Photo Gallery

Charles B. Cruikshank "Crankshaft" was Original 100th. His Crew #31 was shot down at Munster on 10 Oct 1943, their 19th mission. This is an excellent photo of the charismatic "Crankshaft." Detailed Information (100th Photo Archives)

The Crew: Kneeling L-R: 2nd Lt. Edwin F. Tobin-BOM, Capt Robert M. Knox-Pilot, 2nd Lt. Ernest E. Warsaw-Nav, 2nd Lt. John O. Whitaker-CP. Standing L-R: S/Sgt Frank W. Tychewicz-BTG, T/Sgt Carl T. Simon-TTE, T/Sgt Walter Paulsen-ROG, Unknown, S/Sgt Malcolm K. Maddran-WG, S/Sgt Joseph F. Laspada-WG, S/Sgt Henry A. Norton-TG, unknown (Courtesy of 100th Bomb Group Foundation via Michel Beckers) Shot down by enemy fighters (Hauptmann Von Bonin,Oberleutnant Barte and Leutnant Witzke), the aircraft crashed at Herbesthal Lontzen, 500 meters west of Schmalgraf, near Kelmis, west of Aachen, Belgium. - See more at: http://aircrewremembered.com/knox-robert.html#sthash.INstVvHF.dpuf

Four 100th B-17s over the Alps, top "Cowboy" Roane in "LADEN MAIDEN," 2nd from top (smaller image) Henry Henington in "HORNY," center Bob Wolff in "WOLFF PACK, lower "Bucky" Egan and "Crankshaft" Cruikshank in "MUGWUMP". Detailed Information (100th Photo Archives)

The Walter L. "Chief" Moreno crew on "MUGWUMP," Official USAAF photograph taken 30 Jul 1943. Kneeling from left William L. Baker, Walter U. "The Chief" Moreno, Paul Ledbetter, John W. Phelan: Standing from left Alexander G. Lee, Afton C. Johnson, Albert R. Howell, Ned G. Eaton, Wade G. Dowell and Marvin G. Burton. Detailed Information (100th Photo Archives)

Walter L. Moreno crew on "MUGWUMP" back at Thorpe Abotts after a combat mission. Front Row Kneeling L-R William L. Baker, John W. Phelan Middle Row Standing L-R Albert R. Howell, Afton C. Johnson, Alexander G. Lee, Ned G. Eaton, Walter U. "The Chief" Moreno, Paul Ledbetter Sitting on Wing L-R: Wade G. Dowell and Marvin G. Burton.

John B. "Jack" Kidd leaving the 100th in August 1944. He is wearing the 'Hat' belonging to the legendary Robert "Rosie" Rosenthal. Kidd was one of the last Original 100th flight personnel to leave Thorpe Abbotts. Harry Crosby, the Group Navigator was the last. Detailed Information (100th Photo Archives)

Lt. Robert (Rosie) Rosenthal after Sept 10, 1944 mission. Detailed Information (100th Photo Archives)

This aircraft was originally from the 351st but was transferred to the 418th late in the war. (100th Photo Archives) 48790 - LD-V -418th. Crashed at Diss 12 May 1945 - The Wade Pratt Crew. Detailed Information (100th Photo Archives)

Samuel L. Barrick - Pilot of "SNORT STUFF" in Sweden. Detailed Information (100th Photo Archives)

2nd Lt. Arthur A. Leader's crew. Front row: (left to right) Arthur A. Leader, Norman J. Lighthiser and Wilbur J. Cohen; Middle row: John A Seablom, Charles D. Conway, Jr. and Donald J. Burnstein; Back row: Robert E. Johnson, Leon L. Barnes and Max R. Boyer. Detailed information (100th Photo Archives)