Ivan E Catherman

Military
3 engineers repairing a B17 engine. UPL 73274 UPL 73274 Three engineers from the 602nd repairing the engine on a B17. Ike Catherman is top center.

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Object Number - UPL 73274 - Three engineers from the 602nd repairing the engine on a B17. Ike Catherman is top center.

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Units served with

The insignia of the 398th Bomb Group.

398th Bomb Group

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

People

Andrew Andrako

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 602nd Bomb Squadron 398th Bomb Group
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot
LT Bartholomay

Robert W Bartholomay

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 398th Bomb Group 603rd Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
Guy Bowcock

Harold G Bowcock

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

John H Britton

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

William E Faas

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

Aircraft

42-97266

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Godfathers inc.
  • Unit: 398th Bomb Group 602nd Bomb Squadron
LT Bartholomay

43-38652

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Stinker Jr
  • Unit: 398th Bomb Group 602nd Bomb Squadron

43-38664

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

43-38775

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

Events

Event Location Date Description

Born

Stites, Idaho 24 February 1921

Died

17 April 2016

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Contributorliquidgecka
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I have been researching my grandfather for the last few weeks. This information was gleaned from his mission report given to my by the 398th historian.

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Contributorliquidgecka
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This was gathered from his personal effects. He supported the Stinker Jr B17 and has pictures repairing the aircraft.

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Contributorliquidgecka
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Information gathered form his personal effects by his children after he passed away.

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3 engineers repairing a B17 engine.

Object number: UPL 73274 - Three engineers from the 602nd repairing the...