Information about this photograph:

  1. Aircraft No: Unknown
  2. Tail Letter:
  3. Fuselage ID:
  4. Group/Squadron: 398th, probably 602nd
  5. Official Name of Aircraft: Unknown
  6. Date of Photograph: Spring 1944
  7. Photo Location: Near Rapid City
  8. Crew at time of Photograph: Unknown
  9. Final Disposition of A/C:
  10. Interpretive Comments: "Roy" Test was the Ryan Crew's co-pilot. Roy took this photo from his aircraft, probably 42-97252, the No. 3 engine of which is visible on the right. The two aircraft are in close formation flying on a 398th training mission out of the Rapid City Army Air Base. The timeframe was early 1944. The terrain below is probably South Dakota.

Source Information:

  1. Photo Source: "Roy" Test's Photo Collection
  2. Photo Reference:
  3. Photographer: "Roy" Test
  4. Information compiled by the UK Friends of the 398th with thanks to "Roy" Test.
  5. If you would like to add information about this photograph, please contact our Aircraft Photo Coordinator. Please include the title.