G. Krieg & R. Tsuda Hi Res This is a photo of the original Nancy Rae team that deployed to Shemya on New Years Eve, 1961. They were known as "Ali Baba and The Forty Thieves". The photo above was taken inside hangar #2 shortly after arrival with Nancy Rae (59-1491) in the background. The original crew was assembled from many bases and assigned to Wright-Patterson, AFB Ohio. Nancy Rae eventually became known as Wanda Belle and Rivet Ball. For a more complete story go to "Related Stories" on page #12 and read "Nancy Rae Days" by Richard M. Tsuda. Standing L-R: SSgt. Ted Roth TSgt. Billy Simeroth Name ? TSgt Ed Litavic SSgt Tom Warford TSgt. Earl Beach Capt. Jim Taylor Capt. Tom Nason Capt. Joe Wojcik Maj. Joe Derie Maj. Neil McCulley Col. Webster Plourd Capt. John Davey Maj. David M. Critchlow l/Lt. Lary Wilson Maj. Reid Hoisington SSgt. Frank Finlayson Name ? SSgt. Bruce Stockholm Capt. Walter Smith Name ? Capt. George Krieg Sitting L-R: TSgt. Al Fleury TSgt. Sam Viola TSgt. Dick Tsuda TSgt. Doug Ward (rear) MSgt. Albert Sokinas TSgt. Fred Hoffman TSgt. Jim Michaels TSgt. Jack Halbirt Mr. Pete Branscom TSgt. Bill Miller TSgt John McDuffie MSgt. Arley Predmore SSgt Louie Lovato TSgt. Bieberly SSgt. Bill O'Keefe A1C Robert Davis SSgt. Roger Barnett Name ? Capt. Irvin Hosie

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