The original B-25 "Heavenly Body" of the 390th Squadron, 42nd Bomb Group

"Crusaders", 13th Air Force in the South Pacific theater of World War II.

1944 Sansapor, New Guinea

Crew from left to right: 2nd Lt. Charlie wells co-pilot. 1st Lt. Carl Bernasto pilot. Sgt. Al Evans eng.

Sgt Ken Fromdnect gunner. Cpl. McLeod radio operator.

Charlie Wells named the aircraft "Heavenly Body" and flew four missions as co-pilot, then became pilot and flew
a total of 65 missions most of which were in "Heavenly Body" Charlie Wells now lives in Bay City, Michigan.

Carl Bernasto was killed in Korea. The rest of the crew's whereabouts is unknown.

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