Back Row (viewer's left to right):

  1. Sgt. Joseph M. Hreachmack, Waist Gunner
  2. 2nd Lt. Jack M. Helgesen, Navigator
  3. 2nd Lt. John C. Godfrey, Pilot
  4. 2nd Lt. Robert J. Earley, Co-Pilot
  5. S/Sgt. Joe J. Howell, Togglier

Front Row (viewer's left to right):

  1. Sgt. Frank J. Gogar, Tail Gunner
  2. Sgt. Clyde A. Baptist, Engineer / Top Turret
  3. Sgt. Joseph F. Lutz, Radio Operator
  4. Sgt. Wesley A. Bagan, Ball Turret

Comments:

  1. Photo Date: February 2, 1945
  2. Aircraft in photo: Unknown but was probably serial# 42-97266 K8-G "Godfathers Inc."
    (The Godfrey Crew flew this ship 15 times out of their 27 missions.)
  3. Photo Location: Nuthampstead.
  4. Ranks are as of the date of the photo.
  5. This photo was taken after a training mission, as the 398th BG did not fly combat on February 2nd.
  6. Missing from the photo is 2nd Lt. Edwin M. Steinberger, the original navigator on this crew.
  7. Photo Reference: Godfrey2Feb1945
  8. Information compiled by the 398th BGMA web team with thanks to Jack Helgesen, Bob Earley and Patrick Hreachmack.
  9. If you would like to add information about this photograph, or can provide a better scan, please contact our Crew Photos Coordinator. Please mention the title and photograph date.