491st Bombardment Squadron Crew Pose With B-25 Bomber

Crewmembers of the 491st Bombardment Squadron pose before a B-25J at Yangkai AB, China, probably taken in early 1944.

Front: T/Sgt Ronald W. Hirtle (radio), S/Sgt Chester R. Bigelow (?) (armorer), T/Sgt David E. Murphy (engineer)

Back:  Capt. George L. Velan (bombardier), Lt. Douglas H. Gassett (pilot)