856th BS

Prilliman Crew

Picture and names courtesy of Cecilia Paton

Crew Details: Shown here as combat crew #8526, probably taken stateside before departure overseas.
They arrived at Harrington on 3 February 1945 and were immediately assigned to the squadron. Their first combat mission recorded in the Operations Log occurred on 05 March 1945 (to Denmark), though some crew members probably flew as observers on combat missions prior to that.  Other known missions include:

Tablejam 146 Denmark 06/07 Mar 45
Tablejam 227 Denmark 08/09 Mar 45
Tablejam 149 Denmark 16/17 Mar 45
Bridle 15    Norway  30/31 Mar 45

Their last recorded operational mission was 13 May 1945, purpose unknown.

Back Row, L-R:

Dale Prilliman        -    Pilot
James L. Paton        -    Copilot
Wallace Moore         -    Bombardier
Alfonse Anastasio     -    Navigator

Front Row, L-R:

Willard Swindlehurst  -    Engineer
Francis Zawistoske    -    Radio Operator
Jack L. Keadle        -    Armourer Gunner
William D. Moore      -    Upper Turret Gunner
Dickey R. Shelor      -    Nose Gunner
Ralph G. Grassfield   -    Tail Gunner

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