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B-17 (42-5385) and crew
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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.

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B-17 (42-5385) and crew

Gerald D Metthe

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 379th Bomb Group 525th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator

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B-17 (42-5385) and crew

42-5385

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress

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

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