• THOMPSON, Elliott A., Pilot (Co-P – POW 31 Jan 44 Alkire)
  • SMITH, Lloyd J., Co-Pilot – EVD 12 Apr 44, Olson – Listed as 719th Sq
  • BUSH, Ross L., Navigator – EVD 12 Apr 44, Olson – Listed as 719th Sq
  • GALLAHER, James H., Bombardier – KIA 31 Jan 44 Alkire
  • BABIEC, Steven, Flight/Eng – POW 31 Jan 44 Alkire
  • ROSS, Wayne W., AE – POW 31 Jan 44 Alkire
  • BUEHRER, Lloyd, Left Waist – POW 31 Jan 44 Alkire
  • SCOTT, Samuel W., Radio/Op – KIA 31 Jan 44 Alkire
  • LOPEZ (POMPA), Tony P., TG – KIA 31 Jan 44 Alkire
  • CAIN, Arnold R, Ball Gunner – POW 31 Jan 44 Alkire

717th Squadron

717logoEdward 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.

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