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Sadly, due
to the pressure of unwanted attention from commercial spammers, the War
Horse Guest Book was closed to new entries in May 2004 and taken down, but
the entries up to that date were saved and are displayed here out of respect
for the crew of the War Horse and all those visitors who placed legitimate
and welcomed entries in the book, plus, of course, Carl Hannon whose initial
idea the War Horse site was.
At the very bottom of this page there is a facility for downloading this
entire guest book in MS Word format for those who wish to do so.
If your interest in the War Horse
and the 385th Bomb Group extends to Photo Album CDs and DVDs about its men
and machines,
please click here to be
redirected.
Click here to return to the
War Horse.
Your visit is appreciated.
Bill Daysh
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Alan |
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http://onlyoung.net |
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USA |
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Great site |
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May 30, 2004 21:14:33 (GMT Time) |
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LT COL ROBERT M. WILLS |
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robertwills99019@yahoo.com |
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Marion, Ohio |
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I was co-pilot on Salyards crew, 550th Sq. Shot down on
Brunswick mission 3-23-44. Spent4 months in hospital before
arriving at Stalag Luft III. Retired from USAF in 1964 from
Pentagon. |
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May 30, 2004 19:41:53 (GMT Time) |
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Olga - GoodLife 2000 |
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olgafoos@aol.com |
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http://www.abnehmen-ganz-sicher.com |
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you from: |
Germany |
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This site is truly a great resource thanks for all your hard
work. Please come by and take a look at my site at
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May 29, 2004 09:38:31 (GMT Time) |
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nancy dojcsak |
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mommakinrose@aol.com |
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http:// |
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you from: |
cape
coral, fla. |
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WW11 was way before my time but I am a history buff. This
website helps the books I've read come alive. Thank all of
you veterans who sacrificed so much to keep this country
free and a very special thanks to my cousin, Carl Hannon for
being who he is and a friend to all. Carl, you're the best!! |
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May 29, 2004 00:17:31 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Dr. C. Joshua |
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Email: |
chuksonjoe2003@yahoo.co.uk |
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http:// |
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you from: |
Nigeria Weast africa |
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All guys shoule keep offffffffffff but they must be very
couragious they must be seccessful in the searching. Be of
good courage for i am with you always says by my Lord Jesus. |
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May 28, 2004 12:22:58 (GMT Time) |
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Malcolm Preston |
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prestonmjp@aol.com |
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http:// |
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you from: |
Manchester, UK |
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Because of my interests in WW II Aviation & Memorials I
found your site absolutely Brilliant. Malcolm |
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May 26, 2004 20:40:23 (GMT Time) |
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Stephen M. Schobel |
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sschobel@comcast.net |
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Ellicott City, MD |
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One more thing. My father saved a $1 silver certificate
called a short snorter which contained the names of 11 crew
members who crossed the Atlantic en route to their duty
stations I presume with the 385th BG. They arrived on
January 14th, 1944. Here are the names from the "Short
Snorter" as best I can decipher them. Karl A. Dittmer Robert
B. Graves Floyd A. Schumaker, Jr. Bruce F. Lowe Pat Sullivan
E. Townsend H. R. Dunnon C. R. Cragoe Louis Wm Hick Frank I.
Davidson, Jr. C. M. Mayor If anyone knows of the whereabouts
of any of these individuals I would be most appreciative to
hear back from you. Thanks, Steve Schobel |
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May 24, 2004 17:35:39 (GMT Time) |
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Stephen M. Schobel |
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sschobel@comcast.net |
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Ellicott City, MD |
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My dad, Sumner Schobel, was a co-pilot/pilot with the 549th
BS. Do you have any information on him.
His B-17, crew members, missions. I am putting together a
memorial in his honor. Anything you have will help me. He
flew 30 combat missions and was awarded the DFC and other
medals. Thanks, Steve Schobel |
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May 24, 2004 17:23:02 (GMT Time) |
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JOHN A. HUBER JR. |
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jahuber102@yahoo.com |
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http:// |
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you from: |
NEW ORLEANS,LA.(THUG CITY) |
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I WANTED TO ADD A BIT MORE TO MY EARLIER ENTRY. WHEN OVER
GERMANY ON ONE RUN A PLACE THAT FELL IN AN AREA TARGET WAS
MY GRANDMOTHER,S HOME DAD'S MOM.
AFTER THE WAR ENDED HE NEVER FLEW AGAIN,NOT
EVEN TO TRAVEL.TOWARDS THE END THE ENGINES HE WORKED ON WERE
R3350'S.I ENLISTED IN THE NAVY 2960 WAS SENT TO SCHOOL FOR
AND WORKED ON THE R3350.EC121M'S(SUPER CONNIES). IN LATER
ENLISTMENTS THEN AS RADIO AND RADAR TECH.(ET2)I SERVED IN
VIET NAM,ALTOGETHER FOR 2.5 YEARS.TWO OF MY UNCLES (MY
MOTHER'S FAMILY) SERVED IN WW2 AND THEN IN KOREA.WE HAVE A
HISTORY OF SERVICE ON BOTH SIDES OF FAMILY. I AM EXTREME IN
SAYING I'M UNHAPPY WITH WANTS HAPPENING
! "MISSBEHAVING OR MISBEHAVING OR SIMILIAR"B-17 |
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May 23, 2004 10:35:23 (GMT Time) |
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john a. huber jr, |
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jahuber102@yahoo.com |
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http:// |
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you from: |
new
orleans,la. |
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my
father "dutch" was 1st.mechanic and top turret gunner of a
b-17 for 51 missions.she was called the missbehaving.how do
I locate info on the ships decals such as miss behaving.
how do I find pictures of the
insides. |
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May 23, 2004 09:54:07 (GMT Time) |
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Fain H. Pool, Lt Col (Ret) USAF |
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av8rfain@comcast.net |
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you from: |
Lawton, OK--now at Tacoma, WA |
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Really enjoy this site and am in touch with many 385th
members by e-mail. I was pilot in 548th Sqn from May '44 to
Dec '45, when I returned to USA. 35 missions. Flew first
APHRODITE mission Aug 4, '44, and bailed out over England. |
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May 23, 2004 05:04:08 (GMT Time) |
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Miguel Antonio Vega Saenz |
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Email: |
miguelvega@ryasc.com.mx |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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you from: |
Chihuahua, Mex |
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May 22, 2004 19:49:36 (GMT Time) |
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Patt Taylor |
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pdogone@aol.com |
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http:// |
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you from: |
Vermont |
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I have visited your website and the Mighty 8th museum. I
recently ran into Frank Murphy who said he wrote the book
"Luck of the Draw". I have not been able to locate it and
would like to know if you could provide a lead. I am ex Air
Force (TAC) and teach a graduate MBA course. I use the movie
12 O'Clock as example of different leadership styles. Great
job on your website! I was on several rotations to
Mildenhall, England and Frank said he just returned from a
speaking engagement there! Thanks, Patt Taylor
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May 22, 2004 19:23:49 (GMT Time) |
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James Evans |
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jbevans1@cox.net |
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http:// |
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you from: |
Kinston, N.C. (ISO) |
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May 20, 2004 15:09:33 (GMT Time) |
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Henry Sampson |
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sampsonhemass@aol.com |
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http:// |
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you from: |
Stoneham, Massachusetts |
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I am looking for former members of the 109th Observation
Squadron who served with me at Esler Field, near Alexandria,
Louisiana in 1942. We then moved to England in August of
1942. The first airfield we went to was at Atcham in England
and then on to Newbury. Our next stop was to a field near
Shrewsbury in Shropshire, England where we stayed for about
15 months. We were then moved to the South to prepare for
the invasion. While there, most of the unit was transferred
to Headquarters Squadron, 100th Fighter Wing which was part
of the 9th Air Force and was sent to France in June. I am
looking for members of the kitchen crew � Tommy Thompson,
Paul Tourville and Vic Trom who were all from Minnesota; Joe
O�Connell and Joe Catanzero who were from London, Ohio,
Leroy Kenworthy who was from Mooresville, Indiana, William
Ward who was from Brooklyn, NY and married a girl from
Shrewsbury and stayed over there and John Wagner (I don�t
remember where he was from). |
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May 19, 2004 22:32:45 (GMT Time) |
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John M. Curnow |
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jcurnow@hyperusa.com |
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http:// |
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you from: |
England, now living in Texas |
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I joined the Royal Air Force in September, 1940, and trained
as a navigator. Flew in the Halifax and Lancaster bombers of
RAF Squadron 103, Elsham Wolds,
Lincolnshire, England. We were shot down the night of
March 9/10, 1043. My third POW camp was Stalag 357 at
Fallingbostel in 1944. When the air-raid syrens sounded, we
would go outside and lie on our backs on the ground and
watch - and cheer - the hundreds of 'silver birds' (B-17s)
flying overhead in perfect formation. The cheering of 5,000
British and Commonwealth airmen got to the Germans after a
while, so they made us stay inside our wooden barracks, for
our safety - so they said! In my book "Death on Dark Wings"
(a biography) published in 1973, this is mentioned. I am
currently writing an autobiography, in which I say what a
great boost it was to our morale to see those Flying
Fortresses dominating the daylight skies over the German
hinterland. I would love to put a photo of a B-17 in my
book. Better still, a photo of format |
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May 19, 2004 18:18:33 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Tony Bentley |
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tonybee40@yahoo.com |
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http:// |
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you from: |
Pulaski, VA |
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I really like this site. I'm very interested in WW II
history, especially B17s. I hope to one day get to ride
along for a flight in one. God bless all who served aboard
them, those in support on the ground, and those who have
answered the call each time freedom has been threatened in
our great country. |
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May 19, 2004 02:08:55 (GMT Time) |
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lou avosso |
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marionlou@msn.com |
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http:// |
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you from: |
new york |
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does
anyone know of a john avosso? He flew over germany 1944-45
in B-17. His pilots were cornelius and brinkman. I believe
he was in the 331 bomber group. |
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May 18, 2004 23:38:16 (GMT Time) |
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May 18, 2004 04:16:37 (GMT Time) |
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http:// |
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May 13, 2004 17:49:22 (GMT Time) |
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Cynthia Jones |
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happierclams@hotmail.com |
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http://webcelebs.ru |
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you from: |
Seattle, WA |
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My father flew in the 395th, 549th squadron under pilot
Mudge (don't know title...Captain?) His name was Leonard
Ensele. He flew on the Hesitatin' Hussy, a B-17. Please
email any resources. Thank you! |
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May 12, 2004 21:05:52 (GMT Time) |
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http:// |
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May 11, 2004 02:26:06 (GMT Time) |
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Susan Smith |
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susieque1118@aol.com |
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http:// |
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you from: |
Seattle |
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I am trying to find information on private Warren
Jorgenson.His last name may have been spelled a bit
differently. I thought he may have been based at Kimbolton.
My mother was told he was from Michigan.I just found out he
is my biological father.If you can recall this man I would
appreciate any information. Thanks Susan |
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May 10, 2004 05:12:56 (GMT Time) |
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May 8, 2004 15:36:33 (GMT Time) |
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May 8, 2004 14:48:30 (GMT Time) |
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May 8, 2004 14:48:25 (GMT Time) |
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May 8, 2004 14:48:23 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Elizabeth Hannon |
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09ehannon @msad 49.org |
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http:// |
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you from: |
Benton Maine |
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I saw the b17 slide show and was thinking about if you could
teel me most of the names of the b-17 bomber of the war
house becouse I could not find the names on the slide show
at all and i would likt to thank my Papa Carl Jr.hannon
Senorfor sending me this b-17 bomber of the War house web
site becouse if he did not send it to my mom and then have
him tell my mom to send it to me and my sister catherine I
would not be able to be writing write now so Bye and see you
next time when i desiced to sing it agan.BYE and P.S.I love
you PAPA and the same for My new baby cousine SERENITY ROSE
HANNON becouse she was born on April 7,2004.
and she weighed 7.lb and 1 oz and
was 21 inches long when she was born. Love you papa agian
and thank you for sending me this web site. |
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May 5, 2004 16:26:37 (GMT Time) |
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KEVIN GIBSON |
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KBGIBSON87@AOL.COM |
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http:// |
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you from: |
AMES, IOWA |
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MY DAD IS RALPH GIBSON. 548 BOMB SQUAD.
TAIL GUNNER FLEW ON BELLE OF THE BLUE, AND GOLDEN CHILD |
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May 5, 2004 02:35:38 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
lolo |
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lolololo200@yahoo.com |
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http:// |
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you from: |
israel |
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i want to bobm pel |
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May 3, 2004 12:31:16 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Mike Sullivan |
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selaco@mcleodusa.net |
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http:// |
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you from: |
Cheyenne, Wyoming |
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April 29, 2004 22:18:12 (GMT Time) |
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NWA AFOR MUMU |
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NWAFOR@YAHOO.COM |
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http:// |
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you from: |
TEXAS/LOME |
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I LOVE THIS SITE.I DON ENTEROOOOOOOOOOO |
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April 23, 2004 22:18:50 (GMT Time) |
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Tim Meekings |
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tim@meekings1968.freeserve.co.uk |
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http:// |
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you from: |
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England |
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Today (April 22nd 2004) is the 60th anniversary of the date
of when the 'Horse was first delivered to Great Ashfield. It
is also my birthday and I will take a few minutes out to
remember Frank and his crew. GOD BLESS
YOU ALL. |
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April 22, 2004 14:13:45 (GMT Time) |
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Tony Piscola |
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gpiscola@hotmail.com |
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http:// |
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you from: |
Elyria, Ohio |
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I was with 650thApu in North Africa & Italy.
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April 22, 2004 00:29:45 (GMT Time) |
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Jerry Williams |
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tongueray@earthlink.net |
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http:// |
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you from: |
Nevada MO. |
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THE SANGERIN/PERFORMERIN IS AN ABSOLUTE DANCE PERFORMER TO
MEET HER IN PERSON IS AWESOME. |
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April 20, 2004 21:08:54 (GMT Time) |
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Cheryl Myers |
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Cheryl@emailfca.com |
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http:// |
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you from: |
CA |
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April 19, 2004 03:27:26 (GMT Time) |
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http:// |
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April 13, 2004 23:37:13 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
sexy man silence |
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Email: |
myjungleloveoeoeo@hotmail.com |
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http://legalindustries.8m.com |
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you from: |
orange california |
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Comments: |
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April 13, 2004 04:54:19 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
russell hill |
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ksrhill@prodigy.net |
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http:// |
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you from: |
olathe, ks |
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tail gunner in 551st |
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April 10, 2004 16:08:54 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Ed Gibson |
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edandrhonda@bigpond.com |
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http:// |
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you from: |
Hervey Bay, Australia |
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Grew up in Pennsylvania. Every kid's dream was to fly in a
B17, but I was too young for "the big one". Only 15 in 1945. |
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April 9, 2004 09:55:37 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
mugu |
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mugu@mugu.com |
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http:// |
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muguuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu |
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April 7, 2004 21:02:51 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Cynthia Jones |
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Email: |
happierclams@hotmail.com |
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http:// |
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you from: |
Seattle, WA |
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Comments: |
My father flew in the 395th, 549th squadron under pilot
Mudge (don't know title...Captain?) His name was Leonard
Ensele. He flew on the Hesitatin' Hussy, a B-17. Please
email any resources. Thank you! |
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April 6, 2004 05:18:35 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Grant M. Bird |
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Email: |
birdsonwire@earthlink.net |
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http:// |
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you from: |
Novato, CA |
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Comments: |
Pilot on Martin B-26 Bombers, WWII. Shot down twice. One
Year POW Germany. Korean War flew Helicopters. Retired 1966. |
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April 4, 2004 22:32:46 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
roy slaper |
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splatpaper@yahoo.com |
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http:// |
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you from: |
living in oakland |
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I am named after uncle roy, i never met him but i always had
a picture of him in my room, growing up. I found this page
by accident. |
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April 1, 2004 07:13:27 (GMT Time) |
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March 28, 2004 03:36:34 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Luther Foster |
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spockler@cableone.net |
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http:// |
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you from: |
Dyersburg, Tn |
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Excellent and very informitive |
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March 22, 2004 00:23:30 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
W.H,Stokes. |
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whstokes@ntlworld.com |
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http:// |
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you from: |
Derby, England |
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Very interesting |
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March 21, 2004 15:57:38 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Albert E. Audette |
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AEAud@aol.com |
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http:// |
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you from: |
Massachusetts |
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I was a radio gunner on B17 Thorobred and ditched in the
English Channel on Feb.28,1944. |
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March 19, 2004 18:58:25 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Paul M. Allen |
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pa@pj59.com |
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http://www.pj59.com/PaulMAllen |
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you from: |
Little Rock / Tampa |
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I would like to share my poem "The B17" with you. Thanks to
all you guys who served. Paul http://www.pj59.com/PaulMAllen/Poems/B17.html |
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March 19, 2004 17:03:44 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
benton |
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Email: |
michellebenton@ekht.nhs.uk |
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http:// |
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you from: |
Kent |
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son is doing project on aircraft nice site |
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March 19, 2004 16:33:41 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
JONATHAN FIELD |
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Email: |
JONATHAN.FIELD@SBCGLOBAL.NET |
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HomePage: |
http://WWW.JONATHANFIELDLLC.COM |
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you from: |
CALIFORNIA |
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Comments: |
THE LATIN CROSS AND STAR OF DAVID GRAVE MARKERS AT NORMANDY
AND THE OTHER 23 AMERICAN MILITARY OVERSEAS CEMETERIES ARE
NOW AVAILABLE FOR ALL VETERANS. PLEASE GO TO
WWW.JONATHANFIELDLLC.COM |
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March 19, 2004 02:40:03 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Robert J. |
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Email: |
Wolf |
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HomePage: |
http://wolfredwolf@cs.com |
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you from: |
Saratoga Gounty , New York |
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Comments: |
I was a navigator in a B-17 with the 8th. Air Furce,
stationed at Molesworth the base the 303rd. bomb group. The
427th. squadron was part of this
group,Our crew flew 32 missions. The 17 was the best
airplane ever built. |
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March 10, 2004 17:47:04 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Robert J. |
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Email: |
Wolf |
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HomePage: |
http://wolfredwolf@cs.com |
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Where are
you from: |
Saratoga Gounty , New York |
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Comments: |
I was a navigator in a B-17 with the 8th. Air Furce,
stationed at Molesworth the base the 303rd. bomb group. The
427th. squadron was part of this
group,Our crew flew 32 missions. The 17 was the best
airplane ever built. |
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March 10, 2004 17:47:03 (GMT Time) |
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http:// |
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March 8, 2004 02:59:28 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Delbert Storm |
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Email: |
stormwindi1@wmconnect.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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you from: |
Bella Vista, Arkansas |
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Comments: |
Just found your website. Great. I was a ballturret gunner in
the 384th 547 Squadron flying 35 missions between the dates
of Aug, 4, 1944 to Dec. 11,1944.
I am sure you guys in the 385th were out there on some
targets we were hitting. Our crew
reunited for years and still do with the 4 guys left.
