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syscom3
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The Queen of England inspects the 306th BG B-17G 42-102547 "ROSE OF YORK"
This B17 was Missing in Action following a mission to Berlin February 3rd 1945. 10 KIA. Hit by Flak over target and on the return flight. In the last radio contact, the pilot reported that one engine had been shot out and another losing gasoline and that they were headed for the English Coast. Nothing was heard nor found about the Fortress and the men on board, which were considered as having crashed in the Channel, with all men on board Missing In Action. Missing Air Crew Report - MACR 12283
This B17 was Missing in Action following a mission to Berlin February 3rd 1945. 10 KIA. Hit by Flak over target and on the return flight. In the last radio contact, the pilot reported that one engine had been shot out and another losing gasoline and that they were headed for the English Coast. Nothing was heard nor found about the Fortress and the men on board, which were considered as having crashed in the Channel, with all men on board Missing In Action. Missing Air Crew Report - MACR 12283