I could not let the day pass without remembering my Father’s crew – The Cook Crew who I affectionately refer to as MY crew. . . . .
I have studied this photo and the names so many times that they are like family; they are a very special crew to me!
In the back row is: Thomas Mikulka, Tailgunner
John J. Alexander, Jr., Right Waist Gunner
Milo Blakely, Left Waist Gunner
Jay Joyce, Radio Operator
John Kyler (Dad) Ball Turret Gunner
John Booth, Top Turret Gunner/Flight Engineer
In the Front Row: Emmett Bell, Bombardier
Donald Caylor, Navigator
Robert Bangs, Co-Pilot
Lawrence Cook, Pilot
