Back Row (viewer's left to right):

  1. F.O. Richard Hawley, Bombardier
  2. F.O. Art Shirk, Pilot
  3. F.O. J.R. (Bob) Halbert, Co-Pilot
  4. F.O. Michael O. Ryan, Navigator

Front Row (viewer's left to right):

  1. Sgt. Fred Windeler Engineer
  2. Sgt. Robert (Bob) Chism Radio
  3. Sgt. Milton Ervin Tail Gunner
  4. Sgt. John T.Coxey Waist Gunner
  5. Sgt. Charles (Dink) Wagner Waist Gunner

See also:

  1. The Shirk Crew was shot down on 11 April 1945.
  2. 398th Mission: 11 April 1945 to Krailburg, Germany

Comments:

  1. 398th Mission No. YY, City, date (Unknown at this time)
  2. On this mission the Shirk crew flew in the ?? Group
  3. Aircraft flown: Unknown
  4. Aircraft in photo: Unknown
  5. Photo Date: February 1945
  6. Photo Location: probably Nuthampstead
  7. Photo Reference No. Shirk No. 2
  8. Information compiled by UK Friends of the 398th with thanks to Bob Chism.
  9. If you would like to add information about this photograph, or can provide a better scan, please contact our Crew Photos Coordinator. Please mention the title and photograph date.