UPL 23637

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Andrew Thomas' Crew. Back row: (L-R) S/Sgt. Anthony G. Buddes-Radio Operator, S/Sgt. Charles Branum-Togglier, S/Sgt. James R. Atkins-Tail Gunner, S/Sgt. George R. Ormsby-Waist Gunner, Lt. Maurice S. Trokey-Co-pilot. Front row: (L-R) S/Sgt. James B. Pettibone-Engineer, S/Sgt. James A. Powell-Ball Turret Gunner, Lt. Andrew Thomas-Pilot, Lt. Elmer Spaw-Navigator. Photo taken on 23rd January 1945.

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Units

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

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 398th Bomb Group
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 398th Bomb Group 603rd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 11102340
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 398th Bomb Group 603rd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 15082028
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Waist Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 398th Bomb Group 603rd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 17159731
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 398th Bomb Group 603rd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 33545579
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner

Aircraft

A B-17 Flying Fortress (N7-L, serial number 43-38562) of the 398th Bomb Group in flight.
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Kitty, Kay and Katy
  • Unit: 398th Bomb Group 603rd Bomb Squadron

Revisions

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Sources

398th Bomb Group Collection via Nuthampstead Airfield Museum.