Stanko Photos
The following pictures were taken by Robert Migatz while stationed at Torretta Field, Cerignola, Italy. The pictures are of his crewmates. Click on the image you want to view. The image will open in a new window - close that window to return here.
 John Stuchlak, Jr. (Gunner) |
 Irwin Purisch (Engineer/Gunner) |
 Crew cleaning guns after mission – John Stucklak, Jr. (Gunner) in middle |
 Irving F.Galle (Gunner)(L) and Kenneth A. Thiel (Gunner)(R) |
 Irving F.Galle (Gunner)(L) and Kenneth A. Thiel (Gunner)(R) |
 Robert M. Migatz (Radio Operator/Gunner) |
 John Stuchlak, Jr. (Gunner)(R) and Irwin Purisch (Gunner)(L) |
 John J. Stanko (Pilot)(L) and Lawrence F. Powers (Navigator)(R) |
 John Stuchlak, Jr. (Gunner)(L) and John J. Stanko (Pilot)(R) |
 Robert M. Migatz (Radio Operator/Gunner)(L) and John Stuchlak, Jr. (Gunner)(R) |
 Kenneth A. Thiel (Gunner)(L) and Robert M. Migatz (Radio Operator/Gunner)(R) |
 Kenneth A. Thiel (Gunner)(L) and John Stuchlak, Jr. (Gunner)(R) |
 Back L-R: Irving F.Galle (G) and John Stuchlak, Jr. (G); Middle L-R: Kenneth A. Thiel (G), John J. Stanko (P) and ?; Front - Lawrence F. Powers (N) |
 John J. Stanko (Pilot) in his seat |
 Edward Kozak (Co-Pilot) in his co-pilot seat |
 Maurice E. Shumway (Gunner) |
 Maurice E. Shumway (Gunner) |
 Maurice E. Shumway (Gunner) |
 Maurice E. Shumway (Gunner) |
 Irwin Purisch (Engineer/Gunner) taking a bath in helmet liner |
 Irwin Purisch (Engineer/Gunner) |
 Kenneth A. Thiel (Gunner) |
 Kenneth A. Thiel (Gunner) |
 Kenneth A. Thiel (Gunner) |
 Kenneth A. Thiel (Gunner) in Foggia |
 Robert M. Migatz (Radio Operator/Gunner) in Canadian hat – must have been Gander, Newfoundland |
 Robert M. Migatz (Radio Operator/Gunner) |
 Robert M. Migatz (Radio Operator/Gunner) |
 Robert M. Migatz (Radio Operator/Gunner) in front of tent named Latrine |
 Robert M. Migatz (Radio Operator/Gunner) in flight jacket and shorts |
 Robert M. Migatz (Radio Operator/Gunner) |
 John Stuchlak, Jr. (Gunner) |
 John Stuchlak, Jr. (Gunner) in class As |
 John Stuchlak, Jr. (Gunner) in class As |
 John Stuchlak, Jr. (Gunner) in Foggia by statue |
 Kenneth A. Thiel (Gunner) |
 Radio Operator's area in B-24 |
 John J. Stanko (Pilot) suiting up |
 John Stuchlak, Jr. (Gunner) pinning wings on Irwin Purisch (Engineer/Gunner) |
 Back L-R: Irving F.Galle (G), Lawrence F. Powers (N) and John J. Stanko (P); Front: Kenneth A. Thiel (G) |
 Our dog |
 VE Day celebration |
 Irwin Purisch (Engineer/Gunner) |
 Kenneth A. Thiel (Gunner) |