Russel H Karweik

Military
media-18539.jpeg UPL 18539 1LT Klopfenstein B-24 Crew in training at March Field, Sept. 1944 Eddie Joe Choate Family Collection

Eddie Joe Choate Family Collection

Object Number - UPL 18539 - 1LT Klopfenstein B-24 Crew in training at March Field, Sept. 1944

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A pathfinder B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-51681) of the 453rd Bomb Group flies in formation with a fellow Liberator of the 453rd and and a pathfinder Liberator of the 445th Bomb Group. Image via Alan Rowsell.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 445th Bomb Group 700th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-2015334
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 445th Bomb Group 700th Bomb Squadron 701st Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 38529013
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Waist Gunner; Ball Turret Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 445th Bomb Group
  • Service Numbers: 36055014
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 445th Bomb Group 701st Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 16191916
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Armorer; Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 445th Bomb Group
  • Service Numbers: O-0721119
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

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Removed the "Possible DUPLICATE" flag in the Nickname field and then removed the duplicate person.

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Flagged as a "Possible DUPLICATE" in the Nickname field so an Admin can check out this person.

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ContributorRickM
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From my father's personal collection

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From my father's aircrew photo and Special Order #298, HQ AAF, Station 124, APO 558, dated 16 Nov 1944

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Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / History of the 445th Bomb Group by Rudolph Birsic

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