The low squadron photographed from 891:4N:J, "Old Man's Folly", flown by LT Schmitz. LT Gibson leads the squadron in 657:H8:A. On his right wing is LT Vance in 363:4N:T. On his left wing is LT Dunbar in 001:4N:S. The ship nearest the center is 595:4N:M, flown by LT Riley. Behind, and on his right, is 800:4N:R, flown by LT Melahn. Above and behind LT Melahn is LT Gibbs in 616:4N:A, "The Short Arm". Belown LT Melan is LT Mentzer in 163:4N:H. On his right wing is LT Gay in 615:4N:G, "Mary Lou". "Tail End Charlie" is LT Nelson in 835:4N:B. Not photographed is LT Bunn in 963:4N:K.

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