UPL 23637
IMAGEAndrew 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
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- 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
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Kitty, Kay and Katy
- Unit: 398th Bomb Group 603rd Bomb Squadron