And here's to STEIL'S CREW (Ol' Crew #343) who did their best...

Gerald O. Steil...Airplane Commander...Omaha, Neb. Jerry became a Captain with United Airlines eventually flying Boeing 747s. Couldn't keep away from Boeings. Retired after 41 years in the air. A Gallant gentleman.

Morton Feingold...Co-Pilot, Chicago, Ill. Mort gave his life in the air over Cologne. Buried in Chicago, Ill. We owe our lives to him...

John Joseph...Navigator, St. Louis, Mo. An inspiration to his crew. A gentleman. He always brought us back...

Don Collins...Bombardier. He was the real reason the REST of us were there. He is one of the finest... and a great friend...

Roland "Rocky" Tanguay...Engineer, Top-Turret. The Rock, as in Gibraltar. Dependable, knowledgeable. He kept us in the air...

Don "Abe" Abens...Radio Operator-Gunner. The best R.O. In the 549th Bombardment Squadron. (H) Good humor. Fun to be around...A good friend...

Al Boltz...Ball-Turret-Gunner. Lively, courageous. Good man...Knew London better than any of us...

Henry Clay Brier...Waist Gunner, Togglier, R.C.M. Operator A southern gentleman for real...Our loss... Wayne Montgomery's gain...

Ralph Vollmer...Waist-Gunner/Armorer. Totally dependable. Solid in all situations. Would be a great neighbor. Is a good friend...

Ron McInnis... Tail Gunner. I learned a lot from these comrades while FLYING BACKWARDS IN '44. God Bless 'em All!