42-29808
NARA Ref 342-FH-3A15338-A61462AC.
* 42-29808 412th BS, 95th BG, 8AF USAAF. Alconbury.
** 42-29685
Delivered Cheyenne 21/2/43; Stillwater 8/3/43; Assigned 412BS/95BG [QW-C] Alconbury 15/4/43; [QW-X] Alconbury 12/5/43; 5m, Destroyed Beyond Repair DBR by flying debris after bomb loading accident on 42-29685 14/6/43. Parts salvaged post accident.
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Units served with
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 95th Bomb Group 334th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 13028455
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator; Mechanic
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 95th Bomb Group 412th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 32141785
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Armorer
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 95th Bomb Group 412th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 17054828
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Armorer
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 95th Bomb Group 412th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 32379214
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Armorer
Places
Missions
Aircraft
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Other Damaged Beyond Repair DBR |
RAF Alconbury | 27 May 1943 | Damaged Beyond Repair as a result of bomb loading accident on 42-29685 14/6/43. Wings and fuselage holed by debris, A/C back broken at radio room and bomb bay. |
Revisions
Added the Production block number per info on the internet.
SOURCE: https://b17flyingfortress.de/en/production-block/b-17f-70-bo-42-29732-4…
Loss location corrected from Framlingham to Alconbury.
(Source: 1AD HQ Archive - 92BG records, 95BG records, 1st Bomb Division records)
Loss location corrected from Framlingham to Alconbury.
(Source: 1AD HQ Archive - 92BG records, 95BG records, 1st Bomb Division records )