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Old 2nd December 2008, 08:12
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Hello all,
On November 25th 1944 B17G “ 42-97248 from 94BG/410BS made a crashlanding near Estinnes-au-Mont ( Belgium ) returning from a mission to Merseburg. Who were the crewmembers and what happened with them.
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Old 2nd December 2008, 08:22
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Re: B-17 42-97248 crashlanding in Belgium

Alain,

The crash of 42-97248 was pretty much dealt with on http://forum.armyairforces.com/m137108-p1-print.aspx

Perhaps (part of) your question is answered there?

Pilot appears to have been Lt Eugene D. Melms, navigator Lt Elmer Ruehlmann.

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Thanks Leendert

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