42-97549 THE ROUND TRIPPER
MACR 5228
MISSION #59 TARGET: LEIPZIG
MACR 5228
MISSION #59 TARGET: LEIPZIG
CREW ON MAY 29, 1944
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Upon arrival at the target, 42-97549 collided with another B-17 in the group, damaging the
tail section of the plane while also under attack by FW-190's. Later, it was hit by flak and
when only one engine remained operating, the crew bailed out. The plane crashed near
Rocquigny, France.
tail section of the plane while also under attack by FW-190's. Later, it was hit by flak and
when only one engine remained operating, the crew bailed out. The plane crashed near
Rocquigny, France.