Loss of B-17F 42-3212 379th BG 30 July 1943

[bobgee]

Originally Posted by BC

B-17F 42-3212 crashed at 1110 hours on 30 July 1943 on a field 3/4 mile NE of Parham house, Parham, Suffolk. The aircraft was practically burnt out. All 10 crew members were killed. Local legend has it the B-17 was attempting to land at Parham but was 'waved off' due to a truck on the runway. The crippled aircraft crashed whilst pulling up to go around.
A propeller blade from this B-17 is on display in the 390BG MAM at Parham. A large chunk of the same aircraft was recently found near the crash site.

Bobgee - may I ask what your interest in this crash is?

Regs,

BC

Thanks for the info. I recently acquired items that belonged to one of the crew and became interested in learning what happened to the a/c at its end. Your info is welcomed. I found a MACR which was interesting since they technically were not missing. It indicated that the a/c had sustained battle damage and crashed killing all aboard and I assume it was attempting an emergency landing at Framlingham when it crashed. Did not know about the truck & waveoff. Do you know if any photos survive? Best regards, Bob