Memphis Belle Crew

Photographed after the completion of their 25th Mission - Bassingbourn, England - May 17, 1943

Left to Right:
Harold Loch, Top Turret Gunner (Died 2004)
Cecil Scott, Ball Turret Gunner (Died 1979)
Robert Hanson, Radio Operator (Died 2005)
  Jim Vernis, Co-Pilot (Died 2003)
Robert Morgan, Pilot (Died 2004)
Chuck Leighton, Navigator (Died 1991)
John Quinlan, Tail-Gunner (Died 2000)
Tony Nastal, Rt Waist Gunner (Died 2002)
Vince Evans, Bombardier (Died 1980)
Bill Winchell, Lt. Waist Gunner (Died 1994)

Not in Photo:
Joe Giambrone - Crew Chief (Died 1992) - Who replaced 9 engines, both wings, two tails, and both main landing gear.
Ms. Margaret Polk - The Memphis Belle (Died 1990)
Scotty Dog "Stuka" - Mascot

OTHER PEOPLE WHO FLEW MISSIONS IN THE BELLE
Levi Dillon, 1st Top Turret Gunner. Flew four missions. (Died 1998)
Eugene Adkins, 2nd Top Turret Gunner, Flew six missions. Hands froze on 6th mission. (Died 1995)
E. Scott Miller, Right Waist Gunner, Flew 15 Missions. (Died 1995)

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