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Hancock's crew of the 8th AF's 398th Bomb Group by their B-17, "Maude Maria", at their base in England, 9 September 1944. B-17 "Maude an' Maria" 42-97387 K8-H. The plane was assigned to 602nd from the end of April 1944 to Feb. 1945. Back Row (viewer's left to right): 1.1st Lt. W.C. Hancock, Pilot 2.Cpl. J.C. Arndell, Radio 3.Cpl. H.E. Snyder, Waist Gunner 4.2nd Lt. R.T. Chorba, Navigator 5.2nd Lt. W.E. Norby, Bombardier Front Row (viewer's left to right): 1.S/Sgt A.J. Davis, Engineer 2.Cpl. D.J. Mack, Ball Turret Handwritten: (G.P.R.-129-1-398) (9-9-44) (HANCOCK CREW). Nuthampstead Ref: A9185.

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The insignia of the 398th Bomb Group.

398th Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

James C Arndell

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 398th Bomb Group 602nd Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant

Robert T Chorba

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 398th Bomb Group 602nd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-723286
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Navigator

Arthur J Davis

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 398th Bomb Group 602nd Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant

William C Hancock

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 398th Bomb Group 602nd Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant

Daniel J Mack

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 398th Bomb Group 602nd Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant

Aircraft

42-97387

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Maude an Maria
  • Unit: 398th Bomb Group 602nd Bomb Squadron

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398th Bomb Group Collection via Nuthampstead Airfield Museum. Museum object reference number: USB1-79

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398th Bomb Group Collection via Nuthampstead Airfield Museum. Museum object reference number: USB1-78