Old 666

Old 666
Old 666 at 14-Mile Airstrip, May 1943.
General information
Other nameLucy
TypeBoeing B-17E Flying Fortress
ManufacturerBoeing
OwnersUSAAF
Construction number2487
Serial41-2666
History
ManufacturedMarch 1942
In service1942–1943
FateScrapped (September 1945)

Old 666 was a Boeing B-17E Flying Fortress heavy bomber, serial number 41-2666, assigned to the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) 19th and 43rd Bombardment Groups in 1942–1943. It is notable for being the aircraft piloted by Lt. (then Captain) Jay Zeamer Jr. on the 16 June 1943 mission which earned him and 2nd Lt. Joseph Sarnoski each a Medal of Honor, and all other members of the aircrew the Distinguished Service Cross.

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