The following are the names of the crew that made an 'unplanned' visit to Lahinch in the Summer of 1943.

Name Duties and Rank Home Town
Max E. Van Benthuysen Pilot, 2nd Lieutenant Des Moines, Iowa
Albert H. Leighton Co-Pilot, 2nd Lieutenant Pawtucket, Rhode Island
Manuel A. Protos Navigator, 2nd Lieutenant Vanderdrift, Pennsylvania
William E. Fowler Bombardier, 2nd Lieutenant Youngstown, Ohio
Lester D. Walton Engineer/Dorsal Turret Gunner, Technical Sergeant Warren, Indiana
Henry J. Crawford Radio Operator, Technical Sergeant Essington, Pennsylvania
Chester V. Miller Assistant Radio Operator/Waist Gunner, Staff Sergeant Revere, Massachusetts
John. L. Busch Waist Gunner, Staff Sergeant Ashley, Pennsylvania
James C. Bean Tail Turret Gunner, Staff Sergeant Tulsa, Oklahoma
Charles H. Miller Assistant Engineer/Ball Turret Gunner, Staff Sergeant Hampstead, Maryland
Benjamin Ziev Passenger - Warrant Officer Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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