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A bomber crew of the 379th Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-0003) nicknamed "Ol' Gappy". Printed caption on reverse: '.'70915 AC A crew of the 379th Bomb Group poses in front of the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress "Ol' Gappy" at an 8th Air Force base in England on 12 June 1944.' The Crew pictured above at this time was: The photo above is of the Hennrich Crew and at this time here are the names:: ....... Standing Left to Right Stephen L Hennrich - 1st Lt - Piltot Anthony P Lasalle - Tech Sgt - Eng/WG Robert L Schnare - Tech Sgt - RO/G Earl K Parker - Staff Sgt – TG Kenneth E Dewire - Staff Sgt – WG Dennis Houck -S/Sgt – Asst Flt John Eng Lloyd A Carville - Staff Sgt – BTG Peter M Beloberk - 2nd Lt – Bom The rest are unknown Ground Crew and Armorer. It is believed that the Ground Crew Chief Joe Sligoski is squatting third from the left.
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![A bomber crew of the 379th Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-0003) nicknamed "Ol' Gappy". Printed caption on reverse: '.'70915 AC A crew of the 379th Bomb Group poses in front of the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress "Ol' Gappy" at an 8th Air Force base in England on 12 June 1944.'](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/max_650x650/public/freeman/media-380048.jpg?itok=s_pMjj_3)
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 379th Bomb Group 524th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 12141779
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Flight Engineer / Waist Gunner
![A bomber crew of the 379th Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-0003) nicknamed "Ol' Gappy". Printed caption on reverse: '.'70915 AC A crew of the 379th Bomb Group poses in front of the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress "Ol' Gappy" at an 8th Air Force base in England on 12 June 1944.'](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/max_650x650/public/freeman/media-380048.jpg?itok=s_pMjj_3)
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 379th Bomb Group 524th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner
![A bomber crew of the 379th Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-0003) nicknamed "Ol' Gappy". Printed caption on reverse: '.'70915 AC A crew of the 379th Bomb Group poses in front of the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress "Ol' Gappy" at an 8th Air Force base in England on 12 June 1944.'](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/max_650x650/public/freeman/media-380048.jpg?itok=s_pMjj_3)
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 379th Bomb Group 524th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 11106594
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator / Gunner
![A bomber crew of the 379th Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-0003) nicknamed "Ol' Gappy". Printed caption on reverse: '.'70915 AC A crew of the 379th Bomb Group poses in front of the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress "Ol' Gappy" at an 8th Air Force base in England on 12 June 1944.'](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/max_650x650/public/freeman/media-380048.jpg?itok=s_pMjj_3)
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 379th Bomb Group 524th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Master Sergeant
- Role/Job: Crew Chief