44-6843

media-6718.jpeg UPL 6718 A bomber crew of the 398th Bomb Group Led by Lieutenant Byron L Magness with their B-17 Flying Fortress.

Back Row, Left to Right:
T/Sgt. William C. "Crutch" Williams, Engineer
1st Lt. Byron Magness, Pilot
2nd Lt. Robert H. Dee Jr., Co-Pilot
2nd Lt. Samuel "Ed" Arbuthnot, Navigator
Front Row, Left to Right:
S/Sgt. Daniel M. O'Connell, Togglier
T/Sgt. James C. Oliver, Radio
S/Sgt. Bertram A. Ongly, Ball Turret
S/Sgt. Larry L. Nulf, Tail Gunner

Image found at 398th.org

Image found at 398th.org

Object Number - UPL 6718 - A bomber crew of the 398th Bomb Group Led by Lieutenant Byron L Magness with their B-17 Flying Fortress. Back Row, Left to Right: T/Sgt. William...

Delivered Lincoln 24/11/44; Dow Fd 15/12/44; Assigned 601BS/398BG [3O-P] Nuthampstead 17/1/45; battle damaged Dortmund 14/2/45 with Magness; AOC 16/2/45; Salvaged.

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 398th Bomb Group 601st Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-2060212
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Navigator
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 398th Bomb Group
  • Service Numbers: O-767845
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant

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Crashed

Soumagne, Belgium 15 February 1945

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Sources

Dave Osborne, B-17 Fortress Master Log

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