UPL 23605
IMAGERobert L. Hopkin's Crew. Back row: (L-R) S/Sgt. James F. Hochadel-Ball Turret Gunner, S/Sgt. Raymond A. Vicha-Waist Gunner, S/Sgt. William J. Germiller-Engineer/Gunner, S/Sgt. Roy E. Nutter-Waist gunner, T/Sgt. Raymond Gibeau-Radio Operator/Gunner. Front row: (L-R) Capt. Meyer C. Wagner-Squadron Operations, 2nd Lt. Ed Jordan -was Hopkins' usual Co-pilot but on this mission (to Ruhlang, Germany) he flew in Tail Gunner location to relay observations to Maj. Simeral, 1st Lt. Robert L. Hopkins-Pilot, Maj. Robert K. Simeral-398th Group Operations (flew in Co-pilot seat), Capt. Carlton C. Moore-Squadron Bombardier, 1st Lt. Vonnerlin Wernecke-Navigator. Photo was taken on 28th May, 1944.
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- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 398th Bomb Group 603rd Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator