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Source: Steve Brinkman (Son) -
Photo taken at Wendover during training.
Standing L-R
Jack F Bush - Gunner
Stanley F Grabowski - Gunner
Merle J Brinkman - Radio Operator
Harold P Goldman - Gunner
Wayne M Egner - Engineer
Robert E Kremer - Gunner
Kneeling L-R:
Wells L. ("Bugs") Wescott - Pilot
Wendel D. Pirtle - Co Pilot
Theodore Madden - Navigator
Sheldon Kohl - Bombardier
Source: Andy Wilkinson -
The picture of Merle Brinkman on the left and Wendell Pirtle was taken after they were the first to completed 30 missions along with another crew in the squadron
Source: Ann (Wescott) Method and Bill Wescott -
Brinkman picture after having completed his combat missions. Note the 30 mission symbols, and name of "his" plane (Bugs Bunny), on his A2 jacket.
Source: Steve Brinkman (Son) -
Photo of Merle Brinkman most likely taken prior to overseas movement. He was promoted to S/Sgt while at Rackheath
Source: Steve Brinkman (Son)