Bill "Big Dog" Harvey

Bill Harvey was the original co-pilot of Miss Deal.  By a stroke of luck, he missed the 25 June 1943 mission which saw Miss Deal's demise. Luck seemed to take an interest in Harvey throughout his war service - even on his 25th mission - when the B17 he was piloting was brought down over occupied France.



Photo courtesy of Betty Harvey
 

Tony devotes an entire chapter to Harvey's exciting story in his book. 

An article was published this past Sunday that continues the story of the Dykstra family, who helped Harvey and his bombardier, Dick Rader, to hide from the Germans in France.  Please click the link below, and enjoy:

Robaire's Bakery Owner Dina Desormes details WWII-era France