Blackwell's Crew - 601st Squadron - 6 August 1944
Back Row (viewer's left to right):
  1. Cpl. Adrian Bacon, Toggelier
  2. Sgt. Charles Simons, Tail Gunner
  3. 2nd Lt. Isadore Cassuto, Navigator
  4. 2nd Lt. Roy Anderson, Co-Pilot
  5. Sgt. Hillier"Pete" Brown, Radio/Gunner

Front Row (viewer's left to right):

  1. Cpl. Gerald "Jerry" Decker, Waist Gunner
  2. Cpl. Robert Augustine, Ball Turret
  3. T/Sgt. Arnold Brunsburg, Engineer
  4. 2nd Lt. Wallace Blackwell, Pilot

Notes:

  1. Sgt. Charles Simons KIA 8 August 1944
  2. A/C Art: See "Tex" written under pilot's window.
  3. Additional Info: See The Saga of Shady Lady by Allen Ostrom.

Comments:

  1. 398th Mission No. 63, Brandenburg, Germany, 6 Aug 1944
  2. On this mission the Blackwell crew flew in the Low Group
  3. Aircraft flown: 42-97385 30-X, Shady Lady
  4. Aircraft in photo: probably Shady Lady
  5. Photo Date: 6 August 1944
  6. Photo Location: Nuthampstead
  7. Photo Reference No. A9228
  8. Information compiled by UK Friends of the 398th with thanks to Wally Blackwell.
  9. If you would like to add information about this photograph, please contact our Crew Pictures Coordinator. Please mention the title and photograph date.





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