42-30720 Nine Yanks and a Rebel
IWM, Roger Freeman Collection
Object Number - FRE 1235 - A bomber crew of the 379th Bomb Group with their battle damaged B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30720) nicknamed "Nine Yanks and a Rebel!"...
Delivered Dallas 17/7/43; Gore 18/7/43; Dallas 21/7/43; Geiger 8/8/43; Gr Isle 10/8/43; Assigned 367BS/306BG Thurleigh; transferred 526BS/379BG [LF-O] Kimbolton 19/10/43; transferred 15AF 2/5/44; Ret UK AFSC 7/6/44; Returned to the USA 4136 BU 3/7/44; 610 BU Eglin 23/2/45; Reconstruction Finance Corporation (sold for scrap metal in USA) Walnut Ridge 5/1/46. NINE YANKS AND A REBEL.
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Units served with
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 379th Bomb Group
- Highest Rank: Master Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator / Gunner
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Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Delivered |
Dallas, TX, USA | 17 July 1943 | Delivered Dallas AAF 17-Jul-43. |
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Assigned |
Kimbolton, UK | 19 October 1943 | Transferred 526BS, 379BG, 8AF 19-Oct-43. |
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Other Combat damage |
11 January 1944 | Port stabiliser damaged after hit by rocket on 11-Jan-44. | |
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Other Combat damage |
6 February 1944 | Starboard inner prop lost 6-Feb-44. | |
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Manufactured |
Seattle, WA, USA | Built at Boeing. | |
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Assigned |
Thurleigh, Bedford MK44, UK | Assigned 367BS, 306BG, 8AF Sep-43. |