UPL 23626

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Arthur Shirk's Crew. Back row: (L-R) F/O Richard Hawley-Bombardier, F/O Arthur Shirk-Pilot, F/O: John R. (Bob) Halbert-Co-pilot, F/O Michael O. Ryan-Navigator. Front row: (L-R) Sgt. Fred Windeler-Engineer, Sgt. Robert (Bob) Chism-Radio, Sgt. Milton Ervin-Tail Gunner, Sgt. John T. Coxey-Waist Gunner, Sgt. Charles (Dink) Wagner-Waist Gunner. Photo was taken in February 1945.

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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
  • Service Numbers: 34881070
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 398th Bomb Group 602nd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 13146084
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Waist Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 398th Bomb Group 602nd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 34276719
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 398th Bomb Group 602nd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: T-133261
  • Highest Rank: Flight Officer
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 398th Bomb Group 602nd Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
  • Role/Job: Navigator

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Date:
Contributoremma simpson
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Sources

398th Bomb Group Collection via Nuthampstead Airfield Museum.