James E. Brewer’s Crew, 97th BG Back Row – L to R: ? – Bombardier (Joseph P. Connors, the regular bombardier was wounded on 12. Sep. 1943) George W. Freas – Navigator Edwin R. (Ned) Claytor – Co-Pilot James E. (Jim) Brewer – Pilot Front Row – L to R: Lee M. Byars – Waist Gunner Billy W. Baugus – Ball Turret Gunner Garland L. Hebb – Tail Gunner Urban G. Steinmetz – Radio Operator Ernest W. Birch, Jr. – Engineer/Top Turret Gunner Marion B. Welch, Jr. – Waist Gunner. Note: The 301st BG shows 42-3077 was transferred to the 97th BG on 4/7/43. https://www.301bg.com/b-17_42-3077.cfm