• 42-52737 Black Magic / The Shaft
    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)
  • Crew #080-R3 | Pilot: Williams
    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