| NAME | TP | - | M# | SER | - | BLK | - | MF | SERIAL # |
AF |
BG |
BS |
SC | RCL/# | V#-P | PHOTO CREDITS |
DRY RUN |
B |
- |
24 |
J |
- |
- |
15 |
449 |
717 |
~ |
55 |
02-1 |
N/A |
Not 44-40265 (J-155-CO) or 42-78107 (G-5-NT)
Info Contributor - Harry Way
Shown with my Father-in-Law, the late Frank Vallini (Ball Turret Gunner), kneeling far right. Pilot Edward Kies was lost on the 1st mission and Francis Mullen became Nose Gunner after Paul Makanowistzky was downed on his 1st mission with another crew.
| Standing (L-R) 1Lt Earl S. McCain - Navigator 1Lt Richard Weisenfluh - Bombardier 1Lt Herb Green - Pilot 1Lt Auty Blanton - Co-Pilot Kneeling Center: TSgt Steve - Crew Chief |
Kneeling (L-R) Sgt Joseph Bradley - Tail Gunner Sgt Francis Mullen - Radio Op/Nose Gunner SSgt J. Fred Higgins - Top Turret Gunner TSgt Jack Wilborn - Waist Gunner SSgt Frank Vallini - Ball Turret Gunner |
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