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15th AAF

Take-Off Time
723rd Squadron





Take-Off Time Crew

Back Row - Left to Right:

2nd Lt. Ralph R. Rickey - Pilot
2nd Lt. Alexander Sinilia - Co-Pilot
2nd Lt. Edward A. Wajocwski - Navigator
F/O Anthony Santamango - Nose Gunner
Sgt. Peter J. Venezia - Engineer

Front Row - Left to Right:

Sgt. Rocco J. Mitchell - Top Turret
Sgt. Zelford D. Mathis - Ball Turret
Sgt. William Rossman - Asst. Bombardier/Nose Gunner
Sgt. Luis A. Vasquez - Waist Gunner/Radio Operator
S/Sgt. Joseph C. Portugez - Tail Gunner

Missions Flown

The highlighted missions were flown before the crew was shot down.

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