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The Connolly Crew

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The Connolly Crew, 513th Squadron

Standing: Leroy Lutz - Co-pilot, Hugh Connolly - Pilot, Andrew "Scotty" Manson - Navigator, George Dietz - Bombardier.

Middle row: John Schaefer - Tail Gunner, Angelo "Andy" Giordano - Armorer/Nose Gunner, Charles Gerber - Engineer, Al Sawka - Top Turret Gunner.

Front row: Warren LaPanta - Ball Turret Gunner, August Schild - Radio Operator.

Bombardier George Dietz kept notes for each mission by writing them on the tag attached to the bomb release pin.

 

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