Boeing B-17G, Flying Fortress, s/n: 43-38522Boeing B 17 Flying Fortress

The Incident:

Aircraft was wrecked in taxi accident at Meeks Field, Iceland and ran off the runway into rocks. Aircraft was repaired and flew to 53rd WRS at Grenier Nov. 9, 1944

The Crew:

Pilot  Laurence W. Claggett and his crew survived.

The Aircraft:

Mfg.: Boeing
Type: Heavy Bomber
S/N: 43-38522
Operator: Air Transport

Details on aircraft: WikipediaYoutube

Source:
USAAF Loss List
Frá heimsstyrjöld til herverndar, Friðþór Eydal p. 221
J. Baugher
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