This is a transcription by Gary L. Ferrell of the Passenger Lists of the 72 planes that the 34th Bomb Group returned to the US in June 1945 at the end of WWII. Most of this information comes from Microfilm reel B0115 that I obtained from Maxwell AFB. The names of the planes come from various sources including but not limited to books by Walter Forman and Roger Freeman. The dates for the return of each aircraft are from Roger Freeman’s, B-17 Flying Fortress Story. The Military Occupation numbers are assumed to be Army Air Force numbers unless noted otherwise, such as ORD for Ordinance, or MC for Medical Corp, etc. When a plane did not see combat service in the 34th Bomb Group, its combat group is noted if known.
44-8736 Unknown name. No 34BG combat missions. Formerly with 385th BG.
B-17G-80-VE
July 6, 1945 Returned to US Bradley
Flown to US by LeBailly with crew #29-34. See Microfilm reel B0115, p.1458.
LeBailly, Eugene B. Lt. Col O-388618 Pilot 1091 B-17 Pilot
Ray, Joseph H. Major O-442232 Co-Pilot 2161
Metz, Charles F. Jr. Capt O-798849 Nav 1034 Navigator
Sweeney, Robert E. T/Sgt 16122291 Radio Op 757 Radio Operator- Mechanic-Gunner
Applegate, Elmer H. M/Sgt 35374919 Gunner 502 Administrative Noncommissioned Officer
McBride, James T. Cpl 14185567 Gunner 345 Truck Driver, Light
Knudsen, Harold W. Sgt 19084815 Gunner 405 Clerk-Typist
Topor, Albert C. S/Sgt 32381250 Gunner 502 Administrative Noncommissioned Officer
Black, Thomas W. S/Sgt 35303830 Gunner 405 Clerk-Typist
Carney, Leo D. M/Sgt 20922294 Crew Chief 750
Duke, Cecil H. A. Major O-903768 Passenger 9301 Intelligence Staff Officer
Gay, Robert S. Major O-468379 Passenger 2110
Morgan, Harry M. Capt O-1702422 Passenger 3100 MC
Durham, Donald D. Capt O-857237 Passenger 4822
Olszewski, Alfred J. Capt O-499213 Passenger 3170 DC
Steiner, Alfred M. Capt O-860339 Passenger 0220
Spayde, Donald E. T/Sgt 33352876 Passenger 673 Medical NCO
Kelly, John W. S/Sgt 37528531 Passenger 667 Message Center Clerk
Haefelein, George W. Sgt 32778116 Passenger 405 Clerk-Typist
Stafford, James E. Pfc 33582873 Passenger 511 Armorer ORD
43-38113 Wee Willie’s Wolves (according to Roger Freeman in The B-17 Flying Fortress Story.)
B-17G-80-BO
June 20, 1945 Returned to US Bradley
Flown back to US by Tavasti with crew #1-34. (Shown in error as 44-38113. No such B-17 number.)
(Microfilm reel BO115, p.1460)
Tavasti, Roy E. Lt Col O-401550 Pilot 2161
Smith, James C. Capt O-728755 Co-Pilot 2161
Levi, Myron B. 1 Lt O-703102 Nav 1034 Navigator
Gorski, Clarence J. M/Sgt 16022711 AE 750
Holt, Duncan M. T/Sgt 14077322 Radio Op. 757 Radio Operator- Mechanic-Gunner
Hogeman, Richard Capt O-1548221 Passenger ORD 4532
Zimmerman, Robert E. Capt O-817566 Passenger 4821
Foley, Donald T. 1 Lt O-753137 Passenger 1035
Smith, Edwin S. Jr. 1 Lt O-697783 Passenger 5401
Hoag, David C. M/Sgt 19033957 Passenger 631
Shanley, Henry W. T/Sgt 31137252 Passenger 502 Administrative Noncommissioned Officer
Bartholomew, Gordon L. S/Sgt 12137765 Passenger 805
Galloway, Robert H. S/Sgt 37200205 Passenger 405 Clerk-Typist
Wilson, Leonard E. S/Sgt 34186866 Passenger 750
