| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 42-37751 |
| Alternate Serial: | 237751 |
| Military Code: | XK-P |
| Other Marks: | G |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (299) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress |
| Licence-built by: | Douglas |
| C/n (msn): | 8537 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 365 BS / 305 BG |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Area: | Tollebeek / Zuidermiddenweg Area [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity) |
| Country: | Netherlands |
| Photo Date: | 8 October 1943 |
| Photo from: | Peter de Jong Collection |
| Photo ID: | 398203 |
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This bomber had a typical short career. Built by Douglas at Long Beach, it was delivered to Denver on 7 August 1943, and assigned to 365th BS at RAF Chelveston on 16 September. Shot up by Luftwaffe fighters while returning from raid against Bremen on 8 October and crash-landed in the Noordoostpolder, an area then just reclaimed from the sea. The crew survived. This photo was added on 5 October 2021, and has since been viewed 423 times. |