Warbird Information Exchange

Hey all, I've been a lurker here for quite a while and recently found out that a relative of mine served with the 366th BS. I was wondering if anyone had some pictures from mid to late '43ish.

His plane was shot down and he was taken prisoner on Oct. 14, 1943 on the raid to Schweinfurt.

Any pictures would be awesome.

Thanks!

Not sure how much of a reply you might receive here. There is another also very good site much like this one only it is pretty much geared to Army Air Forces of WWII. They have a large number participating pertaining to the 305th BG ..... Also, I met a number of them last year as the 305th held their reunion in Fairborn, OH and visited the AF Museum.

I just recently embroidered a hat with the 366th BS logo and have it placed on Ebay.

here's where you might try www.armyairforces.com

Good Luck

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Whats the name of the relative? Plane name or serial number? I have some stuff (pictures & MACR's) I've found on the 305th.

Mike

the relatives name is Loren Fink. He was a replacement gunner, not sure on the plane he was on. I've found 4 planes that the 366th lost on that day: 42-3195, 42-3549, 42-30814, 42-37750. those are according to j. baugher's site.

He was on B-17F 42-3195. I haven't found any info if the plane had a name. The MACR is 916.

Will do some more checking.

Mike

Lt. Verl Fisher crew shot down on Black Thursday, 10/14/43, near Wildenrath, Germany. 4 KIA, 6 POW

B-17F-35-DL 42-3195 KY-O (no known nickname)



you might want to organize a copy of "Wrong Place! Wrong Time !": The 305th Bomb Group & the 2nd Schweinfurt Raid October 14, 1943 (Schiffer Military Aviation History)

Martin

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wow, thanks so much guys. yeah my birthday is this next week so i was going to add that to my amazon wishlist with lots of hinting towards my family. I really appreciate all the help.