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Thomas P. Smith Jr's Crew322nd Squadron
Serial # Standing - Left to Right: Charles Sturgeon, Engineer & Top Turret Gunner; Richard H. Hayes, Waist Gunner; Jess Britton, Ball Turret; Calvin Seiler, Waist Gunner; Leonard Rogers, Tail Gunner; Delmer Spears, Radio Operator. Bottom Row - Left to Right: Alexander Calder, Navigator; Thomas P. Smith Jr., Pilot; Ray Rietschel, Bombardier; Louis Starks, Co-pilot.
3349 Factoid - The photo above was taken in Sioux City, Iowa in May of 1944. This crew flew a majority of 20 plus missions in Fifinella. The crew was on Fifinella on August 13, 1944 when she was shot down near LeManior, France. |