Cohen, Louis L. Cpl 31251973 Passenger 070
Janson, Wendell S. Cpl 35026538 Passenger 805
Martin, Howard C. Jr. Cpl 19084496 Passenger 070
Owens, John M. Cpl 32580004 Passenger 057
Bannon, George Pfc 13176944 Passenger 055 Clerk, General
43-38263 Dies Irae
B-17G-80-BO
June 21, 1945 Returned to US Bradley
Flown to US by Clarke, crew #5-34. (Microfilm reel BO115, p.1462)
Clarke, William W. 2 Lt O-833497 Pilot 1091 B-17 Pilot
Culbertson, Charles E. 2 Lt O-2063987 Co-Pilot 1091 B-17 Pilot
Lehman, Ralph M. 2 Lt O-2074007 Nav 1034 Navigator
Hensler, Robert A. Sgt 12161301 Engr 748
Knudson, Sterling B. Sgt 32896916 Radio Op 757 Radio Operator- Mechanic-Gunner
Wadsworth, Herbert S. Sgt 33246371 Crew Chief 750
Faber, Stephen A. Sgt 33117914 Gunner 747
Smith, Ralph K. Sgt 33736775 ? Gunner 612 (could be 33756775)
Mason, Jack A. Sgt 13134730 Gunner 611
Poulos, Arthur Sgt 11141110 Gunner 611
Krell, Arden Capt O-868206 Passenger 4822
Barnett, Louis M. M/Sgt 33193120 Passenger 678
Grimes, Robert M. T/Sgt 15103718 Passenger 911
Blair, Andrew S/Sgt 34268284 Passenger 911
Kelley, James F. 1 Lt 02068099 Passenger 1035
Rouse, Ebern D. Sgt 34464204 Passenger 911
Barbee, William J. Cpl 35174972 Passenger 911
Noble, Leonard W. Sgt 34770249 Passenger 678
Tatich, George C. Sgt 33420134 Passenger 678
Vanasdale, Burton C. Cpl 35622421 Passenger 911
42-97469 Unknown name. No missions with 34BG.
B-17G-15-VE
Formerly with the 401st BG, the 457th BG, and 379th BG. Declared War Weary Jan 11, 1945.
June 6, 1945 Returned to US Bradley
Flown to US by Glass crew #25-34. (Microfilm reel BO115, p.1464)
Glass, James M. Jr. 2 Lt O-830841 Pilot 1091 B-17 Pilot
Yockey, Charles R. 2 Lt O-2063744 Co-Pilot 1091 B-17 Pilot
Roy, Herbert D. F/O T-137784 Nav 1034 Navigator
Aldridge, Frederick P. S/Sgt 13179616 Radio Op 757 Radio Operator- Mechanic-Gunner
Herget, Charles A. Jr. S/Sgt 32965467 Engr 748
Zoldos, Benjamin Sgt 31379694 Gunner 612
Shee, Donald L. Sgt 36781865 Gunner 612
Hetherington, William C. Sgt 31468529 Gunner 611
Simmons, Sherwood L. Sgt 4209283_ ? Gunner 612
Stroud, Walter R. T/Sgt 33350392 Crew Chief 750
Greskowiak, Raymond E. T/Sgt 32831163 Passenger 748
Stankus, Adam E. Sgt 33323134 Passenger 747
Chaisson, Wilton P. Pfc 38382554 Passenger 901
Cline, Edmond J. S/Sgt 13039127 Passenger 911
Kaiser, Thomas J. Pfc 37569802 Passenger 901
Cotar, Henry F. 2 Lt O-787779 Passenger 1091 B-17 Pilot
Leventhal, Jack M. Cpl 31298439 Passenger 867 HQ personnel
Richardson, Clarence J. Sgt 38045789 Passenger 867 HQ personnel
Conway, Charles D. Sgt 32880461 Passenger 867 HQ personnel
Langston, Alwin B. Sgt 19011391 Passenger 867 HQ personnel
43-38409 Betty
B-17G-85-BO
June 21, 1945 Returned to US Bradley
Flown to US by Mueller crew #4-34. (Microfilm reel BO115, p.1466)
Mueller, Paul F. 1 Lt O-1302171 Pilot 1091 B-17 Pilot
Barta, Allen J. 2 Lt O-929761 Co-Pilot 1091 B-17 Pilot
Braun, Frederick C. 2 Lt O-2072413 Nav 1034 Navigator
Jones, Frank E. S/Sgt 39416114 Radio Op 757 Radio Operator- Mechanic-Gunner
Zolich, Fred S/Sgt 39303932 Engr 748
Simnott, Edmund A. F/O T-8189 Bomb 1035
Frei, David R. S/Sgt 19152068 Gunner 612
