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B-17 Flying Fortress - 44-83675 - Miss Em II

Sat Sep 25, 2021 11:33 am

Douglas/Long Beach B-17G-90-DL Fortress/44-83675

    Delivered South Plains May 2, 1945
    Transferred to Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, May 25, 1945
    Transferred to Rome, July 17, 1945
    Transferred to 484th BNU, Topeka, KS, Aug 5, 1945.
    Transferred to 4000 BU at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, Sep 29, 1947
    Transferred to HQS/807 BA Haneda, Japan, Jan 1, 1948. Transferred to AMC Hill Field Sep 1,1949.
    Converted to VB-17G.
    Ditched due to engine failure 9 mi SE of Haneda AB, Japan, Sep 27, 1950.

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(Source: Maurice R. Westmeier via Dan Hensler)

Any additional information would be welcome.
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