The 384th has a fine web site. Come take a look sometime. |
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March 5, 2004 03:47:53 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
James "Phil" Taylor |
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Email: |
ann250@sbcglobal.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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you from: |
Norman, ok |
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Comments: |
America is now seeing "the best generation" pass on. You
were made of the right stuff.If it wern't for you I would
probably be speaking german as our national
language ! THANK YOU ALL |
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Febuary 28, 2004 08:00:31 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Magda L�cia rodrigues |
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Email: |
magdaturrer@terra.com.br |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Belo Horizonte/MG - Brasil |
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Comments: |
Este site agu�ou-me a curiosidade e o interesse sobre o
assunto.Gostaria de obter mais informa��es sobre o SGT
Turrer Gunner e, se poss�vel da exist�ncia de seus
ancestrais e descendentes. Busco quaisquer informa��es sobre
parentes de sobrenome "TURRER". Grata, Magda |
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Febuary 27, 2004 01:58:07 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
CRAIG BARDWELL |
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Email: |
cabardy@sbcglobal.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
GREEN BAY WI |
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Comments: |
MY DAD GLEN WAS A BOTTOM BALL TURRET GUNNER WITH THE 100
BOMB GROUP HE FLEW 35 MISSIONS ON B17 |
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Febuary 26, 2004 18:22:08 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
CRAIG BARDWELL |
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Email: |
cabardy@sbcglobal.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
GREEN BAY WI |
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Comments: |
MY DAD GLEN WAS A BOTTOM BALL TURRET GUNNER WITH THE 100
BOMB GROUP HE FLEW 35 MISSIONS ON B17 |
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Febuary 26, 2004 18:22:06 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
CRAIG BARDWELL |
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Email: |
cabardy@sbcglobal.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
GREEN BAY WI |
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Comments: |
MY DAD GLEN WAS A BOTTOM BALL TURRET GUNNER WITH THE 100
BOMB GROUP HE FLEW 35 MISSIONS |
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Febuary 26, 2004 18:15:23 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
CRAIG BARDWELL |
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Email: |
cabardy@sbcglobal.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
GREEN BAY WI |
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Febuary 26, 2004 17:13:09 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
john perry |
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http:// |
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you from: |
brighton |
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Comments: |
grunt sent me |
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Febuary 25, 2004 15:37:10 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Jim Hayes |
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Email: |
hayfly@alltel.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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you from: |
Dawson, Ga. |
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Febuary 23, 2004 19:48:55 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
grunt |
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Email: |
carlhannon@comcast.net |
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HomePage: |
http://home.comcast.net/-carlhannon/index.html |
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you from: |
america |
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Comments: |
as
this is my favorite site as thought i might as well sign the
guest book and say hi to frank and of course the duke and
all of you. frank as please click on my home page |
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Febuary 23, 2004 08:29:57 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
bob becker |
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Email: |
bryanzbomb@msn.com |
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HomePage: |
http://none |
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Where are
you from: |
las vegas nevada |
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Comments: |
Great site! Am looking for color shot of superchargers for
detailing El Lobo from 457th, Glatton, England. 1/48 scale
but looks ready for action. Any help? Will send photos when
completed! |
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Febuary 15, 2004 21:43:49 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Lou Guido Jr |
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Email: |
l.guidojr@worldnet.att.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Pittsburgh, Pa |
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Comments: |
Great site Have been researching info on Brother John G.
Guido 551st 385th flew on the Lil Audrey with E.N.White
piloted crew. Mar 44 Jun 44 |
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Febuary 15, 2004 14:06:08 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
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http:// |
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Febuary 15, 2004 00:16:18 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Robert E. Andrews |
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Email: |
BobAndrews23@Juno.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Gainesville, Georgia |
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Comments: |
I was in the 548th squadron and flew 34 missionss from March
to September, 1944 |
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Febuary 14, 2004 01:31:01 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Darel Bidwell |
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Email: |
darelb@advancedpower.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Bend Oregon |
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Comments: |
I am intreaged by the old history of these planes and ships
of the era. A sort of history buff I guess. |
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Febuary 11, 2004 19:00:06 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
s.y. slosberg |
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Email: |
bombadiersdtr@msn.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
oakland,cal |
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Comments: |
my
dad was leon slosberg-bombadier on "moonglow"-551 sqdn-anyone
out there remember him????thanks |
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Febuary 10, 2004 22:08:40 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Art Montano |
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Email: |
artann@verizon.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Ocean City, NJ & Punta Gorda, FL |
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Comments: |
Enjoyed surfing this site. Was attach- ed to 548th Sqdn.
from 12/44 to 5/45. Completed 35 missions as navigator.
Pilot was Floyd McAllister who now lives in Sedona, AZ. Only
other known crew member is Fred Johnson, tail gunner who
lives in MD. |
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Febuary 8, 2004 01:28:38 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
joshua ferguson |
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http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
fort lauderdaLE |
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Comments: |
I'M DOING A SCHOOL PROJECT ON AIRPLANES
OF WWII. |
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Febuary 7, 2004 17:42:47 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Tim Meekings |
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Email: |
tim@meekings1968.freeserve
.co.uk |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Bury St Edmunds. England. |
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Comments: |
Having watched a programme about the battle of Britain, I
was humbled to hear a Spitfire pilot say that he didn't want
thanks, he just wanted to be
remembered. To all the American veterans of WW2 we will
remember you. Even so, I still must thank you for the life
that I live. YOUR SPIRITS GRACE
GREAT ASHFIELD FOR ALL TIME. |
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Febuary 4, 2004 20:00:54 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
C. L. Stone |
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Email: |
cl.stone@verizon.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Kirkland, Wa. |
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Comments: |
Hi All: I'm interested in finding information about my
uncle; Carl R. Cain Sgt.with the 549th Bm.Sq.385th Bm. Gp.
ASN.15070586 He was a radio man on B17s |
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Febuary 4, 2004 06:24:51 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Ken Jones |
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Email: |
Ken@United-REA.com |
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HomePage: |
http://www.United-REA.com |
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Where are
you from: |
Staten Island, NY (Originally) |
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Comments: |
Looking for information about an uncle, Joe Schipani. Lost
July 28, 1943. Would like to know more about him. |
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Febuary 4, 2004 04:08:48 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Lorraine Depalmer |
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Email: |
raineyday30@hotmail.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Littleton NH |
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Comments: |
looking to see what my daughters grandpa" the grunt" was up
to in his early days....great site frank |
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Febuary 1, 2004 16:37:55 (GMT Time) |
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http:// |
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you from: |
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January 29, 2004 03:57:55 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Michael D. Miller |
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Email: |
Gibbsracingfan18@aol.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Bunker Hill, WV |
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Comments: |
Son of Lester J. Miller, engineer and top turret gunner "Li'l
Audrey". Also flew on "Mary Ellen II" |
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January 29, 2004 02:52:23 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Monika Westphal |
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Email: |
mwestphal@bimax.de |
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HomePage: |
http://www.bimax.de |
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Where are
you from: |
Germany |
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Comments: |
I would like to contact Bill Varnedoe for Bernhard Roedig.
Our mail address billvar@bellsouth.net seems to be
incorrect. Please help. Thank you |
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January 27, 2004 22:44:52 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
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http:// |
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you from: |
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January 27, 2004 04:10:48 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Matthew Genskow |
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Email: |
john.deborah.genskow@juno.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Eau Claire Wisconsin |
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Comments: |
I'm researching the B-17 Flying Fortress and this was a big
help. |
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January 23, 2004 16:10:11 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Matthew |
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Email: |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Eau Claire |
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Comments: |
Great Site |
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January 23, 2004 16:07:33 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
brett lever |
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Email: |
brett.lever@ntlworld.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
southampton england |
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Comments: |
im
28 years old and have always admired the brave young men
(younger than me!) that risked their lives in the skies
above europe. my city was a base
for the spitfire aircraft and there is still alot of
infomation on the aircraft in the city there is also the
first spitty ever made by r j michtell. but my upmost
respect goes to the aircrews of the b-17 bombers (i wonder
how many young men of today would be so willing to risk
their lives to fight in a war) my grandad told me many
stories of the sorties from biggin hill in england. god
bless you all |
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January 21, 2004 21:23:07 (GMT Time) |
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http:// |
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you from: |
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January 20, 2004 23:32:05 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
david loft |
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Email: |
realtor@davidloft.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Newmarket, Ontario |
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Comments: |
Very interesting and informative site. |
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January 20, 2004 03:40:13 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
s sanders |
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Email: |
ssanders@aapct.uk |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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you from: |
scotland |
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Comments: |
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January 17, 2004 18:49:05 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
willis wood |
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Email: |
wjwood@sasktel.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Estevan Saskatchewan Canada. |
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January 17, 2004 17:42:21 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Aby (Abz) |
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Email: |
abygb@hotmail.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
England East Anglia |
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Comments: |
MY GRAndfather was in the kings troops i am a student at
writtle college studying equine science and thehistory of
the horse in war i have been told that Eng only had a navy
my grandfather would have gone crazy if he was alive to hear
that . Iamlooking for history on the horse at war as far
back as recorded could you please help me Thank-you very
much Aby Grayston-Brown ,thanks much apreciated look forward
to hearing from you. |
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January 14, 2004 22:13:18 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
John Hibbert |
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Email: |
hibbsterj@aol.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Lafayette Indiana |
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Comments: |
My father was a B-17 pilot with the 549th. He flew his 35
missions from June 1944 to Christmas Eve of the same year.
If any one has any info on him or his missions please email
me. Thanks |
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January 14, 2004 05:29:43 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
alex |
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Email: |
alexandersar2002@yahoo.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
london |
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Comments: |
I want to know the horse heart |
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January 13, 2004 11:15:54 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Gary A. Polliard |
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Email: |
polliard |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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you from: |
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January 11, 2004 22:56:38 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Charles Johnson, Maj. USAR (ret.) |
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Email: |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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you from: |
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Comments: |
Thank you all. I was born in 1947 and remember seeing these
great aircraft in the air in the early 50's.
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January 9, 2004 04:10:27 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
P. L. Shafer |
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Email: |
pwagleshafer@aol.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Etters, Pennsylvania |
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Comments: |
I'm doing research for a friend, Frederick A. Kelly who was
the left waist gunner on the Mickie II. He was with the 385
bomb group, 548th bomb squadron. If anyone can share
additional information with me I would be grateful. Great
site. Thank you/ |
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January 2, 2004 04:25:19 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Barbara Stewart |
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Email: |
barb29@optusnet.com.au |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Cessnock, NSW, Australia |
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Comments: |
I am just looking at sights of B17 for my partner - an avid
B17 Bomber fan/follower/reader of info. |
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December 30, 2003 14:42:53 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Charles W. Page |
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Email: |
mapcwp@ebtv.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Christiansburg Va. |
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Comments: |
I was the ball turret gunner on a B!7
the Lonesome Poecat shot up over Germany March 16 1944. |
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December 29, 2003 03:04:20 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
graham webster |
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Email: |
WEBBIE@jwebster80.freeserve.co.uk |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
shrewsbury shropshire england |
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Comments: |
i am trying to trace any information on 551st fighter
training squadron which were based at atcham airfield in
shropshire england during the 2nd world war, inparticular
any information on howard basil webster who'slast known
address was in spencerport new york any information greatley
recieved |
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December 28, 2003 21:52:20 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
graham webster |
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Email: |
WEBBIE@jwebster.freeserve.co.uk |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
shrewsbury shropshire england |
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Comments: |
i am trying to trace any information on 551st fighter
training squadron which were based at atcham airfield in
shropshire england during the 2nd world war, inparticular
any information on howard basil webster who'slast known
address was in spencerport new york any information greatley
recieved |
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December 28, 2003 21:51:05 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Bob Conner |
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Email: |
bob@bobconner.com |
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HomePage: |
http://www.bobconner.com |
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Where are
you from: |
Forest, VA |
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Comments: |
Frank, I learned about your book from your son, Terry.
Thanks for sharing your experiences and preserving that part
of our history for generations. I read the book last month
and viewed the web site this morning. Great work on both
projects. Very informative. |
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December 26, 2003 15:43:03 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
jay Sison |
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Email: |
jjsison@jtjti.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Manila, Philippines. |
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Comments: |
more
power to your squadron. very nice
site. |
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December 22, 2003 05:07:28 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Brian Ingles |
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Email: |
bingles@neptune.on.ca |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Toronto Canada |
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Comments: |
I always thought you bomber guys travelled in comfort on
missions, now I know it was not like that all.
did you guys ever shoot down any
enemy planes??? |
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December 21, 2003 13:02:23 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Jarrell F. Legg |
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Email: |
lnsmpolcat@aol.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Chesapeake, WV |
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Comments: |
Great Web site, member 550th Sq. 385th Bomb Group.
Tailgunner B-17 Lonesome Polcat, Interned in Switzerland.
Shot up by Me 109's Augusburg mission 3/16/44. Living in
Salt Lake City, Utah for 50+ years. |
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December 19, 2003 17:25:15 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Eric Elmer |
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Email: |
ericlesley@oldmillcotts,freeserve.co.uk |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Great Britain |
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Comments: |
I was a child during WW2, evacuated from London while my
father fought in the far east. I lived in Bacton about 5
miles from Great Ashfield from 1941 to 1945. I well remember
the brave boys and our cries of "Got any gum chum" rewarded
with wrigleys and Hershey bars. I would like any information
on Dick Foot stationed at Great Ashfield and a frequent
visitor to our house in Bury Row |
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December 19, 2003 00:25:22 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Tom Rutherford |
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Email: |
marine_tom@excite.com |
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HomePage: |
http://www.ipa.net/~tr107918 |
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Where are
you from: |
Arkansas |
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Comments: |
Great, great website. You have really done a lot of work
researching and posting such extensive material on the B17
and I enjoyed all the other info and links your site offers
also. I'll be back often to finish checking it out. Take
care and thank you. |
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December 16, 2003 06:01:48 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Webmusher |
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Email: |
b17@webmusher.com |
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HomePage: |
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2210587338 |
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Where are
you from: |
Alaska |
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Comments: |
I have a small B 17 Bomber display piece on Ebay if any of
you B17 fans are interested. Thanks for looking. Pewter,
made by Franklin Mint 1988 Ends: Dec-17-03 23:06:43 PST To
bid on the item, go to: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2210587338
Item Description: B 17 Bomber Franklin Mint "The World's
Greatest Aircraft" collectors
piece. Pewter. Excellent detail. In origional box with
stand. |
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December 15, 2003 12:55:32 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Jim Nesom |
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Email: |
cnesom@yahoo.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
austin, texas |
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Comments: |
my
dad was a radio operator on a B-17 in 1940 something, he's
passed away and I would love any information or web sites
you have on this. their plane was called Jenny lee |
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December 13, 2003 19:59:05 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Stoney Cooper |
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Email: |
ecooper227@sympatico.ca |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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you from: |
Canada |
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I was cf100 pilot Can Forces Father in law b17 Staff with
385 squadron ww11 northern italy otho long |
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December 12, 2003 17:10:47 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
tommaso zuzzi |
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Email: |
tomzuzzi@hotmail.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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you from: |
Italy |
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December 11, 2003 16:08:23 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Stephen R. Hurst |
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Email: |
stephen_hurst@rac.ray.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Little Rock Arkansas |
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Comments: |
I was trying to find the dimensions of this A/C to see if it
would fit into our paint bay as we may have a chance to
refurb one of these planes. Very impressive website. |
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December 11, 2003 14:06:44 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
francis baudoux |
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Email: |
fbaudoux_ir@yahoo.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
belgium |
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Comments: |
I was around 6 years old when you guys were flying over my
head to go over Germany, and fight Hitler's troops that were
holding my POW father in some "oflag". I was mentally
thanking any aircraft flying above my head, and sometimes it
took me quite a lot of time, as you guys were numerous. I
will never tell enough how much I am grateful for your help. |
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December 9, 2003 19:29:33 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Robbie Bryan |
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Email: |
robbie2b40@aol.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Missouri, USA |
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Comments: |
I am looking for any information on the 385th bomb group
that flew the "Big Gas Bird" from early '44 to late '44 in
Ashfield England...my dad was a radio operator....thank
you... |
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December 1, 2003 22:16:16 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Duke |
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Email: |
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http:// |
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December 1, 2003 02:31:18 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
edward jones |
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Email: |
etbj@jones1769.freeserve.co.uk |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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you from: |
stowmarket suffolk |
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Comments: |
i
was a young boy during the war, born in 1934, stowmarket was
surrouded by airfields, us and raf. can
remember the thousand bomber raids, seeing all the aircraft
gaining altitude and then flying east.
very exciting time for us boys.
used to go to rattlesden wattisham, remember b17,
p38, p47 p51. we roam miles to
see the aircraft, wnet to ashfield more than once.
its a wonder we learnt aynthing
at school, we were either in the shelters or gazing out the
windows at the aircraft. the
american forces laid on plenty of partys for the local
children. remember one quite
vividly, he was a champion diver, he used to treat us to all
his tricks. one day late in the war i was up popular hill in
stowmarket when this american drove past, suddenly the
tailgate fell down and this box smashed onto the road, it
was full of tins of dried milk, we picked up and many as we
could and scurried home. |
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November 21, 2003 21:38:19 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Thomas. A . DOVE ( Tony ) |
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Email: |
benjamin.dove@btinternet.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
STREET Somerset. England |
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Comments: |
Excellent site,Please continue to
keep the memory alive. We owe you too much to forget. |
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November 21, 2003 11:42:20 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Kimberly L Wilkes |
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Email: |
kwilkes@hiwaay.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Section Al |
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Comments: |
I found your web site by mistake but enjoyed
it . My father served in army
somewhere close to Cambridge England he was in the 2106th
medical detachment unit aviation. Ihave just recently found
out that he fatherd 2 daughters there I don't have alot of
information if anybody could help me it would be greatly
appreciated. His name was William Lingerfelt. |
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November 20, 2003 00:51:59 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Jim Hoffman |
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Email: |
JEH636@aol.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Fair Haven, NJ |
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Comments: |
By chance any viewers know of any of the following: All were
in Hut 270 at Great Ashfield in late September,1944,
and members of the 549th Squadron of the 385th.
McGraw(KIA), Gue(KIA), O'Donnell,
Provincial(KIA), Burns (KIA),Hamilton, Leidner, Bavuso,
Cusson, DeCourt, Oppenheimer. S/Sgt.McGraw was my uncle and
I am trying to connect with anyone who might remember him. |
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November 12, 2003 19:00:47 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Jim Hoffman |
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Email: |
JEH636@aol.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Fair Haven, NJ |
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Comments: |
By chance any viewers know of any of the following: All were
in Hut 270 at Great Ashfield in late September,1944,
and members of the 549th Squadron of the 385th.