Andringa, John S/Sgt 37023155 Gunner 611
Repoff, Frederick A. S/Sgt 33682419 Gunner 612
Gray, John A. M/Sgt 37978322 Crew Chief 750
Ellis, Max E. Capt O-857954 Passenger 0141
Milliken, George T/Sgt 31117157 Passenger 945
Kelleher, Vincent J. Pvt 6083220 Passenger 750
Pounders, Ralph F. M/Sgt 14021578 Passenger 542
?__godny, Richard R. T/Sgt 16070969 Passenger 860
Moralas, Jesse Sgt 38254550 Passenger 060
Fava, Carl J. Sgt 12145687 Passenger 060
Koepke, William G. Cpl 36659510 Passenger 405 Clerk-Typist
Carter, Leroy C. S/Sgt 37219973 Passenger 853
Nagy, Julius S/Sgt 33273794 Passenger 754
43-38286 Flying Dutchman
B-17G-85-BO
June 21, 1945 Returned to US Bradley
Flown to US by McCutchan crew #3-34. (Microfilm reel BO115, p.1468)
McCutchan, Don H. 1Lt O-804476 Pilot 1091 B-17 Pilot
Sturrock, James D. 1Lt O-831842 Co-Pilot 1091 B-17 Pilot
Gustafson, Paul M. 1Lt O-2070215 Nav 1034 Navigator
Mode, Arthur L. T/Sgt 19106580 Radio Op 757 Radio Operator- Mechanic-Gunner
Butel, Aurthur L. T/Sgt 38495169 Engr 748
Mahalik, Joseph J. S/Sgt 33464582 Gunner 612
Hardesty, Tomaleo S/Sgt 39711456 ? Gunner 612
Ramirez, Julian M. S/Sgt 39711456 ? Gunner 612
Gewin, Louis H. S/Sgt 38519226 Gunner 612
Brune, Ralph B. T/Sgt 16018568 Crew Chief 750
Smith, Birna R. Capt O-1693747 Passenger 3100 MC
Proto, Pasquale P. Sgt 11103472 Passenger 405 Clerk-Typist
Blakeman, Sterling B. 1Lt O-464692 Passenger 1035
Trent, Huston J. T/Sgt 14063710 Passenger 747
Kautsky, Arnold H. M/Sgt 19071036 Passenger 505
Lackner, Edward Cpl 32805497 Passenger 901
Siwek, Aaron Sgt 32786890 Passenger 901
Nurnberg, Joseph L. S/Sgt 32752352 Passenger 505
Villano, Peter A. S/Sgt 32177228 Passenger 673 Medical NCO
Ganger, Dale V. Sgt 35553568 Passenger 945
44-6960 Unknown name. No missions with 34BG
B-17G-70-DL
June 6, 1945 Returned to US Bradley
Flown to US by Hamilton crew #2-34. (Microfilm reel BO115, p.1470)
Hamilton, Clarence B. 1Lt O-783760 Pilot 1091 B-17 Pilot
Patrick, Cecil H. 2Lt O-2026734 Co-Pilot 1091 B-17 Pilot
Sullivan, William E. 2Lt O-2074610 Nav 1034 Navigator
Witwer, Charles R. T/Sgt 35916362 Radio Op 757 Radio Operator- Mechanic-Gunner
Martof, Leonard J. T/Sgt 33694430 Engr 748
Hill, Allen P. F/O T-8145 Bomb 1035
Hill, James H. S/Sgt 13094377 Gunner 612
Pederson, Karl M. Sgt 18229241 Gunner 612
Sutton, Charles T. S/Sgt 36766543 Gunner 612
DeRaimo, Nicholas A. M/Sgt 31173066 Crew Chief 750
Iverson, Richard J. Capt O-761785 Passenger 1091 B-17 Pilot
Miller, Frank J. Capt O-578593 Passenger 9301 Intelligence Staff Officer
Jackson, Bernard J. M/Sgt 17031603 Passenger 750
Visconti, Louis D. Cpl 32804506 Passenger 747
Kinney, Myrton J. Cpl 32859777 Passenger 911
Heuer, Fred J. Sgt 32859609 Passenger 511 Armorer
Riebau, William F. Sgt 35539095 Passenger 014
Merkley, Floyd R. S/Sgt 39900609 Passenger 405 Clerk-Typist
Provance, Ward S. Pfc 37494296 Passenger 237
Denman, Zenas E. Sgt 37448611 Passenger 405 Clerk-Typist
42-??? (Serial number cannot be completely made out) Unknown Name.
B-17G (could be 42-102583; if so it was with 94th BG as Fortress McHenry)
Flown to the US by the Peters crew #23-34. See Microfilm reel B0115, p.1472.
