The Fowler Crew

Standing (from left): Deane Fowler - Pilot, Charles Wolfe - Bombardier, William Ford, Jr. - Co-Pilot, Crew Navigator brought on board to replace Robert Sherwood, original navigator who was sent back to the states for special training.

Kneeling (from left): Wesley Wackerle -Engineer, Charles Kohnfelder, Armorer/Gunner, Edward Harkins (partially obscured) - Armorer/Gunner, John Vernon Weaver - Radio Operator, and Jesus Padilla - Radio Operator/Gunner. The fellow in front is Joseph D'Angelo - Engineer/Gunner, and the little guy he is holding is Vino, whom we brought over to Italy from North Africa.

This photo was taken before the Verona Raid.