Crew number FK-600-AB 1 at Langley Field in Virginia
(Standing left to right) Robert L. Coleman, Kenneth L. Cassidy, George E. Wallinder, Irving Schechner, Robert C. Morgan
and William L. Fraser.
(Kneeling left to right) Paul Miecias, Albert J. Caruso, Robert E. Frank and Turner.
This photograph was taken of the crew after completing training in the 2nd Sea Search Attack Squadron, 1st
Sea Search Attach Group. Afterward, crews were assigned to the "Super
Snoopers" 43rd
Bombardment Group, 63rd Bombardment Squadron in New Guinea to fly night missions with radar for anti-shipping
strikes.
On December 3, 1943 this crew (with the exception of Turner) went Missing In Action (MIA) aboard B-24D
42-40475 in B-24D "The Swan" 42-40475 in New Guinea. Note,
Pvt. Joseph Thompson
and Ronald F. Ward were in addition to the crew pictured in this photo. Thanks to Patty Chuck, niece of Albert Caruso for the correction
on photo caption names, incorrect on the original.
Credit: USAAF Date: September 17, 1943
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