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I am looking for any information regarding the Shack Up. The B-17 was coming back from the bombing mission in Stuttgart Germany. They left formation about 35 miles after bombing Stuttgart. 6 of the crew members bailed out near Malesherebes, Boulencourt, Coudray France. 3 became POW's and 3 were helped by the French Underground. The fate of the remaining crew is unknown. I have recently spoke with 1 of the crew member. He remembers the plane heading in a W/NW direction with 2 engines out, the propeller flew off and busted the vertical stabilizer. He reacalls the plane flying straight and level but losing altitude. A crash site has never been determined. (3 )Fulk Wolf F 190s came head on and to the left, around 1100-1130 am, at 11,000 feet. Is it possible to determine which german pilot claimed victory on this B-17. This plane was also equipped with a camera. How far could a plane with 2 engines out a possible 3rd engine out fly. We know their propeller was located, but that is it. Any information about this plane and the crew would be helpful Thank you