Production-block:
B-17G-105-BO: 43-39074 to 43-39273
Manufacturer:
Boeing
- Bomb Group:
- 92nd Bomb Group
- Bomb Squadron:
- 327th Bomb Squadron
- RCL: UX-E
MACR: 14053
History of
B-17 43-39110 / Naughty Nancy
Delivered Hunter 7/12/44; Dow Fd 21/12/44; Assigned 327BS/92BG [UX-E] Podington 4/3/45; Missing in Action Dresden 17/4/45 with John Paul, Pete Taylor (2 Prisoner of War); Nathan Shane, E.J. Pruit, Reinhold Hoffman, Joe Budzius, Tom Shanahan, Bradford Mathewson (6 Killed in Action); mid air coll with 44-8903; crashed near Dresden; Missing Air Crew Report 14053. NAUGHTY NANCY.
Last updated: 5. August 2017
B-17 43-39110 / Naughty Nancy Details
Mid-air collision with B-17 #44-8903.
12. June 2021 access_time 22:25
My grandfather’s brother Reinhold was the bombardier/navigator on Naughty Nancy
07. October 2021 access_time 23:29
My mom’s brother was radio operator. Thomas shanahan (naughty Nancy)
11. September 2024 access_time 5:14
Tom, I’ve left a brief story of my uncle here. He was the co-pilot of Naughty Nancy. I’m glad I found this page and am able to connect with fellow descendants of our heroes. All the best to you and your family.
11. September 2024 access_time 5:09
Chris, I’ve given a brief history here about my uncle who co-piloted Naughty Nancy. I offer respectful regards to your family and thanks for Reinhold’s service.
11. September 2024 access_time 5:04
My Uncle was 1st Lt Nathaniel N Shane, co-pilot of Naughty Nancy. He was initially presumed killed in the mid-air collision. It was later learned that he actually escaped the bomber and landed alive and was murdered on the ground while attempting to surrender. Matthias Schildback researched his murder for years before finding me online and reuniting me and my family with the truth about his demise. I salute his fellow crewmen who gave their all.