UPL 23101
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Leroy Darner's Crew. This photo was taken at Nuthampstead on 6th July 1944, before they set off on mission no.43 to Cauchi D'Ecques, France. Back row, L-R: Tail Gunner-S/Sgt. Ray Smith Radio-T/Sgt. Robert Doran Pilot-1st Lt. Leroy Darner Navigator-2nd Lt. Harold Reeves Co-pilot-2nd Lt. Richard Alder Front Row, L-R: Engineer/Top Turret-Richard Carrigg Ball Turret-S/Sgt. Ambrose Gerstner Navigator-F/O. Joe Roberge Waist Gunner-S/Sgt. Clyde Burton
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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: 398th Bomb Group 603rd Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 398th Bomb Group 601st Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Flight Engineer; Top Turret Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 398th Bomb Group 601st Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 398th Bomb Group 601st Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 398th Bomb Group 601st Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Stinker Jr
- Unit: 398th Bomb Group 601st Bomb Squadron
Locations
- Site type: Airfield
Revisions
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Contributoremma simpson
ChangesCreated entry with collection, caption, unit associations, person associations, place associations and aircraft associations
Sources
398th Bomb Group Collection via Nuthampstead Airfield Museum.