B-17F 42-5855

Aircraft Details

Serial Number: 42-5855
Name: RAMP TRAMP
Manufacturer: Built by the Vega Aircraft Corporation, a subsidiary of Lockheed Corporation, B-17F-30-VE, Camouflage
Squadron: 545th Bombardment Squadron (H)
Squadron ID Code: 545th‑JD*V
Start Date: 28 June 1943. Transferred: Received from the 95th BG..
Missions: This aircraft was credited with 3 combat missions with the 384th.
End Date: 22 August 1943. Transferred: Sent to the 306th BG.
Photo Album: Aircraft 42-5855 Photo Album
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B-17F Aircraft 42-5855 Was Assigned To 3 Missions Manned by 384th BG Personnel,
Earning Combat Credit For 3 Of Them
Number Date Target Results Mission/Sortie Information
814 July 1943Target: Villacoublay Airfield
Type: German Air Force (Luftwaffe)
Location: Paris, France
Completed MissionLow Squadron lead.
Sortie Report
1025 July 1943Target: Blohm & Voss Aircraft Works and Shipyard
Type: Industry
Location: Hamburg, Germany
Completed MissionThe pilot was wounded shortly after crossing the enemy coast, so co-pilot flew most of the mission.
Sortie Report
1717 August 1943Target: Ball-Bearing Plant
Type: Bearings Industry
Location: Schweinfurt, Germany
Completed MissionLanded away at RAF Woodbridge, Suffolk - an RAF 'emergency landing field.'
Sortie Report