Lt. Col. Franklin D. Rupert
        B-24 Bomber Pilot in World War II


        Career Air Force Member- Born 1924 - Died 1964


        Franklin D. Rupert standing 2nd from Left
        Others in Crew: 1st Pilot - 1st Lt. R.A. Beard
        2nd Pilot - 2nd Lt. Franklin D. Rupert
        Navigator - 2nd Lt. R.L. Ticken
        Bombardier - F.S. Einsel
        Tail Gunner - Cpl. Asp
        Nose Gunner - Sgt. Sher
        Engineer - S/Sgt. Clark
        Waist Gunner - Cpl. Tapolinski
        Radio Operator - Sgt. Chayra
        Ball Gunner - Cpl. Demant