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Aircraft History Built by Boeing at Seattle. Constructors Number 2687. On May 22, 1942 delivered to the U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF) as B-17E Flying Fortress serial number 41-9215 and the same day flown to Cheyenne. Later, flown to Hickam Field. Wartime History Assigned to the 11th Bombardment Group (11th BG), 98th Bombardment Squadron (98th BS). Nicknamed "California" and later "Gallopin' Gus". Flown across the Pacific to the South Pacific (SOPAC). This B-17 force landed and was damaged. Officially written off June 15, 1944. References USAF Serial Number Search Results - B-17E Fortress Fortress 41-9215 "9215 delivered to Cheyenne May 22, 1942; assigned to 11th BG, 98th BS at Hickam, Hawaii Jun 3, 1942; transferred to 13th AF (Poppy); July 22, 1942, named "Gallopin' Gus"; WO June 15, 1944." Contribute
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