B17 Relics

[mossie]

These few items came from an 8th air force B17 which was brought down by AA fire over the English coast.

[Gunny Hartmann]

I love stuff like this, was it brought down by friendly fire?...

[mossie]

It was yes,British AA fire.

[Gunny Hartmann]

Have you got much information on the B 17, did the crew bale out?..

[mossie]

B17 Tondalayo,Shot down returning from night leaflet op,Crew bailed except Pilot and co-Pilot,Who sadly lost their lives.

[Gunny Hartmann]

That's a shame.