Posted By Bill Freeman on December 08, 2009 at 16:23:25:
Warmest greetings!
I have just received this photo from a kind and generous friend in Belgium and I need some assistance identifying (more specifically, confirming) the airplane in the image.
The assumption is that the airplane is the B-17G "Punchboard" (42-39974) of the 452nd BG after she was forced down in Verloese Denmark.
With proper contrast and brightness adjustment the tail number is visible but obscured. The squadron marking on the right wing does not appear to be a "square L" as I would expect on this airplane but it is barely discernible.
I am not knowledgeable enough about the differences between a G-model and other models to look at it from this angle and make a determination. Unfortunately the absence or presence of a chin turret cannot be seen.
The location surrounding the bomber is strongly consistent with other known images that I have of the bomber at this point in time.
I would be most grateful if anyone could reply or email me if you have any conclusions to draw from this photo.
My humble thanks,
Bill Freeman
