Back row left to right Thomas H. “Pete” Fitzgerald – Pilot Edward J. Bullitt – Co-Pilot Edwin M. Dexter – Navigator Richard D. Eide – Bombardier Front row left to right: Ralph “H” Hichens – Top Turret Gunner/Flight Engineer Edward Gramc - Radio Operator/Gunner Edgar L. “Pappy” Heeg - Tail Gunner Charles O. Beckham – Ball Turret Gunner Michael Kimak – Waist Gunner This picture was taken on September 21, 1944 when they were assigned to the 305th BG 422nd BS. The crew was originally assigned to the 384th BG 546th BS on May 16, 1944. They flew 16 operational missions before being transferred to the 305th BG. on June 26, 1944 where they completed their tour. The original crew when assigned to the 384th BG had Carl R. Matthiesen as the Radio Operator/Gunner and William J. Pattillo as the 2nd Waist Gunner. Ed Gramc was assigned to the 384th BG 546th BS on May 16, 1944 with the James A. Gibson crew. For unknown reasons, when the Fitzgerald crew was transferred, Ed Gramc went with them and Carl Matthiesen and William Pattillo stayed with the 384th BG.

My father, William Wesley Williams, Jr. (standing, far right) in front of "Stag Party - 43-37837" with his crew. He flew other planes also, but this is the one he flew the most. 43-37837 JJ-K ''STAG PARTY'' Lt. G.D. Garrett - Pilot Lt. William Wesley Williams, Jr - Co-Pilot (Standing on the right) John Zampatti - Navigator S/Sgt Clour - Tail Gunner S/Sgt Hall - Gunner T/Sgt Dinan - Engineer T/Sgt Vivona - Radio Operator

B-17G-70-BO, 43-37837, "Stag Party" sits on its hardstand at Chelveston

Nose artwork of B-17 Flying Fortress "Stag Party"

Closeup of the nose artwork on "Stag Party"

SSgt L Glenn Simms beside the Ball Turret of the B-17G, "Stag Party."

Phil Lichty crew Jack Rowe front row second from left.

Dexter, Bullitt, Eide, Fitzgerald

Dexter, Eide, Bullitt, Fitzgerald

Hichens, Beckham, Kimak, Heeg