Source:
www.95thbg-horham.com
| General | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer: | Boeing |
| Production-Block: | , B-17G-45-BO: 42-97173 to 42-97435 |
| Operational History | |
|---|---|
| Bomb Group: | , 95th Bomb Group |
| Bomb Squadron: | , 334th Bomb Squadron |
| RCL | BG-H |
| MACR | 9560 |
| Fate: |
, Failed to return (07 October 1944) |
History of
B-17 42-97264 / Shoo Shoo Baby
Delivered Cheyenne 12/2/44; Kearney 27/2/44; Grenier 2/3/44; slated 447BG, Assigned 334BS/95BG [BG-H] Horham 10/3/44; with J.H. Griffin 28/7/44, Co-pilot: Ed Robert, Ball turret gunner: John Tracy both [wia]; 61m Missing in Action Merseburg 7/10/44 with Dick Neal, Co-pilot: Albt Johnson, Navigator: Chas Lease, Bombardier: Bob Hannum, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Morris Privin, Radio Operator: Joe Carbonatto, Ball turret gunner: Albt Molik, Waist gunner: Fred Zella,Tail gunner: Harry Yoselowitz (9 Prisoner of War); Waist gunner: Bob Hendrian (Killed in Action); left target area with #3 on fire, crashed Jena-Leebstedt, Ger. Missing Air Crew Report 9560. SHOO SHOO BABY.
Information may include corrections and additions based on Jing’s research.
This page was last updated on 16 February 2018
19. June 2019 access_time 14:25
See additional detailed information/photos regarding this B-17G; SN# 42-97264, on the Web site for the 95Th Bomb Group: 95thbg.org.
15. December 2019 access_time 0:32
Bob Hannum the bombardier was my cousin.
22. April 2024 access_time 21:32
Hallo my name is Martin i have a old Aluminium Engine Hood from this Bomber. The Name from the village it goes falling down is Jena-Löbstedt!
Best Regards
Martin
17. July 2025 access_time 2:22
I watched this bomber crash while on guard duty at the ” A.H. Kaserne down the road from the Art Kaserne. Would you please send me a picture of the bomber part. You can write to me in German if you find it easier. Thanks Ernie