Nine O Nine (42-31909) Dietrich's Crew, 323rd Squadron, 91st BG BACK ROW - LEFT TO RIGHT: Sam Cipolla, Ball Turret Gunner; Carl Kaese, Tail Gunner; Gaines Luther, Top Turret Gunner; Dick Hallberg, Waist Gunner; Art Rowe, Radio Operator. FRONT ROW - LEFT TO RIGHT: Bob Medford, Navigator; William Koff, Co-pilot; William Dietrich, Pilot; John Westberg, Bombardier. NOT PICTURED: Shorty Gruber, Waist Gunner. This is a photo of the original crew of the NINE O NINE in early 1944. The aircraft received its name from the last three numbers in its serial number.