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The original “Eager Beaver” crew. Front Row from left: Sgt. William Vaughan, Sgt. George Kendrick, Sgt. Johnnie Able, Sgt. Herbert Pugh. Back row from left: Bud Thues, Capt. Jay Zeamer, Hank Dyminski, 2nd Lt. Joe Sarnoski. Just prior to the June 16, 1943, mission, Tech. Sgt. Forrest Dillman was added to the crew, and Lt. John Britton and Lt. Ruby Johnston replaced Dyminski and Thues, who had contracted malaria. Photo courtesy National Archives

Eager Beaver Crew

The original “Eager Beaver” crew. Front Row from left: Sgt. William Vaughan, Sgt. George Kendrick, Sgt. Johnnie Able, Sgt. Herbert Pugh. Back row from left: Bud Thues, Capt. Jay Zeamer, Hank Dyminski, 2nd Lt. Joe Sarnoski. Just prior to the June 16, 1943, mission, Tech. Sgt. Forrest Dillman was added to the crew, and Lt. John Britton and Lt. Ruby Johnston replaced Dyminski and Thues, who had contracted malaria. Photo courtesy National Archives

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