Boeing 299P B-17G Flying Fortress

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44-8152 was named Miss Ida, a lead bomber of the 748th Squadron, 457th Bomb Group. Its ball turret had been replaced by radar. On April 5, 1945, an engine fire shortly after take-off resulted in a crash near the end of the runway. The fuel and bombs on board exploded, only one crew member survived.

Sources:
457th Bomb Group Association, Reese's (unofficial) 457th Bomb Group Page.


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44-8152 was named Miss Ida, a lead bomber of the 748th Squadron, 457th Bomb Group. Its ball turret had been replaced by radar. On April 5, 1945, an engine fire shortly after take-off resulted in a crash near the end of the runway. The fuel and bombs on board exploded, only one crew member survived. Sources: 457th Bomb Group Association, Reese's (unofficial) 457th Bomb Group Page.