Waist Gunner;
S/Sgt. Emil Radosevich, Tail Gunner;
S/Sgt. Fulton Horn, Radio Operator.
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Photo montage of some of B-17 42-29807 crew members. 305th Bomb Group.
Delivered Cheyenne 21/2/43; Gore 7/3/43; New Castle 6/4/43; Dow Fd 12/4/43; Assigned 334BS/95BG [BG-B] Alconbury 15/4/43 PATSY ANN; Framlingham 12/5/43; Horham 15/6/43; 5m, transferred 364BS/305BG [WF-O] Chelveston 17/6/43; Missing in Action Gilze Rijen 19/8/43 with Ralph Miller,Tail gunner: Emil Radosevich (2 Prisoner of War), Co-pilot: John Meade, Navigator: Don McGowan, Bombardier: Joe McGinley, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Bynum Crabtree, Radio Operator: Fulton Horn, Ball turret gunner: Alby Miller, Waist gunner: Bill Crough, Waist gunner: Edgar Loft (8 Killed in Action); flak hit snapped off fuselage aft of radio room, crashed in River Scheldt, four miles E of Flushing, Hol. Missing Air Crew Report 304. LADY LIBERTY.
Service
Units
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Group
The 305th Bombardment Group (Heavy), nicknamed "Can Do" was activated 1-March-1942 at Salt Lake City Air Base, Utah which was their primary training base until 11-Jun-1942 when they relocated to Geiger Field, Washington until 29-Jun-1942, then on to...
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People
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Military | Staff Sergeant (Technician Third Grade) | Ball Turret Gunner | 95th Bomb Group
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Military | Technical Sergeant (2nd Grade) | Tail Gunner | 95th Bomb Group
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Military | Lieutenant Colonel | Pilot/Command Pilot | 95th Bomb Group
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Military | Technical Sergeant | Top Turret Gunner | 305th Bomb Group Can Do
Shot down 19 August 1943 in B-17 42-29807 'Lady Liberty. ' Killed in Action (KIA).
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Military | Sergeant | Left Waist Gunner, Waist Gunner | 305th Bomb Group Can Do
Shot down 19 August 1943 in B-17 #4229807 'Lady Liberty. ' Killed in Action (KIA).
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Military | First Lieutenant | Bombardier | 95th Bomb Group
Shot down 10 October 1943 in B-17 #4230817 'Miss Flower III. ' Prisoner of War (POW).
POW
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Military | Technical Sergeant | Radio Operator, Radio Operator Gunner | 305th Bomb Group Can Do
Shot down 19 August 1943 in B-17 42-29807 'Lady Liberty. ' Killed in Action (KIA).
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Military | Staff Sergeant | Right Waist Gunner, Waist Gunner | 305th Bomb Group Can Do
Shot down 19 August 1943 in B-17 42-29807 'Lady Liberty. ' Killed in Action (KIA).
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Military | Second Lieutenant | Bombardier | 305th Bomb Group Can Do
Shot down 19 August 1943 in B-17 42-29807 'Lady Liberty. ' Killed in Action (KIA).
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Military | Second Lieutenant | Navigator | 305th Bomb Group Can Do
Shot down 19 August 1943 in B-17 42-29807 'Lady Liberty. ' Killed in Action (KIA).
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Missions
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19 August 1943
The German airfields at Gilze-Rijen, Holland and Woensdrecht, Holland are the targets for this mission. The attacks will be made by two elements. The first element is a combined force of 125 B-17s from: 91BG (8); 92BG (19); 303BG (20); 305BG (19);...
Places
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Military site : airfield
Alconbury had been constructed as a satellite airfield for RAF Upwood and Wyton and was used by RAF Squadrons: Nos. 15, 40 and 156. In preparation for the arrival of American heavy bombers, the base was developed in 1942 with the runways extended. When...
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Military site : airfield
Chelveston was adapted and expanded in preparation for the arrival of American forces. Rather than heavy bombers, the first aircraft to fly from its runways were C-47 Skytrains that were flown by the 60th Troop Carrier Group in July 1942. The first...
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Military site : airfield
Built for the Eighth Air Force from 1942 to 43, Framlingham was home first to the 95th Bomb Group, before that unit moved to RAF Alconbury. From 1943 to 1945, it was operated by the 390th Bomb Group. The airfield was handed back to the RAF in 1945, and...
Events
Event |
Location |
Date |
Failed to Return (FTR) |
Hollland |
19 August 1943 |