Memorial B-17G 42-39799

On Feb. 4, 1944, B-17G 42-39799 "Dobie" of the 349th Bomb Squadron, 100th Bomb Group, 8th USAAF crashed here in the area. They were on their way to Frankfurt when the aircraft was attacked by 3 German fighters.

On board were:
2nd. Lt. John W. Brown Pilot Eveded
2nd. Lt. Albert F. Fitzpatrick Co-Pilot PoW
2nd. Lt. Theodore H. Kleinman Navigator Evaded
2nd. Lt. Lawson W. Clements Bombardier PoW
S/Sgt. George E. Toomey Radio Operator PoW
S/Sgt. Lola D. Florida Top Turret Gunner PoW
S/Sgt. Gordon F. Keon Ball Turret Gunner PoW
S/Sgt. Harold F. Janderup Right Wast Gunner PoW
S/Sgt. William L. Kemp Left Waste Gunner KIA
S/Sgt. Richard A. Tangradi Tail Gunner PoW

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Source

• Text: Jhonny Bastiaensen
• Photos: Jhonny Bastiaensen