UPL 43859
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Unidentified photo: Believed to be a photo of the P.W. Johnson Crew after completion of their 30th Mission, 709 squadron
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- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 447th Bomb Group 709th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 36050490 / O-?
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot
![Staff Sergeant Elwin Kreps and Technical-Sergeant James Minchew of the 91st Bomb Group examine flak damage on the nose of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp] 'Passed for Publication 7 Mar 1944' [stamp]. '309690' [Censor no]. Printed caption on reverse: 'Battle of Berlin. Associated Press photo shows S/Sgt Elwin W. Kreps, Ball Turret Gunner and T/Sgt James W. Minchew on top of nose, examine flak damage on return from their first mission over Berlin yesterday March](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/max_650x650/public/freeman/media-379159.jpg?itok=CiuLsc1A)
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 447th Bomb Group 709th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 38321573
- Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)
- Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner
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- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 447th Bomb Group 801st Bomb Group 36th Bomb Squadron 709th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 35446975
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Flight Engineer; Waist Gunner
![Staff Sergeant Elwin Kreps and Technical-Sergeant James Minchew of the 91st Bomb Group examine flak damage on the nose of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp] 'Passed for Publication 7 Mar 1944' [stamp]. '309690' [Censor no]. Printed caption on reverse: 'Battle of Berlin. Associated Press photo shows S/Sgt Elwin W. Kreps, Ball Turret Gunner and T/Sgt James W. Minchew on top of nose, examine flak damage on return from their first mission over Berlin yesterday March](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/max_650x650/public/freeman/media-379159.jpg?itok=CiuLsc1A)
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 447th Bomb Group 493rd Bomb Group 709th Bomb Squadron 863rd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 14083023
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator-Mechanic-Gunner
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- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 447th Bomb Group 709th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 18216306
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner
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Contributortimothymotz
Sources
Timothy Motz, from Pictorial History of the 447th Bombardment Group (H) https://www.americanairmuseum.com/media/41056