UPL 36155

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Delancey Crew, 398th Bomb Group Pilot Lawrence M. Delancey, Co-Pilot Grady L. Cumbie ; Togglier George E. Abbott; Navigator Michael P. Ryan; Navigator: Raymond J. Le Deaux; Engineer Benjamin H. Ruckel; Radio Wendell A. Reed; Tail Gunner Herbert D. Guild; Ball Turret: Albert Albro. Notes: * Co-pilot on 10/15/44 was Phil Stahlman. Regular crew CP, Grady Cumbie was hospitalized that day with an ear infection. ** "Regular crew bombardier flying in this position (navigator on 10/15/44) for regular navigator Michael Ryan, who was flying lead". *** Russell Lachman, Waist Gunner, flew as "sub for regular George Abbott". Nuthampstead Ref: A9179

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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 601st Bomb Squadron 603rd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 13172200
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Togglier/ Bombardier
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 398th Bomb Group 601st Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 398th Bomb Group 601st Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 398th Bomb Group 603rd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-41351
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 398th Bomb Group 601st Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner

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Sources

398th Bomb Group Collection via Nuthampstead Airfield Museum. Museum object reference number: USB1-8