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

[bobgee]

Howdy - the referenced a/c crashed at Parham nr Framlingham UK returning from a mission to Kassel. Interesting is that is a MACR 1364 even though it crashed in the UK. Having suffered battle damage it apparently was trying to land at Framlingham when it crashed and burned killing the entire crew.

What I'm looking for is any additional info concerning the details of the crash and perhaps photos of the a/c or the crew. Thanks for any help. Bob

[Alex Smart]

Hello,
MACR is only four pages.
Basically the a/c crashed and burned .
Weather was not good and reference is made to fog, but I do not know if this was over the target or the UK on return.
All Renfrew were killed recorded as KIA.
Alex

[bobgee]

Thanks Alex

[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

[edwest2]

More information from the 379th Bomb Group site.

http://www.379thbga.org/Looking4%201140-1131%20p14.htm


Scroll down to 'Search No. 1134'

It is near the bottom of that particular search number, and begins with 'Lt Humphrey's'




Ed

[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

[bobgee]

Originally Posted by edwest2

More information from the 379th Bomb Group site.

http://www.379thbga.org/Looking4%201140-1131%20p14.htm


Scroll down to 'Search No. 1134'

It is near the bottom of that particular search number, and begins with 'Lt Humphrey's'




Ed

Thank you for that link, Ed. I had missed it when I was on the 379th site.
Regards.....Bob

[edwest2]

Glad to help.



Best,
Ed

[BC]

No, never seen any pictures of this crash. It is possible Merv the cobweb at Parham may have more info, esp if Parham took "Crash Action" on this one.

If you PM me your eMail I'll send you all the info and pictures of the relics I have.

Regs,

BC