Picture courtesy of DH Shelton dhshelton@5thbomberbarons.com, please do not use without permission

Shearin Crew:
"Back row, 3rd from left is Frederick Leo Wilhelm Meinieke.  Leo was a Co-pilot with me in class 43F from single engine advanced at Foster Field. Thomas Shearin is on Leo's left and was the pilot. The Bombardier and Navigator are to Leo's right, but I can't recall their names".

Tom Boy, Serial Unknown

My Dad is Tom Shearin, the captain of Tom-Boy. They flew 46 missions starting on December 25, 1943. We heard of this site from one of his crew.

Stephen Shearin  stavon@domainevolution.com

72nd - Tom Boy

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