McGraw(KIA), Gue(KIA), O'Donnell,
Provincial(KIA), Burns (KIA),Hamilton, Leidner, Bavuso,
Cusson, DeCourt, Oppenheimer. S/Sgt. was my uncle and I am
trying to connect with anyone who might remember him. |
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November 12, 2003 18:59:32 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Pieter van Marken |
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Email: |
pvmarken@planet.nl |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
The Netherlands |
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Comments: |
I am doing a bit of research on the Operation Manna and
Chowhound, the latter being the food droppings by USAAF B-17
bombers, which I witnessed on May 2 1945 at Schiphol airport
relieving the terrible hunger in Western Holland at the
time. I could not find any actual pictures of the droppings
by the B-17's. Are there any? I am compiling a story for my
sons and grandsons. I now say "thank you again". Your site
as great and your - and my -heroes many. |
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November 11, 2003 20:21:00 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
ian hutchison |
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Email: |
ian.hutch16@ntlworld.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
UK |
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Comments: |
I spend a lot of time at work driving through east anglia
and often pass the memorial at cambridge and many of the old
air fields (now trading estates and factories) and have
always been amazed and interested in the 8th air forces work
in europe, great to see a site that personalises the
commitment those bods made and an insight into their time
here. |
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November 7, 2003 21:17:50 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
John L. Ryan |
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Email: |
jlryan@chorus.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Madison, WI |
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Comments: |
I was a Radio Operator with the 381st at Ridgewell |
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November 4, 2003 21:52:12 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Terry J. Routh |
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Email: |
routhles@tca.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
College Station, TX 77845 |
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Comments: |
Does anyone know a Dick Miller who was with the 385th & may
have attended a reunion in 1983? Is there another way for me
to find out about him? Thanks, Terry Routh
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November 4, 2003 21:51:47 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Chris Stepanian-Bennett |
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Email: |
castepan@oakland.edu |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Rochester Hills, Michigan |
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Comments: |
My grandfather flew in a B-17 during WWII and i believe that
your website is truly a tribute to all of the brave and
courageous men who have ever flown in a B-17. I had the
honor to take a walk through in a restored B-17 and it
absolutely broghut tears to my eyes. My grand father has now
passed on but seeing the plane brought back warm memories of
stories he used to tell me. Your website has done the same.
Thank you so much for it and god bless you all! Please feel
free to contact me at: castepan@oakland.edu -Sincerely,
Christopher Stepanian-Bennett Grnadson of James Stepanian |
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November 4, 2003 18:07:50 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Brandon Wolverton |
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Email: |
www.Ravenbolt2424@AOL.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Pappillion Ne |
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Comments: |
Marvin B. Wolverton was my grandfather thankyou for putting
him on this site he never really told me much about himself
but im proud to know he will be remembered |
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November 4, 2003 03:59:17 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
William G. Benn |
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Email: |
captainsafety@cox.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Rhode Island |
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Comments: |
My father was at hikcom field December 7, 1941. Flew ball
touret and tail gunner. Acreditted with eight kills. |
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November 1, 2003 17:19:08 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Brane Jankovic |
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Email: |
branejankovic@yahoo.com |
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HomePage: |
http://yahoo.com |
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Where are
you from: |
Bosnia&Herzegovina,Republika Srpska |
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Comments: |
On the first sight, your web site looks great. Let me see
more... |
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November 1, 2003 02:25:46 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Larae coley |
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Email: |
coleylarae@comcast.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
delaware |
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Comments: |
My grandfather died september 10,1944
in france. His name is Herbert C. Knotts nad he was with U.S
army 11th infantry regiment, 5th infantry division. |
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October 30, 2003 22:40:43 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Larry W. Wilson |
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Email: |
wilson653@sbcglobal.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
San Antonio |
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Comments: |
My father-in-law was a waist gunner on the "Super Rabbit", a
B-17 at Thorpe-Abbots in England in 1944 and flew 26
missions. |
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October 30, 2003 02:00:49 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Phillip J. Neely |
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Email: |
inafogg2@earthlink.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Edmond, Oklahoma |
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Comments: |
Currently I am the commander of the 10th Flight Test
Squadron at Tinker AFB, Ok. My interest in the B-17 comes
from my USAF Air War Collge Research paper on the Combined
Bombing Offensive. Since then my interest in the B-17 and
what its crews did during WWII contiues to
increase/appreciate. Salutes to all of these great
crews!!!!!!!!! |
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October 29, 2003 21:08:29 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Carl Conger |
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Email: |
lbconger@earthlink.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Horseshoe Bay, TX |
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Comments: |
50 miles west of Austin. I was in the US Air Force from 1961
- 1970, and was in Strategic Air Command for five of those
years. I guess B-17s were the forerunner aircraft of SAC. |
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October 28, 2003 17:04:39 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Wally P. Fydenchuk |
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Email: |
wpf13@hotmail.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
. |
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Comments: |
I am researching US citizens who enlisted in the RCAF prior
to Pearl Harbor. Any names/information would be appreciated.
Contact: wpf13@hotmail.com |
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October 22, 2003 22:20:46 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Scott Ekberg |
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Email: |
scotthe@atlantic.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Ocala, FL |
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Comments: |
All of our military people have my admiration and respect.
Freedom is not free. |
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October 20, 2003 11:37:21 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Bill Sammons |
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Email: |
billsbreezy@aol.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Central FL |
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Comments: |
I took my little girl into a B-17 this week with a friend of
mine, we talked to a vet that
logged 34 missions. I saw his expression, in his eyes, in
his voice, his stories, this
plane was, simply stated, important. I tried not to tear or
tremble but this history, this plane helped to keep millions
free. I HONOR, and my child will grow and learn to honor all
of the men, women, and children who did so much, then and
now to keep us FREE. God bless
you all. God Bless America |
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October 18, 2003 19:35:55 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
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http:// |
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you from: |
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October 18, 2003 17:03:52 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
John D. Scholes |
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Email: |
dscholes1950@aol.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Bury England |
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Comments: |
My dad was in the US Air force at great ashfield.1942-1945 |
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October 15, 2003 17:43:27 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
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Email: |
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http:// |
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you from: |
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October 15, 2003 17:38:12 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Mike |
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Email: |
mmorrow31@insightbb.com |
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HomePage: |
http://www.geocities.com |
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Where are
you from: |
Pendleton USA |
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Comments: |
The grunt sent me here. When we entered Vietnam, we became
suddenly aware that we were entering into the heart of
darkness and the edge of civilization; but we entered..
Our Country was beckoning...Illusion and reality blended
into the landscape, and time, as we knew it, stopped! We now
became...Brothers in Arms. |
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October 13, 2003 16:47:41 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Chuck Van Zant |
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Email: |
czant@earthlink.net |
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HomePage: |
http://start.usaa.net |
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Where are
you from: |
Georgia |
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Comments: |
Hi! Just surfing. I enjoy Air Corps/US Air Force history. My
neighbor flew B17's in the Pacific Theater. I served as an
aircraft jet engine mechanic in the USAF. I salute you guys!
Thanks for serving your country. Chuck Van Zant Sgt. USAF,
1966-72 Vietnam, 1969-70 |
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October 11, 2003 00:55:54 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
calvin |
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Email: |
calvinj6atjuno.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
amirillo/TX |
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Comments: |
that was a great place for my research about flight |
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October 10, 2003 20:42:53 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Hugh Katz |
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Email: |
k3hu@hotmail.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Live in Md. east of D.C. |
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Comments: |
My Brother-in-law went down in "Big Gas Bird". Regular ship
was "Satans Mate".Out of Great Ashfield. Co-pilot Harvey
Dater, from Michigan. KIA on the ground next day with other
officers & 1 sgt. Anyone remember him or B-17's? Interested
in info. So is his nephew named for him.
Thank you all. k3hu@hotmail.com or hugh@voa.gov |
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October 10, 2003 20:36:44 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Hugh Katz |
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Email: |
k3hu@hotmail.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Live in Md. east of D.C. |
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Comments: |
My Brother-in-law went down in "Big Gas Bird". Regular ship
was "Satans Mate".Out of Great Ashfield. Co-pilot Harvey
Dater, from Michigan. KIA on the ground next day with other
officers & 1 sgt. Anyone remember him or B-17's? Interested
in info. So is his nephew named for him.
Thank you all. k3hu@hotmail.com or hugh@voa.gov |
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October 10, 2003 20:32:47 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Hugh Katz |
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Email: |
k3hu@hotmail.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Live in Md. east of D.C. |
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Comments: |
My Brother-in-law went down in Big Gas Bird. Regular ship
was Satans Mate. Co-pilot Harvey Dater, from Michigan. KIA
on the ground next day with other officers & 1 sgt. Anyone
remember him or B-17's? Interested in info. So is his nephew
named for him. Thank you all.
k3hu@hotmail.com or hugh@voa.gov |
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October 10, 2003 20:06:45 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Rodney Fox |
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Email: |
Dylmar2000@netzero.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Wisconsin |
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Comments: |
My late grandfather Edward J. Saur Jr. was enlisted in the
549th Night fighter squadron. He was a P-61 black widow
plane mechanic. He told me a lot about the war before he
passed. This site is great for me and all others to look
back on a piece of history. Even more so when one of your
relatives were in it. |
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October 10, 2003 03:45:38 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Robert R. Baldwin |
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Email: |
baldwinjr@jps.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Santa Cruz, CA |
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Comments: |
You have a very nice website. I really appreciate this. From
April '44 I was there in the 549th & later in the 550th
until the end. |
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October 1, 2003 07:56:35 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Angela Koepping |
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Email: |
AngelaKoepping@msn.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Muscatine, IA |
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Comments: |
My grandfather John W. Wince served with the 2523 Army
Airforce Base Unit in Hondo Tx. I could not find a site for
this information. He was with the 847th squad. He has
complete photos of the squad with names and several pictures
of planes. He gave me a list of names from the Army Air
Forces Piolet School (specialized VHB) dated 5 dec. 1945. He
also had a complete list of names for Flight Engineer school
Hondo Army Air Field dated 27 nov. 1945. If anyone is
interested in this information e-mail me.
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September 29, 2003 20:17:34 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Angela Koepping |
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Email: |
AngelaKoepping@msn.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Muscatine, IA |
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Comments: |
My grandfather William Detrich Koepping served with the
549th Bomb Squad. Anyone with information please
contact me. Thank you |
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September 29, 2003 00:07:21 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
RMac |
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Email: |
FlaMacs@aol.com
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
USA, FL |
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Comments: |
Like your website. A good family friend was KIA from the
551st abt. Aug 1943. Trying to collect his history for a
remembrance to pass on. Found him in the Maddingly Cem.
book . But from Cambridge list I
see his body must have been shipped home.He must have been a
gunner, as the pic I have of him shows wings, but he is
a SSgt.He was on the Pregnant
Portia. |
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September 27, 2003 14:32:43 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Jean-Paul FAVRAIS |
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Email: |
jeanpaulfavrais1@aol.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
BREAL 35310 FRANCE |
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Comments: |
I to do search on the crash site in BRITTANY
( FR.) Congratulations for your
site |
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September 23, 2003 19:43:07 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
JIM CAREY |
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Email: |
BADCAR@WEBTV.NET |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
AUGUSTA, MAINE |
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Comments: |
I was just a BOY 7 yrs Old when WW 11 started & as I grow
Older now pushing 70 I oftener than Most think BACK to WHAT!
these Men DID! & under the
Conditions in which they Did WHAT they DID! & I Am AWED! &
that FEELING of PRIDE! sweeps
over ME! as an AMERICAN! & YEH!I
SAY a Silient PRAYER! to ALL!
that SERVERD! & I Attempt to Let
Them KNOW! Where-Ever they ARE? THAT! I a Mear 7 yr Old BOY!
I Still REMEMBER! & Perhaps? just
May-bee? they Do Hear my PRAYER?
& that Tiny SMILE! of Being
REMEMBERED! Comes upon their Angeletic FACES! KNOWING they
ARE! Still Not FORGOTTEN! by an
NOW! Old Man that was just 7 yrs OLD When they Gave Their
LIVES! SO WE! ALL could LIVE! the
FREEDOMS We Have TODAY! GOD BLESS
ALL! OLe JIM |
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September 17, 2003 14:51:22 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
JIM CAREY |
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Email: |
BADCAR@WEBTV.NET |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
AUGUSTA, MAINE |
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Comments: |
I was just a BOY 7 yrs Old when WW 11 started & as I grow
Older now pushing 70 I oftener than Most think BACK to WHAT!
these Men DID! & under the
Conditions in which they Did WHAT they DID! & I Am AWED! &
that FEELING of PRIDE! sweeps
over ME! as an AMERICAN! & YEH!I
SAY a Silient PRAYER! to ALL!
that SERVERD! & I Attempt to Let
Them KNOW! Where-Ever they ARE? THAT! I a Mear 7 yr Old BOY!
I Still REMEMBER! & Perhaps? just
May-bee? they Do Hear my PRAYER?
& that Tiny SMILE! of Being
REMEMBERED! Comes upon their Angeletic FACES! KNOWING they
ARE! Still Not FORGOTTEN! by an
NOW! Old Man that was just 7 yrs OLD When they Gave Their
LIVES! SO WE! ALL could LIVE! the
FREEDOMS We Have TODAY! GOD BLESS
ALL! OLe JIM |
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September 17, 2003 14:40:07 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
PAUL LAUWERS |
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Email: |
zonneschijn@belgacom.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
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Comments: |
thank
you those hero's of the b17 they give the biggest offer.....
freedom! we
most never forget ! PAUL LAUWERS ANTWERP BELGIUM EUROPE
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September 15, 2003 23:23:15 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Raymond Stoltzfus |
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Email: |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Chestertown, Maryland |
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Comments: |
I find this page to be very informative and interesting. |
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September 13, 2003 14:48:10 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
William John |
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Email: |
billoby@yahoo.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Lafayett, Louisiana |
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Comments: |
My dad was a navigator/gunner on a B-17 bomber during WWII |
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September 11, 2003 16:09:13 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
ian |
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Email: |
goodey5050@yahoo.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Nottingham England |
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Comments: |
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September 9, 2003 21:55:30 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Bill Kirton |
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Email: |
snuggles@accessatc.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Waycross, GA |
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Comments: |
My father served in S Pacific--ground radio operator in the
Army Air Corps |
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September 8, 2003 23:37:15 (GMT Time) |
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http:// |
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September 7, 2003 22:23:12 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
JIM CAREY |
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Email: |
BADAR@WEBTV.NET |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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you from: |
AUGUSTA.MAINE |
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Comments: |
I just Wrote & was Wondering? IF some One? Knew of DON HUNT
of Walt Milligan < Spelling? Both were GUNNERS on B-17s Don
Hunt Died in a German Prison Camp I was Told many yrs AGO!
Walt became a Local Policeman & my Freind as I was a Tire
Burner & a Bit Wild yrs AGO! Walt Passed Away a few months
Ago! last TIME I saw WALT He &
His Wife were Collecting Beanie Babys as We chattted over
Coffee at our local Dunkin Donuts-as Walt & His Wife lived
in Fla & were Here Visting! any
INFO on DON HUNT of WALT MILIGAN will be Appricated! THANKS!
Ole JIM CAREY |
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August 31, 2003 09:55:28 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
JIM CAREY |
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Email: |
BADCAR@WEBTV.NET |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
AUGUSTA.MAINE |
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Comments: |
I was just a BOY back during WW11 BUT-I Remember the PRIDE
We All KIDS in AMERICANS Felt as YOU Airmen Took On the
German Air Force & as the Older Boys Left to GO Fight the
WAR! & Some never Returning! & our Rual area w/ all those
Gold Stars on the front doors of many Farms telling of the
LOSS of a Family Member & the News Reels of Bombers &
fighters Smashing the Enemy & Finally Defeating THEM! & on
Both Fronts & YOU GUYS Finally Comming HOME! & 50 odd yrs
has PASSED! & as an OLd MAN pushing 70 I*D just Like to SAY!
THANKS! for Doing the IMPOSSIBLE!
so Long AGO! & REMIND YOU!
that WE DO REMEMBER! GOD
BLESS! for
a JOB well DONE! Above & Beyond the Call of DUTY!
as SEEN from the EYES of a Very
Young BOY! NOW! an OLD MAN! YOU
are My Personal HEROS! & NO ONE! can
Ever Take that away from YOU! & GOD Don*t make MEN like YOU
Any More? I Don*t THINK? Ole JIM |
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August 31, 2003 09:29:53 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Gary Jacobson |
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Email: |
pgriz@hotmail.com |
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HomePage: |
http://namtour.com/namtour.html |
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you from: |
Realm of Idaho |
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Comments: |
As a combat vet who has borne the
brunt of our nations actions in Vietnam, bearing freedoms
sword, and yet feeling embarrassment and scorn heaped upon
warriors from that conflict, I salute your patriotic
service, men flying the B-17 bombers. My dad was in the
army-airforce, and worked on B-17 bombers at Tinker Field,
Oklahoma. I invite those who pass here to visit my "Vietnam
Picture Tour," http://namtour.com/namtour.html from the lens
and poet�s pen of a combat infantryman, from one who's
walked the walk, and can talk the talk...Take a walk in "the
park" with the 1st Air Cavalry on combat patrol, that in
reality will give you the sweet and sour taste of "the Nam"
on your tongue, leave the pungent smell of "the Nam" acrid
in your nostrils, and embed textures of "the Nam" in your
brain as though you walked beside me in combat.
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August 31, 2003 06:49:12 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Marc Smilen |
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Email: |
warpaper@webtv.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Florida |
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Comments: |
Looking to hear from WWII servicemen who served with William
Jens and Stewart Love. Also from any relatives of them. They
were shot down over Germany. Stewart Love was the bombadier
and the only survivor from that wreck. I collect WWII
letters and diaries, and just acquired the letters received
by Lt. Jen's girlfriend from Lt. Jen's mother. His mother
relayed to his girlfriend the details of the plane going
down. Mrs. Jens quotes in her letter, what was told to her
in a letter sent to her by bombadier Stewart Love. And
apparently Lt. Jens was buried in a municipal German
cemetary according to the US government, which told Mrs.
Jens that they learned of the burial thru captured German
documents. It's quite an interesting batch of letters. I
wish to learn more about these two men.
a side note: Lieutenant William F. Jen's girlfriend
was a Letty Jane Luckman. |
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August 28, 2003 00:04:10 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
william s.cowart iii |
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Email: |
cardetailerbill@yahoo.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Atlantic city new jersey |
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Comments: |
hi my father flew the B17 's over in England |
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August 26, 2003 23:14:06 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
william s.cowart iii |
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Email: |
cardetailerbill@yahoo.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Atlantic city new jersey |
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Comments: |
hi my father flew the B17 's over in England |
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August 26, 2003 23:13:31 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Kolt |
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Email: |
bkcolt45@webtv.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
N.J. |
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Comments: |
we
just flew in the B-17 Nine o Nine, great experience & realy
glad I did it. Smooth take off & landing..
