J.D. Douglas' Crew - 603rd Squadron - 21 April 1945
Back Row (viewer's left to right):
  1. Rank Man A, Position
  2. Rank Man B, Position
  3. 1st. Lt. J. D. Douglas, Pilot
  4. 2nd Lt. D. C. Buvinger, Navigator
  5. 2nd Lt. G. A. Perkins, Co-Pilot

Front Row (viewer's left to right):

  1. Rank Man 1, Position
  2. Rank Man 2, Position
  3. Cpl. R. H. Hutchings, Toggelier (Amerikánets Identification Patch on his left knee)
  4. Rank Man 4, Position

The Loading List for 21 April 1945 was:

  1. 1st. Lt. J. D. Douglas, Pilot
  2. 2nd Lt. G. A. Perkins, Co-Pilot
  3. 2nd Lt. D. C. Buvinger, Navigator
  4. Cpl. R. H. Hutchings, Toggelier (US Flag on his left knee)
  5. Sgt. H. B. Halk, Engineer
  6. Sgt. J. B. Donnelly, Radio
  7. Sgt. G. N. Hizey, Ball Turret
  8. Sgt. C. W. Biery, Waist Gunner
  9. Sgt. J. E. Presley, Tail Gunner

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Comments:

  1. 398th Mission No. 194, Munich, Germany, 21 April 1945
  2. On this mission the Douglas crew flew in the High High Group, an addition to the usual Lead, High and Low Groups.
  3. Aircraft flown: 43-39318 N7-P, BEBE
  4. Aircraft in photo: probably 43-39318 N7-P, BEBE
  5. Photo Date: 21 April 1945
  6. Photo Reference No. A9330
  7. Information compiled by UK Friends of the 398th and Paul Keenan, Pilot 603 sq.
  8. 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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