B-17 "Knucklehead" (Pacific Theatre)

[Mortain44]

I am looking for photo and/or information on a Pacific Theatre B-17 nicknamed "Knucklehead". If anyone can post, send or refer me to a photo ... great! I missed an earlier opportunity to get a ground photo of the plane with flight crew. Any assistance is appreciated! Internet searches aren't generating any leads so far.

Thanks.

[Micdrow]

Wow, hard subject there, I havent seen to many books on B-17's in the pacific. Osprey has one but I didnt see a picture of the aircraft you are looking for in the book I have. I have a couple of more books to look through but have my doubts. Maybe some one else will have something.

By the way welcome to the board.

Paul

[Mortain44]

Thanks, Paul ...

I really appreciate the effort. I understand that there are records of either tail numbers or serial numbers, so it would be great if I can get a photo with the tail number ... then I can research. I am kicking myself for missing out on the photo on ebay, as I believe it had the ground-crew's names listed underneath. Also, a while back, I found a link to a site that had a brief service description, but that site link no longer works.

Again, much appreciated.
Vic

[Micdrow]

Vic you could try this tactic, start searching for websites of B-17 Bomber groups that served in the pacfic. Some web sites list B-17 aircraft names that where known to fly with a squadron and go from there.

Hopfully that will help.

Paul

[Mortain44]

Thanks again, Paul. I've begun researching some of the unit websites based on your pdf listing. I think your list will be of great assistance. I'm also considering the purchase of a couple of books specific to B-17s in the Pacific.

Vic

[Micdrow]

Originally Posted by Mortain44

Thanks again, Paul. I've begun researching some of the unit websites based on your pdf listing. I think your list will be of great assistance. I'm also considering the purchase of a couple of books specific to B-17s in the Pacific.

Vic

Your welcome Vic!!!!