B17's Interned in Russia

[Alex Smart]

Hi,
Seeking details of B17's interned in Russia.

One at least was reported forced landed at KHABAROVSK after bombing the Japonese. Details (serial number / crew names/fate) of this a/c welcome.

Were more interned in the Far East ?

Look forward to replies.

Alex

[edwest]

This may help http://www.tamu.edu/upress/BOOKS/1990/hays.htm




Usual disclaimer,
Ed

[Alex Smart]

Hi Ed,

Thanks fro the lead but I already have a signed copy of it and also C-F Geust's Red Stars 4.

Thanks anyway

Alex

[Carl-Fredrik Geust]

Alex,
are you not referring to one of the well-known B-29s in Soviet Far East? What are your exact references to B-17 at Khabarovsk?

Merry Christmas, anyway!
Carl

[Alex Smart]

Hello Carl- Fredrik,

Details from your book Red Stars vol 4 Lease lend published by Apali.
Page 202, colunm two Quote:
"At least one B17 force landed at Khabarovsk after bombing Japanese targets was interned and retained in Russia."

I have your update letter dated 2002 but nothing since then.

Thanks for input C-F.

Happy Xmas to you ALL

Alex

[Carl-Fredrik Geust]

Alex,
seems to be a very interesting book you are referring to - must absolutely get hold of it...

Seriously speaking - I am ashamed, now out of reach of my referemces, must check when I return...

all the best
Carl

[shooshoobaby]

Alex - B-17s did not attack mainland Japan. 3 B - 29s interned , 1 B-25 from Doolittle Raid. The Kuriles were bombed by PV2s and B - 24s.
November 17th , 44 B -24 crash landed Kamchatka Peninsula. Crew interned. About 300 US Crewman interned in Russia.
Mike