The crew consisted of the following: George Blair (P), John Fisher (CP), Leroy Borden (N), Dan Evans (B) (KIA), Sgt. Norman Ronneberg (F/E), Sgt. George Young (R/O), Sgt. Ted Kopanske (WG), Sgt. Harry McMahon (BG), Sgt. Bob Voelker (TG), Sgt. Roy Case (NG). (Photo from Leroy Borden) *It has not been possible to correlate the names with the with the men shown in the photo.
- BLAIR, Geo. Bill, Pilot
- FISHER, John, Co-Pilot
- BORDEN, Leroy Rogers, Navigator
- EVANS, Dan, Bombardier – KIA
- RONNEBERG, Norman, Ft/Eng
- YOUNG, Geroge W, Radio/OP
- VOELKER, Robert J, Tail Gunner
- CASE, Roy, Nose Gunner
- McMAHON, Harry J, Ball Gunner
- KOPANSKE, Ted, Waist Gunner
717th Squadron
Edward J. Sass, Jr. was the original C.O. from June ‘43 to December ’44. Shelby McArthur became C.O. in December ‘44 and remained so until February ‘45. From February ‘45 to May ’45, Wilbur Parker was the C.O.
