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484th Bombardment Group (H)

Sheldon

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Sheldon Crew

Courtesy of Malia Ryab O'Brien

Standing L-R: Lynn P. Crystzer (WG); Robert "Ed" Self (E/TTG); Leonard J. "Pop" Whetstone (WG); Homer H. Knapp (BTG); Robert P. Stewart (RO)

Squatting L-R: Robert J. Swanson (CP); Richard F. Hugo (B); Howard Steinberg Sheldon (P); Ryan M. O'Brien (N)

Sheldon/Swanson

Courtesy of Malia Ryan O'Brien

Howard Sheldon (P) and Robert Swanson (CP)

Note the six inches of mud in front of the tent.

Howard Steinberg Sheldon, Pilot

Robert J. Swanson, Co-Pilot

Ryan M. O'Brien, Navigator

Richard F. Hugo, Bombardier

Lynn P. Crystzer, Waist Gunner

Homer H. Knapp, Ball Turret Gunner

Robert "Ed" Self , Top Turret Gunner

Robert P. Stewart, Radio Operator/Gunner

Leonard J. "Pop" Whetstone, Waist Gunner