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Source:
www.388bg.info
Production-block:
B-17G-35-BO: 42-31932 to 42-32116
Manufacturer:
Boeing
- Bomb Group:
- 385th Bomb Group
- 388th Bomb Group
- Bomb Squadron:
- 562nd Bomb Squadron
MACR: 3774
Missions: 8
History of
B-17 42-32003 / Shoo Shoo Baby
Delivered Cheyenne 14/1/44; Dalhart 26/1/44; Kearney 22/2/44; Presque Is 24/2/44; Assigned: 385BG Gt Ashfield, but Transferred: 561BS/388BG Knettishall 3/44; MIA Rostock 11/4/44 Pilot: Bill Knowles, Co-Pilot: Jim Pennal, Navigator: Guido Rosa, Bombardier: Bob Green, Engineer / Top Turret Gunner: Albt Herrmann, Radio Operator: Jennings Stutler, Ball Turret Gunner: Paul Pelletier, Waist Gunner: Paul Kret, Waist Gunner: Ray Dearner, Tail Gunner: Harry Gandee (10KIA); Enemy aircraft, crashed Baltic Sea, off Rostock, Germany. MACR 3774. SHOO SHOO BABY.
Last updated: 9. December 2018
B-17 42-32003 / Shoo Shoo Baby Crew
| Position | Rank | Name | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 2LT | William Adams Knowles | KIA | - |
| CP | 2LT | James Riley Pennal | KIA | - |
| NAV | 2LT | Guido Ambrose Rosa | KIA | - |
| BOMB | 2LT | Robert Gordon Green | KIA | - |
| ENG/TT | T/SGT | Albert Leroy Herrmann | KIA | - |
| RO | T/SGT | Jennings Warren Stutler | KIA | - |
| BT | S/SGT | Paul Henry Pelletier | KIA | - |
| WG | S/SGT | Paul Kret | KIA | - |
| WG | S/SGT | Raymond K. (Luke) Deamer | KIA | - |
| TG | S/SGT | Harold Eugene Gandee | KIA | - |
07. November 2021 access_time 5:56
SHOO SHOO BABY B17 42-32003 388th BG 8th USAF WWII: All ten crew members killed in action 11/04/1944; the ball turret gunner was Sgt. Paul Henry Pelletier, he was my uncle. I’ve made a short dramatic documentary at film school about them; indeed, I used photographs, news paper clippings, and posthumous citations left over to me by my relatives – the title of this short film is “Forgotten Faces of our Dead Heroes.” I’m seeking information about the other crewmen’s relatives. If you can help, please let me know. Truly, George David Maynard.
28. July 2022 access_time 20:31
James Riley Penmal was my Grandmas Brother. Her name was Lera. Her son my grandpa, was in WWII and a best friend to James since they were close in age. His name was Marion F Davis Jr.y dad is one of his 7 children and also was in the US army. We have some of the postcards and personal effects of James Riley Pennal.
Erika Davis
09. November 2023 access_time 0:19
Ball Turret Gunner, Sgt. Paul Henry Pelletier KIA April 11, 1944
09. November 2023 access_time 0:27
My uncle was Sergeant Paul Henry Pelletier, Ball Turret Gunner Shoo Shoo Baby B-17 42-32003 388th BG Heavy 262nd BS US 8th Army Air Corps European Theatre WWII. Best Wishes!
11. November 2023 access_time 11:05
https://www.facebook.com/george.maynard4/
07. May 2023 access_time 19:48
Hello. I don’t have much info about Paul Henry Pelletier, who was my 3rd cousin, but also don’t know why he was your uncle. His father, Philbert William Pelletier, was my 2nd cousin, once removed. Paul had a sister, Rhea Pelletier, whose first husband was Lawrence Menard. Are you Lawrence and Rhea’s son?
09. November 2023 access_time 0:23
BALL TURRET GUNNER SERGEANT PAUL HENRY PELLETIER KIA APRIL 11, 1944
03. November 2023 access_time 18:14
I am looking for my father in laws time aboard Shoo Shoo Baby! His name was Frank Seper and I can’t find anything about him! I have a picture with him and other crew members in front of the plane! Can anyone give me some insight on how to find his records?
09. November 2021 access_time 5:29
Shoo Shoo Baby B17 42-32003 388th BG, Heavy, 562nd BS, 8th US Army Air Corps: William Knowles, James Pennal, Guido A. Rosa, Robert Green, Albert Herrmann, Paul H. Pelletier, Paul Kret, Harry Gandee, Raymond Dearner, and Jennings Stutler. If you know these men, as friends or relatives, and want to help me tell their story; please contact me. Thanks.
10. November 2023 access_time 6:07
Estimates of possible crash site northeast coastal regions of the Baltic Sea near Rostock, Germany. DGM/11-09-23