UPL 23631

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Harold F. Spangler's Crew. Back row: (L-R) Sgt. Frank E. Garry, Jr.-Engineer, Sgt. Joseph P. Tola-Tail Gunner, Sgt. Donald King-Waist Gunner, Sgt. Gerard R. Bacon-Waist Gunner, Sgt. Howard F. Ayres-Radio Operator. Front row: (L-R) 2nd Lt. Robert E. Weidig-Co-pilot, 2nd Lt. Harold F. Spangler-Pilot, 2nd Lt. James V.B. Mayhall-Navigator, 2nd Lt. John H. Schantzbach-Bombardier. (Sgt. Carl Tope-Ball Turret Gunner is missing from the photo. Photo was taken on 28th October 1944.

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Units

The insignia of the 398th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Black and white portrait of Air Force TSGT. Howard F. Ayers in uniform
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 398th Bomb Group 603rd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 18153933
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 398th Bomb Group 603rd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 31346634
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 398th Bomb Group 603rd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 32914778
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 398th Bomb Group 603rd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 33705856
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 398th Bomb Group 603rd Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Navigator

Revisions

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Sources

398th Bomb Group Collection via Nuthampstead Airfield Museum.