UPL 23606
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James E. Koenig's Crew. Back row: (L-R) S/Sgt. Mike Jobak-Togglier/Gunner, S/Sgt. Ralph Retser-Radio, 2nd Lt. James E. Koenig-Pilot, 2nd Lt. Daniel J. Metaxas-Co-pilot, S/Sgt. Robert V. Gruber-Engineer. Front row: (L-R) S/Sgt. Ferrand St. Louis-Ball Turret, 2nd Lt. Lloyd A. Allsop-Navigator, Sgt. Howard J Smith-Waist Gunner, Sgt. John C. Klingerhoefer-Tail Gunner. This photo was taken before Mission No.151 to Nurnburg, Germany on 21st February 1945.
Connections
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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 601st Bomb Squadron, 398th Bomb Group.](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/max_650x650/public/freeman/media-395103.jpg?itok=xCNJORKz)
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
![](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/max_650x650/public/media/media-23606.jpeg?itok=5QuGx-fN)
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 398th Bomb Group 601st Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Engineer
![](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/max_650x650/public/media/media-23606.jpeg?itok=5QuGx-fN)
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 398th Bomb Group 601st Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
![](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/max_650x650/public/media/media-23606.jpeg?itok=5QuGx-fN)
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 398th Bomb Group 601st Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Waist Gunner
![](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/max_650x650/public/media/media-23606.jpeg?itok=5QuGx-fN)
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 398th Bomb Group 601st Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Ball Turret
Locations
![Aerial photograph of Nuthampstead Airfield looking north, the technical and recreation sites are on the left, the ammunition dump and firing butts are at the bottom, 9 June 1948. Photograph taken by No. 58 Squadron, sortie number RAF/58/53. English Heritage (RAF Photography).](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/max_650x650/public/eh/eh-411.jpg?itok=3zasmDaa)
- Site type: Airfield