Large airframe structure section with original black paintwork remains from American B17 flying fortress 42-102700 named I’ll Get By, shot down 2nd August 1944 on bombing mission over France it crashed at Cesny-aux-Vignes near Caen in Normandy.

This is a rare to get bit from this particular B17 bomber it is a large very clean steel airframe structure section which is a few parts still connected which is is a lovely large structure part very well cleaned. The large section still with some of its original black paintwork clear to see it still retains a lot of original colour it has ripped and bent by the impact of the crash it is in lovely clean condition perfect for display or any collection and is 16 inches long and 3 inches wide the part comes from American B17 flying fortress 42-102700 named I’ll Get By. The bomber was shot down on the 2nd August 1944 on bombing mission over France the bomber crashed at Cesny-aux-Vignes which is South East of Caen in Normandy and comes with 2xA5 laminated information cards.

B-17G bomber 42-102700 piloted by Capt. Robert O. Baber, was seen to be hit by flak going into the target at 1753 hours at 49°00’N 00°05’E. This aircraft had moved from the low group into the lead position because of equipment trouble found by wing leader. The left wing was hit, the wing tip broke off and the wing burst into flame. The aircraft slide down to the left with fire spreading. After losing altitude and dropping back it exploded violently and other crews report bodies thrown out. Three chutes were seen to open. The aircraft then crashed into ground at 1754 hours near Caen in Normandy.

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