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Members of the crew of the "Memphis Belle" pictured with Assistant Secretary of War, Robert Patterson and General Henry H. Arnold. Back Row L to R: S/Sgt. Cecil N Scott, Capt James A Verinia, Assistant Secretary of War, Robert Patterson, Capt Charles B Leighton, Capt Robert K Knight, Capt Vincent B Evans, General Henry H Arnold, T/Sgt Robert J Hanson. Front Row L to R: S/Sgt Casimer A Nastal, S/Sgt Clarence B Winchell, T/Sgt Harold P Loch [ Holding ships mascot Stuka ], S/Sgt John P Quinlan. NARA Ref 342-FH-3A06268-B23971AC.

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Staff Sergeant Casimer Nastal of the 91st Bomb Group in the waist gun position of his B-17 Flying Fortress (DF-A, serial number 41-24485) nicknamed "Memphis Belle" Passed for publication 10 Jun 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Not For Publication Before 00.30 June 10th. Flying Fortress Returns To U.S.A. After 25 Operations. June 1943. At an 8th Army Air Station somewhere in England, Lt.-Gen. Jacob L. Devers, and Major-General Ira. C. Eaker, bidded fare-well to the Flying Fortress "Memphis Belle" which i

James Angelo Verinis

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 324th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 11010951 / O-438088
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot

Clarence E Winchell

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 324th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 20613113
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Waist Gunner

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