B-17G-0105-BO 43-39143
711th SQ
Initially, assigned to the 447th Bombardment Group in the 711th Bomb Squadron at Rattlesden, England. It replaced the B-17F also named “You’ve Had It”. This is aircraft B-17G-0105-BO 43-39143 was then assigned to the 452nd BG
Delivered Lincoln 13/12/44; Dow Fd 22/12/44; Initially assigned to the 447th Bomb Group; 711th Bomb Squadron at RAF Raddlesden Base with Pilot George Roberts. Later assigned 731BS/452BG Deopham Green 4/1/45; in base landing accident with Boyd Lewis 12/5/45; Returned to the USA Bradley 6/7/45; 4168 Base Unit, South Plains, Texas 8/7/45; Recl Comp 7/6/46.
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