Lt. (Dr.) Thomas R. “Doc” White (center) volunteered and became rated as a gunner in order to secure his place on one of the 16 B-25s along with (L to R) Howard A. Sessler (Navigator-Bombardier) Lt. Donald G. Smith (Pilot), Lt Griffith P. Williams (Co-Pilot) and Sgt.Edward J. Saylor (Engineer). National Archives)