The William K. Houseknect crew: 709th Squadron
Drew Field, FL,
| Top Row, L-R: | |
| Merlin Ohm | Tail Gunner |
| Harold Morris | Flight Engineer |
| John White | Radio Operator |
| Francis X. Schuster | Waist Gunner R |
| Ernst O’Bacher | Waist Gunner L |
| Edmond Rose | Ball Turret Gunner |
| Bottom Row, L-R: | |
| Lt. Eddie Flak | Bombardier |
| Lt. Bill Houseknecht | Pilot |
| Lt. Vernon Johnson | Co-Pilot |
| Lt. Gerald Davis | Navigator |
Flights with William K. Houseknect listed as Pilot
These lists are NOT limited to officially credited Combat missions, and may include Aborts, returns and non-takeoff occurrences as well.
| 447th Mission (Date) | Target | Plane Number | Notes |
| #147 (22-Sep-44) | Kassel, Germany | 42-31188 | Target of Opp |
| #149 (26-Sep-44) | Bremen, Germany | 42-97624 | Leaflets |
Some photos/information provided by:
- Dan Flak / Family of Edward J. Flak