Accident Lockheed Vega B-17F-20-VE Flying Fortress 42-5779,
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Date:Thursday 2 March 1944
Time:
Type:Lockheed Vega B-17F-20-VE Flying Fortress
Owner/operator:96thBS 2ndBG USAAF
Registration: 42-5779
MSN: 6075
Fatalities:Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 11
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Location:Into the sea SW of Ponza island -   Italy
Phase: Combat
Nature:Military
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Confidence Rating: Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Narrative:
Ditched after flak damaged, 2 crew drowned, 9 returned, taken after 4 hours on dingy

Sources:

https://b17flyingfortress.de/en/b17/42-5779-leakin-lena/
MACR 3216

Revision history:

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17-Apr-2024 19:23 j155 Added

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