HISTORY

“Roxy’s Special”, B-17G , Serial No. 43-38348, LG-O, 322nd BS,

lost with 1LT David McCarty Jr. and his crew over Ludwigshafen

on September 8, 1944. This was the only loss in the 322nd BS

that day. Arriving at Bassingbourn on August 18, 1944, she was

lost only three weeks later on her 5th mission. Officers pictured

are the crew of CAPT Suther. [NARA]

“Texas Chubby, The J-ville Jolter”, B-17G, Serial No. 42-31634,

LG-O, 322nd BS. First flown by Texan, LT Ray R. Ward who named

this Olive Drab over Neutral Gray aircraft. Photo shows the

Ward crew in front of a freshly arrived and mission free aircraft.

[NARA]

With over 40 mission markings, “Texas Chubby” looks a bit

second hand in this image. McCarty and crew flew her on August

11, 13, 14, and 15, 1944. She was lost to fighters over Halle the very

next day. Four survived the shoot down with five KIA including

her pilot. Crew members shown in this image are unknown to the

author. [NARA]

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INFO Eduard

November 2023