92 BG B-17 (42-97479) Crash 30.12.1944 Location?
 

Hi Guys,

As Podington airfield is only a few miles from me I was wondering if anyone might have information on the loss of B-17 Serial No. 42-97949 which crashed on the 30.12.1944 near Podington??? I have driven around the area but cannot seem to locate the area. I wonder if anyone can help?

Attached http://videotechmedia.co.uk two stills from a 16mm film Doc Furniss took whilst stationed at Podington. Note the RAF crew putting out the flames? Makes me wonder if it is somewhere near an RAF base??

Thanks for reading, hope someone can help further?

Regards,

Melvin

www.aircrewremembrancesociety.co.uk

Re: 92 BG B-17 (42-97479) Crash 30.12.1944 Location?
 

http://92ndma.org/missions.html

238 30 Dec Koblenz Bullay RR bridge
Col Wilson led the mission,
Aircraft piloted by 2nd Lt Joseph Stratton of the 327th aborted due to engine failure. Decided to land at an RAF base at East Kirby, Lincolnshire. One engine out and poor visibility, overshot the runway and started another circuit in the traffic pattern. A second engines prop wind milling, the plane was pulled up to clear a hill and stalled. The aircraft crashed and burned. All crewmembers were killed.

http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/s...479&Submit4=Go
2 miles North of East Kirby

Re: 92 BG B-17 (42-97479) Crash 30.12.1944 Location?
 

Great information and links, thank you very much!

Regards

Melvin

www.aircrewremembrancesociety.co.uk