B-17F 42-3122

Aircraft Details

Serial Number: 42-3122
Name: APRIL'S FOOL
Manufacturer: Built by the Douglas Aircraft Company, B-17F-25-DL, Camouflage
Squadron: 545th Bombardment Squadron (H)
Squadron ID Code: 545th‑JD*N
Start Date: 6 July 1943. Transferred: Received from the 96th BG..
Missions: This aircraft was credited with 1 combat mission with the 384th.
End Date: 25 July 1943. Failed to return from combat operations.
Related Documents:Post Loss Document File #9
Photo Album: Aircraft 42-3122 Photo Album
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B-17F Aircraft 42-3122 Was Assigned To 1 Mission Manned by 384th BG Personnel,
Earning Combat Credit For 1 Of Them
Number Date Target Results Mission/Sortie Information
1025 July 1943Target: Blohm & Voss Aircraft Works and Shipyard
Type: Industry
Location: Hamburg, Germany
Failed To ReturnDisabled by enemy action over target; details unknown; crashed in Hamburg, Germany area. No MACR
Sortie Report