UPL 73226

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Ernie Ritchie
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Ernie Ritchie in the tail gunner position on Stinker Jr.

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Units

The insignia of the 398th Bomb Group.

398th Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Ernie Ritchie

Ernest Ritchie

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 602nd Bomb Squadron 398th Bomb Group
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner

Aircraft

LT Bartholomay

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  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Stinker Jr
  • Unit: 398th Bomb Group 602nd Bomb Squadron

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Taken by Ivan Catherman and left to his children when he passed.