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dvas16

22nd August 2017 09:11

Searching for a B-17G-25-BO, 42-31656

Hello, im looking for picture and nose art verification for a B-17G-25-BO, 4231656, which was shot down on 21 June 1944. The markings were U & R and belonged to 457th BG, 751st BS. I have an information from a relative of one crew that the name was 'The Big Chief'. Any help is deeply appreciated!

Kind regards
Dimitris

Alex Smart

22nd August 2017 11:41

Re: Searching for a B-17G-25-BO, 42-31656

Hello Dimitri's,
42-31656 - Mia 21st June '44 - 4 ,pow. 5,kia. MACR 6004
Could find no a/c name in the MACR. Or in "Heavy Bombers of the Mighty Eighth" by Andrews & Adams.

http://www.457thbombgroup.org/Fate/RLF021.HTML

Alex

dvas16

22nd August 2017 12:27

Re: Searching for a B-17G-25-BO, 42-31656

Thanks for trying Alex!

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