USAF Serial Number Search Results

42-31032 ... 42-31131 (EXACT MATCH)
Boeing B-17G-1-BO Fortress
MSN 6146/6245
31033 (401st BG, 613rd BS, "Pee-Tey-Kuh") shot down by enemy 
aircraft at Oscherslaben Jan 11, 1944.  MACR 2507.
2 KIA, 8 POW.
31034 (401st BG, 612nd BS, "Bonnie Donnie") shot down by enemy
aircraft at Dessau May 28, 1944.  MACR 5309.  3 KIA, 7 POW.
31035 (100th BG, 351st BS, "Hang the Expanse") crashed on takeoff
at Thorpe Abbots, UK Nov 26, 1943.  Salvaged Nov 29, 1943.
31036 (401st BG, 614th BS, "Nobody's Baby") shot down by flak at
Frankfurt Feb 4, 1944.  MACR 2285.  10 KIA
31037 (401st BG, 613rd BS, "Pistol Packin' Mama") shot down by flak at Leipzig Jul 20, 1944.  
MACR 7545. 3 KIA, 7 POW.  All crew members bailed out, but one
was killed when his chute failed to open and two were killed
by German civilians.
31040 (379th BG, 527th BS) lost Jan 29, 1944, Prum.  MACR 2873
31042 (385th BG, then to 384th BG, 544th BS) shot down by Uffz Franz Prader in Bf 109G of JG 11/9 at Uthlede,
Germany on mission to Bremen, Germany Nov 26, 1943.  MACR 1663.  1 KIA, 9 POW.
31044 (97th BG, 340th BS) ditched off the coast of Calvi in Corsica
after being damaged by fighters during bombing raid on railroad
yards at Verona, Italy Feb 14, 1944.  MACR 2395.  3 KIA, 8 rescued.
The wreck is still down there.
31045 (384th BG, 546th BS) salvaged Feb 16, 1944
31046 (305th BG, 365th BS) shot down over Germany Nov 26, 1943.  
MACR 1326.  10 POW.
31047 (381st BG, 535th BS, *Little Duchess/Wolverine*) shot down by fighter at Ottbergen,
Germany Jan 30, 1944.  MACR 2243.  8 KIA, 2 POW.  Salvaged and used by Luftwaffe.
Subsequently salvaged and used by Luftwaffe.
31048 (384 BG, 545 BS) lost Apr 13, 1944, Klushausen, Germany on mission to Schewinfurt.  MACR 3866
31050 (379 BG 525 BS) lost Jan 29, 1944, Belgium.  MACR 2874
31051 (100th BG, 351st BS) shot down by fighter attack Mar 6, 1944
near Haseluenne.  MACR 3018.  7 killed, 3 bailed out and taken prisoner.
31053 delivered Cheyenn Sep 12, 1943.  Assigned to 338th BS, 96th BG at Snetterton Sep 29, 1943, named "Stingy".  
While on training flight, rudder contacted 43-37684 and crashed Oct 11, 1944, Farthingstone, Nortamptonshire,
England.  Fuselage broke in half.  7 killed.
31054 (95th BG, 412nd BS, "Irish Luck") lost Feb 10, 1944.  MACR 2545
31055 (303rd BG, 360th BS, "Aloha") declared war weary Apr 9, 1945.
31056 (306th BG, 369th BS) lost Feb 3, 1944.  MACR 2494
31057 (95th BG, 334th BS, "Devil's Daughter, the 2nd")
31058 (384th BG, 546th BS, *Liberty Run*) MIA Feb 28, 1944 on mission to Preusville, France.  MACR 2937
31059 (384th BG, 547th BS) shot down by Fw 190A-6 of JG 2/1
at Nubecourt, France Oct 14, 1943 on mission to Schweinfurt.  
1 KIA, 2 POW, 7 evaded.  MACR 842
31060 (303rd BG, 427th BS, *Poque Ma Hone*) crashed at Jaraczewo, Poland Feb 9, 1945 after
mission to Lutzkendorf.  MACR 12245.  5 KIA, 4 rescued.  Had been in midair
collision with 43-39149.
31062 (100th BG, 351st BS, "Holy Terror II") crashlanded Jan 21, 1944.
Salvaged Jan 31, 1944
31063 (95th BG, 335th BS, "Spook Six")
31064 (401st BG, 614th BS, "Hey Lou") while flown by a 613th BS crew
on mission to Leipzig was shot down by Hptm Herbert Huppertz in Fw 190A-6 of JG 2/III
Stab and crashed into English Channel off St. Catherine's Point,
Isle of Wight, UK Dec 31, 1943, France.  MACR 1872.  10 KIA
31065 (306th BG, 367th BS) lost Sept 12, 1944, Germany.  MACR 8827
31066 (100th BG, 351st BS, "Fools Rush In") lost Dec 31, 1944 on mission to Hamburg.  MACR 11366. 6 KIA, 3 POW.
