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[Boeing flight crew with Boeing XB-29 Superfortress aircraft]
Photograph of a Boeing flight crew with a Boeing XB-29 Superfortress aircraft (designation "Flying Guinea Pig"), circa 1944. Identified individuals: Bob Robbins (seated, far right) and John Fornasero (seated, second from right). The aircraft's nose art depicts a guinea pig with wings.Inscription on verso: "About 1944 / Boeing Flight Test men / Bob Robbins was first man ever to fly a 'B-47' bomber.…
[John Fornasero with Fairchild AT-21 Gunner aircraft]
Photograph of John Fornasero with a Fairchild AT-21 Gunner aircraft, circa 1943-1944. Inscription on verso: "John Fornasero / Fairchild AT-21 / 'Gunner' test pilot / #B-581."