Stric Nine

323rd Squadron

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Serial # 42-29475  OR-R

Back Row - Left to Right

Sgt. John Stephenson, Ball Turret; Sgt. Bernard Zimmerman, Radio Operator; Sgt. Herman Blazer, Top Turret; lt. John W. Cheshire, Bombardier; Lt. Richard W. Gill, Navagator; Lt. John J. Bennett, Co-Pilot; Lt. Leland E. Forsblad, Pilot.

Front Row - Left to Right:

Sgt. Harold K. Olson, Tail Gunner; Sgt. John L. Fielder, Waist Gunner; Sgt. Joseph D'Ovidio, Waist Gunner

Stric Nine Factoid - Photo taken July 10, 1943 the day of their mission to Villa Coublay, France.                                                8 KIA and 2 POW. 

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