The 6th Bomb Group

The Crew: Navigator


The Navigator was in charge of telling everyone where they were - not an easy task since they were often flying thousands of miles at night.
 
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Fig. 71. Plotting Radio Compass Bearings to Obtain a Fix
Pilot's Flight Operating Instructions for Army Model B-29 Airplane
 

One of the graduating classes of Navigators.
Photo courtesy of George Schwager, son of George Schwager