On February 22, 1942, this Boeing B-17E Flying Fortress 41-2446 bomber was sent to Australia for the U.S. Army Air Corps’ first raid in the South Pacific: a bombing mission against Rabaul. This would be the Swamp Ghost’s first and last combat mission before it disappeared into the swamps of Papua New Guinea.

It is with great pride that we honor the brave pilots and crews who so valiantly fought for the world during WWII. This website delves into the stories behind the magnificent planes these men flew.