42-102433 - Hitler's Headache

media-56409.jpeg UPL 56409 The B-17G - 42-102433, named, Hitler's Headache, after crash landing at Laurel Farm, Catfield, near RAF Ludham, Norfolk, U.K. 2 KIA. Salvaged 24 May 44.

Object Number - UPL 56409 - The B-17G - 42-102433, named, Hitler's Headache, after crash landing at Laurel Farm, Catfield, near RAF Ludham, Norfolk, U.K. 2 KIA. Salvaged 24...

Production Block : B-17-G-50-BO

Manufacturer : Boeing Serial Number : 42-102433



The B-17G, 42-102433, was the only B-17, in the MTO, known to have been named, Hitler's Headache.



Bomb Group : 388th Bomb Group

Bomb Squadron : 562nd Bomb Squadron

RCL : F



Fate: The B-17G, Hitler's Headache, crash landed - Battle damaged. 22 May 1944. Delivered - Cheyenne Wyoming 3 Mar 44; Gr Island 22 Mar 44; Grenier 6 Apr 44; Assigned 562nd BS - 388th BG Knettishall 7Apr 44; damaged over Kiel 22 May 44 with Pilot : Lt. Patrick O'Brien. - 8 crewmen returned to duty. RTD; Copilot : Harold Buck - Radio Operator : Foster Carlson - 2 KIA in crash; crash landed Laurel Farm, Catfield, near RAF Ludham, Norfolk, U.K.; Salvaged 24 May 44.





B-17G - 42-102433 - Hitler's Headache - Crew





Pilot - 2nd Lt. Patrick D. O'Brien - RTD -

Copilot - 2nd Lt. Harold E. Buck - KIA -

Navigator - 2nd Lt. Solomon (NMI) De Leon - RTD -

Bombardier - 2nd Lt. Luther (NMI) Morris - RTD -

Engineer/Top Turret Gunner - TSgt. Foster Lionel Carlson - KIA -

Radio Operator - TSgt. Stanley Walter Yaskiewicz - RTD -

Ball Turret Gunner - SSgt. Robert (NMI) Williamson - RTD -

Waist Gunner - SSgt. Raymond J. Fruechting - RTD -

Waist Gunner - SSgt. Wilbur I. Smith - RTD -

Tail Gunner - SSgt. - George P. Kriss - RTD -

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Units served with

The insignia of the 388th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 388th Bomb Group 562nd Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 388th Bomb Group 562nd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 18044185
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 388th Bomb Group 562nd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 38002619
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner

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  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: - Hitler's Headache
  • Unit: 388th Bomb Group 562nd Bomb Squadron
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: -Headache For Hitler
  • Unit: 305th Bomb Group 364th Bomb Squadron
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: - Headache For Hitler

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Crashed

22 May 1944

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B-17 Flying Fortress - 42-102433 - Headache For Hitler

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B-17 Flying Fortress - B-17 - 42-102433 - Headache for Hitler

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388th BG Association Records

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Dave Osborne, B-17 Fortress Master Log

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