#998 Nitedress Easy also known as the "Roanoke Magician." The "period" by the W is actually repairs to FLAK damage that haven't yet been painted over. Pictured with #998 are Frank Koplowitz, Henry St. Clair, and Andy hall. 27 days after this picture was taken, the Jarvis crew would make a crash landing in France while flying the Magician. (reprinted from the O&W N/L Spring '91)

LT St Clair's crew

Crew of the "Roanoke Magician" photographed after completing their tour. Standing (L to R): LT Henry St. Clair (P); Herbert Zaltman (CP); Andrew Hall (N); Frank Koplowitz (B). Front row (L to R): Maurice Dachtler (FE); Fred Gallimore (WG); William Phelps (BG); Benedict Kacmarcik (TG). Clyde Steele (R/O) finished his tour 2 days before the rest of the crew and is not pictured. (reprinted from the O&W N/L Summer '89)

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