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303rd BG 358th BS Lead Crew Dec 22 1943 #42-30865 VK-G Back row, left to right: 2Lt James R. Burns (TG/O), 2Lt John P. Nothstein (N), Maj Kirk R. Mitchell (P), 1Lt Paul W. Campbell (CP), 1Lt William T. Sweet (B) Front row, left to right: S/Sgt Alexander Wisniewski (RWG), S/Sgt Jim F. Hoy (LWG), T/Sgt Robert J. McGuire (R), Sgt John W. Brooks (BT), T/Sgt Stanley J. Backiel (E).

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Robert J McGuire

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 358th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 35304195
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator
The nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Hell's Angels" of the 303rd Bomb Group. Passed for publication 24 Sep 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'American Public To See Veteran Raider. The famous Flying Fortress "Hell's Angels," which has raided enemy territory 41 times dropping 205,000 lbs of bombs and shooting down 16 enemy fighters, is to be flown to the United States where it will "tour" the country for inspection by the American public. Its targets include St. Nazaire (3 times), Wilhelmshave

Kirk R Mitchell

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 358th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Major
  • Role/Job: Pilot

John P D Nothstein

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 358th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-802665
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Navigator

William T Sweet

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 358th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier

Alexander Wisniewski

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 358th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 6138474
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: waist gunner

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303rd BG Web Page

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ID of each airman from http://www.303rdbg.com/lc091.html

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303rd BG Web Page