Melvin Sossaman crew was assigned to the 512th Squadron. The crew names and positions are:
Standing, L to R:
Willis, Malcolm O. 38546844 Top
Fink, Morton 19149746 Engineer
McCarty, William J. 17135960 Radio Operator
Soderland, John H. 17115071 Tail Turret
Chappell, Cecil R. 38506548 Nose Turret
Willis, Robert D. 19089955 Ball Turret
Kneeling, L to R:
Westrup, Robert S. T127751 Navigator
Sossaman, Melvin W. 1044392 Pilot
Matson, Robert J. 2060059 Pilot / Co-pilot
Esbenshade, James N. T3778 Bombardier
According to Robert Willis, Tom Cassedy, the normal co-pilot is in the picture in lieu of Robert Matson. Matson is listed on the sortie report as co-pilot.
Photo from both William McCarty and Robert Willis.
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