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Hi Don, Sorry that took a while to get back to you. Most incidents are documented by A/C Number and name, some only by number, and I didn't mange to find The Mustang or any other un-named A/C with that number. BUT, I have one incident here: "Feb 1, 1943: During a _______ strike agianst Lakunai Airdrome at Rabaul, a B-17 __ , No: __________ Piloted by :___________ Schultz was hit by ack-ack over the target at about ______ hours (night mission). The Fortress was holed in about 50 places and the tail gunner was killed while kneeling over his guns. One gunner called PFC Agnew White was killed."

I could find nothing else that might relate.

best Regards,
Rachael Pettus

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Casualty Reports — Don Clauson, Tue Sep 20 23:38

Rachael Pettus and Bud Lawson, I just saw your exchange regarding casualty lists for the 43rd. A couple of years ago I built a model of the B-17F "The Mustang" of the 63rd Squadron. The nose art... more
- Casualty Reports, — Rachael Pettus, Sat Oct 1 00:29
  
  Hi Don, The lists are chronological by incident, so if you have a date or I time frame, I can look it up for you. Rachael
- - Re: Casualty Reports, — Don Clauson, Sun Oct 2 16:14
    
    Rachael, Thanks for the reply. The Mustang (B-17F 124554) was with the 63rd from about December 1942 until late 1943. I have a list of missions with dates and the Aircraft Commander for each... more
  - - Missions List — Gary Smith, Mon Oct 10 15:08
      
      Hi Don, I would very much appreciate a copy of that list. I hope it might assist in further reseach on the 43BG. It has been hard to come by much info on the 43BG concerning this early period, which... more
    - - George R Aggott — Janine Aggott, Sat Mar 10 14:40
        
        My Uncle Sgt. George R. Aggott was a member of 43 AAF Bomb Group and shot down and KIA on 4/28/45. The only other thing marked on his grave stone at Arlington says AR United States Army. I understand ... more
      - Re: Missions List — Don Clauson, Tue Oct 11 10:52
        
        Gary, I'd be happy to send you the list I have. I got it from Ed Gammill a few years ago, so it may be something you already have, but send me your address and I'll mail a copy to you. Don
      - Re: Missions List — Rachael Pettus, Tue Oct 11 00:24
        
        Hello Gary, The list is about 80 pages. If I get a huge chunk of time I could scan it and send it, but that might not be for a long while. As an alternative, I can xerox and post it, costing about... more
      - Mission List — Gary Smith, Wed Oct 12 00:41
        
        Hi Racheal: Very nice offer. Thank you. Before I read your email, I had already heard back from Don, and accepted his kind offer. So, he is mailing it to me. Thanks again for the quick reply. I think ... more
        casualty lists — Rachael Pettus, Wed Oct 12 01:11
        
        No problem, Gary -- not sure if we're talking about the same list though... If you want it the offer's there. Expense is largely postage -- I live in Cyprus. All the best with your research. Rachael
    - Re: Casualty Reports, — Rachael Pettus, Sun Oct 9 09:57
    - - Casualty Reports — Don Clauson, Sun Oct 9 16:08
        
        Thanks very much, Rachael. Someday, maybe. Don
    - The Mustang — Jim Cherkauer, Mon Oct 3 13:59
      
      The Mustang B-17F 4124554 joined the 63rd on Dec. 30, 1942 and after 100 missions was headed back to the USA in Oct. 1943. The main pilot listed for this plane was Glyer and the Crew Chief was listed ... more
    - - Re: The Mustang — Don Clauson, Mon Oct 3 15:57
        
        Jim, Thanks for the information. I've been working on this for a few years now with lots of help from Ed Gammill. I have followed it from Seattle to the 389th in Rapid City, SD. Haven't found a... more
      - The Mustang — Jim Cherkauer, Mon Oct 3 20:30
        
        Don, I am happy that I could add to what you knew about this particular B-17. Ed would be an excellent source for information regarding the plane. Have you tried Janice Olson for a possible photo of... more
    - Re: Casualty Reports, — Rachael Pettus, Mon Oct 3 02:05
      
      OK Don, using that time frame I will check the list for you. It won't be immediately, but I should get back to you within a week. if I don't, feel free to give me a nudge as a reminder. Rachael
    - - Re: Casualty Reports, — Don Clauson, Mon Oct 3 15:51
        
        Thanks Rachael. There is no real hurry as I have been doing this research for a few years now. At this point I am just trying to learn as much as I can about the plane and its crew. Getting the model ... more

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