5th Bomb Group B-24J crewmembers rescued 19 December 1944 after 33 days of floating on the open sea.
(L to R) S/Sgt William Gillissee, S/Sgt Adolph Desmarais, S/Sgt John M. Davis, and 1st Lt. John W. Emig.

(Courtesy Rich O'Brien)


Back to photos page...


2nd Emergency Rescue Squadron - All Rights Reserved