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History of B-17G-55-BO „Boomerang“. Serial Number 42-102610. 602nd Bomb Squadron, 398th Bomb Group.
Failed to returned on 30 December 1944 on mission to Bischofsheim, Germany with 1Lt. Lyle J Doerr + Crew.
1Lt. Lyle J Doerr (Pilot) - MIA/KIA
1Lt. Giles L Teague (Co-Pilot) - MIA/KIA
1Lt. John P. Walker (Navigator) - KIA
S/Sgt. Robert A. Stewart (Nose gunner/Togglier) - KIA
T/Sgt. Joseph J. Kiska (Engineer/Top Turret Gunner) - MIA/KIA
T/Sgt. Joseph R. Gaiser (Radio Operator) - MIA/KIA
S/Sgt. Hazen V. Earle (Ball Turret Gunner) - MIA/KIA
S/Sgt. Joe Bergant (Waist Gunner) - MIA/KIA
S/Sgt. Thomas H. Fox, Jr. (Tail Gunner) - KIA
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===== Note =====
The footages and pictures in this video are showing originals from WW 2.
But not showing the actual footage or picture about the subjected B-17 and crew. Unless I mention it in the video.
===== Corrections =====
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===== Sources =====
US National Archives
MACR 11243
RAF Rescue Boot 177 pictures:
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** 398th Bomb Groups Website **
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Formation Chart with Take off time:
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Document „Number of Missions have been completed by 398th Bomb Group personnel“ November 1944:
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