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Four mechanics from the 789th BS work on an engine for 42-52737 'The Shaft' in the "Squadrons" T2 hanger on the east side of the airfield.
John Joseph Buckley is "front and center". The other men are unidentified at this time.
Source: Walter Joseph Laughlin (Vet)
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After transfer to the 791st BD, Billy Williams crew poses in front of 42-52737 'Black Magic/The Shaft'
Standing L-R:
Joseph Paul Pepino - Navigator
"BIlly" Williams - Pilot
Samuel Hillard Conrow - Bombardier
Robert Hartford Wyckoff - Mickey Operator
James Francis Peters - Navigator
Kneeling L-R:
Roger Casement Giblin - Engineer
William Herman Nill - Radio Operator
Alexander Steven Staykof - Gunner
Geroge Daniel Gerber - Gunner
Jack Edwin Berner - Gunner
Source: 492nd BG Website