UPL 73226
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Ernie Ritchie in the tail gunner position on Stinker Jr.
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Units
![The insignia of the 398th Bomb Group.](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/max_650x650/public/freeman/media-395101.jpg?itok=a_8hAB7c)
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
![The insignia of the 602nd Bomb Squadron, 398th Bomb Group. Featuring the Disney character 'Goofy'.](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/max_650x650/public/freeman/media-395104.jpg?itok=RXuBl2J4)
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
![Ernie Ritchie](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/max_650x650/public/2024-02/Ernie%20Ritche%20%28tail%20gunner%29.jpg?itok=t0wvjVl_)
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 602nd Bomb Squadron 398th Bomb Group
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner
Aircraft
![LT Bartholomay](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/max_650x650/public/2024-02/Lt%20Bartholomay%20%28Co-Pilot%29.jpg?itok=PA4xuzgw)
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Stinker Jr
- Unit: 398th Bomb Group 602nd Bomb Squadron