Hoisting a Bomb Ground crew members stand beside a veteran skipper and a navigator of 434 Squadron.

They have just been interrupted by a photographer while hoisting a bomb into the capacious bay of this Halifax. L to R LAC’s Frank Plowman, Macleod, Alta., Fitter; Cliff Casement, Richmond Hill, Ont., armorer; Tom Buchanan, Edmonton, Alta., rigger; George Nicholson, Winnipeg, Man., fitter; Pilot Officer Terry Wilson, South Porcupine, Ont., navigator; Flight Lieutenant Bob McCullough DFC, Port Hope, Ont., Pilot; and LAC Leo Aboussafy, Mont Joli, P.Q., armorer.

McCullough has just been awarded the DFC. He has flown 36 trips over enemy territory, weathered 13 fighter attacks. P/O Terry Wilson & F/L Bob McCullough - Crew 86

26 August 1944 – Courtesy CFJIC - PL 32434