Wow... 
 
9-19-43  Fireman killed in explosion 
9-20-43  B-17 Crash, no survivors 
9-23-43  Mechanic accidentally killed 
9-24-43  "Short Sterling" crash 
9-26-43  2 B-17s shot down on training mission 
9-28-43  Mid-air between two B-17s, both crash 
10-4-43  Mission with 2 B-17s shot down 
 
Interesting first two weeks!