384th Bombardment Group (Heavy) in World War II

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Ralph Pulcipher Crew

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This is the composition of the Pulcipher Crew that flew to England in B-17F 42-5843 in late May 1943. There were two changes from the original crewmembers that joined the 384th in February: Johnson replaced Frink at Co-Pilot and Perkins replaced Lascu at Radio Operator.

Back row: Lt. Merle Johnson, Co-Pilot; Lt. Paul S Givens, Bombardier; Lt William Eudey, Navigator; Ralph Pulcipher, Pilot; S/Sgt Willard McLain, Ball Turret & Asst. Radio Operator.
Front row: S/Sgt Asbury L Perkins, Radio Operator; S/Sgt Joe M Hawkins, Left Waist Gunner & Asst. Engineer; T/Sgt Judson L Dacus, Engineer & Top Turret Gunner; S/Sgt Thomas E Furrey, Right Waist Gunner & Armorer; S/Sgt Albert F Gase, Tail Gunner & Asst. Armorer.

Photo contributed by Don Price, January 2021.

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