No enemy planes but you can just think of what they went
through in WW II |
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August 26, 2003 16:40:01 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
scott scherer |
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Email: |
maxamus70@aol.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
napa, ca |
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Comments: |
thank
you all for all you dedication to the defence of our home
land. |
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August 26, 2003 03:34:40 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
JERRY LINDAHL |
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Email: |
GERLIN945@AOL.COM |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
DANVILLE, CALIF. |
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Comments: |
GREAT WEB SITE..I WAS SEARCHING
FOR INFO RE. A FRIEND WHO WAS A PILOT IN THE 385TH, NAME
ELLIS LANGLEY, PLANES NAME WAS "SLEEPY TIME GAL" I WAS A
RADIO OP ON 29S..WILL LOOK SOME
MORE. |
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August 23, 2003 17:49:28 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Bereke |
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Email: |
albertdemuyer@hotmail.com |
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HomePage: |
http://www.belgium.under.ground.freeservers.com |
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Where are
you from: |
Belgium |
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Comments: |
Frank;I walk bij on your web-site againe,I found the photo
with you and your brother,a couple good looking guys who
were happy to be home againe afther all thise terrible time
of war.greetings Bereke |
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August 20, 2003 14:46:15 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Fain Pool, LtCol(Ret)USAF |
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Email: |
av8rfain@aol.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Lawton, OK, originally--WA now |
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Comments: |
I was pilot in 548 Sqn from May 1944 to Dec. '44. Flew
special Top Secret mission on Project Aphrodite, Aug. 4,
1944, and bailed out over England from war-weary B-17 loaded
with 22,000 lbs. of RDX Torpex, which was dived into
missile-launch site in France by radio-control. |
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August 20, 2003 10:51:42 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Chuck Primavera |
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Email: |
primaverac@aol.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Conshohocken PA 19428-1421 |
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Comments: |
Served USAF in England 1966-1971;1975-1978 |
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August 13, 2003 19:03:16 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
JOSEPH VANEGAS |
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Email: |
vanegaskid@hotmail.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
PANAMA |
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Comments: |
I, AND SOME BOYS FROM PANAMA, SPECIALLY
IN AGUADULCE, PANAMA, LISTEN OLD HISTORIES OF OUR
GOODFATHERS THAT KNOW AT MANY PILOTS THAT PRACTICED HERE.
MANY FRIENDS OF MY GOODFADER NEVER COME BACK.... R.
I . P. MY GOODFATHER WAS SILVERI
CALDERON (1905 - 1983 ) A
PANAMANIAN VOLUNTIER AT SERVICE BY THE R.A.F AND USAF TO
MAKING BIG THANKS FOR TRANSPORT GAS IN 1941-1944. HE SAYME
THAT HEROS THAT THE ALIED PILOTS IN THE II WW, FIGHT FOR OUR
LIBERTY, FIGHT FOR THE JUSTICE... I WANT TO GIVE A BIG UP
RESPECT AT ALL THE AMERICAN AND BRITISH HEROS, IN MAME OF MY
GOODFATHER(R.I.P) AND ME SPECIALLY AT THE BOMB GROUP AT ALL
B-17. |
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August 11, 2003 00:12:29 (GMT Time) |
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August 6, 2003 17:26:07 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
J.M. de Wilde |
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Email: |
jmdewilde |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Holland |
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Comments: |
Hello, A couple of months ago did we adopted 6 US Wargraves
at Henri Chapelle Cemetery (Belgium),among these graves is
also the grave of 2nd Lt. Patrick J. Flanagan (385th Bomber
Group/551st Bomber Squadron). He is K.I.A. on 12 July 1944
in a mid air collision with 2102606,crash
in luxembourg near Perle. After visiting the website of
385th Bomber Group,did I find out
that the close relatives (his son and grandson Mr. Patrick &
Tony Flanagan where present at the memorial 2000 in Perle)
of 2nd Lt Flanagan (see for memorial program:
http://www.385bg.com/museum/events00.html). Can you help me
with the emailadress or homeadress from his Son and grandson,so
that we can contact him and tell about the adoption and what
it means for us ? |
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August 5, 2003 17:29:52 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Larry Silva |
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Email: |
Ljcasilva@netscape.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Nashua,NH. |
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Comments: |
I was stationed at Mather AFB in Sacramento California for
my inlistment of four years. I worked as a neumatics
repairman on B52Fs and KC135s.The B17 was our first
strategic bomber and its' combat record demonstrats the
spirit of the American fighting man. Reading about this
Giant Of The Skys is about exciting as it gets. My hats off
to all those who flew and maintained this famous aircraft. |
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August 5, 2003 02:49:49 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
albert bishop |
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Email: |
abishop3@bellsouth.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
PA NOW FLA. |
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Comments: |
r/o
840 sq 483rd bg heavy on the BIG YANK HI TO ALL THE OLD
GUYS!!! |
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August 4, 2003 21:13:48 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Mike Morton |
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Email: |
mmorton2@cox.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
kansas |
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Comments: |
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August 1, 2003 19:56:53 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Earl D. Martin |
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Email: |
temart25@mynewroads.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Fort Smith, AR 72901 |
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Comments: |
Great work!!!! I did my 35 as tail gunner on
" Ruby's Raiders" (549th)...Love
anything from 385th and 8th. Thanks!!!! |
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August 1, 2003 04:30:49 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Marilyn R. O'Brien (Meier) |
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Email: |
Marilyn007@charter.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Madison, Wisconsin |
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Comments: |
Today )7/27/03
I am going to have the priviledge of being a visitor of our
countries airplane. Be proud. I am. I have a friend Art
Williams who was in the German Death March and imprisoned
for 18 months. He was shot down behind German lines. He has
troub;le with his body but he has
a wonderful spirit. I had a father who wanted to be there
for our country but he was deaf but he was always a patriot
and I had 3 brothers in the service. 1 Viewt Nam 2) Bay of
Pigs 3) Germany. I was in the USO and danced with our
soldiers and had some cake and ice cream and just talked. My
mom befriended a family from Truax and they are still as
family. I fly our flag with pride. My grandfather adopted a
young man home from the war with no place to go and my
father sponsored a family from Chezoslavaia when Russia tore
their country apart. I send donations to the Veterans and I
have a friend who we have been looking for for 30 years. He
is a POW in Viet Nam. He saved a man in the sea and was cap |
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July 27, 2003 13:22:13 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Marilyn R. O'Brien (Meier) |
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Email: |
Marilyn007@charter.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Madison, Wisconsin |
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Comments: |
Today )7/27/03
I am going to have the priviledge of being a visitor of our
countries airplane. Be proud. I am. I have a friend Art
Williams who was in the German Death March and imprisoned
for 18 months. He was shot down behind German lines. He has
troub;le with his body but he has
a wonderful spirit. I had a father who wanted to be there
for our country but he was deaf but he was always a patriot
and I had 3 brothers in the service. 1 Viewt Nam 2) Bay of
Pigs 3) Germany. I was in the USO and danced with our
soldiers and had some cake and ice cream and just talked. My
mom befriended a family from Truax and they are still as
family. I fly our flag with pride. My grandfather adopted a
young man home from the war with no place to go and my
father sponsored a family from Chezoslavaia when Russia tore
their country apart. I send donations to the Veterans and I
have a friend who we have been looking for for 30 years. He
is a POW in Viet Nam. He saved a man in the sea and was cap |
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July 27, 2003 13:17:13 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Ronald Sanderson |
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Email: |
ronsand1@yahoo.co.uk |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Surrey United Kingdom |
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Comments: |
What a fantastic site especially for people like myself who
are intrested in the history of the USAF and there time in
England during the last war. I am aged 62 and still find it
extremley difficult to come to terms with the sacrifice that
you all made during the dark days of 1942-45
I thank you all from the bottom
of my heart. I will be visiting East Anglia in September of
this year Visiting the American Cemetry at Madingley, and
Great Ashfield, if there are any vetrans or vetrans families
who would like me to photograph a particular grave or
airlield I would be honoured to do so.I will pay all costs.
Once again thank you and I wish you all long life and
happiness, you have more than
earned it. |
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July 24, 2003 11:35:06 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
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http:// |
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July 21, 2003 22:39:01 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Bob Richardson |
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Email: |
bobbyrichardson7@aol.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
New Jersey |
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Comments: |
Leo Braddell who was my uncle was with the 850th
squadron,490th group g.p.,8th A.A.F. |
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July 16, 2003 19:12:25 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Bob Richardson |
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Email: |
bobbyrichardson7@aol.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
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Comments: |
Leo Braddell who was my uncle was with the 850th
squadron,490th group g.p.,8th A.A.F. |
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July 16, 2003 19:08:45 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
suebarker |
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Email: |
soobarker@swale.gov.uk |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
England |
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Comments: |
Signing in yet again, keep getting drawn back. Liked the
nose job Frank and got the book on Sunday. Looking forward
to reading it. Will be in touch Frank soon. |
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July 15, 2003 11:45:52 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
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http:// |
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you from: |
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July 13, 2003 03:07:37 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
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Email: |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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you from: |
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Comments: |
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July 12, 2003 01:48:40 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
ED MCCARTHY |
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Email: |
EMCCARTHY@FLFREEZER.COM |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
CAPE CORAL FLORIDA |
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Comments: |
MY FATHER ED MCCARTHY WAS A PILOT WITH THE 385TH.HIS WARTIME
STORIES WILL ALWAYS BE WITH ME. |
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July 11, 2003 19:39:53 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Robb Leamy |
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Email: |
wb8bhu@arrl.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Granville, OH |
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Comments: |
What a wonderful website! Really shows what the internet is
all about. I was only a baby (born 1942) during the war, but
I as a ham radio operator I am keenly interested in the
radio ops and their equipment. I am currently restoring an
old RCA made BC-348O receiver which was the long range (morse
code) unit aboard the B-17. I would be interested in seeing
any pictures showing the radio installations aboard the B-17
as well as stories about the radio ops and their work.
Thanks again for this great site. What a tribute to the many
veterans who have served our country. Robb WB8BHU |
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July 6, 2003 18:01:06 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Von Ehman |
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Email: |
ehman1@juno.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
WV |
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Comments: |
I was very touched by the War Horse site. With guys like
this, it easy to see why we have the greatest country on the
face of the earth. Von Ehman |
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July 3, 2003 17:46:49 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Phyllis June Robinson |
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Email: |
Raine.james@btinternet.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Bishop's Stortford Hertfordshire ENGLAND |
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Comments: |
I am looking for Denny Smith posted to Stansted Mount
Fitchet near Bishop's Stortford England in 1944 -1945 He is
the father of twin boys Peter and Paul who were born 2nd
April 1946 he knew about his sons and wanted us to be with
him in OHio USA but my family would not let me go. Can
anyone help find him or his family? Many thanks Phyllis |
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July 3, 2003 14:21:15 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Sue Barker |
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Email: |
suebarker@swale.gov.uk |
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HomePage: |
http://www.swale.gov.uk/ |
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Where are
you from: |
Sittingbourne, Kent, ENGLAND |
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Comments: |
Wonderful site, got so immersed
that I forgot to eat my lunch and get back to work. I am a
member of the B17 Preservation Society which keeps the
SallyB flying in memory of all the crews in the 8th. Anyone
out there interested in swopping news occasionally? |
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July 2, 2003 12:22:01 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
LEE REYNOLDS |
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Email: |
ODIE8-41@MSN.COM |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
KANSAS CITY KANSAS |
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Comments: |
EXCELLENT JOB COVERING THIS OLS WORK HORSE
KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!!! |
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July 1, 2003 16:25:23 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Terry Luckenbach |
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Email: |
terryluckenbach@earthlink.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Atlanta, GA |
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Comments: |
This is a great website. I am interested in finding any
information available about my uncle- Jack A. Findley. He
was in the 385thBG 551st Squadron, a ball turret gunner in
the "Lady B Good" serial number 43-38417. He died in Viet
Nam 1964. I would appreciate any contacts with information
or photos. Thanks |
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June 26, 2003 16:48:50 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Terry Luckenbach |
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Email: |
terryluckenbach@earthlink.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Atlanta, GA |
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Comments: |
This is a great website. I am interested in finding any
information available about my uncle- Jack A. Findley. He
was in the 385thBG 551st Squadron, a ball turret gunner in
the "Lady B Good" serial number 43-38417. He died in Viet
Nam 1964. I would appreciate any contacts with information
or photos. Thanks |
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June 26, 2003 16:47:41 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Stan Boynton |
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Email: |
blobsquad@adelphia.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Winthrop, Maine |
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Comments: |
The grunt sent me here to check this out. He's quite a
memorable character. My thanks to him and all the others
like him who did the job they were asked to do. We owe them
for the risk they took and the sacrifices they made to
preserve our freedoms. |
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June 25, 2003 01:50:17 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Melissa O'Neal |
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Email: |
dancgirl92@aol.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Georgia |
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Comments: |
I really liked it but one thing is in the memory spot ya'll
don't have Clinton Ross Hallman r. in there and he died in
the plane in World War II. So please include him. Thank You |
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June 19, 2003 13:55:41 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Rainerius |
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Email: |
trier-online@freenet.de |
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HomePage: |
http://www.boogieman-live.de |
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Where are
you from: |
germany |
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Comments: |
Hello, I found your website by a search engine. It�s very
nice and interesting. I also made my first website about the
oldest town in germany called Trier. It is a photo
site , you can see the old roman
monuments and other old buildings. I hope you like it.
Greetings from Trier Germany Rainerius http://www.boogieman-live.de |
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June 19, 2003 12:43:19 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Gary Patterson |
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Email: |
daddy4three@aol.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Union City, Tn. |
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Comments: |
My dad was in WWII. He work on
the B 17 # 3 engine. |
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June 11, 2003 02:49:43 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
joe banks |
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Email: |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
fort worth tx |
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Comments: |
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June 9, 2003 21:43:14 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Marcus Vinicius de Assis |
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Email: |
lanckaster@uol.com.br |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Pindamonhangaba - Brasil |
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Comments: |
Adoro a avia��o antiga,e parab�ns
pelo cite.Pena que no Brasil h� poucos ex-combatentes. |
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June 9, 2003 01:10:14 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
paul graves |
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Email: |
sgypsy111 |
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http:// |
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you from: |
ft collins co |
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my dad served in the 385thin ww2 he pasted away in 2001 am
just nosing around |
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June 8, 2003 20:11:29 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
paul graves |
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Email: |
sgypsy111 |
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http:// |
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you from: |
ft collins co |
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my dad served in the 385thin ww2 he pasted away in 2001 am
just nosing around |
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June 8, 2003 20:11:25 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Russ Naden |
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naden@ncn.net |
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http:// |
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you from: |
Webster City, IA |
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Comments: |
My Dad's brother was killed in England flying as tail gunner
on a B-17 with the 305th Bomb Group. He was on the Miss
Liberty Belle. |
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June 3, 2003 21:17:46 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Ian McLachlan |
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Email: |
ianm385bg@btopenworld.com |
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http:// |
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you from: |
UK |
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I've been studying 385th history for several years. Enjoyed
the site. I'll be continuing to do my bit to promote 385th
achievements. My next book will have more 385th stories.
Best wishes |
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June 3, 2003 05:34:42 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Tim Meekings |
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Email: |
tim@meekings1968.freeserve.co.uk |
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http:// |
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you from: |
Bury St. Edmunds, England |
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Does anyone have a good picture of the control tower at
Great Ashfield that they could possibly Email to me please?
Also, having visited what remains of the 549th squadron
area, could someone enlighten me as to where the other 3
squadron areas were, so I could visit those as
well. I'd be extremely grateful
to anyone that could help me. |
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May 26, 2003 19:04:42 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Rich |
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Email: |
Rich223@att.net |
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http:// |
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you from: |
VT, USA |
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Comments: |
Great site! Thanks to all Veterans for all Sacrifices. |
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May 26, 2003 13:08:00 (GMT Time) |
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May 26, 2003 13:05:31 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Kent Burich |
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wartooth@ameritech.net |
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you from: |
Illinois |
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My father's brother was George. The pilot on the B17 that
was hit in the wing. |
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May 24, 2003 04:41:45 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Rafael Valdez |
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Email: |
jetstorm19@hotmail.com |
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http:// |
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you from: |
Texas |
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Cool web sight, Like the pic. |
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May 22, 2003 13:36:46 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
mark beemer |
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Email: |
beemers@sbcglobal.net |
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http:// |
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you from: |
independence,mo |
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just wanted to say thanks |
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May 22, 2003 01:09:03 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
dave |
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http:// |
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fuk
u brittany! and fuk nazis |
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May 19, 2003 09:35:49 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Michael Corey |
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Email: |
ffmikecorey@yahoo.com |
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http:// |
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you from: |
California |
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Comments: |
Thanks to allied veterans of ALL wars for insuring our
freedom! My father, Michael Corey, was a tailgunner on the
"Bayou Belle" in the 551st. I have an
great photo of the crew in front of the bomber. I don't know
when he was there, or any of the names of his crew...I would
love to find someone who flew with him since I never found
out where or when he flew missions. He passe away in 1977 at
51 years old. Thanks! |
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May 18, 2003 04:19:17 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
jack robertson |
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Email: |
safetyjack5@yahoo.com |
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http:// |
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you from: |
Kentucky |
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Comments: |
Daughter has a project interviewing a person 60 years older
than herself. We picked an 80 year old gentleman I work with
who was a Navigator on the B17 Bomber. I am looking for a
picture of it for her board. Thank you. Jack |
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May 14, 2003 17:57:21 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Bill Johnson |
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Email: |
logger@mail.tss.net |
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http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Duncombe, Iowa/Olympia, Wash |
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I wasa replacement armorer 549th squadron 1943-44. Jim Clark
from Alabama, Reed from Oregon,Carpenter
& Stratton, the bridge player are a few of the fellows I
remember. I would love to hear from anyone who might have
been there with me. |
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May 10, 2003 23:04:26 (GMT Time) |
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http:// |
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May 10, 2003 22:53:12 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
James Nakauchi |
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Email: |
encasa@earthlink.net |
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http:// |
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you from: |
Yelm, WA |
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Comments: |
Great site! My girlfriend's father was an armorer with the
549th Bomb Squadron, and I'm going to make a B-17 model with
unit markings and squadron/group patches. This site is
absolutely excellent for my research purposes. I will also
pass along this site to my girlfriend's father. Thanks for
maintaining excellent historical sites such as yours. Jim
Nakauchi State Director Civil Air Patrol-USAF Liaison Office
McChord AFB, WA |
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May 8, 2003 20:36:20 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
brittany |
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http:// |
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you from: |
stoughton mass |
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Comments: |
nazi for life |
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May 7, 2003 22:34:59 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
SFC James L Hodges, USA (Ret) 101 Abn |
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Email: |
Hadjimoto8@aol.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Dothan, Alabama |
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Comments: |
Thank you for your contributions. As a ground guy, we really
appreciate the help. U.S Arny '71-'91 |
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May 2, 2003 17:40:45 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Rick Randle |
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Email: |
ezyrick@a0l.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
SLC Utah |
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Comments: |
Terrific Website. I am interested in obtaining
two Pictures 1. Photo page one
"have a nice day" and 2. from
photo page two The first picture "heavy bombers dropping
bombs Mail to Rick Randle 4480 Adonis Drive Salt Lake City,
Utah 84124 Thank you. Send me a bill for all expenses |
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April 26, 2003 21:21:58 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Bryan Scott Cassie |
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Email: |
BryanScott1944@USAF.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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you from: |
Scotland |
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Comments: |
Wondered if anyone knew my father he was either USAF or he
was a Ranger his name was Bryan Scott he was based in
Peterhead, in North Scotland in 1944,he like many others
enjoyed the dances on saturday nights at Mintlaw Hall,him
and my mother met there just like to think you made it
through the war, anyone who knew him and my mother Lizzie
she was a local scots lass, My Daddy was a GI My daddy was a
GI from the US of A He went to fight the enemy in a big land
far away He left my mom cryin her eyes were full of tears
And I never knew I had a daddy for over 50years I have
wondered what my daddy was like Was he big and was he tall
For I am just a big man like an old country wall My eyes
they are bright blue my hair is blonde and fair Is this just
how my daddy looked that night he was standing there
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April 26, 2003 13:54:40 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Bryan Scott Cassie |
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Email: |
BryanScott1944@USAF.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Scotland |
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Comments: |
Wondered if anyone knew my father he was either USAF or he
was a Ranger his name was Bryan Scott he was based in
Peterhead, in North Scotland in 1944,he like many others
enjoyed the dances on saturday nights at Mintlaw Hall,him
and my mother met there just like to think you made it
through the war, anyone who knew him and my mother Lizzie
she was a local scots lass, My Daddy was a GI My daddy was a
GI from the US of A He went to fight the enemy in a big land
far away He left my mom cryin her eyes were full of tears
And I never knew I had a daddy for over 50years I have
wondered what my daddy was like Was he big and was he tall
For I am just a big man like an old country wall My eyes
they are bright blue my hair is blonde and fair Is this just
how my daddy looked that night he was standing there I never
even met my mom and my daddy in all these years And my heart
has been full of sorrow and my eyes were full of tears When
I saw the children dancin and their hear |
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April 26, 2003 13:52:09 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
rick randle |
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Email: |
ezyrick@aol.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
SLC Utah |
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Comments: |
we have monthly mtg where a WWII Vet speaks In man a
B!&pilot will speak and I would like a copy of that picture
dropping the bombs over Germany if possible |
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April 26, 2003 02:42:19 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Tim Meekings |
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Email: |
tim@meekings1968.freeserve.co.uk |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Bury St. Edmunds, England. |
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Once again I sign this guestbook, it honours me every time!
