loss of b17g all american girl

[David Pausey]

seeking any information on the loss of all american girl 100th b.g. 8 a.f.
on the 10 jan 1945, b17g all american girl dropped out of formation,bomb bay doors open, no chutes all engines running, last see heading for belgium, crashed gladbach germany. targets cologne, dusseldorf and duisberg.

regards

david

[edwest]

MACR 11744

Tail Code: 42-37936



Ed

[Fairlop]

David,

Douglas-Long Beach B-17G-20-DL Fortress
42-37936 of the 351st BS, 100th BG lost Jan 10, 1945, Germany

MACR 11744

Regards,
Michal

[John Beaman]

According to "Project Bits 'N Pieces"

• The code was EP + M
• Was manufacturered 10-Oct-43
• Accepted date was 10-Nov 43
• Arrived on Station in 1944
• It was called "The All American Girl" and was also apparently named, at some point, "Our Mark"
• Lost to fighters and AA, crashed in Gladbach, Germany
• Lt. John J. Dodrill was commander
• 9 crew were KIA

[Paul]

http://www.100thbg.com/mainpages/cre...s4/dodrill.htm


Regards,

Paul

[David Pausey]

Many thanks Ed
Do you have the MACR 11744 report ?
If so does it give any info as to weather the B17 was finally shot down by fighters ?

Cheers
David

[David Pausey]

Many thanks Michal
Do you have the MACR 11744 report ?
If so does it give any info as to weather the B17 was finally shot down by fighters ?

Cheers
David

[David Pausey]

Thank you John
Would you have any info on if this B17 was shot down by fighters after being hit by flak.

Regards
David

[David Pausey]

Paul thank you very much.

Best Wishes

David

[edwest]

Sorry, but I don't have any other information.


Ed