Peters, Stephen A. 2Lt O-833571 Pilot 1091 B-17 Pilot
Hanaway, Robert V. 2Lt O-783672 Co-Pilot 1091 B-17 Pilot
White, Walter P. Jr. 2Lt O-2077989 Nav 1034 Navigator
Thompson, Hugh A. F/O T-134272 Bomb 1035
Hunter Thomas G. Sgt 11042833 Radio Op 757 Radio Operator- Mechanic-Gunner
Carlile, Hollis B. Jr. Sgt 38481218 Engr 748
Bible, Clyde E. Cpl 34913065 Gunner 611
Moor, Theodore C. Sgt 16130566 Gunner 612
Burke, Douglas F. Clp 14139405 Gunner 612
Baker, John P. M/Sgt 12060832 Crew Chief 750
Lyons, Donald G. Cpl 33587517 Passenger 867 Hdq.
Yanosek, Joseph M. Cpl 36578658 Passenger 867 Hdq.
Bullock, Ronald H. Cpl 32489218 Passenger 901
Hillis, Mahlon L. Sgt 32363617 Passenger 901
Thompson, Harley O. Cpl 36612627 Passenger 901
Capuano, Amedeo E. 2Lt O-831914 Passenger 1091 B-17 Pilot
Adams, John B. S/Sgt 17165329 Passenger 757 Radio Operator- Mechanic-Gunner
Robinson, Clayton S/Sgt 32845401 Passenger 748
Barrett, Winston W. Sgt 20907167 Passenger 612
Cornett, Arville C. Cpl 35792874 Passenger 867 Hdq.
43-??? (Serial number not know for certain) Unknown name.
B-17G (NOT 43-39183)
Flown to the US by the Mason crew #22-34. See Microfilm reel B0115, p.1474.
Mason, Irvin L. 2Lt O-783603 Pilot 1091 B-17 Pilot
Perrin, Robert E. 2Lt O-786329 Co-Pilot 1091 B-17 Pilot
Smith, Bruce A. 2Lt O-2075713 Nav 1034 Navigator
McKay, Marshall J. Sgt 36129739 Radio Op 757
Counts, Rubin H. Sgt 34808959 Engr 748
Elvert, Marvin J. Sgt 37675418 Gunner 612
Caffrey, James P. Sgt 39218465 Gunner 612
Fults, Floyd F. Sgt 39049513 Gunner 612
Lemmon, Joseph F. Sgt 31189856 Gunner 612
Willhite, Quinn W. T/Sgt 38319708 Crew Chief 750
Larison, Oliver S/Sgt 33009032 Passenger 867 Hdq.
Holly, Walter P. Sgt 39252137 Passenger 867 Hdq.
Elliott, Ethan C. Sgt 36619722 Passenger 867 Hdq.
Leimetter, Joseph W. Sgt 16147202 Passenger 867 Hdq.
Langenbahn, John W. Sgt 15091370 Passenger 867 Hdq.
Worm, Jens 2Lt O-2077998 Passenger 1034 Navigator
Meoller, Charles M. Sgt 18057833 Passenger 611
Holloway, John L. Sgt 14098787 Passenger 612
Letzner, Fred A. Jr. S/Sgt 14101571 Passenger 612
Watzling, Joseph A. S/Sgt 39843199 Passenger 747
44-6822 Blind Date
B-17G-65-DL
June 21, 1945 Returned to US Bradley
Flown to US by Sain crew #49-34. (Microfilm reel BO115, p.1476)
Sain, James W. Capt O-544523 Pilot 1091 B-17 Pilot
Stufflebeam, Donald L. 1Lt O-828586 Co-Pilot 1091 B-17 Pilot
Goerner, Hugh H. 1Lt O-2062654 Nav 1034 Navigator
Scimeoa, Anthony V. 1Lt O-2060723 Bomb 1035
Durbin, Edward L. T/Sgt 17073895 Radio Op 757 Radio Operator- Mechanic-Gunner
Hoffman, Harry F. T/Sgt 33624659 Engr 748
Richmond, Floyd B. S/Sgt 39468883 Gunner 612
Shilkett, Lloyd D. S/Sgt 36860899 Gunner 612
Souder, Walter P. S/Sgt 17112245 Gunner 612
Fulton, William J. M/Sgt 6151858 Crew Chief 750
Coles, Ira S. Jr. Major O-421046 Passenger 1091 B-17 Pilot
Erbach, Melvin C. S/Sgt 36239108 Passenger 405 Clerk-Typist
Ice, William B. Jr. Sgt 36056231 Passenger 573
