Back Row (viewer's left to right):

  1. T/Sgt. William P. Schulz, Engineer/Top Turret
  2. S/Sgt. Carrol O'Neill, Tail Gunner
  3. T/Sgt. Paul Bunning, Radio Operator
  4. 1st Lt. John P. Cosco, Bombardier
  5. 2nd Lt. Leland L. Zimmerman, Pilot

Front Row (viewer's left to right):

  1. 2nd Lt. Joseph D. Doglio, Navigator
  2. S/Sgt. Doyle J. Borchers, Right Waist Gunner
  3. S/Sgt. Tom Garret, Ball Turret
  4. 2nd Lt. Earl K. Hart, Co-Pilot

Missing from Photo:

  1. Sgt. George N. Van Luvan, Waist Gunner

Note:

  1. While on a mission with the Hawkins Crew on July 19, 1944, 2nd Lt. Doglio, 2nd Lt. Hart, S/Sgt. Garret and T/Sgt. Bunning were KIA, and S/Sgt. Borchers became a POW. B-17 serial# 42-102511. MACR 7544

Comments:

  1. Photo Date: July 8, 1944
  2. Photo Location: Nuthampstead, England
  3. Aircraft in Photo: 42-102593 K8-C "Vonnie" (before nose-art was painted)
  4. Mission flown: 398th BG mission #45 to Humieres & Fresnoy, Fr
  5. Aircraft Flown: 42-107190 3O-L "Maxine"
  6. Ranks and flight positions are as of the July 8, 1944 602nd SQ mission loading list.
  7. Photo Reference: A9293
  8. Information compiled by the 398th BGMA Web Team. With thanks to John P. Cosco.
  9. If you would like to add information about this photograph, please contact our Crew Photos Coordinator. Please mention the title and photograph date.