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