Us Official Photographs

B-25 Mitchell bomber crew

HELLO AMERICA! These veterans of 50 missions and their B-25 Mitchell bomber "Stud" will soon arrive in the United States on a tour in behalf of the sale of War Bonds. Shown above just before their take-off for home are: Left to right: Capt. Laverne B. Johnson, Kenmore, N. Y., 1st. Lt. Donald C. Biggs, Potter, Neb.; S/Sgt. Herman E. Keller, Fishtail, Montana, T/Sgt. Isaac Ruosso, 113 New Lots Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y.; 1st. Lt. Willard E. Wilvert, Ventura, Cal.; their pilot, Capt. James R. Holstead, Cloudrant, La.; Brig. Gen. Carlyle H. Ridenour, commanding general of the medium bombardment wing with which they have been affiliated; and T/Sgt. William H. Ethridge, Fairfield, Ill.