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Aircraft History Built by Boeing at Seattle. Constructors Number 2300. On January 4, 1942 delivered to the U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF) as B-17E Flying Fortress serial number 41-2489 and flown to MacDill Field. Ferried overseas via Hickam Field then across the Pacific to Australia then to Java. Wartime History On February 7, 1942 assigned to the 5th Air Force (5th AF), 19th Bombardment Group (19th BG), 93rd Bombardment Squadron (93rd BS). Nicknamed "Suzy Q". This B-17 participated in the Java campaign then returned to Australia and was based at Mareeba Airfield, flying combat missions over New Guinea until late in 1942. In total, this B-17 claimed 26 enemy fighters shot down. During late October 1942, flown back across the Pacific via Hickam Field before arriving at Hamilton Field on October 23, 1942. During November 1942, participated in a war bonds tour in the United States. On March 25, 1943 this bomber was involved in a taxi accident and repaired. On May 10, 1944 force landed five miles north of Junction City, Kansas. Afterwards, repaired and returned to flying status. On June 8, 1944 at Peterson Field. On July 12, 1944 at Smoky Hill Field. On December 31, 1945 at San Bernadino Field. On July 15, 1946 written off and reduced to spare parts. Ultimate fate unknown, likely scrapped or otherwise disappeared. References USAF Serial Number Search Results - B-17E Flying Fortress 41-2489 "2489 (*Suzy Q*) delivered McDill Jan 4, 1942. Assigned to 19th BG 93rd BS Java. To 7th BG. Took part in all Pacific battles except Midway, claimed 26 enemy aircraft. Returned to USA Oct 23, 1942. Involved in taxi accident Mar 25, 1943. Forced landing 5 mi N of Junction City, Kansas May 10, 1944. Reduced to spares Jul 15, 1946." Contribute
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