On 22nd April I was able to celebrate my 35th birthday by
standing on the perimeter track at Great Ashfield airfield.
Once again, thank you Frank, Duke and all you other "Bloody
Yanks" that were stationed there during the war. Thanks for
keeping the Germans away from my Grandparents house - about
half a mile from the base. Thanks for everything. I will
continue to express my gratitude until there are none of you
left to thank. God bless you all. |
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April 24, 2003 21:16:16 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Cathy Eddy |
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Email: |
ceddy@kih.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Kentucky |
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Comments: |
Just found this website. Have been reading and typing up my
father's "Memoirs". He passed away in 1993 at the age of 87;
was at Great Ashfield during WWII as airplane mechanic
(electrical specialist). He was in the 551st sqdrn of the
385th. I have just received some of his old photos,
clippings, etc. -- may have some interesting photos of
various planes, crew members, and photos taken around the
Base. "Memoirs" talk of daily life there, and many
near-misses, some planes blowing up while on hard-stand,
etc., as well as "buzz bombs". He worked with 2 other
electrical specialists, by the name of "Gemel" and "Snyder".
His name was "Wink" or "Winston" Chadwick. He was a Staff
Sergeant and would have been one of the older fellows there.
Would be interested in hearing from anyone who knew him or
of him, or anyone who might be interested in his info or
pics. |
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April 24, 2003 03:47:54 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
catherine hannon |
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Email: |
10channon@msad49.org |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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you from: |
benton ME |
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Comments: |
I like your site |
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April 21, 2003 20:19:25 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Diane Schaumburg |
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Email: |
dschau1@yahoo.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Chicago, Illinois |
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Comments: |
My grandfather, SSGT Clarence Schaumburg, was a mechanic
with the 549th Bomb Squad. |
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April 20, 2003 20:42:38 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
george.m.barnett |
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Email: |
scotty_on@tnt21.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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you from: |
kincardine on canada |
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Comments: |
i
was a air cadet in elmwell 1941 1943 and had a flight in a
b17 it was a great experince. i
also worked on the air feild i drove a small van for the
boss. ps our c/o for the air
cadets had the fox hotel . |
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April 19, 2003 18:11:17 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Hollie K. Heath |
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Email: |
Hollie.Heath@travis.af.mil |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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you from: |
North Carolina currently stationed at Travis California |
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April 18, 2003 14:00:11 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
mugu |
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Email: |
mugu@mugu.com |
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http:// |
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you from: |
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Comments: |
fine site gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo for
muguuuuuuuuuuu |
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April 17, 2003 12:06:50 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Lorraine Stabile |
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http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Warren RI |
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Comments: |
I am attempting to locate any information on my cousin Frank
Stabile who was shot down somwhere in the European theatre
during WW II. I was told that Frank served in the 82nd or
the 101st Airborne. This is the only information that I
know. I was told that he is buried in the Lorraine Cemetary
but that person's first name is William. I appreciate any
assistance even the events leading up to Frank's death. |
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April 17, 2003 04:12:06 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Luther Morgan |
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Email: |
cindy_mckellar@hotmail.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Plattsburgh AFB |
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Comments: |
Son of Frank Morgan 8th Airforce duration WWII-England.
Enjoy tracking the 395th unit my father was with. |
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April 10, 2003 22:43:24 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Luther Morgan |
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http:// |
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you from: |
Palltsburgh AFB |
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Comments: |
Son of Frank Morgan 8th Airforce duration WWII-England. |
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April 10, 2003 22:16:03 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Douglas Fackelman |
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Email: |
nomad52@frontiernet.net |
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HomePage: |
http://www.zonerland.com |
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you from: |
Rochester, New York |
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Comments: |
First, I would like to thank you for visiting my site.
Second, I would like to say what a great site you have put
together here. smiles Having a
web site myself I know the work it takes to make a good
site. But this is more then just a good site, it's a great
site and very well done.The time it must have taken you to
gather all the information for it, had to be extreme.God
Bless you for taking the time to make a site such as this. |
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April 9, 2003 01:42:15 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
John H. Decker |
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Email: |
jhdecker96@aol.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Centreville, VA USA |
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Comments: |
My father was John H. Decker, a ball turret gunner with the
548th and shot down in Nov 1943. I'm researching his service
(just joined the 385th BGMA). Anyone has information I'd
appreciate contacting me. Thanks, John |
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April 4, 2003 20:05:16 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
John |
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http:// |
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April 4, 2003 19:59:02 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Steven E. Roberts |
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Email: |
rgr3d75@juno.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Florida |
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Comments: |
For your information, Major (Ret.) Duane Pangle of Yuba
City, California, pilot of the B-17 "Offspring" that was
shot down and the crew was then interned in Sweden, passed
away on 30 MAR 03 at 1030 hrs. My Uncle was 86 yrs old. |
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April 2, 2003 05:57:46 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Robert Purks |
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Email: |
Mappurks@netscape.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Lumberton,Tx. USA |
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Comments: |
I just wanted to say thanks to all of you for your service,braveryand
sacrifice. I had an Uncle on the Lexington in Iwo Jima but
we lost him a few years ago and I did'nt know about that
until afterwards, so on behalf of him and yall thanks!! |
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March 26, 2003 23:48:15 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Desiree Ruiz |
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Email: |
desgraniello@aol.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Houston, TX |
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Comments: |
Excellent website,very informative |
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March 26, 2003 05:07:09 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Wayne Lare |
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Email: |
wslare@netzero.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Alliance, Ohio |
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Comments: |
After four times, I have covered all the different parts of
this sight. We are so concerned for the several men curently
lost in Iraq [as we should be], but modern technology is so
great to save many lives compared to back then. I am 75 yrs.
old and just missed WW11 by a year. I had 3 uncles in WW11.
One was flight engineer on a cargo plane flying supplies to
Mikil Mikilavich in Yugoslavia from N. Africa. A second
wasin the Engineers Corp in the Italian invasion. The third,
an older family man served in this country. Thanks, Frank,
for your personal e-mail after my first signing. |
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March 26, 2003 03:38:09 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Wayne Lare |
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Email: |
wslare@netzero.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Alliance, Ohio |
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Comments: |
After four times, I have covered all the different parts of
this sight. We are so concerned for the several men curently
lost in Iraq [as we should be], but modern technology is so
great to save many lives compared to back then. I am 75 yrs.
old and just missed WW11 by a year. |
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March 26, 2003 02:55:19 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
historyman |
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Email: |
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HomePage: |
http://www.clanorion.tk |
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Where are
you from: |
Holland --> Nijmegen |
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Comments: |
nice site |
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March 24, 2003 21:26:26 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Wayne Lare |
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Email: |
wslare@netzero.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Alliance, Ohio |
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Comments: |
Warhorse sight given to me by Gerald Snyder. He and sister,
Joan, are my second cousin. Her
husband is George L. Dutt, a brother to KIA Lt. Dutt.
Another brother was also KIA according to Gerald. |
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March 21, 2003 01:34:09 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Mac Stepp Jr |
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Email: |
southstander@hotmail.com |
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Where are
you from: |
Denver Colorado |
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Comments: |
I need some help find crewmates of my grandpa |
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March 20, 2003 01:16:56 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
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http:// |
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March 19, 2003 03:23:43 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Bernard M Tasselmyer |
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Email: |
berntass@hotmail.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Lewiston,New York |
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Comments: |
My Brother-in-law Lt. Ted Klus Was a co-pilot on "RUM DUM".
He flew 35 missions. He was a member of the "LUCKY BASTARD
CLUB" because of this achievment.He also was awarded the
Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with 4 Oak leaf
Clusters. His group was commanded by Lt. Col. George Y.
Jumper of Natoma ,Calif. It was
part of the Third Bombardment Division. Cited by The
President for England to Africa shuttle Bombing of the
Regensburg Messerschmidt Factory. He logged over 250hrs.
flying time in attacks at
Cologne, Merseburg, Leipzig, Ludwigshafen,Berlin, and
Munich. He also flew missions in direct support of the
ground troops. After the war he became FAA Chief Supervisor
of Air Traffic controllers at Baltimore Washington
International Airport. He passed away in September 1985. |
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March 11, 2003 23:11:52 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Bernard M Tasselmyer |
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Email: |
berntass@hotmail.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Lewiston,New York |
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Comments: |
My Brother-in-law Lt. Ted Klus Was a co-pilot on "RUM DUM".
He flew 35 missions. He was a member of the "LUCKY BASTARD
CLUB" because of this achievment.He also was awarded the
Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with 4 Oak leaf
Clusters. His group was commanded by Lt. Col. George Y.
Jumper of Natoma ,Calif. It was
part of the Tird Bombardment Division. Cited by The
President for England to Africa shuttle Bombing of the
Regensburg Messerschmidt Factory. He logged over 250hrs.
flying time in atacks at Cologne,
Merseburg, Leipzig, Ludwigshafen,Berlin, and Munich. He also
flew missions in direct support of the ground troops. After
the war he became FAA Chief Supervisor of Air Traffic
controllers at Baltimore Washington International Airport.
He passed away in September 1985. |
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March 11, 2003 23:08:44 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Pat McAlister |
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Email: |
p1ttypat@aol.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Arkansas |
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Comments: |
I got online to look for b-47s - was watching movie
Strategic Air Command. Then remembered to look for B-17s. My
cousin was a pilot in one - shot down over Deuseldorf
germany in 1943/44. My son spent most of his 22 years in the
AF in F-15s - pilot. He started to fly at 14 - when his
father bought a plane - they both learned.
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March 6, 2003 19:59:43 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Ken Abing |
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Email: |
kdmabing@pci.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Lancaster, Wisconson |
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Comments: |
Thanks for the great page. Also thanks to all the people who
served to fight for our freedom. |
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March 2, 2003 21:32:53 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
WU Johnna |
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Email: |
johnna87@ms77.hinet.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Taiwan R.O.C. |
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Comments: |
It is a great air war in the battle field of Europe , I
honor these young people who devote life & hot-blood for
their countries , for this war, and their histories &
spirits will be memoried forever all of the world. |
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Febuary 28, 2003 12:51:10 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
D. Grant Gagen |
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Email: |
mrmoose@lvcm.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Framingham, MA |
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Comments: |
Thank you uncle Thomas Gagen for making us proud. Tom Gagen
did his required 25 missions, plus 9 more. My uncle Gordan
Grant was a B-17 mechanic. Thanks to all the brave men who
served!!! |
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Febuary 23, 2003 04:31:38 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
D. Grant Gagen |
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Email: |
mrmoose@lvcm.com |
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http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Framingham, MA |
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Comments: |
Thank you uncle Thomas Gagen for making us proud. Tom Gagen
did his required 25 missions, plus 9 more. My uncle Gordan
Grant was a B-17 mechanic. Thanks to all the brave men who
served!!! |
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Febuary 23, 2003 04:30:54 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
D. Grant Gagen |
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Email: |
mrmoose@lvcm.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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you from: |
Framingham, MA |
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Febuary 23, 2003 04:25:05 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
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http:// |
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Febuary 23, 2003 04:12:42 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Dennis Bedard |
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Email: |
mrhockey65@hotmail.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Jupiter, Fl. |
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Comments: |
I just want to let you know that this 38 y/o american will
be eternally grateful to all of the members of the "greatest
generation" who served and gave their lives so that the
majority of people from my generation would never have to
know the horrors of war that were expeienced by all of you.
God bless all of you and thank you again for my freedom. |
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Febuary 23, 2003 03:21:16 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
John D. Parker |
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Email: |
jdpisjohn@aol.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
St. Petersburg, Fla. |
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Comments: |
The plane that won the war!! You guy's should all be given
Medal of Honor's. I hope the memory of the mighty 8th can
live for ever. The job you did can not be allowed to fade
into history books that no one reads any more. If it takes
flying a B-17 around then FLY!!! Thank you so much John
Parker |
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Febuary 21, 2003 22:33:04 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Ursula Wing |
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http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Anchorage,Alaska |
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Comments: |
Thankyou all for what you did. My parents lost many friends.
My father helped in the effort as a scientist. Thankyou
again, God bless. |
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Febuary 20, 2003 06:22:25 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Elizabeth Hannon |
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Email: |
09ehannon@msad49.org |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Benton Maine |
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Comments: |
Great work Papa |
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Febuary 16, 2003 19:39:05 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Tim Meekings |
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Email: |
tim@meekings1968.freeserve.co.uk |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Bury St Edmunds. England. |
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Comments: |
I've been reading the guest book, and noticed that not
enough of us "Limeys" are signing it. Come on British
people, show these old guys a bit of respect and leave your
mark here. They came and fought over here for us to be free.
Some of them didn't make it and are now laying in Madingley
cemetary. Show them all a little respect! |
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Febuary 10, 2003 20:06:39 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
sounder |
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Email: |
sounder_win@hotmail.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
india |
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Comments: |
you
have strong air force in the world! but you waste this
through declare a wars against your |
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Febuary 10, 2003 07:10:55 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
TRUMAN SMITH |
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Email: |
true@poncacity.net |
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you from: |
PONCA CITY,OKLAHOMA |
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Comments: |
Thanks to Carl Hannon, this is my first visit to this site. |
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Febuary 6, 2003 23:08:18 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
john stewart |
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Email: |
estewart@prexar.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Winthrop, ME |
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Comments: |
Has this group done any work with the Veterans History
Project? Seeks to interview veterans of all wars, especially
WWII because of the age of the veterans. |
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Febuary 4, 2003 21:39:45 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
P. FAzzini |
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Email: |
fazzinpa@muohio.edu |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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you from: |
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THis B-17 was "Wulf HOund" of 303 B.G, 360 B Sq. Captured
12/12/1942. Credit "Strangers in A Strange Land"
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January 18, 2003 19:03:12 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
P. Fazzini |
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Email: |
fazzinpa@muohio.edu |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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you from: |
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Comments: |
B-17 on Page 4 was captured by Germans See pp. 10-11 of
Hans-Heiri Stapher's "Strangers in a Strange Land" 1988
Squadron/Signal Pub (Copyrighted-now out of print) |
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January 17, 2003 22:13:10 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Terry Miller |
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Email: |
temiller630@mchsi.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Iowa |
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Comments: |
found your site looking for my father's group and squadron,
the 385th & 550th squadron |
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January 15, 2003 14:19:18 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
John Weatherly |
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Email: |
msgtjohn2001@yahoo.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
New Bern, NC |
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Comments: |
Stationed at Pope AFB, NC Electronic Warfare "Old Crow" on
C-130's |
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January 15, 2003 12:08:36 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Jim Parker |
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Email: |
JJAJPRAB@aol.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Waunakee, WI |
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Comments: |
Great! My dad, GERVASE M. PARKER, from Chilton Wisconsin,
was assigned to the 850th Air Engineering Squadron at Great
Ashfield. He was on one of those food drops in 1945 when the
Germans fired at them. I have several photos of "Square G"
planes, as well as some crew shots. Also have several photos
showing damaged planes on the ground. |
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January 13, 2003 21:01:06 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
DEN DICKERHOFF |
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Email: |
DEN1937@COX.NET |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
POWAY CALIFORNIA |
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Comments: |
AVID INTEREST IN WWII |
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January 13, 2003 01:02:16 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Ken Rockwood |
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Email: |
kmrock@texas.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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you from: |
Houston, TX |
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January 13, 2003 00:00:38 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
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http:// |
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January 11, 2003 18:25:40 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Tsgt Todd Burcham |
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Email: |
ikabod@earthlink.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Oolitic Indiana, currently stationed Pope AFB N.C. |
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January 7, 2003 13:30:16 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
SSgt James E. McDaniel, C-130 Flying Crew Chief |
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Email: |
james.mcdaniel@pope.af.mil |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Pope AFB |
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January 6, 2003 18:09:07 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
CWesmiller |
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Email: |
CWesmiller@hotmail.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Maryland |
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Comments: |
My Father was 2nd Lt. E. C. Metger and I'd like to hear from
anyone who knew him or anything about his missions. |
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January 3, 2003 17:43:52 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
David Mora |
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Email: |
david.mora@attbi.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Utah |
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Comments: |
To all My Brother & Sister Veterans all I have To Say Is:
WELCOME HOME! Past,Present & Future Veteran's |
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January 3, 2003 05:57:14 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
TSgt James Driscoll |
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Email: |
James.Driscoll@Peterson.af.mil |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Peterson AFB CO |
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Comments: |
As a NCO Academy Instructor it is always inspirational to
see pictures and read the stories of those that
paves the way for us today. It is
amazing that some of the TSgts (E-6s) of today do not take
the time to learn and truly appreciate all of you. Thank you
sharing you lives and thank you
Maria for sharing this sight with all of us. Jim "Cindy"
Driscoll |
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January 2, 2003 17:20:40 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Terri L. Owen |
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Email: |
Terri.Owen@pope.af.mil |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Fayetteville, NC |
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Comments: |
I really enjoyed it!! As an Army brat, an Army wife and Army
mother - I have the greatest respect for our military!!
