UPL 41691

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Hofsess crew; 447th Bomb Group, 709th Squadron. Photo taken at Rattlesden, England. Order of crew members uknown: Lt. George A> Hofsess, Lt. Joseph D. Cook, Lt. William P. Allendorf, Lt. Charles R. Rubenstrunk, S/Sgt. Raymond A. Kuusela, S/Sgt. Richard L. Smith, Sgt. James R. Brandenburg, Sgt. Robert W. King, Sgt. Harry K. McCaskill, Sgt. John A. Scott, (plus three ground crew?)

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Units

The insignia of the 447th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 447th Bomb Group
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 447th Bomb Group
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 447th Bomb Group 709th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O8753886
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 709th Bomb Squadron 447th Bomb Group
  • Service Numbers: 31303732
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner

Locations

Revisions

Date:
Contributortimothymotz
ChangesChanges to collection
Sources

from Pictorial History of the 447th Bombardment Group (H)

Date:
Contributortimothymotz
ChangesCreated entry with caption, unit associations, person associations and place associations
Sources

Timothy Motz, from Pictorial History of the 447th Bombardment Group (H) https://www.americanairmuseum.com/media/41056; identifications from 447bg.com