UPL 37562

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Richardson's crew of the 8th AF's 398th Bomb Group by their B-17 at their base in England after their 30th mission, 15 August 1944. Handwritten: (G.P.R.-107-1-398)(15-8-44)(30TH MISSION-RICHARDSON). Nuthampstead Ref: A9277. Back Row L-R. T.K. Campbell C-P. C.J. Richardson Pilot . P.W. Eckman Bdr. E.C.Wineman Nav. Front Row L-R H.J. Hall Tail. P.T. Neely Gnr / Asst Eng. E.E. Malloy Ball. J.T. Walken R/O. J.J.Reiff TTE. Missing from the photo is Gunner T.A. Wenner. Names courtesy of 398th Museum at Nuthampstead Airfield

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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 602nd Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Colonel
  • Role/Job: Bombardier
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 398th Bomb Group 602nd Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 398th Bomb Group 602nd Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 398th Bomb Group 602nd Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Gunner / Asst Engineer
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 398th Bomb Group 602nd Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Flight Engineer; Top Turret Gunner

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398th Bomb Group Collection via Nuthampstead Airfield Museum. Museum object reference number: USB1-158