41-2476

Delivered McChord 24/12/41; Assigned 19BG Malang, Java 26/1/42 with Capt Walt Sparks; transferred 9BS/7BG; while on mission to Balikpapan and return to Malang AF, shot down & crashed in sea off SE Borneo 29/1/42 with Capt Walt Sparks, Co-pilot: Major Stan Robinson, Navigator: Rich Cease, Bombardier: Bill Biggs, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Gordon Drake, Obs-Lt Jack Loughlin, Ball turret gunner: Lloyd Terrell, Tail gunner: Chas Pritchard, (8 Killed in Action) Radio Operator: and crew all KIA.

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Added a space before the words "Tail gunner" in the A/C “Description” to aid clarity.

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Added the Production block number and Manufacturer per info on the internet.
SOURCE: https://b17flyingfortress.de/en/production-block/b-17e/page/5/

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Dave Osborne, B-17 Fortress Master Log