Received direct hit by flak just before releasing bombs, and the bombs were salvoed.  The aircraft fell onto 
43-38124 and both aircraft went down in flames.
31067 (381st BG, 535th BS, "Black Widow/Phyllis") returned to USA
Jun 8, 1944
31068 (401st BG, 612th BS, "Fools Luck") abandoned and crashed near
Hertfordshire, UK, Dec 31, 1943 while returning from mission to Cognac.
31069 (401st BG, 615th BS, "Little Moe") damaged by AAA on Magdeburg mission 
Sep 28, 1944 and crew bailed out.  MACR 9415.  10 crew POW.
31071 (100th BG, 418th BS, "Dorhelcia") damaged by AAA and crashed
into North Sea Dec 22, 1943.  MACR 1705.  10 KIA
31072 (401st BG, 613rd BS, "Betty J").  Saw temporary duty with 351st
BG (Jun 1944) and in Egypt (Aug 1944).  Force landed on 
Continent Mar 3, 1945.  Returned to USA. 
31073 (384th BG, 547th BS) 8 crew bailed out
and crashlanded at Whittlesey, UK Dec 31, 1943.  Both pilots
were injured.
31074 (100th BG, 350th BS *Cahepit*) interned in Switzerland Jul 13, 1944.  MACR 7501
31075 (381st BG, 535th BS, 'The Rebel') shot down by Hptm. Alfred
Grislawski in Fw 190A-7 of JG 1/1 Dec 20, 1943, 
Albstadt, Germany.  MACR 1722.  3 KIA, 7 POW.
31076 (91st BG, 323rd BS) lost Jan 11, 1944.  MACR 1919
31077 (401st BG, 612th BS, "Pakawalup II") lost on mission to Munster Sep 30, 1944.  MACR 9416.
10 crew POW.
31078 (306th BG, 369th BS) shot down by AAA over Emden, Germany 
Dec 11, 1943.  MACR 1574.  1 KIA, 9 POW.
31079 (91st BG) shot down by fighters near Madeburg Mar 6, 1944.  MACR 2897
31080 (94th BG, 331st BS) lost Feb 10, 1944.  MACR 2371
31081 (401st BG, 613rd BS, "Son of a Blitz") lost on mission to Politz Oct 7, 1944.  MACR 9757.
Received direct hit that blew off nose of the aircraft.  All
10 crew KIA.
31082 (447th BG, 710th BS) lost Jan 11, 1944.  MACR 2512
31084 (388th BG, 561st BS) shot down by AAA and crashed near
River Seser at Vegesack, Germany Dec 20, 1943.  MACR 3154.
10 KIA.
31085 (379th BG, 525th BS) lost Jul 7, 1944.  MACR 7357
31086 (96th BG, 337th BS) shot down by Fw 190A of JG 1/1 between
Poppenwier and Raerd, Netherlands Dec 16, 1943.  MACR 1567.
10 KIA.  The plane may have collided with another B-17.
31087 (401st BG, 612nd BS, "Boche Buster/Heaven Can Wait") damaged  
by flak Oct 7, 1944 on mission to Politz.  Diverted to
Sweden where landed safely.  MACR 9758.  10 crew interned.
31088 (447th BG, 711th BS, "HEAVEN CAN WAIT")  salvaged due to battle damage Apr 13, 1944 
31089 (401st BG, 612nd BS, "Carolyne") ditched in North Sea due to mechanical
failure Jan 4, 1944 on mission to Kiel.  MACR 6468.  Two
crewmen lost, 8 survived.
31090 (401st BG, 613th BS, "Nasty Habit") crashlanded Jan 4, 1944 ??
31091 (401st BG, 615th BS, "Maggie") shot down by flak Sep 11, 1944
on mission to Merseburg.  MACR 8920.  7 KIA, 3 POW.
31092 (3rd BG) lost Mar 27, 1945.  MACR 13538
31093 (379th BG, 525th BS, 'Deacon's Sinners') lost Jan 5, 1944.  MACR 1944
31095 (447th BG, 708th BS, "THE GROUND POUNDER") battle damage on mission to Berlin Apr 29, 1944, repaired.  
unknown disp.
31096 (447th BG, 711th BS) lost Feb 10, 1944.  MACR 2534
31097 (381st BG, 535th BS, *Mission Belle*) shot down by Uffz
Albert Brett in Bf 109G-6 of JG 1/7 at 
Niew Nekkerland, Holland Dec 1, 1943.  MACR 1661.  3 KIA, 7 POW
31098 (401st BG, 614th BS, "Penny's Thunderhead") severely damaged
and some crew bailed out over enemy territory Dec 11, 1943. 
