B-17F 42-5221

Aircraft Details

Serial Number: 42-5221
Name: Son
From 303rd BG loading list for 11 June 1943 mission.
Manufacturer: Built by the Boeing Airplane Company, B-17F-40-BO, Camouflage
Squadron: 303rd Bombardment Group (H), 427th Bombardment Squadron (H)
Squadron ID Code: GN*Z
Start Date: Not Known
Missions: This aircraft was credited with 1 combat mission with the 384th.
End Date: Not Known
Photo Album: No Photo Album For This Aircraft
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B-17F Aircraft 42-5221 Was Assigned To 1 Mission Manned by 384th BG Personnel,
Earning Combat Credit For 1 Of Them
Number Date Target Results Mission/Sortie Information
--11 June 1943Completed MissionBonnett flew this mission with an experienced 303rd BG crew to gain first-hand experience in combat operations, prior to leading the Group into combat.
Sortie Report