42-5385

B-17 (42-5385) and crew UPL 81699 UPL 81699 This photo was provided by the family of Gerald Metthe, the radio operator who with his crew crashed in "Boozenose" (42-3023) on 25 June 1943. Gerald Metthe is standing, third from the left.

Provided by Elizabeth (Metthe) Mahoney, Gerald Metthe's granddaughter.

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Object Number - UPL 81699 - This photo was provided by the family of Gerald Metthe, the radio operator who with his crew crashed in "Boozenose" (42-3023) on 25 June 1943. ...

Delivered Denver 28/11/42; Wendover 13/12/42; Biggs 20/3/43; Sioux City 11/6/43; Dalhart 23/7/43; 232 BU Dalhart 9/6/44; 242 BU Gr Isle 30/8/44; 223 BU Dyersburg 20/11/44; 330 BU Dyersburg 23/5/45; 327 BU Drew 1/6/45; Reconstruction Finance Corporation (sold for scrap metal in USA) Altus 20/8/45.

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The tail number of the B-17 in the background of this photo is 25385,  indicating it is identifiable with 42-5385.

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Dave Osborne, B-17 Fortress Master Log

42-5385: Gallery (1 items)

B-17 (42-5385) and crew

Object number: UPL 81699 - This photo was provided by the family of Gerald...