DeVries

A B-25 of the Ringer Squadron under maintenance, having its engines swapped, at Yangkai in the CBI during WWII. Tall man wearing service (billed) cap in both photos is Capt. William DeVries, Engineering Office. He was named 'Tall Sahib' by native workers while the squadron was stationed in India.

All of the 491st Bomb Squadron maintenance personnel at Yangkai AB, China, in early 1944, shortly after they had transferred from Chakulia, India. Frank bates notes.. McArdle hadn't gone home. Rear, 5th from left 'Frank Bates'. In the middle of the front row, with his trademark pipe in his mouth, is Capt William Devries. He was the Engineering Officer from...

491st Bombardment Squadron maintenance personnel wish "Farewell" to 'Old 59' and its crew, Yangkai, March (?) 1944. Left-right, William 'Bill' Byran shakes hands with Capt Robert Ebey (pilot), who hides Capt William DeVries (engineering officer) , Lt. Hilliard Ebey (nav), Lt Paul Sjoberg (copilot), Lt George Jernigan (bombardier) shakes hands with M/Sgt Cecil ' Bo' Noe (line chief) with Sgt...