Der Bomber Group

CREW: Left to right

John Stroup: Co-Pilot, Sekonde Pilot, Der Stik Viggler Flunky
Jay Hopkins: Factory Rep., Fabrik Vertreter, Der Lyen Cheaten Tire Kikken Dumkopf
Dan Dietz: Supply, Vvversorgung, Der Stuffen Keeper
Gene Fisher: Bombardier, Bombardier, Der Eye Peepen Egglayen Kraut
Clyde Burks: Nose Gunner, Nase Kanonier, Nose Blowen Boomershoot
Alan Lasneski: Rigger, Ausrustung Meister, Der String Tyen Gear Grinden Schnook
Pete Melin: Mechanic, Mechaniker, Der Engin Poppen Fixer
Bob Suing: Belly Gunner, Baush Kanonier, Der Low Down Botom Watcher

CREW: Left to right

Pete Melin: Mechanic, Mechaniker, Der Engin Poppen Fixer
Dan Dietz: Supply, Vvversorgung, Der Stuffen Keeper
John Stroup: Co-Pilot, Sekonde Pilot, Der Stik Viggler Flunky
Jay Hopkins: Factory Rep., Fabrik Vertreter, Der Lyen Cheaten Tire Kikken Dumkopf
Gene Fisher: Bombardier, Bombardier, Der Eye Peepen Egglayen Kraut
Van Moore: Tail Gunner, Schwanz Kanonier, Der Heinder Guarden Schoot
Not Shown:

Dave Denison: Chief Pilot, Chef, Der Boss Button Pushen Stik Viggler
Byron Hendricks: Engineer, Ingenierur, Der Meter Readen Vissle Tooter
Mark Ladue: Armorer, Waffen Schmied, Der Bullet Counten Kanon Meister

Mike Ladue: Radio Operator, Rundfunk Bediener, Der Grossatalken Dotten Dasher (Lost in action)
Ron Russell: Navigator, Seefaherer, Der Vich Vay Sheego Pencil Pusher (Lost in action)

The Junkers JU-37

Wing Span: 20.08 m
Power: 2 Lorraine-Dietrich 400 hp ea.
Weight: 4,481 kg
Bomb load: 300 kg
Cruising Speed: 162 kph
Service Ceiling: 4,211 m

The Model

Wing Span: 12 ft
Power: 2 OS Surpass 91
Weight: 26 lb
Bomb load (candy): 16 lb
Radio: Futaba 6 channel FM
Technical details provided by Jay Hopkins, builder of the model.

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