Looking a picture of a particular B17 In WW2
Fri Jul 13, 2012 3:01 pm
Hi guys I have a request but unfortunately not much information.
I am looking for a B17 that was shot down early in the war over I think France. The name of the ship was "The Twin Buttes".
I am meeting for lunch in the next couple of weeks with a veteran that was the navigator when it was shot down then consequently one of the first US POWS. He has a very very amazing story that I've only heard 2nd hand from a school teacher that knows him. He finally agreed to tell me his story, part of which is he claims to have helped with the dirt removal on the digging of the "Great Escape" tunnel fame. He is 96 now and in failing health. I'm hoping to make his story into a book.
I will have alot more info as to Bomb group, squadron etc.... but I was hoping to be able to bring a photo of his old 17 if possible. Sorry for the lack of up front info and I know its a longshot, but I figure if any group of guys can come up with something it'd be here.
Thanks in advance,
Randy
I am looking for a B17 that was shot down early in the war over I think France. The name of the ship was "The Twin Buttes".
I am meeting for lunch in the next couple of weeks with a veteran that was the navigator when it was shot down then consequently one of the first US POWS. He has a very very amazing story that I've only heard 2nd hand from a school teacher that knows him. He finally agreed to tell me his story, part of which is he claims to have helped with the dirt removal on the digging of the "Great Escape" tunnel fame. He is 96 now and in failing health. I'm hoping to make his story into a book.
I will have alot more info as to Bomb group, squadron etc.... but I was hoping to be able to bring a photo of his old 17 if possible. Sorry for the lack of up front info and I know its a longshot, but I figure if any group of guys can come up with something it'd be here.
Thanks in advance,
Randy
Re: Looking a picture of a particular B17 In WW2
Fri Jul 13, 2012 3:44 pm
'The Twin Buttes' is not listed in Foreman's Nose Art Directory
Steve
Steve
Re: Looking a picture of a particular B17 In WW2
Fri Jul 13, 2012 3:49 pm
The only information I found on short notice was a WW2 USAAF Twin Buttes Bombing Range. Probably has nothing to do with what your looking for.
http://ar.inel.gov/images/pdf/200901/20 ... 507TUA.pdf
http://ar.inel.gov/images/pdf/200901/20 ... 507TUA.pdf
Re: Looking a picture of a particular B17 In WW2
Fri Jul 13, 2012 4:06 pm
I have been scouring the web as well, I haven't found the name either.
Re: Looking a picture of a particular B17 In WW2
Fri Jul 13, 2012 6:31 pm
How about the Vets name, Bomb Group, date of loss, etc.?
Perhaps "The Twin Buttes" wasn't the aircraft name? The reason I say this is my neighbor flew 18 missions on the "Nine-O-Nine" and is adamant the aircraft was scrapped in England. Even after showing him this, 6/18/45 Love Field, Dallas.
Perhaps "The Twin Buttes" wasn't the aircraft name? The reason I say this is my neighbor flew 18 missions on the "Nine-O-Nine" and is adamant the aircraft was scrapped in England. Even after showing him this, 6/18/45 Love Field, Dallas.
Last edited by mike furline on Fri Jul 13, 2012 6:42 pm, edited 2 times in total.
Re: Looking a picture of a particular B17 In WW2
Fri Jul 13, 2012 6:41 pm
bipe215 wrote:'The Twin Buttes' is not listed in Foreman's Nose Art Directory
Steve
Twin Buttes?, darn fine Cherry Pie and a great cup of coffee
Re: Looking a picture of a particular B17 In WW2
Sat Jul 14, 2012 7:31 am
How about this one...the best FUSELAGE art ever! Maybe he crewed on it before it was lost in a mid-air over UK.
TWO BEAUTS
42-29573 H*VK
303 BG 358 BS
Sortied on four missions with 358th...lost on number 4 in mid air. Nav on this last flight was KIA. Mission Reports for previous missions show two other Navs assigned...
http://www.303rdbg.com/art-styling-twobeauts3.jpg
TWO BEAUTS
42-29573 H*VK
303 BG 358 BS
Sortied on four missions with 358th...lost on number 4 in mid air. Nav on this last flight was KIA. Mission Reports for previous missions show two other Navs assigned...
http://www.303rdbg.com/art-styling-twobeauts3.jpg
