Have not been able to find the full story behind this yet but thought the photo was extremely cool and said alot....... Photo: MIA Search
I'm fairly certain this is the well-known wreck, B-17F 41-24521 'Black Jack' of the 43rd BG which crashed due to storm damage near New Guinea on 11th July 1943.
Yep have to agree with that but the story has got me interested as well.....(saved the pic to use in my pool of screennsaver shots!) Martin...thanks for that info as well...all the caption said was that it was a search for a still unaccounted for member of the crew hope they found something!
Think Martin had the story right and its interesting.... B17 Bomber (Blackjack) Above photo looks similar sans US Navy Divers of course
The aircraft was the subject of a well-made Video ( remember them ? ) some years back and I'm sure I have a copy lying around somewhere... Black Jack's Last Mission [VHS]: Amazon.co.uk: Video
Hello, my name is Heather and I have in front of me right this minute an actual photo of the B17 Blackjack. Can you help me with any information on how to maybe contact the members that may still be alive or their families? This photo is authentic and was the property of Walter Douglas of Tucson, Az. He had an airport here in Tucson during WWII.
