Ploesti vet, B-24D crew of “The Sandman,” standing: (left to right ) Maj. Robert W. Sternfels,Pilot; Co-pilot Barney Jackson; Nav. Tony Flesch; Bomb Dave Polaschek; FE Bill Stout; Kneeling: Radio, Frank Just; Gunners, Harry Rifkin, N. Petri, Merle Boland and Raymond Stewart. (courtesy Robert W. Sternfels)

Photo taken after ploesti mission. Note baloon cable scar to the left of crew on fuselage.