UPL 22159

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US official photo of Lieutenant Calvin Swaffer and crew on the morning after their rescue from the England Channel, 15 July 1943. Left to right: 2Lt William H. Karraker (N), S/Sgt Edward W. Griffin (BT), T/Sgt James O. Matthews (R), 1Lt John R. Johnston (CP), S/Sgt James E. Mills (RWG), 1Lt Calvin A. Swaffer (P), 2Lt William T. Sweet (B), T/Sgt Rudolph S. Lopez (E), Sgt Edward N. Cobb (LWG) Identification of crew courtesy of http://www.303rdbg.com/358swaffer.html

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Edward N Cobb

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 358th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: waist gunner

Edward W Griffin

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 358th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner

John R Johnston

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 358th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot

William H Karraker

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 358th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Navigator

Rudolph S Lopez

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 358th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner

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ContributorLucy May
ChangesCreated entry with caption, person associations and aircraft associations
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Sent through to the museum by Ray Carroll, son of Squadron Leader Ray Harries, No. 91 Squadron.

See also: http://www.303rdbg.com/358swaffer.html