Menceslaus Serafin crew

Menceslaus Serafin crew was assigned to the 515th Squadron. The crew flew "Big Nig" on Dec 6, 1943. There are 11 men in the picture, but only 10 men on the plane. The crew members were:

L to R:
Wamser, Adrian G.
Ward, Charles (NMI)
Ridenour, Carlyle H.
Compton, Keith K.
Hester, Elbert Lynn
McKee, Campbell H.
Taddonio, Joseph (NMI)
Brand, Gerald W.
Allen, Paul J.
Serafin, Menceslaus C.
Hardison, Wesley L.

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Engineer
Navigator
Obs
Pilot, 376 HBG Group CO
Bombardier
Radio Operator
Ball Turret
Tail Turret
Gunner
Pilot / Co-pilot
Gunner

Three of the normal crew members were "bumped," and not on the mission
McFall, Marvin G. 683475    Co-pilot
Ransom, Frank (NMI)       671315    Bombardier
Belyea, Edward H.                          Pilot / Co-pilot

Photo from Joe Taddonio

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