Thanks for all you have done for our country!!!
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January 2, 2003 14:38:02 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
David Ellis |
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Email: |
david.ellis@dm.af.mil |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Tucson, Arizona |
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Comments: |
Thanks for all of your sacrifices. |
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December 31, 2002 23:04:32 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
mark rohr |
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Email: |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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you from: |
canton, ohio |
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December 31, 2002 19:13:42 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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December 31, 2002 19:00:26 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Brian |
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Email: |
cruzinptstyle@yahoo.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Pope AFB, NC |
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Comments: |
I just want to thank you for all the sacrifices our veterans
have made to this country. As an Air Force member I truly
appreciate all you have done and all you continue to do. |
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December 31, 2002 15:38:04 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Eric S. Hutchison (TSgt Air Force) |
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Email: |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Oak Hill Ohio |
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Comments: |
Pleasure to view the site. Anything for our brothers and
sisters in arms (Present and Past) |
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December 31, 2002 15:08:43 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
TSgt Al Bacon |
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Email: |
albert.bacon@pope.af.mil |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Atlanta, Ga |
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Comments: |
Great site. I especially enjoyed some of the more humerous
side. You don't hear about these things in the history
books. I refer to the 8 ball and the "BM" box. It's great to
see you guys could still keep your spirits up in a surely
stressful situation. Thanx for all ya'll did. Take care; Al |
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December 31, 2002 13:40:58 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Dave Green |
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Email: |
david.green2@pope.af.mil |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
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Comments: |
My grandfather was a B-17 crew chief/engineer in the 483 BG
stationed at Foggia, Italy. His name was Robert L Green Sr.
He was in the 816th Bomb Squadron. Sadly he passed away in
1998. But his stories and memories of the B-17 still live on
proudly in our family. I am now a Master Sergeant in the Air
Force and I am the "Grunt's"
granddaughters supervisor. She is the person who led
me to this site. |
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December 31, 2002 12:46:30 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
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http:// |
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you from: |
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December 31, 2002 04:19:11 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
dennis seyler |
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Email: |
gusrelyes@aol.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
rockford,il |
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Comments: |
my
uncle piloted one of these .nose art named the "rose of york".
completed his missions , and
lived the rest of his life in rockton,il. |
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December 31, 2002 04:18:42 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Neal Nakasone |
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Email: |
Neal.Nakasone@pope.af.mil |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Pope AFB, NC |
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Comments: |
Makes me feel proud to be in the Air Force. |
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December 30, 2002 19:21:51 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
mark rohr |
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Email: |
mark.rohr@pope.af.mil |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
pope air force base, north carolina |
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Comments: |
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December 30, 2002 19:09:52 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
maria " pumkin " rohr |
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Email: |
maria.rohr@pope.af.mil |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
pope air force base, north carolina |
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Comments: |
YOU GUYS KICK BUTT!!!! LOVE YOU MAGGOT! |
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December 30, 2002 19:07:54 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Gabriel Quoirin |
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Email: |
quoiring@hotmail.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Belgique 35 miles south of Bastogne |
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Comments: |
Frank Mays has had the courtesy of recommending me to visit
your site. I am 72 Years old, escaped from Bastogne on Dec
18 1944 where I was a student and returned to RULLES my
village where on Xmas day at 10.30 Hrs local time the B-26
ship flewn by Lt Charles H. Buckel crashed at the edge of
the forest. I want to honore the brave crewmen who suffered
losses and hardship for us at the time. I like sites like
yours very much If for info purpose I need to contact you
for an authorisation if I publish an article in L'Avenir du
Luxembourg, I shall contact you. Lest we forget those
heroes ! Gabriel :-) |
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December 30, 2002 14:54:43 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
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http:// |
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December 30, 2002 03:13:31 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
James hatten |
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Email: |
chucky555@yahoo.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Washington |
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Comments: |
Did you get any campaign medals for fire bombing entire
residential districts? I hope you justified it so you can
sleep at night, James. |
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December 30, 2002 03:00:35 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Gabriel Quoirin |
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Email: |
quoiring@hotmail.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Jurbise -Belgique |
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Comments: |
I was in Perle last May for the inauguration of the local
museum . I was quite impressed by
the ceremonies and I still correspond with Bob Hedges who
was TG on # 231986 lost in Perle. I have lived this period
of the war and praise the gallant crews who fought for our
freedom .Lest we forget :-) |
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December 27, 2002 15:23:01 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Leonard Silverman |
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Email: |
lsil22@aol.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Brooklyn, NY. |
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Comments: |
Love this site. It brought back memories from my time with
the 8th Airforce in Europe. |
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December 24, 2002 15:50:31 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Leonard Silverman |
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Email: |
lsil22@aol.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Brooklyn, NY. |
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Comments: |
I was aradio operator in 8th Airforce 1943 to 1945. I was
stationed in Middlesex England (Burtonwood Air Base).I was
with the 5th Airdrome Squadron.We also had to dodge a few V1
and V2 rockets.(BUZZ BOMBS) |
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December 23, 2002 20:36:44 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
John Malmfelt |
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Email: |
jmalmsie@aol.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
greensboro,nc |
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Comments: |
Uncle Raymond Malmfelt served as waist gunner in crew #31,
385th BG of the 550th BS. His B17 was christened the "Stars
and Stripes Second Edition" led by Capt. Clarence McIlveen.
Crew was lost on 24 Feb.,1944 on
a raid over Rostock ,Germany. I have been amassing info from
various sources (private and Military) including the Freedom
od Information Act. My purpose is to keep Uncle Ray's memory
and sacrifice alive within our family by fleshing out
hisexperiences during WW2.Ialso plan to visit the Mighty
Eighth Museum in Savannah to conduct further research. Any
information would be greatly appreciated.
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December 21, 2002 07:07:14 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Mike Dirham |
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Email: |
mdirha2@hallmark.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Kansas City |
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Comments: |
Father Walter H. Dirham and uncle Robert Perry Dirham served
in 8th Air Force in WWII. Recently enjoyed reading a great
personal account in Truman Smith's THE WRONG STUFF:
Adventures and Misadventures of a B-17 Pilot in WWII. Met
Truman Smith in person at his home in Ponca City, Oklahoma
this October (he showed me a Norden Bomb Sight). Lt. Col.
Smith, nicknamed Smitty, was very generous. He signed 10
copies of his book which I sent to the children and hence
grandchildren of Walter H. Dirham and Robert P. Dirham, the
airmen mentioned above. Mike Dirham, son and nephew.
12/18/2002. |
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December 18, 2002 20:52:08 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
ThomasW. Dansby,Jr.&Senior |
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Email: |
Betty02ataol.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
FL |
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Comments: |
My father Tom Dansby and his father fought on these planes.
Waistgunner, bomadeer,mechanic,etc.
Please E Mail me if you happen to know them. They also fougt
in B29&24 |
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December 18, 2002 04:57:42 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
DEN DICKERHOFF |
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Email: |
DEN1937@COX.NET |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
SAN DIEGO ,CALIFORNIA |
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Comments: |
BEST WISHES TO ALL OF YOU WHO SERVED TO KEEP US FREE. MY
FATHER WAS A MARINE. |
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December 18, 2002 02:13:38 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
William H, Jeong |
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Email: |
whjeong@hotmail.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Seoul, South Korea |
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Comments: |
My English is not good. But many Thanks! |
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December 17, 2002 01:10:08 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
F. Cecil Robinson |
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Email: |
fcrobinson@cox.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
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Comments: |
Frank - did enjoy so much reviewing your web page. Thanks
for sharing it with us. |
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December 9, 2002 21:30:19 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Charles D AllanSPC USA |
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Email: |
december701@aol.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
North Carolina |
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Comments: |
ive
been reading about the 8th air force,and all i can say is
truly amazing!!im on my second
tour in germany,and ive been to normandy,and other places
mentoined in my book. astonishing |
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December 9, 2002 20:55:18 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Dave McKee |
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Email: |
davidkmckee@aol.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Rockledge, Fl |
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Comments: |
When searching on "549th Sqd", I found a message which read
- James D. McKee was copilot on Fickle Finger
of ? with
the 549th. ... I was R/O in the 549 on Capt. Charle Maurers
lead crew for 30 missions ... No name was given as to who
was the R/O. I'd like to contact him as he must have known
my brother. |
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December 8, 2002 19:36:21 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Emanuel P. Napolitano |
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Email: |
enappy@fuse.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Cincinnati, Ohio |
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Comments: |
A great website! I was stationed at RAF Sta.Molesworth,
England 1954 to 1955. I "fought" the battle of the
typewriter as chief clerk of Flight Operations for 582nd AR
Group. Our group had B-29s, C-119, SA-16.
At first, I didn't realize how famous this base was. Later,
looking for history, we found that "Hells Angels" was
stationed there during WWII. It was a real honor to be
there. Much history came from that base. |
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December 8, 2002 02:11:07 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Jim "Duke" Skophammer |
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Email: |
sixdayjim@aol.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Daly City, California |
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Comments: |
Just wanted to check in again and thank all my brothers,
nephews etc who have seen the site and left a message.
Frank, Grunt and myself check in
with each other almost every day. |
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November 30, 2002 03:57:54 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
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Email: |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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you from: |
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Comments: |
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November 30, 2002 03:35:31 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
D.J. Sousa |
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Email: |
dorjean32@wmconnect.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Ma. |
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Comments: |
I had five brothers in the service of our country in world
WW11 and with the grace of God all came home safely, I would
like to take this time to Thank You for the freedom that we
have. from a grateful American God Bless You All
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November 11, 2002 06:09:30 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Mark Carpenter |
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http:// |
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you from: |
Arizona |
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I had the honor of touring a vintage B-17 bomber at Deer
Valley Apt in Phoenix yesterday... what an amazing piece of
machinery... also, it was amazing how tight it was to move
around that aircraft... particularly getting into the
fuselage from the nose and getting through the bomb bay! I
want to learn more about the crews that flew the Flying
Fortress... I am a CFI and an aviation enthusiast... thank
you for putting a website together to help the younger
generation learn, comprehend and understand our past
aviation war veterans. |
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November 9, 2002 16:26:12 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Pete Minix |
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Email: |
warships89@msn.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Indio, CALIF. |
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Comments: |
I would like to introduce myself, My name is Pete Minix,
I am 49 years old and a former
Marine and an army national guard with the rank of sergeant.
My reason for writing you is that I am somewhat of a WW 2
buff. I have written and e-mailed WW 2 veterans from all
nations who fought. I would like to find out whether or not
I can write or e-mail you about your WW 2 experiences.
Everything that is mailed to me does not leave my house. I
do not publish or sell this information for profit. This is
strictly a hobby of mine. I have received pictures and
information from veterans all over the world. This is my
tribute to all the WW 2 veterans who fought and gave so
much. All this information is for my own library use and a
way for me to keep track of our WW 2 veterans who are still
living. Unfortunately we lose so many WW 2 veterans everyday
this information goes with them and is lost forever. I hope
you will share your experience with me. |
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November 7, 2002 06:04:13 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Tim Roop |
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Email: |
doggreen@beachin.net
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HomePage: |
http://www.ww2dday.com
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you from: |
Ocean City, Maryland |
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Comments: |
Frank, thanks for you email this morning. Your site is
excellent! Couldn't imagine flying in those "bucket's
of bolt's". I was always glad that I was a jumper and only
went 1/2-way from Pt A to Pt B. And that was 30 years after
Normandy! I'm glad that Cathy got us in touch. 2 of my 3
uncles that were in Normandy with the 29th Division are
still amongst us. The stories the 3 of them told me was
unreal about the bombings when they were at St. Lo..
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October 25, 2002 01:30:31 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Raymond J Borys |
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Email: |
rayb@netnitco.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Portage Indiana |
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Comments: |
I was a radar operator and part of the 398 Bomb Group 600
squadron Flew 30 missions over Europe. With the Grace of God
I returned in one piece, and enjoyed the freedom of our
country we fought for. |
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October 23, 2002 12:04:30 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Fred Chambers |
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Email: |
man103148@yahoo.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
North Caroilna |
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Comments: |
My stepfather J.C. James, from Valliant, Oklahoma, was a
pilot in the 8th air force. I have a number of pictures he
left behind. I would like to here from anyone who knew him
or of him. He reived a medal from the queen of England
(Flying Croos I think?) |
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October 22, 2002 01:11:23 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
James Rinkenberger |
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Email: |
pupperbear@bwsys.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Peoria, IL |
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Comments: |
My father, Edwin Dale Rinkenberger, was a bombardier on the
"Mary Ellen", Lyle Fryer crew #22; part of original cadre of
550th. Shot down 10-20-43 |
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October 15, 2002 12:02:06 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Hans Jacobs |
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Email: |
sinten@wxs.nl |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Nijmegen (born Groesbeek\Mook |
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Comments: |
Thank you Veterans! |
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October 6, 2002 19:37:10 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
bill white |
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Email: |
william.white@ntlworld.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
wales great britain |
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Comments: |
my interest was rekindled when my friend and myself were
working in west wales and discovered an abandoned r a f air
field found out that in 1943 a couple of b17 bombers had got
lost and had to force land the name of the airfield was
tempelton any way we are old enough to have seen the b17
bombers in formation on one of their bombing run runs and
also asking ;the yanks;; hope you
dont mind. for any gum thanks for the picture shows yours
bill white |
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September 30, 2002 16:48:58 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Group Captain Tom Eeles |
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Email: |
tom_eeles@hotmail.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Great Ashfield, UK |
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Comments: |
A really fascinating website ! I
live about a mile away from the airfield and the pictures of
the ww2 era are amazing. The airfield still has enough
runway for light aircraft to use, there are 3 based there. I
still occasionally find .050 ammunition
when I dig in my garden. I was in the RAF for 40years, all
post war. |
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September 23, 2002 11:08:23 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
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http:// |
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September 11, 2002 22:10:43 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Marta Colantino Anglim |
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Email: |
MCAnglim@aol.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
St. Louis, MO |
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Comments: |
Enjoyed your web site. My father, Mario J. Colantino, was a
B-17 pilot based at Great Ashfield. He is still healthy and
going strong at age 84. |
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September 10, 2002 15:28:02 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Wm & Mary Skophammer |
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Email: |
bskop1@juno.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
McMinnville, Oregon |
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Comments: |
Great stuff, Brother Jim |
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September 3, 2002 22:51:28 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Tim Roop |
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Email: |
doggreen@beachin.net
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HomePage: |
http://www.ww2dday.com
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Where are
you from: |
Ocean City, Md |
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Comments: |
Am interested in hearing about anyone that flew missions in
Normandy for D-Day and Operation Market Garden. My uncles
were with the 29th Division at Omaha Beach.
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August 30, 2002 22:46:17 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Cathy Benson |
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Email: |
catbeL8@aol.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Virginia |
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Comments: |
I am a friend of Frank Mays. Read "And No Purple Heart." |
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August 30, 2002 01:28:26 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Dale Funk |
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Email: |
dfunk49@comcast.net
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you from: |
Indianapolis , in |
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Comments: |
I have always loved the B-17 |
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August 26, 2002 21:11:37 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Dale Funk |
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Email: |
dfunk49 |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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you from: |
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Comments: |
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August 26, 2002 21:10:41 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Albert Demuyer |
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Email: |
albertdemuyer@hotmail.com |
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HomePage: |
http://www.belgium.under.ground.freeservers.com |
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Where are
you from: |
Blankenberge Belgium Europe |
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Comments: |
Dear Frank: I saw the pic of that V-1buss bomb:they fall
also on the city of Antwerp to hit the harbour,but meny
where shot dawn through the American Army,thanks my friends
to save our city |
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August 19, 2002 21:59:18 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Tim Meekings |
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Email: |
TimMeekings@aol.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Bury St. Edmunds England. |
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Comments: |
Happy 78th Frank. And many more. |
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August 13, 2002 22:38:40 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Nancy Beggs Robison |
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Email: |
nrobison@csonline.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Franklin, Penna. |
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Comments: |
My dad Harry Arden Beggs flew the B17 during his training
for WWII. He talks about how he enjoyed it. God Bless you
all and your work of memories. |
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August 13, 2002 13:37:36 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Donald Follensbee |
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Email: |
Don_Follensbee@alltel.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Lexington, Kentucky |
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Comments: |
Thank you for a wonderful site. My dad is Lt. Col. Earl
Follensbee who is listed in this information. I did not
realize that Sgt. Owen had sacrificed his own life to save
my dad. I am indebted to you for this information and would
love to know how to reach Mr. Owen's family to thank them. |
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August 8, 2002 22:53:24 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Gary Moskowitz |
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Email: |
channelb@comcast.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Philadelphia |
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Comments: |
Anyone know my father? Irving (Hershey) Moskowitz Based in
Payote Texas WWII He died in 1963 of cancer. Instructor of
high altitude flight training in B-17's Sorry to be so
ignorant, but I was 11 when he died. |
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July 24, 2002 01:14:21 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Gary Lewis |
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Email: |
gmlewis@mindspring.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Georgia, USA |
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Comments: |
This is an excellent site. Many, many thanks to the men and
women of our great nation that sacraficed so much, both home
and abroad, for our freedom. I cannot imagine being in the
air 5 miles high, and watching a
B-17 or B-24 fall from the sky taking 10 or 11 people to
their ultimate fate. God Bless Them All. |
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July 22, 2002 12:23:37 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Dave McKee |
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Email: |
davidkmckee@aol.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Rockledge Florida |
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Comments: |
Great Site. Had the good fortune of having lunch with
Clarence Carr a little over a year ago when we lived in S.C.
