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Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress Captured by Germany

Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress Captured by Germany

DL+XC Wulfe Hound

B-17F-27-BO (41-24585; PU-B) was crash-landed near Melun, France by a crew from the 303 Bombardment Group on December 12, 1942. It was flight tested at Rechlin the Luftwaffe’s test facility airfield as DL+XC. Wulfe Hound visited fighter units throughout Germany and France, so that pilots could recognize the Fortress’s strengths and weaknesses. Wulf Hound then returned to Rechlin in July 1943, before being transferred to KG 200 in September 1943 as A3+AE.

Boeing B17F 42-30336

Boeing B-17F 42-30336 landed in a field at Norholm Estate near Varde Denmark on 9.10.1943 after developing engine trouble.

Boeing B-17F-85-BO Flak Dancer (42-30048)

Boeing B-17F-85-BO Flak Dancer (42-30048) of the 544 Bomber Squadron 384 Bomber Group [SU-K] based at Grafton Underwood. Missing in action after a mission to Villacoublay 26 June 1943. Crash landed Laon in France. Flak Dancer was restored by the Luftwaffe as A3+CE and Operated by KG 200.

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