B-17G-75-VE
44-8683 of the 388th Bombardment Group crashed on Great Whernside near
Kettlewell 17th May 1945, only days after the war in Europe had come to an end.
The arcraft crashed close to
Halifax
DT578
and
Mosquito RL197.
|
Crew / Passengers |
Rank - If Applicable |
Position e.g. Pilot |
Status |
|
Harry Cole |
1st Lieutenant |
Pilot |
Killed |
|
Vince Fergusson |
2nd Lieutenant |
Co-pilot |
Killed |
|
James Young |
2nd Lieutenant |
Navigator |
Killed |
|
Hoyt Dixon |
Sergeant |
Flight Engineer |
Killed |
|
Dario Battista |
Sergeant |
Radio Operator |
Killed |
The small remains of 44-8683 lie below where it impacted Great
Whernside.