UPL 35047
IMAGE8th Air Force; 401st Bomb Group; 615 Bomb Squad. Crew of B-17G 42-37833 (aka: Omar The Dentmaker) Top Row (L-R): Herb McElligot (Tail Gunner), William Carter (Radio Operator), Frank Rothwell (L Waist Gunner), Donald Roberts (Engineer, Top Turret), Ivan Lee (R Waist Gunner), Irving Lieberman (Ball Turret). Bottom Row (L-R): Michael Walsh (Navigator), Robert Kaercher (Co-pilot), William Rumsey (Pilot), James Haffner (Bombardier)
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 401st Bomb Group 615th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator, Radio Operator Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 401st Bomb Group 615th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 401st Bomb Group 615th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 401st Bomb Group 615th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Waist Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 401st Bomb Group 615th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 13103453
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Omar The Dent Maker | The Devil's Daughter
- Unit: 401st Bomb Group 615th Bomb Squadron
Locations
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Benefield
Revisions
Frank Rothwell is my grandfather's brother.
http://401bg.org/Main/History/Members/Details.aspx?ID=589
This photo was sent to the families of the boys who perished with a nice message by Brig General USAF William Seawell after the plane was shot down and 8 were confirmed dead.