Lt Richard J. Hanft, LT George F. McNamara and their crew chief, pose with JOSE CARIOCA, S/N: 42-52643. This aircraft was taken away from the DeWitt crew soon after  arriving in the UK. It was modified and assigned to the 44th BG. It survived the war.

Photo courtesy of Michele Smith, daughter of George F. McNamara. Additional info courtesy of Tom Brittan, UK.

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