Rusk's Crew - 602nd Squadron - 26 October 1944
Back Row (viewer's left to right):
  1. Rank Man A, Position
  2. Rank Man B, Position
  3. Rank Man C, Position
  4. Rank Man D, Position
  5. Rank Man E, Position

Front Row (viewer's left to right):

  1. Rank Man 1, Position
  2. Rank Man 2, Position
  3. Rank Man 3, Position
  4. Rank Man 4, Position
  5. Rank Man 5, Position

Missing from Photo:

  1. Rank Man X

The Sleaman Crew usually consisted of:

  1. 1st Lt. V.H. Rusk, Pilot
  2. 1st Lt. W. Creech, Co-Pilot
  3. 1st Lt. J.F. Stevens, Navigator
  4. S/Sgt. R.W. Baxter, Togglier
  5. T/Sgt. J.J. Kishka, Engineer
  6. S/Sgt. J.R. Gaiser, Radio
  7. S/Sgt. J.M. Totter, Waist Gunner
  8. S/Sgt. E.N. Buck, Ball Turret
  9. S/Sgt. J.M. Evers, Tail Gunner

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Comments:

  1. 398th Mission No.101, Munster Germany, 26 October 1944
  2. On this mission the Rusk crew flew in the High Squadron
  3. Aircraft flown: 42-97374 K8-X, Madame X
  4. Aircraft in photo: probably 42-97374 K8-X, Madame X
  5. Photo Date: 26 October 1944
  6. Photo Location: Nuthampstead
  7. Photo Reference No. A9175
  8. Information compiled by UK Friends of the 398th
  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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