My brother, Lt. James D. McKee was copilot on Fickle Finger
of ? with
the 549th. KIA while filling in as copilot aboard the
Liberty Bell. Thanks to Web Sites such as yours, I've talked
to his pilot and radio operator from the Fickle Finger
of ? within
the last year. Your book was great. |
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July 21, 2002 23:48:37 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Robert E. Andrews |
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Email: |
BobAndrews23@HotMail.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Gainesville, Georgia |
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Comments: |
Flew 34 Missions with 548th BS, 385th BG,
March--Sept.1944-Including 2 missions on D-Day |
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July 19, 2002 17:53:05 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Robert E. Andrews |
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Email: |
BobAndrews23@HotMail.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Gainesville, Georgia |
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Comments: |
Flew 34 Missions with 548th BS, 385th BG,
March--Sept.1944-Including 2 missions on D-Day |
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July 19, 2002 17:45:58 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
carleen pineau |
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Email: |
shorty19@attbi.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
new hampshire |
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Comments: |
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July 15, 2002 14:46:23 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Kathie Witehead |
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Email: |
kawnrw@hotmail.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Deerfield,Oh |
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Comments: |
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July 9, 2002 20:11:00 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Chris Stabile |
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Email: |
rcs@centurytel.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Denton, tx |
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Comments: |
My dad, Nicholas J. Stabile, pilot with the 548th, June 6,
44 to Dec 12th, 44. "heavenly Body" |
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July 8, 2002 22:05:32 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Wayne Stromer |
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Email: |
wstromer@aol.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
eagle rock ca |
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Comments: |
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July 1, 2002 20:49:26 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Glenn Nelson |
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Email: |
tinstar87@hotmail.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Gurnee, IL |
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Comments: |
I enjoyed this site greatly. Have been interested in WWIi
history in general and WWII aircraft and B17's in particular
for as long as I can remember. My dad served in WWII, 591st
AAFBU(1st M-A-T GP. Stockton
Field CA. I am not sure what that unit was, but as I
remember hearing from dad, it was a training base for
mechanics and gunners/turret maint. for
B-17,B-24s. I appreciate the site and information but am
saddened when reading about the many men who didn't make it
back. Thank you continuing to give of yourself so that
others may know!! |
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June 28, 2002 03:52:41 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Jaap |
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Email: |
j.mulder43@chello.nl |
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HomePage: |
http://groups.msn.com/314squadronvandeklu |
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Where are
you from: |
Holland |
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Comments: |
My Englisch is not very good. But i try. It's a Great site
with beautiful pictures about the B17 bomber and the crew.
Please visit mij site about 314 sqn from Airforcebase
Eindhoven of the Dutch Airforce and sign my guestbook.
Greeting, Jaap |
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June 22, 2002 19:42:12 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Richard Dzick |
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Email: |
rwdzick@tm.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Sterling Heights MI |
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Comments: |
I'm researching the life of Merle Duston Sr. I believe Ralph
Duston is Merles son. According to SSDI, Ralph died on Apr 5
2001 in Riverside CA. I would like to locate Ralph's family
to gain more information on Merle Duston Sr and Ralph's
brother Merle Duston Jr. Thanks, Richard Dzick, radio
amateur call n8mqu and veteran, USAF reserve 1961 to 1967,
Det #1, 11th Mobile Comm Sq, Selfridge AFB, Michigan |
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June 18, 2002 15:07:53 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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you from: |
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Comments: |
I'm researching the life of Merle Duston Sr. I believe Ralph
Duston is Merles son. According to SSDI, Ralph died on Apr 5
2001 in Riverside CA. I would like to locate Ralph's family
to gain more information on Merle Duston Sr and Ralph's
brother Merle Duston Jr. Thanks, Richard Dzick, radio
amateur call n8mqu and veteran, USAF reserve 1961 to 1967,
Det #1, 11th Mobile Comm Sq, Selfridge AFB, Michigan |
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June 18, 2002 14:56:26 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
john robert stewart |
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Email: |
engajohn@hotmail.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
winthrop maine |
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Comments: |
writing
from Veterans Center Togus on hotmail.
looking for names of flyers lost over europe during
wwII. My uncle I believe was shot down over france. He was
Robert Birmingham Tailgunner |
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June 11, 2002 12:53:00 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
George Menkoff |
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Email: |
gmenkoff2@aol.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Tulsa, OK |
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Comments: |
You've got a great Web Page. I'm still trying to open up
everything. I bet this has been read all over the US. Frank,
you and Carl did a very good job. |
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June 11, 2002 03:39:46 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
James E. Hoffman |
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Email: |
jeh636@aol.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Fair Haven, NJ |
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Comments: |
Readers, Still looking for any information regarding crew
members of Ray Noiseau crew which was lost on Oct. 6, 1944.
Names were Metro Marchyn, Trafford, PA., Ray Noiseau,
Duluth, MN., William
Waggoner,West Allis, Wisconsin, William Feurstein, Phila.
PA.,Stanley Gue, San Diego, CA.,
Norman Weise,Phila. PA., Paul Provincial, White Plains, NY.,
Donald T. McGraw, Cumberland, MD., James Burns Jr.,
Yatesboro, PA. |
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June 11, 2002 01:30:18 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Bill Daysh |
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Email: |
wdaysh@aol.com |
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HomePage: |
http://www.condor49ers.org.uk |
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Where are
you from: |
Elmsewll, Suffolk, UK |
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Comments: |
Being on the ground here close to Great Ashfield I have
taken great interest in the 385th and I am already in touch
with Carl Hannon, Frank Mays and Bill Varnadoe. This is a
great site which brings what you all did here into clear
focus. Keep up the good work. If I can be of any help,
please let me know. |
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June 7, 2002 11:05:21 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Edward Berg |
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Email: |
dedwardberg@aol.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Dallas, TX |
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Comments: |
This site was tremendously helpful for me trying to find
information on my grandfather. Those that put in the effort
to make this site did a great service and I thank you. As
for the war effort itself, no words can describe how
grateful I am for the bravery of the young men of my
grandfather's generation that saved the world. Thank you. |
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June 6, 2002 20:06:23 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Robert T Marshall |
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Email: |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Kansas City MO USA |
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Comments: |
Thanks for the site. I was R/O in the 549th on Capt Charle
Maurer's lead crew for 30 missions. He has just died in Colo.
He saved our necks a few times. |
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June 4, 2002 00:56:27 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Scott Settlemire |
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Email: |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Warren, Maine |
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Comments: |
A wonderful web site, very well done. After all that the
free world veterans did for us 60 years ago, it is hard to
know how to say 'thank you'. I will never forget and will
make sure that my children learn what you did too. God bless
you. S. Settlemire My Great Uncle, Lt. J. Kennedy made the
ultimate sacrifice over Europe as a member of the 8th AF. |
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June 1, 2002 16:07:41 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Jon Flaiz, SMSgt, UASF, Ret |
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Email: |
jcflaiz@msn.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Owasso, Ok |
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Comments: |
Great Site. Was stationed at RAF Lakenheath,1968-1971.
A different time but U.S. still in a war. My highest
respects to you who flew in WWII. |
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May 30, 2002 02:28:18 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
DEMUYER Albert |
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Email: |
albertdemuyer@hotmial.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
blankenberge belgium europe |
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Comments: |
Frank your book was very good,thanks for all the good work
you did:and also thanks to Carl,who put my dad on the page
of underground figthers |
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May 28, 2002 21:13:31 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
DEMUYER Albert |
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Email: |
albertdemuyer@hotmial.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
blankenberge belgium europe |
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Comments: |
Frank your book was very good,thanks for all the good work
you did:and also thanks to Carl,who put my dad on the page
of underground figthers |
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May 28, 2002 21:09:21 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Karla Lawson |
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Email: |
karla@podanysurgical.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Idaho Falls, Idaho |
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Comments: |
My father is Merrill Butikofer and was part of a B17 crew
that was shot down over Toulouse, France during Mission 441
on June 25, 1944. Last June we were invited to a recognition
week in Toulouse and the surrounding communities. I am
excited to get these wonderful pictures and more information
from that time. Dad was part of the 398th Bomb Group, which
flew out of Nuthamstead, England. Thanks for all your work. |
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May 24, 2002 19:36:30 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Julia A. McLean |
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Email: |
gemclea@attglobal.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Lockport Illinois |
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Comments: |
My Dad Russell Vernon Ayers, known as Bud Ayers, flew the
B-17. Stationed in England he was a member of the Flying
Fortress. I have vmail and other pictures of his crew and
the 17. We also have his flight record that my twin sister
Joanna got from the war department in St. Louis MO. I live
at 15 Holly Way in Framingham, MA. My telephone number is
508-820-0597. My mother is still living should anyone want
to talk to her. Her telephone is 773-ro3-5214. Remember our
Dad's gave the world 56 years of freedom in this country.
God bless them all who are still living and thanks. Julie
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May 21, 2002 02:12:06 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Peter Hollingsworth |
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Email: |
peterhollingsworth@hotmail.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Newport South Wales U.K. |
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Comments: |
Fascinating site,great pictures
and information.Thankyou for what you did.
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May 18, 2002 13:24:15 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Roger Poole |
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Email: |
Roger_Poole@tricontinent.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Twix Elmswell and Gt.Ashield, Suffolk |
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Comments: |
Moved to Hill Farm Barn on Ashfield Road last August. Barn
was a part of Hill Farm (looks over to the airfield -
positioned 1 mile to the west of field). Last weekend the
people of Ashfield held a truck fest and village bash to
raise money for the Church. I was interested to learn about
the airfield. I had also heard that on my property there was
a sleeping hut for the servicemen. The barn that I now live
in is a convertion of the original 200 yr old farm barn - we
are first to live in it. Can you tell me anymore about this
or the airfield? I will study your site. Are you aware that
the people of Gt Ashfield are at a loss as to what next to
celebrate or do for a village function? Perhaps a re-union? |
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May 17, 2002 11:45:22 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
kenneth g byers |
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Email: |
akbyers@citlink.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
lake havasu gity,az 86406 |
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Comments: |
this is my 3rd time to sign in so don't have any new news
today closing to let you know I admire your web very
K.G.Byers |
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May 14, 2002 22:30:28 (GMT Time) |
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Tim Meekings |
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meekingstim@hotmail.com |
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http:// |
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you from: |
Bury St Edmunds Suffolk England |
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Cheers Frank for reminding me of the address of this great
site. Just thought I'd write this to prove I'd been here.
Tim |
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May 4, 2002 11:36:06 (GMT Time) |
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May 4, 2002 03:22:30 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
kenneth g byers |
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akbyers@citlink.net |
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http:// |
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you from: |
lake havasu city az 86406 |
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Frank we were assigned a plane after D
Day ;so I am saying it was no dount the same one you
flew on that day ;that is why she was named Miss D-Day ;we
had a babe on a surf-board in a bibiki painted on the nose.
More later K.G.Byers |
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April 30, 2002 21:55:10 (GMT Time) |
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Dea Bahten |
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deabah@cdepot.net |
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http:// |
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you from: |
Jackson, CalifTher |
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There is a photo,ground crew
loading bombs. Did air men ever help on this? Do you know
the names of the men loading? I think the one on left is
Lloyd Bahten. He was on the last mission, position ball
turret gunner. Please give me info on this request.Thanks. |
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April 29, 2002 05:59:04 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
kenneth g byers |
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akbyers@citlink.net |
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http:// |
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you from: |
lake havasu city az 86406 |
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I wrote you a wek or so ago ;but
I am doing it again in case you did'nt get it.I was in the
549th from March till August of 1944 I was a radio-operater
on Fourfreedom's and Miss-Day . I know when your plane was
missing but I did not know any of the details;let's get it
together on here if we can Thanks K G Byers |
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April 28, 2002 18:22:04 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Milton P. Semer |
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Email: |
jkbmps@cs.com |
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http:// |
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you from: |
Washington, DC |
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Comments: |
pilot, 385bg, 549sq, 22missions, great ashfield |
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April 24, 2002 11:32:08 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Jim Hayes |
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Email: |
HayFly
@ alltel.net |
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http:// |
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you from: |
Dawson, Georgia |
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You fellows will never be thanked enough for what you did.
When I was young I always like the flying stories. I was
born in l942, I think you might
have helped me plan my life. I have been a commercial
pilot , Flight Instructor, and
also aircraft mechanic for the last 40 years. My most prized
prozession in an autographed picture of Robert Morgan and
crew of MEMPHIS BELL, this was signed by Col. Morgan and it
hangs in my office. THANKS AGAIN FELLOWS AND BLUE SKYS
FOREVER. |
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April 23, 2002 01:47:06 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
cathy kelly |
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carlhannon@yahoo.com |
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http:// |
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you from: |
lowell ma |
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im
here at your buddy carls house. here
are my thought's on this site. wou men of world war two,sure
gave all so as the freedom still endures |
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April 20, 2002 23:28:12 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Gary R Pedersen |
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garydmdpc@yahoo.com |
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http:// |
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you from: |
Warrenton, OR |
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April 15, 2002 04:23:46 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Gary R Pedersen |
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garydmdpc@yahoo.com |
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http:// |
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you from: |
Warrenton, OR |
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April 15, 2002 04:23:39 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Wayne Myers |
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wm@conix.com |
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http:// |
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you from: |
St Louis, MO |
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April 14, 2002 04:15:47 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Gerald Snyder |
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Email: |
snydleyw@aol.com |
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http:// |
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you from: |
Cocoa beach, Florida |
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I am George Dutt's brotherinlaw, Woody's brother. My first
Cousin, Lloyd C Sell, passed away in February. He was a
Technical Sargent top gunner and engineer in the 381st Bomb
Group 534th Squadron and completed 35 missions and then
volunteered for a second tour. I'll send you a copy of a
Tribute to Lloyd writted by a fellow crewmember, Jeremiah B
Hogan. It is very moving. |
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April 12, 2002 18:19:28 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Jesse Watkins |
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Email: |
playa10012@aol.com |
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http:// |
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you from: |
illinois |
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Comments: |
Was crackin chall??? im chillin
at mah crib lisnin ta sum Haystack Mack Million canaan!!!
but i jus wanted ta holla at
chall so peace and keep it real wit dis site niggas! |
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April 11, 2002 15:34:21 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Bernie Lamping |
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Email: |
cdoryfisher@yahoo.com |
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http:// |
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you from: |
Hillsboro Or |
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Comments: |
Bud Lamping is my uncle |
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April 7, 2002 15:58:48 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Lavallet,,Jack L |
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jacklott@bellsouth.net |
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http:// |
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you from: |
Daphne, Alabama |
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Comments: |
Saw the B17 and B24 on tour at Mobile's Brookley Foiel;d
with my grandson this afternoon. Made me want to know more.
Father flew '29's. Mobiof the |
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April 4, 2002 02:28:31 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
cathy sheeler |
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Email: |
fishfry4us@aol.com |
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http:// |
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you from: |
ojai california |
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thankyou!
What a beautiful tribute to these heros. I am a member of
the Kiwanis Club of East Ventura, and we are so proud to
have a former tail gunner in our Club. His name is George
Bollinger. Such a great guy to get to know. Thanks again. |
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April 3, 2002 15:51:47 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Jim Martin |
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http:// |
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April 2, 2002 16:55:15 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Jim Martin |
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http:// |
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April 2, 2002 16:55:14 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
DEMUYER Albert |
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Email: |
albertdemuyer@hotmial.com |
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http:// |
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you from: |
Europe Belgium |
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Comments: |
Your site is very good.and thanks to all the pilots and
crewmen who flew the B17's over Europe in WWII |
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March 28, 2002 14:58:32 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
John C. Lamping |
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Email: |
jcl4@mindsrping.com |
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http:// |
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you from: |
Renton, Washington |
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Comments: |
I am the son of First Pilot C.H. Lamping and I was just told
about this site by "Duke" Shophammer. I have had many e-mail
conversations with both Frank Mayes and Duke (over 270
pages). I can't express my emotions well enough to these men
who served our country in it's
most desperate time. Dad, Duke, Frank and everone else,
thank you very much! Great site. |
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March 18, 2002 15:40:53 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Mark Charlton |
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Email: |
tehura@pacbell.net |
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http:// |
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you from: |
Santa Rosa, California |
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Comments: |
Thank you very much for your site, and more importantly, for
your war service to us all. I have just recently begun to
trace my father's steps and experiences during WW II. He was
a pilot in the 385th, 550thBS during 1944 and 1945. If
anyone out there might have known him or any stories related
to him and his crew, I would greatly appreciate hearing from
them. Thanks again to all you guys. Very Best Regards, Mark
Charlton |
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March 17, 2002 20:49:43 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Tim Meekings |
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Email: |
meekingstim@hotmail.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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you from: |
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England |
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Comments: |
My Grandparents lived in Long Thurlow during the war, and my
grandad often recalls to me about the morning when the
airfield was bombed. I'd like to hear from anyone who can
remember anything about it. |
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March 9, 2002 09:56:47 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Richard Rodemyer |
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Email: |
ricrandrbus@aol.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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you from: |
Des Moines, Iowa |
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Comments: |
Anyone know of Lloyd Douglas Atkins,T-Sgt
sn11094287 tailgunner, and Leon C. Ochs,S-Sgt.
sn39177651,Left waist gunner,on the Lady Susie II, lost
7-28-43. These two crewmen bailed out and were POW's. The
other 8 perished, including my cousin 2Lt Irvin L. Rodemyer.
If you have any info please write. |
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March 8, 2002 17:33:58 (GMT Time) |
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http:// |
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March 5, 2002 03:51:30 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
JIM TENLEY |
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Email: |
tenleyjd@aol.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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you from: |
Stanwood,Iowa 52337 |
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Comments: |
Lower ball gunner on B-17 |
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March 4, 2002 00:32:36 (GMT Time) |
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http:// |
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Febuary 23, 2002 08:33:49 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
richard rodemyer |
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Email: |
ricrandrbus@aol.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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you from: |
Des Moines, Iowa |
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Comments: |
a relative of 2nd Lt.Irvin L. Rodemyer, KIA 28Jul43,"Lady
Susie II" collision with "Roundtrip Ticket". 385thBG,548thBS
,Great Ashfield.anyone remember him? Looking for information
and photos of crew and the Lady Susie II |
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Febuary 11, 2002 06:13:58 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
richard rodemyer |
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Email: |
ricrandrbus@aol.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Des Moines, Iowa |
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Comments: |
a relative of 2nd Lt.Irvin L. Rodemyer, KIA 28Jul43,"Lady
Susie II" collision with "Roundtrip Ticket". 385thBG,548thBS
,Great Ashfield. |
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Febuary 11, 2002 06:01:36 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
william urban |
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Email: |
urboper@aol.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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you from: |
chicago
,ill. |
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Comments: |
I JUST FOUND OUT MY FATHER WAS A NAVIGATOR IN A B-17 OVER
EUROPE. I WAS ADOPTED WHEN I WAS VERY AND NEVER KNEW HIM, SO
I APPRECIATE A SITE LIKE THIS AS I START MY SEARCH FOR
INFORMATION ABOUT MY FATHER AS A YOUNG MAN.I KNOW HE DIED
MANY YEARS AGO ,BUT YOU WONDER WHO HE WAS, WHAT HE
EXPERIENCED. THANK YOU. |
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January 27, 2002 04:26:47 (GMT Time) |
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chris |
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you from: |
virginia |
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Comments: |
I am a highschool student who is attending a school in
northern virginia. I was assigned to do a research paper on
anything I would like. I chose to reseach all about the B17
flying fortess and its part in WWII. This web site made me
realize how important this plane really was and how
incredible the people who piloted them are |
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January 22, 2002 04:25:46 (GMT Time) |
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chris |
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January 22, 2002 04:21:29 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Don Struke |
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Email: |
d21212@yahoo.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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you from: |
Baltimore |
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Comments: |
Mr. Mays: Thanks to the Grunt I see on Linkscout.com that
your site was at the top of the list. Fantastic. This site
offers so much interesting info that it's unusual if I don't
learn something each time. It's like peeling an onion and
each layer gives you something more. Good job! Don
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January 20, 2002 06:32:01 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Robert Borhi |
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Email: |
rob@commissions.ca |
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HomePage: |
http://www.Commissions.ca |
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you from: |
Canada |
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Comments: |
Great looking site, found you on Linkscout Search Engine.
