Cucco's Crew - 601st Squadron - 4 August 1944
Back Row (viewer's left to right):
  1. Cpl. John "Jack" Hunter, Gunner; Flew Tail this mission
  2. S/Sgt. Pete M. Dimich, Engineer
  3. Sgt. Herb E. Desh, Radio
  4. Cpl. Dave Broderick, Waist Gunner
  5. Cpl. Ken E. Kolb, Ball Turret

Front Row (viewer's left to right):

  1. 2nd Lt. John J. Beaumeister, Co-Pilot
  2. 2nd Lt. Joe F. Cucco, Pilot
  3. F/O Herman Y. Davidoff, Navigator
  4. 2nd Lt. Ronald K. Rickenbaugh, Bombardier

Notes:

  1. There is a flak hole in fuselage toward rear of aircraft.
  2. Toward the forward wing of the aircraft there is a small squarish protuberence. It is not known what this is. Geoff indicates that there is normally a small window there.

Comments:

  1. 398th Mission No. 61, Peenemunde, Germany, 4 August 1944
  2. On this mission the Cucco crew flew in the High Squadron.
  3. Aircraft flown: 42-97401 30-T, Stinker Jr.
  4. Aircraft in photo: probably 42-97401 30-T, Stinker Jr.
  5. Photo Date: 4 August 1944
  6. Photo Location: Nuthampstead
  7. Photo Reference No. A9222
  8. Information compiled by UK Friends of the 398th with thanks to Joe Cucco
  9. If you would like to add information about this photograph, please contact our Crew Pictures Coordinator. Please mention the title and photograph date.





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