B-17G Flying Fortress
43-37776
490th BG 849 BS
Crashed 27:09:44
The aircraft , named "Heavenly Body",
was on a night cross-country exercise.
Whilst turning, just North of Nailstone, near Ibstock,
the aircraft's nose dropped,
and the port wing struck the ground.
The machine was completely destroyed by
fire and explosion.
Sadly, all on board were killed.
The crew and passenger members were:
1st
Lt Michael H Primus,
Pilot 1st Lt Louis H Deputy, Co-Pilot 2nd Lt Richard J Hermann, Navigator 2nd Lt Robert C Simmons, Bombardier T Sgt Roy E Griswould, Engineer T Sgt Claude E Keele, Radio Operator S Sgt Harry Stoever, Ball Turret Gunner S Sgt Lawrence I Richter, Left Waist Gunner S Sgt Americo Virgili, Tail Gunner S
Sgt Ralph W Franke, Passenger S Sgt John C Barry, Passenger S Sgt Edward Shively Jr, Passenger
43-37776
490th BG 849 BS
Crashed 27:09:44
The aircraft , named "Heavenly Body",
was on a night cross-country exercise.
Whilst turning, just North of Nailstone, near Ibstock,
the aircraft's nose dropped,
and the port wing struck the ground.
The machine was completely destroyed by
fire and explosion.
Sadly, all on board were killed.
The crew and passenger members were:
1st
Lt Michael H Primus,
Pilot 1st Lt Louis H Deputy, Co-Pilot 2nd Lt Richard J Hermann, Navigator 2nd Lt Robert C Simmons, Bombardier T Sgt Roy E Griswould, Engineer T Sgt Claude E Keele, Radio Operator S Sgt Harry Stoever, Ball Turret Gunner S Sgt Lawrence I Richter, Left Waist Gunner S Sgt Americo Virgili, Tail Gunner S
Sgt Ralph W Franke, Passenger S Sgt John C Barry, Passenger S Sgt Edward Shively Jr, Passenger
B-17G Flying Fortress
43-37776
490th BG 849 BS
Crashed 27:09:44
The aircraft , named "Heavenly Body",
was on a night cross-country exercise.
Whilst turning, just North of Nailstone, near Ibstock,
the aircraft's nose dropped,
and the port wing struck the ground.
The machine was completely destroyed by
fire and explosion.
Sadly, all on board were killed.
The crew and passenger members were:
1st
Lt Michael H Primus,
Pilot 1st Lt Louis H Deputy, Co-Pilot 2nd Lt Richard J Hermann, Navigator 2nd Lt Robert C Simmons, Bombardier T Sgt Roy E Griswould, Engineer T Sgt Claude E Keele, Radio Operator S Sgt Harry Stoever, Ball Turret Gunner S Sgt Lawrence I Richter, Left Waist Gunner S Sgt Americo Virgili, Tail Gunner S
Sgt Ralph W Franke, Passenger S Sgt John C Barry, Passenger S Sgt Edward Shively Jr, Passenger
43-37776
490th BG 849 BS
Crashed 27:09:44
The aircraft , named "Heavenly Body",
was on a night cross-country exercise.
Whilst turning, just North of Nailstone, near Ibstock,
the aircraft's nose dropped,
and the port wing struck the ground.
The machine was completely destroyed by
fire and explosion.
Sadly, all on board were killed.
The crew and passenger members were:
1st
Lt Michael H Primus,
Pilot 1st Lt Louis H Deputy, Co-Pilot 2nd Lt Richard J Hermann, Navigator 2nd Lt Robert C Simmons, Bombardier T Sgt Roy E Griswould, Engineer T Sgt Claude E Keele, Radio Operator S Sgt Harry Stoever, Ball Turret Gunner S Sgt Lawrence I Richter, Left Waist Gunner S Sgt Americo Virgili, Tail Gunner S
Sgt Ralph W Franke, Passenger S Sgt John C Barry, Passenger S Sgt Edward Shively Jr, Passenger
Gravesite Details
Entered the service from Ohio.
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