Us Official Photographs

B-25 Mitchell at North Africa base

GOING HOME AFTER FIFTH MISSIONS--At a USAAF Mitchell Bomber Base in North Africa. Shown above is the "Shanghi-Lil," veteran North American B-25 Mitchell Bomber, with her pilot and crew just prior to their take-off for the U. S. All members of the crew have completed 50 missions in this theatre and will now engage in a nation-wide tour in behalf of the War Bond appeal of the the Treasury Department. Following the completion of their projected tour, it is expected that many of them will be assigned to training capacities in the States. Left to Right: Capt. James G. Hickman, Orlando, Fla., top position in nose. S/Sgt. John P. Stilp, Neenah, Wis. T/Sgt. John I. Gerry, Fairbault, Minn. 1st Lt. Robert M. Westcott, San Jose, California, who appeared after the picture was taken following an unavoidable delay, thus missing out on the picture but not the trip home. S/Sgt. Loy G. Meyers, Hume, Ohio. Capt. John H. Beatty, Kittanning, Pa., their pilot. Bidding them "Bon Voyage" is the Commanding General of the medium bombardment wing with which they affiliated.