UPL 41037
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Crew of B-17 42-97854, which was being ferried by Air Transport Command, North Atlantic Wing, from Goose Bay, Labrador for Meeks Field Iceland. The aircraft ran out of fuel and sank in the ice. The aircraft was destined for the 390th Bomb Group and this crew were eventually assigned to the 351st Bomb Group.
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People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 351st Bomb Group 390th Bomb Group 510th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 351st Bomb Group 390th Bomb Group 510th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 351st Bomb Group 390th Bomb Group 510th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 351st Bomb Group 510th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
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Sources
"Losses of the 8th & 9th Air Forces", Bishop & Hey
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Photograph supplied by John Batchelor.