Will definately book mark your site! |
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January 18, 2002 18:34:11 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Ken Reed |
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Email: |
runkenrun@aol.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
San Francisco |
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Comments: |
Wonderful to see all the photos and information on the War
Horse and crews. My Dad taught at B17 flight school during
the war. My friend "Duke" Skophammer (we call him Skop) told
me about this great Web site. Thanks for all your efforts.
Ken |
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January 18, 2002 15:23:27 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Bill Hart |
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Email: |
blartinoz@picknowl.com.au |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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you from: |
England originally,now in Australia |
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Comments: |
thank
the Lord there are still men willing to make the same
sacrifices in Afghanistan. God Bless America |
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January 18, 2002 12:46:02 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Bill Hart |
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Email: |
blartinoz@picknowl.com.au |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
England originally,now in Australia |
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Comments: |
Have admired the B17 and its crews since I used to watch
them taking off for their missions during the war. My father
drove lorries past the bases and we would be stoppeds by the
local police while take-offs were in progress. I remember
the noisde and the fact that the ground seemed to be
shuddering from it.. Also
remember watching the slow process off formations assembling
(on clear days!) Later on I joined the Navy and was a Flyer
in the Fleet Air Arm -- great site - thank the Lord there
are |
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January 18, 2002 12:37:15 (GMT Time) |
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http:// |
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January 18, 2002 03:53:25 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Gerald Snyder |
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Email: |
snydleyw@aol.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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you from: |
Cocoa Beach, Fl |
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Comments: |
This is about the 10th time I visited this site. George Dutt
is my brother in law and he very happy to have recieved a
signed copy of Frank May's book for Christmas. I always seem
to learn something new when I visit. |
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January 16, 2002 23:51:13 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
M. Craig Roberts |
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Email: |
mcrsmr@bellsouth.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Originally Syracuse, NY |
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Comments: |
My father, M. Ray Roberts, served in late 1944 thru 1945 at
Great Ashfield in the 551st sq. as tailgunner on a B-17
called "The Patch". He passed on in November, 1976.
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January 14, 2002 18:32:34 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Franklin higgins |
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Email: |
fhiggins@wcc.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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you from: |
San Angelo TX |
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Comments: |
Thank you men of the 385th for your dedication and
sacrifice! My freedom was paid for by your valor and I am
eternally grateful. I thank you for a glimpse of your lives
during your service. Best Regards. |
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January 14, 2002 05:04:40 (GMT Time) |
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http:// |
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January 13, 2002 04:36:03 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
John Skophammer |
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Email: |
johnskop@earthlink.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Madison, Wisconsin |
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Comments: |
Jim Skophammer is my uncle---Bob is my dad. I'm a Viet Nam
era/Pacific theatre Air Force Radar squadron vet. The site
is informative & well done. Thanks. One of my favorite shows
growing up was 12 O'clock High. |
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January 12, 2002 16:45:26 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
David Bacchetti |
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Email: |
Dave456337@aol.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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you from: |
Pennsylvania |
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Comments: |
My dad, Woodrow (Whitey) Bacchetti was stationed at Great
Ashfield in the 385th. He was very proud of his sevice |
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January 11, 2002 20:17:57 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Gaylord Whiting |
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Email: |
none |
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HomePage: |
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you from: |
Fort Dodge, Iowa |
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Comments: |
Brother-in-law to Bob Skophammer.Air to ground Radar
techncian, 15th Air Force, 2nd Bomb Group, 49th Squadron,
5th wing.Africa and Italy |
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January 10, 2002 19:05:00 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
R. Skophammer |
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Email: |
rskop@frontiernet.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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you from: |
Fort Dodge' Iowa I |
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Comments: |
I'm the Dukes brother |
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January 9, 2002 03:09:41 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Thomas Yost |
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Email: |
hyper20kid@hotmail.com |
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none |
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you from: |
Florida |
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Comments: |
I was hoping to find a picture of any of my
grandfathers planes. Can you help
me?? They were the "Hootch McGooch" "Ash-Ender" and the "San
Antonio Rose" If you find any pictures of them, let me know. |
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January 6, 2002 22:44:18 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
charles e fields 2 |
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Email: |
tre3@starpower.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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you from: |
maryland |
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January 6, 2002 18:40:21 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
David Hayes |
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Email: |
hysdav@aol.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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you from: |
Florida |
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Comments: |
My father was a ball turret gunner.He was stationed in Italy
during the war. |
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January 3, 2002 22:45:18 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Dennis Bachstein |
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Email: |
DennisBachstein@Hotmail.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Wolfenb�ttel |
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Comments: |
This site is really good!!! |
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January 1, 2002 10:25:20 (GMT Time) |
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http:// |
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December 31, 2001 19:05:37 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Dick Hobbs |
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Email: |
dickhsr@adams.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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you from: |
Quincy, Illinois |
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Comments: |
A Friend of Marvin (Skeet) Wolverton. I learned of this site
from his Grandson, Kim Dobbs. |
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December 31, 2001 02:07:15 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Leslie Vern Shore |
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Email: |
shorelinecan@netscape.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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you from: |
Texada Island, B.C., Canada |
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Comments: |
My birth father was a B-17 pilot who was killed just before
I was born. My birth mother was Agnes Cline. I was
born;09may44;@Snoqualmie Falls,Wa.
The search goes on------------------. |
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December 31, 2001 01:39:14 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
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http:// |
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December 30, 2001 01:38:20 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Ralph D. Burks |
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Email: |
rburks@prodigy.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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you from: |
Dallas, TX |
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Comments: |
copilot in 379 BG, 527 BS, 1943-44 |
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December 27, 2001 03:17:10 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Dan Zaccardo |
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Email: |
zaccard@aol.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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you from: |
New Jersey |
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Comments: |
Frank, great site, and your book was
wonderful! We owe a lot to guys like you. Dan
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December 21, 2001 03:15:32 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
ALLAN SCHERMEISTER |
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Email: |
aln999@email.msn.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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you from: |
ARIZONA |
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Comments: |
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December 20, 2001 03:46:24 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Robert E. (Bob) Barney |
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Email: |
bobbarney@juno.com |
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HomePage: |
http://none |
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Where are
you from: |
Lakeside, Ca. |
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Comments: |
Aircraft Commander - Crew of Vapor-trail Joe. Shot down
April 29, '44 at Magdenberg enroute to Berlin. Lost Charles
Hutchins, our Radio Operator. POW and escapee. |
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December 18, 2001 18:10:26 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Robert E. (Bob) Barney |
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Email: |
bobbarney@juno.com |
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http://none |
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you from: |
Lakeside, Ca. |
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Comments: |
Aircraft Commander of Vapor-trail Joe. Shot down April 29,
'44 at Magdenberg enroute to Berlin. Lost one crewman. OPOW
and escapee. |
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December 18, 2001 18:02:15 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Robert E. (Bob) Barney |
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Email: |
bobbarney@juno.com |
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http://none |
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you from: |
Lakeside, Ca. |
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December 18, 2001 17:59:26 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Truman A. Saam |
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Email: |
ssaamsport@aol.com |
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http:// |
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you from: |
Penna. |
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I think the younger generation of which I am part.Owes your
generation a det that we can never repay you.You gave up
your youth for our country.An we owe you men a det that can
never be payed.Thank you and all those who gave the full
masure of life so we can live in freedom.... |
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December 18, 2001 04:53:13 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Derral Lee |
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Email: |
putski72835@msn.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
California |
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Comments: |
I am seeking information about my uncle, T/Sgt Leslie
Baumert, who was with the 549th BS, 385th BG in 1944 and
early 1945. Thank you and God bless. |
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December 16, 2001 19:20:30 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Garry A. Nelson |
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Email: |
ganelson@stargate.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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you from: |
pittsburgh, PA |
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Comments: |
My father served at great ashfield, George Nelson, fueled
the b-17, never talked much about anything but in the book "Aroung
the Clock" there is a photo of thanksgiving day 1944 or 45
with my dad in the middle of the photo, obtained a negative
for same. Other photos of the base in the book also |
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December 13, 2001 04:58:34 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Jane Stephens Rhem |
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Email: |
erhem@netmcr.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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you from: |
North Carolina, USA |
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Comments: |
My father was Roger William Stephens...Rosie O'Donnell's
radio man at Clark Field, Philippines..flew
with the B-17's that were flown from Honolulu to Clark Field
in Sept. 1941. Then they flew over uncharted waters to Wake,
Darwin, Ft. Stotsenburg. I have
his records. Wondering if anyone out there knew him. Jane
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December 9, 2001 02:46:12 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
PETER NECK |
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Email: |
PETER_NECK@HOTMAIL.COM |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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you from: |
MEMPHIS, TN USA.. |
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Comments: |
just
finished building a model of the memphis bell b17.
i was looking for a black/white
photo which i could frame stand next to the model..any
surgestions..great web
site..thanks |
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December 4, 2001 22:04:45 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
GARY MCNALLY |
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Email: |
gmcnally@netwiz.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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you from: |
CA |
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Comments: |
CONT FROM FORMER POST I AM IN THE TV BUSINESS AND FROM WHAT
I'VE LEARNED IN THE LAST 20 HOURS, MAY DO A DOCUMENTARY. ANY
INFO WOULD BE APPRECIATED! GARY MCNALLY MCNALLY PRODUCTIONS
15321 DONNINGTON LANE TRUCKEE, CA 96161 (530) 587-8306
GMCNALLY@NETWIZ.NET |
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December 1, 2001 18:03:10 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
GARY MCNALLY |
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Email: |
gmcnally@netwiz.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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you from: |
CA |
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Comments: |
CONT FROM FORMER POST: TAIL GUNNER SS JAMES T MOULTON,
ALBANY, OR ENG/GUNNER TS JAMES E TERRY, FREEPORT, NY F/O
PHILLIP F FELDMAN, DORCHESTER, MA MY FATHER WAS TAKEN TO
STALAG LUFT 6 AND LATER ESCAPED WITH 5 OTHERS DURING THE
DEATH MARCH. ONE OF HIS FELLOW ESCAPEES WAS DONALD D
DORFMEIER, OF THE 398TH BG AND ALSO FROM
FRESNO, CA. HIS SON DAVID DORFMEIER CALLED ME OUT OF
THE BLUE YESTERDAY. HE HAS 3 HOURS OF AUDIO TAPES FROM HIS
FATHER AND IS RESEARCHING AND WRITING A BOOK. I AM IN TH |
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December 1, 2001 18:01:06 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
GARY MCNALLY |
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Email: |
gmcnally@netwiz.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
CA |
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Comments: |
MY FATHER WAS A RIGHT WAIST GUNNER WITH THE 385TH BG IN
GREAT ASHFIELD. ON 8/15/44 THE BIG GAS BIRD HE WAS IN WAS
SHOT DOWN. OTHER CREW MEMBERS THAT DAY WERE: PILOT 1ST LT
ROBERT W HARRINGTON, DENVER, CO BOMBARDIER 2ND LT JOSEPH G
NORBUT, OZONE PARK, NY CO-PILOT 2ND LT JAMES G KELLY, BRUIN,
PENNSYLVANIA NAVIGATOR FO PHILIP F FELDMAN, DORCHESTER MASS
RADIO/GUNNER SS DOMINICK ROMEO, JERSEY CITY, NJ ARMORER/GUNNER
TS JAMES P CRAVER, SULFUR SPRINGS, TX TAIL GUNNER SS JAMES T
MOULTON, ALBAN |
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December 1, 2001 17:56:38 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
GARY MCNALLY |
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Email: |
gmcnally@netwiz.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
CA |
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Comments: |
FATHER WAS A RIGHT WAIST GUNNER ON THE BIG GAS BIRD. LOOKING
FOR THE CREW |
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December 1, 2001 06:00:28 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
K.M.Finbow |
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Email: |
mikefinbow@MSN.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Suffolk UK |
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Comments: |
I lived near Gt Ashfield in those
dark days.Thanks for renewing the memories of people at the
base. Anyone know of Gene Warvel from NJ who was in the
parachute packing dept.? |
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November 29, 2001 13:04:08 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Ron Lamping |
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Email: |
farrier@myhome.net |
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you from: |
Glenoma, wa |
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Comments: |
Great site!! Great nephew of Lt.C.H Lamping |
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November 28, 2001 06:59:52 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Rocco S.Guido |
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Email: |
rocajo@alltel.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Espyville, Pa. (formally of Pgh Pa ) |
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Comments: |
Have been searching for information about our brother who
served in the 551st as atail gunner from Jan 1944 to July
1944 any help,if possible Thank Tou |
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November 27, 2001 14:21:13 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Jim "Duke" Skophammer |
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Email: |
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http:// |
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you from: |
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November 25, 2001 22:04:38 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Louis A. Guido Jr. |
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Email: |
l.guidojr@worldnet.att.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Pittsburgh, Pa. |
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Comments: |
Great Website,, The picture of
42-31917 Off Spring. My brother flew Mission 86 8 Apr 44 on
that plane. He then flew on the 42032008 Lil Audrey through
Mission 90 after that I can't find any info until he
returned to the states 12 Jul 44 He received theDFC on 4 Jul
44 any info appreciated. Great website |
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November 25, 2001 15:20:45 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
G Bryan Dutt |
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Email: |
Ironmane@flash.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Houston TX |
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Comments: |
Nephew of Lt W.W. Dutt, have heard about what Woody for
decades and will do further research. And No Purple Heart
will be mailed to all my clients this Christmas |
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November 22, 2001 23:44:46 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Christine Kahley |
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Email: |
ckahle01@yahoo.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Pennsylvania |
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Comments: |
I am only 34 years old-not even a twinkle in my grandparents
eyes when my grandfather was in the Army Airforce. I have
been looking for information on him since he left my mom and
her sisters when she was two, we never knew him. In this
research I have learned a great deal about WWII and am
filled with tears at the sacrifice of so many. I am
eternally greatful for you and your fellow servicemen for
all you have done for me and my country. God bless you all!
If you ever find anyone who knew |
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November 16, 2001 18:51:09 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Ed Burns |
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Email: |
ednkatintx@aol.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Texas |
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Comments: |
Fantastic. My Father Bill Burns was the flight engineer on
Macs Hack. This site blew me away. Does anyone have a photo
of this A/C? |
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November 15, 2001 23:44:56 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
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Email: |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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you from: |
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November 11, 2001 00:06:24 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
jan jansky |
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Email: |
jajan@seznam.cz |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
czech rep. |
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Comments: |
i
see you every day,switching on my pc, having one of the
photos from your website as a photowal�... |
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November 10, 2001 10:49:52 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
jan jansky |
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Email: |
jajan@seznam.cz |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
czech republic |
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Comments: |
honour
for all these people! |
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November 8, 2001 16:41:32 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
jan jansky |
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Email: |
jajn@seznam.cz |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
czech republic |
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Comments: |
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November 8, 2001 16:38:57 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
bill miller |
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Email: |
kathp2000msn.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
canonsburg pa 15317 |
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Comments: |
i had the thrill of going up in the asentelmental journey at
frederick md a few yrs ago |
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November 6, 2001 00:29:30 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Sharon Head |
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Email: |
shaba2@aol.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Weymouth, Ma |
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Comments: |
Thank you Carl for sending me this link. It is something
that i can keep looking over and over again. You and your
friend did a great job with this site. |
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November 4, 2001 01:49:39 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Michael D. Roti |
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Email: |
roti@parrett.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Michigan |
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Comments: |
My father flew sack time in the 549th with les reichert. My
father's e-mail is sroti@parrett.net |
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November 2, 2001 20:41:11 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Gerald Snyder |
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Email: |
snydleyw@aol.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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you from: |
Hamburg,NY and Cocoa Beach, Fl. |
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Comments: |
I am a brother-in-law of George Dutt whose brother, Woodrow
Wilson (Woody) Dutt, was killed by flack in a B-17 mission
over France. |
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October 24, 2001 18:27:02 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Tim Collins |
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Email: |
CATCOLLINS@PRODIGY.COM |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Imperial, Ca. |
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Comments: |
Am
a crop duster of some 30 years with over 17,000 hours. Was
fortunate too have missed the wars, but love to read about
ww11 pilots. Was drafted and spent two years active service
and got out just before Viet Nam. |
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October 22, 2001 22:28:12 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
M.Cooper |
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Email: |
coopermnl@aol.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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you from: |
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Comments: |
I knew one of your maintenance guys, Roland Vencil. He used
to manage the aeroclub at Buckley AFB, CO in the early 80's.
I also visited your old arifield at Great Ashfield and took
a couple of photos. There is a very nice memorial there.
Great site! |
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October 16, 2001 02:35:41 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
M.Cooper |
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Email: |
coopermnl@aol.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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you from: |
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Comments: |
I knew one your maintenance guys, Roland Vencil. He used to
manage the aeroclub at Buckley AFB, CO in the early 80's. I
also visited your old arifield at Great Ashfield and took a
couple of photos. |
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October 16, 2001 02:32:43 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Walter R Hovestadt |
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Email: |
hrw789@yahoo.com |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Sunnyvale California |
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Comments: |
MSGT, US Army Retired Served 158th Avn Bn Camp Evans Vietnam
1969-1970 |
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September 28, 2001 22:33:35 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Michael R. Berry |
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Email: |
mbpsc21@yahoo.com |
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HomePage: |
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Where are
you from: |
New Hampshire |
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Comments: |
Great site!!!!!!!!! I like the personal experience section
the best. |
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September 26, 2001 11:35:23 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
julie jackson |
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Email: |
irishinme3@yahoo.ca |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Prince Edward Island, Canada |
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Comments: |
This is a fantastic site! Every time I visit, it has even
more! I am amazed at the photos and the docementation. Carl
Hannon and Frank Reese Mays, it makes me proud to know you
and meet in this site, men of the same high calibre you are
made of. From my heart, thank you, John Lafferty and all the
wonderful men who have given us freedom through the greatest
sacrifice...to lay your lives on the line for your fellow
man. Proudly, Julie Jackson, Bethel, PEI, in Canada |
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September 22, 2001 13:10:38 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
Joe Beeton |
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Email: |
quapaw5@swbell.net |
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HomePage: |
http:// |
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Where are
you from: |
Midwest City, Oklahoma |
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Comments: |
My Dad was a Tail Gunner in a 17 while Stationed in N Africa
during WW2, I don't know what sqd he was with but I do know
thats where he lost his leg in a
attack on the Aircraft at a Base. I enjoyed this site, Some
day I hope to visit the 8Th AF museum in Sheveport la, he
never would talk about his experiences in the 17 or any ww2
stuff..which i later can to
understand why after i returned from vietnam. |
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September 22, 2001 01:55:45 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
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http:// |
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September 21, 2001 03:19:21 (GMT Time) |
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Name: |
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http:// |
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September 21, 2001 03:11:40 (GMT Time) |
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