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    Ko'ed B-17

    Saw this pic on the 'bay--interesting photo, but the seller does not identify the location or how it was brought down--any of you Aviation experten know the backstory?
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    http://2ndbombgroup.org/
    B-17G-35-VE, 42-97915, Wolf Pack, 15th AF, 2nd BG, 429th BS

    MIA Moravaska Ostrova 29 Aug 44 on its 15th mission. Attacked by fighters. John Fitzpatrick crew, McGhee, Hausler, Sumner, Moriarty, Black, Martinez, Molitor, Contrada, De Lutes. All POW.



    http://www.joebaugher.com/usaf_serials/1942_5.html
    2nd BG, 429th BS, "Wolf Pack") attacked by fighters and bellylanded at Komlod,Hungary Aug 29, 1944. MACR 7950. 10 crew POW.</pre>
    Last edited by mjfur; 04-06-2018, 12:54 AM.

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      #3
      That is a really nice landing.

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        #4
        Originally posted by mjfur View Post
        http://2ndbombgroup.org/
        B-17G-35-VE, 42-97915, Wolf Pack, 15th AF, 2nd BG, 429th BS

        MIA Moravaska Ostrova 29 Aug 44 on its 15th mission. Attacked by fighters. John Fitzpatrick crew, McGhee, Hausler, Sumner, Moriarty, Black, Martinez, Molitor, Contrada, De Lutes. All POW.



        http://www.joebaugher.com/usaf_serials/1942_5.html
        2nd BG, 429th BS, "Wolf Pack") attacked by fighters and bellylanded at Komlod,Hungary Aug 29, 1944. MACR 7950. 10 crew POW.


        MJ, thanks for that.
        I agree, picture-perfect wheels up landing.
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          #5
          Good pilot and a very lucky crew, if all have survived!

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            #6
            Moravaska Ostrova is actually Moravska Ostrava in Czech republic. There was a big air raid on 29 August 1944 with hundreds of civilian casualties. Interesting some sources mention only Liberators, not B17´s.

            You can check some pictures here. Is this the same event?

            http://jarnemec.com/old/felixneumann...dovani-ostravy

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              #7
              A great photo, together with the good news that the whole crew survived! Looks like it hit fairly lightly and didn't break apart; the nose glass even appears intact. Glad no one was sitting in the belly turret when this one came down!

              Cheers,

              Br. James

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                #8
                Originally posted by Ironcrown View Post
                Good pilot and a very lucky crew, if all have survived!
                Have to agree, just look how close the tree line appears in the background

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