Lost in Fire and Smoke: The Final Flight of B-17G 42-102490 "Wicked Witch" | 1Lt. Eddie R. McKnight

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History of B-17G-50-BO „Wicked Witch“. Serial Number 42-102490. 323rd Bomb Squadron, 91st Bomb Group.

Failed to returned on 20 February 1945 on mission to Nürnbger, Germany with 1Lt. Eddie R. McKnight + Crew.

1Lt. Eddie R. McKnight (Pilot) -KIA
2Lt. Milton C. Rohr (Co-Pilot) - POW
2Lt. Peter M. Chamberlain (Navigator) - POW
2Lt. Bruce W. Becker (Bombardier) - KIA
S/Sgt. William L. Hudson (Engineer/Top Turret Gunner) -KIA
S/Sgt. Esequiel A. Guajardo (Radio Operator) -KIA
Sgt. Joseph A. Montpetit (Ball Turret Gunner) -KIA
Sgt. Morley J. Colvin (Waist Gunner) -KIA
Sgt. Elmer B. Russell (Tail Gunner) - POW

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===== Note =====
The footages and pictures in this video are showing originals from WW 2.
But not showing the actual footage or picture about the subjected B-17 and crew. Unless I mention it in the video.

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===== Sources =====
Pictures: US NARA
91st Bomb Group Historian (Crew Load List, Formation Chart)
Bing Maps
KU 3722
MACR 12556


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