The S. Joplin Crew of 420 Squadron
In no particular order: F/O S. Joplin RCAF,
Pilot, Sgt N. Shand RAF
,
Flight Engineer;
F/O W. Johnson RCAF, Navigator; F/O D. Walker RCAF, Bomb aimer;
W/O1 W. Minchin RCAF,
Wireless Op; Sgt W. Barnard RCAF,
Mid-upper gunner; Sgt N. Cushman RCAF, Rear Gunner
.Four of these crewmembers were killed on a exercise on July 19,
1944.
Also killed on this exercise was Sgt G. Kent RCAF
from another crew.
Photo supplied by Clarence Simonsen