ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 216221
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| Date: | Thursday 14 October 1943 |
| Time: | 17:00 |
| Type: |  Boeing B-17F-55-BO Fortress |
| Owner/operator: | 379th BGp /525th BSqn USAAF |
| Registration: | 42-29511 |
| MSN: | FR-W |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 10 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | south of Würzburg, Bayern -
 Germany
|
| Phase: | Combat |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Kimbolton /AAF Sta.117 |
'The Iron Maiden' was hit by Leutnant Ludwig Wirtz of the Luftbeobachtungsstaffel 7, flying from Echterdingen airfield. Crash landing.
Crew: http://www.americanairmuseum.com/aircraft/3428
Sources:
Nachtjagd Combat Archive 1943 part three
http://www.americanairmuseum.com/aircraft/3428
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Oct-2018 18:04 | TigerTimon | Added |
| 01-Apr-2020 09:31 | Reno Raines | Updated [Operator, Departure airport, Destination airport, Operator] |
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