Added by: deloy762The crew of Yo Is My Ideal, a B-17 on which Russell was the tail machine gunner. He is in the back row, second from the photo's left.
Added by: deloy762Russell was a member of the Caterpillar Club because he made an emergency parachute jump from the B-17 Yo Is My Ideal on February 26, 1945.
Added by: deloy762Navigator J. Glasser arranged for this plaque to be made and displayed at Rougham, England, in the 94th Bombardment Group Museum.
Added by: deloy762A great-grandchild of Russell's in a gown made by Russell's mother from part of the parachute that saved his life.
Added by: deloy762Russell Goes for a ride years later.
Added by: deloy762Great Grandchild watches military honors.
Added by: deloy762Great Grandchild watches military honors.
Added by: deloy762Faye receives flag.
Added by: deloy762Eldest son looks at gravestone in Willamette National Cemetery.