Lt. Howard E. Byrne, The Laclede Blade, Laclede, Missouri, October 22, 1943 Photo caption: Lt. Howard E. Byrne, who, for the second time this month, piloted a four motored bomber over Laclede Monday, flying just above the tree-tops, circling about for several minutes. Where he came from or where he was headed for could not be learned at this time. (Photo provided by Loretta Schumacher)