Russ Johnson and the Crew of His B-24

My grandpa Russ Johnson trained to be a B-24 Liberator pilot towards the end of WWII, but the war ended before he could go overseas. Here he is (center back) with his crew at Gowen Field in Idaho. Rear from left: Bill Carroll - Navigator Russell Johnson - Pilot James W. Armstrong - Bombadier Front from left: Rob Lucas - Nose Gunner Bob Joy - Radio Operator Roger Leyesqul - Armor & Waist Gunner Richard Rosen - Tail Gunner Nolen Bouguard - Flight Engineer Anthony Bionchi - Sperry Ball Turret

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