B 17 tail marking

[renfield]

I was wondering if anyone could help me with this picture. I got it in a group of 4 pics. As you can see the picture is in rough shape. Can anyone ID the white square marking on the tail? I know the 8th put letters in a white square, but I can not find any info on this. I tried google, but did not come up with much. Thanks for any help.

 

Steve

[AustinO]

http://www.303rdbg.com/8af-markings.html

Few options there...

Below the box you can see where the plane numbers were painted over 23***** thats your best bet for finding out what plane it is!

 

Check your eyes then check: http://home.att.net/~jbaugher/usafserials.html

[willysmb44]

I can't read the serial #, but immediately recognized the tail marking as that of the 301st BG, which at various times served as part of the 8th, 12th, and 15th air forces in the ETO/MTO.

[AustinO]

First numbers have to be 2301 for it to be a b17 in the 42 series and taking a lucky guess: 42-30108 was in the 301st.

 

http://www.301bg.com/AircraftDetails.cfm?AID=271

 

Edit: 42-30106 was also in the 301st, but was shot down over Hungary in 44.

[renfield]

Thank you for the info. I will write it down and keep it with the photo group. These are 2 more pics. from the group. I have tried to enlarge the section with the jacket patch, but can not make it out. My photo software is not the best. I wish I could have got the pictures when they were in better condition. I realy do appreciate all the help.

 

Steve