Moore, John H. Sgt 34267971 Passenger 932
Moscarella, Carmine T. Sgt 32431166 Passenger 826
Lane, James R. S/Sgt 17121956 Passenger 685
Mort, James L. Sgt 35757085 Passenger 932
O’Malley, Charles P. Sgt 31178934 Passenger 747
Webb, Moseley H. 1Lt O-861518 Passenger 0200
Mauk, Basil F. T/Sgt 18005700 Passenger 750
43-37960 Unknown name
B-17G-75-BO
June 21, 1945 Returned to US Bradley
Flown to US by Chapman crew #48-34. (Microfilm reel BO115, p.1478)
Chapman, Karl L Jr. 1Lt O-836580 Pilot 1091 B-17 Pilot
Drennan, William C. 2Lt O-930383 Co-Pilot 1091 B-17 Pilot
Livingston, Dale W. 2Lt O-2075242 Nav 1034 Navigator
Ford, James L. 1Lt O-739460 Bomb 1035
Dawson, Garth D. T/Sgt 36680818 Radio Op 757 Radio Operator- Mechanic-Gunner
Jans, Vernon L. T/Sgt 17047203 Engr 748
Cherry, Harry C. S/Sgt 36863398 Gunner 611
Safer, Raymond A. S/Sgt 38239692 Gunner 612
Wilkerson, Marvin O. Sgt 34924081 Gunner 612
Turek, Mitchell C. S/Sgt 11071147 Crew Chief 750
Stewart, James A. Capt O-1166387 Passenger 1091 B-17 Pilot
Underwood, Lawrence D. 1Lt O-698056 Passenger 1035
Yarbrough, Ward A. Cpl 38583164 Passenger 612
Stockman, Jacob E. Sgt 34385781 Passenger 747
Lentner, George W. Sgt 37271541 Passenger 060
Yale, Rynear H. Sgt 32385389 Passenger 060
Hawkins, Clarence C. Cpl 38430413 Passenger 590
Breslin, Joseph E. Cpl 39102423 Passenger 405 Clerk-Typist
Blake, Richard E. Sgt 31184126 Passenger 747
Squire, Billy E. Cpl 39283603 Passenger 911
43-38834 No missions with 34BG (combat was with 94th BG as Tutorwolf, later Frenese II)
B-17G-95-BO
June 21, 1945 Returned to US Bradley
Flown to US by Hatley crew #47-34. (Microfilm reel BO115, p.1480)
Hatley, William O. 2Lt O-821273 Pilot 1091 B-17 Pilot
Sawyer, Clyde L. Jr. 2Lt O-837255 Co-Pilot 1091 B-17 Pilot
Paxton, K. E. 1Lt O-2068456 Nav 1034 Navigator
Trapani, Joseph V. 2Lt O-783464 Bomb 1035
Mancuso, Joseph P. Sgt 17149044 Radio Op 757 Radio Operator- Mechanic-Gunner
Morris, Harry M. Sgt 32454454 Engr 748
Davis, Merle K. Sgt 13058999 Gunner 611
Prokop, James W. Sgt 36786256 Gunner 611
Wagner, James H. Sgt 31411265 Arm. Gunner 612
Gettle, Carol F. Cpl 39722395 Gunner 611
Vrooman, Burton E. Jr. T/Sgt 32491492 Passenger 750
Glenn, Thomas J. Cpl 39905684 Passenger 754
Garcia, Ramon Cpl 16135193 Passenger 754
Fernandes, Joaquin A. Jr. Cpl 39120552 Passenger 754
Simmons, Fred L. Cpl 39529677 Passenger 650
Hale, Wilce B. Sgt 38538289 Passenger 852
Frankovich, Larry H. Sgt 39273741 Passenger 060
Paczier, Alexander F. Cpl 35064417 Passenger 060
McGrail, Thomas J. S/Sgt 33318934 Passenger 631
Sullivan, William T. S/Sgt 32756696 Passenger 683
43-38890 Unknown name. No missions with 34BG
B-17G-100-BO
June 21, 1945 Returned to US Bradley
Flown to US by Kentsbeer crew #46-34. (Microfilm reel BO115, p.1482)
Kentsbeer, William F. 2Lt O-781593 Pilot 1091 B-17 Pilot
Tableman, Glen A. 2Lt O-2062077 Co-Pilot 1091 B-17 Pilot
Rankin, Earl W. F/O