Quote:
Originally Posted by rbakerj
How do I get info about when (start and end) and where a particular B-17 was produced? Any production details are welcome, like subcontractors producing components, even a factory photo of the this airframe on the assembly line, if such a picture would exist.
I am writing a story as some of you know about the loss Mag the Hag II, a B-17G with the 92nd BG, was shot out from its formation by Lt. Manfred Dieterle of 2./JG 300 (flying Red 7 that day) on the Sep 13, 1944 mission to Merseburg. Mag the Hag II was Boeing-built B-17G-10-BO, serial number 42-31250 and received from New Castle Army Air Base, Wilmington, Delaware, and put on the 92nd’s books on December 2, 1943. Fuselage codes were UX-B.
I found a pic a Mag the Hag II getting the large white triangle and black B painted on her vertical tail surface, a rare pic to be sure.
Thanks very much
|
Good evening !
Aircraft (a/c) added to the AAF inventory October 5th, 1943
a/c arrived overseas November 1st, 1943
a/c gained by 92nd Group December 2nd, 1943
a/c stayed at RAF Wittering at June 6th, 1944
a/c regained by 92nd Group at June 7th, 1944
a/c caught (mechanical ?) trouble on August 15th, 1944
a/c regained by 92nd Group at August 18th, 1944
a/c was shot up by German fighter plane on September 13th, 1944
Photos of the a/c are available at the National Air and Space Museum, Library, Washington, D.C. , black&white photographies # B61468AC and B61469AC.
A photo of the a/c is probably printed in the book by Dana Bell, Air Force Colors, Vol. II, ETO & MTO 1942-1945, Carrolton, TX, Squadron/Signal Publications 1980
Best wishes !
Horst Weber