Back Row (viewer's left to right):

  1. 1st Lt. Jessup D. Lowe, Pilot
  2. 1st Lt. Ned E. Shott, Co-Pilot
  3. 2nd Lt. Bobby D. Allen, Bombardier
  4. 2nd Lt. Gaspero "Bob" Miceli, Navigator

Front Row (viewer's left to right):

  1. Sgt. Henry H. Henagan, Jr., Waist Gunner
  2. Sgt. Michael Margosian, Ball Turret
  3. Sgt. Charles A. Bennett, Asst. Eng/Gunner
  4. S/Sgt. Jose E. Herrera, Radio Op.
  5. S/Sgt. Preston R. Morrison, Engineer/TT
  6. Sgt. George W. Jennings, Tail Gunner

Note:

  1. Co-pilot 1st Lt. Ned Shott became the pilot for this crew starting in July/August 1944.

Comments:

  1. Original Crew No. 17
  2. Aircraft in photo: 42-107086 N7-L "The Fickle Finger"
  3. This aircraft was delivered to Rapid City March 2, 1944. It was assigned to the 398th BG, 603rd SQ (N7-L) in Nuthampstead April 24,1944 but had no operations with the 398th. It was transferred to the 306th BG, 369th SQ at Thurleigh on May 13, 1944.
  4. Photo Date: Probably March-April 1944
  5. Photo Location: Training in Rapid City
  6. Photo Reference No. Lowe_JD01
  7. Information compiled by the 398th BGMA Web Team with thanks to Bobby Allen, son of Lt. Bobby D. Allen, Bombardier.
  8. 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.