Back Row (viewer's left to right):

  1. Lt. Milo O. Sponholtz, Pilot
  2. Lt. Delmar V. Morgan, Co-Pilot
  3. Lt. Louis Baffaro, Navigator
  4. Lt. Robert W. Dittmer, Bombardier

Front Row (viewer's left to right):

  1. Sgt. Paul Erickson, Engineer
  2. Sgt. Edwin V. Dutra, Radio Op.
  3. Sgt. John W. Bush, Waist Gunner
  4. Sgt. James W. Brockman, Ball Turret
  5. Sgt. Raymond J. Zajic, Waist Gunner
  6. Sgt. Warren T. Seaver, Tail Gunner

See also:

  1. Robert W. Dittmer, 398th Bombardier - 600th Squadron Video Interview (1 h 1m 26s)

Comments:

  1. Aircraft in photo: 44-8055, 'Christeen'.
    Per aircraft records: "Delivered Ardmore 20/5/44; Amarillo 28/5/44; 222 BU (Base Unit) Ardmore 19/6/44; 332 BU Ardmore 3/8/45; Reconstruction Finance Corporation (sold for scrap metal in USA) Walnut Ridge 11/12/45."
  2. Photo Date: Probably mid 1944
  3. Photo Location: Ardmore, OK
  4. Photo Reference No. Sponholtz1
  5. Information compiled by UK Friends of the 398th
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