Back, L-R: Aaron Paul Bevers (A/C Cmdr), Jack W. Owen (Bombardier), William C. Blagg (Navigator), John G. Johnson (Pilot, served with both Bevers and Johnson Crews), Russell E. Petit (Gunner)

Front, L-R: Edward J. Jaeschke (Flt Engr), Jack M. Wood (Gunner), John W. Bogden (Gunner), Herbert R Tucker (Radio Opr), Earl E. Zody (Asst Flt Engr/Gunner)

Photo thanks to: Ben Bevers (Paul's nephew) - Here's a couple of items from his email:

Just an interesting note to add regarding the Philippines. Paul's Dad - my Grandfather - served with the U.S. Volunteers, 40th Regiment from 7th of October 1899 to June of 1901. During his enlistment he fought in the Philippines. His Regiment was mustered out at the Presidio, San Francisco, CA.

PS My uncle wouldn't talk about the war with anyone but his brother, my Father, and then it was very little. One story Paul related to my Dad was of a mission they were on and experienced heavy resistance and upon their return to base there were over 200 holes in their aircraft.

Kneeling L-R: Walter H. Allen, Pilot; George H. Brown, Jr., Co-Pilot; Thomas H. Davidson, Bombardier

Back L-R: William A. Pillar, Nose Gunner; Grant F. Birdsall, Crew Chief; William Hardin, Upper Gunner; Phil Martin, Tail Gunner; George Heist, Radio; Ed Fertin, Belly Gunner

Absent: Frank G. Terrel, Navigator

Photo taken at March Field, CA, November 1944

Thanks to W. Hack Allen for the photo!