Pratt Crew 8 (40 missions; Aug. 1943 - July 1944)

Back L to R

Sgt R. Samson “Sammy” (BA - DFC); Sgt J. Williamson (Nav.); Sgt R. Pratt, (Pilot - DFC); Sgt. S. Konar “Syl” (W-Op); Sgt. A. Bostock (FE) – RAF

Seated L to R

Sgt. R. Rice “Shorty” (R-AG); and Sgt. J. Ritchie, (MU-AG)

This crew encountered flak on a raid to Berlin 29/30 Dec. 1943. The aircraft returned safely however Sgt A. Bostock was fatally wounded with a piece of shrapnel to the chest (also see photo in "Airfield Activity" - Wings Abroad/Crew 8)

Courtesy Brian Konar (son)