| Serial Number: | 44-8421 |
| Name: | Not Known |
| Manufacturer: | Built by the Vega Aircraft Corporation, a subsidiary of Lockheed Corporation, B-17G-65-VE, Natural Metal Finish |
| Squadron: | 546th Bombardment Squadron (H) |
| Squadron ID Code: | 546th‑BK*D |
| Ground Crew Chief: | Francis, Percy Tom |
| Start Date: | 8 December 1944. New Replacement AC. |
| Missions: | This aircraft was credited with 2 combat missions with the 384th. |
| End Date: | 18 December 1944. Salvaged. |
| Related Documents: | Accident Report # 44-12-16-517⇓ (4.051 MB) |
| Photo Album: | Aircraft 44-8421 Photo Album⇗ |
| History: | 44-8421 Del Lincoln 9/9/44; Hunter 16/9/44; Grenier 27/9/44; Ass 384BG Grafton Underwood 8/12/44; c/l RAF North Coates 16/12/44 w/Jim Brookshire; Sal 18/12/44. |
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| Number | Date | Target | Results | Mission/Sortie Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 238⇗ | 11 December 1944 | Target: Road & Rail Bridge Type: Transportation Location: Mannheim, Germany | Completed Mission | Sortie Report ⇗ |
| 239⇗ | 12 December 1944 | Target: Leuna Synthetic Oil Plant Type: Oil Industry Location: Merseburg, Germany | Completed Mission | Sortie Report ⇗ |
| -- | 16 December 1944 | Crashed In Allied Territory | Due to equipment failure, mission recall, and adverse weather, pilot crashed while landing at RAF North Coates, Lincolnshire. There were no injuries to crew, but aircraft was salvaged as a result. Sortie Report ⇗ |