Rest returned safely. MACR 8711.  Plane repaired.  Crashlanded
due to mechanical failure at Deenethorpe, UK Mar 26, 1944 and was
scrapped.
31099 (381st BG, 532 BS, *Tenabove*) shot down by AAA over
Amiens, France Feb 11, 1944.  MACR 2431
31100 (447th BG, 709th BS, "THE GIMP")   battle damaged, salvaged on Jan 1, 1945
31101 (94th BG, 332nd BS, "Margie") shot down by AAA at
Wilhelmshaven, Germany Nov 3, 1943.  MACR 1012.  8 KIA, 2 POW.
31102 (385th BG, 550th BS) lost Mar 23, 1944.  MACR 3316
31103 (388th BG, 563rd BS) struck by enemy aircraft near Vechta during mission to Brunswick
Mar 23, 1944.  Wing was knocked off, aircraft went down in a spin.  MACR 3594.
31104 (447th BG  708th BS) battle damaged, salvaged Jun 7, 1944.
31105 (385th BG, 551st BS) scrapped Jun 18, 1944
31106 (482nd BG) first aircraft received from USA fitted with production Oboe II/
Albumleaf radar.  Flew first test mission over enemy territory Jan 14, 1944
31107 (447th BG, 708th BS) lost lost Jan 11, 1944.  MACR 2513
31108 (447th BG 709th BS) lost Jan 29, 1944, Gondershausen.  MACR 2279
31109 (92nd BG, 327th BS) lost Feb 4, 1944.  MACR 2236
31110 (94th BG, 331st BS, "Pacific's Dream") while flown by
a 332nd BS crew was shot down by AAA at Cognac, France
Dec 31, 1943.  MACR 1672.  4 POW, 6 evaded.
31111 (381st BG, 535rd BS *Four Aces--Pat Hand*) shot down by AAA
over Cologne, Germany Dec 1, 1943.  MACR 1659. 10 KIA
31112 (447th BG, 710th BS) lost Mar 3, 1944.  MACR 2887
31113 (96th BG, 339th BS, "Zilch") collided in midair with
42-30872 Dec 16, 1943 and crashed into North Sea W of
Terschelling, Holland.  MACR 1564.
31114 (390th BG, 568th BS) lost Jun 8, 1944.  MACR 5479
31115 (388th BG, 562nd BS) lost Feb 10, 1944, Holland.  MACR 2348.
Parts recovered 1985:Uitgeest
31116 (401st BG, 614th BS, "Cawn't Miss") shot down by flak Apr 29, 1944 on mission to
Berlin.  MACR 4344.  5 KIA, 5 evaded.
31117 (385th BG, 550th BS, "Daisy Mae") scraped Nov 1, 1947.
31119 (379th BG, 524th BS) crashlanded near Kimbolton, UK Dec 28, 1943.
At least one crewmember was killed.
31120 (94th BG, 410th BS) hit on raid over Brunswick, Germany Mar 23, 1944
and ditched in English Channel.  MACR 3534.  All aboard KIA.
31121 (96th BG, 338th BS) damaged by AAA over Paris, then shot down
by Fw Karl Tscheliesnig in Fw 190A-6 of JG 2/9 and crashed
between Cayeux-sur-Mer and Abbeville, France Dec 31, 1943.
MACR 1673.  10 KIA.
31122 (390th BG, 568th BS, "Six Nights in Telergma") shot down by a
Bf 110G-2 of ZG 26 with a rocket over Nordey, Germany Dec 11, 1943.  
MACR 1583. 8 KIA, 3 POW.
31123 (95th BG0 crashed on takeoff from Horsham, England Nov 19, 1943.  
Bombload exploded and all crew were killed.
31124 (447th BG, 711th BS) lost Feb 29, 1944, Germany.  MACR 4246
31125 (447th BG, 711th BS, "No Regrets") shot down by AAA at
Cognac, France Dec 31, 1943.  MACR 1769.  3 KIA, 6 POW, 1 evaded.
31126 (388th BG, 560th BS) lost Feb 20, 1944, Germany.  MACR 2433
31127 (447th BG  708th BS) battle damaged, salvaged May 20, 1944.
31128 (447th BG, 709th BS) lost Jul 20, 1944.  MACR 7547
31131 (388th BG, 563rd BS, "Satan's Sister") collided with a B-17 out
of control and brok into two and crashed at Heppenheim,
Germany Dec 30, 1943.  MACR 3041.  6 KIA, 4 POW.