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Staff Sergeant Richard "Slug" Schultheis, a waist gunner of the 385th Bomb Group in position inside a B-17 Flying Fortress. Verteran's handwritten caption on reverse: 'S/Sgt. Richard "Slug" Schultheis. LWG on crew of : Lt Frederick Heiser 550th. Completed 35 missions.
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Staff Sergeant Richard "Slug" Schultheis, a waist gunner of the 385th Bomb Group in position inside a B-17 Flying Fortress. Verteran's handwritten caption on reverse: 'S/Sgt. Richard "Slug" Schultheis. LWG on crew of : Lt Frederick Heiser 550th. Completed 35 missions.

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The insignia of the 385th Bomb Group.

385th Bomb Group

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

People

Staff Sergeant Richard "Slug" Schultheis, a waist gunner of the 385th Bomb Group in position inside a B-17 Flying Fortress. Verteran's handwritten caption on reverse: 'S/Sgt. Richard "Slug" Schultheis. LWG on crew of : Lt Frederick Heiser 550th. Completed 35 missions.

Richard Schultheis

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 385th Bomb Group 550th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Waist Gunner

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Date: 8 Sep 2014 15:27:12
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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection