D.L. Foster's Crew - 603rd Squadron - early 1944
Back Row (viewer's left to right):
  1. W.J. Vanderlick, Navigator
  2. A. Silverman, CoPilot
  3. Dean L. Foster, Pilot
  4. L. Tanksley, Bombardier

Front Row (viewer's left to right):

  1. A. Wilkinson, Gunner
  2. F.D. Devaney, Gunner
  3. W. Hineman, Radio
  4. J.C. Bird, Engineer
  5. O.W. Bay, Gunner ( did not fly on operations)
  6. J.L. Bennett, Tail Gunner and Waist Gunner

Comments:

  1. Original Crew No. 60
  2. On this flight the Foster crew flew a Training Mission
  3. Aircraft flown: Unknown
  4. Aircraft in photo: Unknown
  5. Photo Date: probably early 1944
  6. Photo Location: probably Rapid City
  7. Photo Reference No.
  8. Information compiled from John Bennett's military records by his family through John's son-in-law Walt Kotzur and also from D.L. Foster's son, Doug.  Both Doug Foster and Walt Kotzur provided photo scans.
  9. If you would like to add information about this photograph or can provide a better scan, please contact our Crew Pictures Coordinator. Please mention the title and photograph date.





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