Back Row (viewer's left to right):

  1. Cpl. W.G. Nelson, Waist Gunner (not on loading list for this mission)
  2. 2nd Lt. D.J. Moran, Navigator
  3. S/Sgt. P.L. Nelson, Engineer
  4. 2nd Lt. C.E. Thorsen, Bombardier
  5. Sgt. M.H. Rhoten, Radio

Front Row (viewer's left to right):

  1. Cpl. T.L. Tynes, Ball Turret
  2. Cpl. A.E. Page, Tail Gunner
  3. Cpl. J.A. Hines, Waist Gunner
  4. 2nd Lt. George A. Hershberger, Pilot

Missing from Photo:

  1. 2nd Lt. D.W. Peters Co-Pilot - his place was taken by 2nd Lt. W.Bittner from the W.J. Evans Crew; Peters flew as Co-Pilot with Evans.

Comments:

  1. 398th Mission No. 70: Delitzsch, Germany 16th
  2. On this mission the Hershberger crew flew in the Low Group rear element.
  3. Aircraft flown: 42-97387 K8-H, Maude Maria
  4. Aircraft in photo: highly probable 42-97387 K8-H, Maude Maria, especially given the tail letter "H" in the photo.
  5. Photo Date: 16 August 1944
  6. Photo Location: Nuthampstead
  7. Photo Reference No. A9269
  8. Information compiled by UK Friends of the 398th with thanks to George Hershberger.
  9. If you would like to add information about this photograph, please contact our Crew Photos Coordinator. Please mention the title and photograph date.

See also:

  1. George Hershberger, 398th Pilot - 602nd Squadron Video Interview (37m 15s)