The first #50, 42-5719, was lost 3-11-43 (per Osborne), when the crew bailed safely after an electrical fire. This photo of the second #50 is dated 3-15-44; note the nose gun mount:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/313546873698?h ... SwC2hgpJzr
Now to find the serial?
Attn shoppers: Second Hobbs B-17F #50
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Re: Attn shoppers: Second Hobbs B-17F #50
42-5719 Hobbs 50 definitely did crash per the AAF accident report
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