43-38358 Slightly Dangerous

A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 43-38358) of the 452nd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Sweden 16/6/45 on visit J+ 452 BG.' media-457009.jpg FRE 9716 A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 43-38358) of the 452nd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Sweden 16/6/45 on visit J+ 452 BG.' Roger Freeman Collection

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection

Object Number - FRE 9716 - A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 43-38358) of the 452nd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Sweden 16/6/45 on visit J+ 452 BG.'

Delivered Cheyenne 25/7/44; Kearney 3/8/44; Grenier 9/8/44; Assigned 730BS/452BG Deopham Green 11/8/44; battle damaged Berlin 3/2/45 with Bill Fry, co-John Kurrack, Navigator: Christian Teck, Bombardier: Gene Dreyfuss, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Russell Pyle, Radio Operator: George Clark, Ball turret gunner: Dave Lowery, Waist gunner: Martin Boelkens,Tail gunner: Clyde Edwards (9INT); flak damaged two engines, force landed Rinkaby, Sweden. Missing Air Crew Report 12496; Ret UK 27/6/45; Returned to the USA Bradley 13/8/45; 4185 BU Independence 21/8/45; Reconstruction Finance Corporation (sold for scrap metal in USA) Kingman 9/12/45. SLIGHTLY DANGEROUS.

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Units served with

The insignia of the 452nd Bomb Group.

452nd Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Martin E Boelkens

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 452nd Bomb Group 730th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Waist Gunner

George H Clark

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 452nd Bomb Group 730th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 11099036
  • Highest Rank: Technician Third Grade
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator

Eugene D Dreyfuss

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 452nd Bomb Group 730th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier

Clyde O Edwards

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 452nd Bomb Group 730th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner

William L Fry

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 452nd Bomb Group 730th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Places

Events

Event Location Date Description

Other

Failed to Return (FTR)

3 February 1945

Revisions

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ContributorPaulN
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Handwritten note on photo is misleading.  The aircraft was actually +J, not J+ as noted.  The aircraft belonged to 730th BS (452nd Group website) and carried the +J marking of that Squadron.

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ContributorPete
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452nd Bomb Group Assoc.

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ContributorPete
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452nd Bomb Group Assoc.

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ContributorAlex-5872-dk
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via facebook Group @452nd Bomb Group at Deopham Green

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ContributorAAM
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Dave Osborne, B-17 Fortress Master Log / MACR 12496 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database

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A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 43-38358) of the 452nd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Sweden 16/6/45 on visit J+ 452 BG.'

Object number: FRE 9716 - A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 43-38358) of...