Name:

William F. Livesey III

address:

wlivesey@gte.net

URL:

 

Date:

24 Jun 2000

Comments

Thanks... My mom rembers your dad. She said he is in a wedding picture of hers. The picture you have posted here is hanging on my wall.

Name:

William F. Livesey IV (Billy)

address:

wlivesey@fraytech.com

URL:

 

Date:

24 Jun 2000

Comments

This is great! Thank you...

Name:

Heather Livesey

address:

hml_home@netzerot.net

URL:

 

Date:

28 Jun 2000

Comments

Thank you for the heart warming stories. Just reading about my grandfather brings a tear to my eye. IF you have more stories, I'd love to read them. Thank you!

Name:

Winston R Place

address:

ewplace@juno.com

URL:

 

Date:

15 Jul 2000

Comments

Enjoyed reading your history of the 57th Bomb Wing. I was in Corsica in 1944. I am sending web site on to other members of the 57th.

Name:

Ed Clothier

address:

ApplVali@aol.com

URL:

12th Air Force

Date:

17 Jul 2000

Comments

Name:

Paul Warrener

address:

 

URL:

www.griffon.clara.net/19/

Date:

22 Jul 2000

Comments

Hi Joe & Jamie, See you have both been busy with the site, excellent stuff! regards Paul

Name:

Clifford Orth

address:

Cgorth@aol.com

URL:

 

Date:

26 Jul 2000

Comments

Dear Joe, Great web page. Your father must have been a very special man. Thanks for the photo and keep in touch. Cliff

Name:

R 196945 LAC Campbell, C.Frank

address:

GwennC@Telus.net

URL:

 

Date:

27 Jul 2000

Comments

Served with 417 Squadron from June,1944 until disbandment in Treviso, Italy, June, 1945.

Name:

Carlos Salaues

address:

csalaues@coimpex-bo.com

URL:

 

Date:

09 Aug 2000

Comments

Hi there:

congratulations its a great site for a great man, your father. I love airplanes and you showed me my favorite , a B-25. That photo is really fantastic. I ll get some more time to see your site.

Best

Carlos

Name:

Clayton E. Betzing

address:

cbetzing@mill.tds.net

URL:

 

Date:

12 Aug 2000

Comments

Millington - Arbela Historical Society, Millington MI. 48746 Doing bio's on local service men from civil war to now. Have one Aubrey W. Chatters a local man served 321st(M)BOMBARDMENT GROUP in WWII. He served in 42- 44 in italy etc. He was a radio/gunner aboard many planes - snafu / pistol packin' mama / Superstitious Aloyus / Shad Rack. Received an Air Medal. Any one interested in contact please e-mail. He is 80 yrs. old.

Name:

Richard McCann

address:

OH7@CSIONLINE.NET

URL:

 

Date:

28 Aug 2000

Comments

Hi; I'm Rich McCann nephew of Richard Herbert s/srgt (top territ gunner) which served on a b25 mitchel in north africa. The name of the plane was OH7 w/ a pair of dice on the side.

Looking for any info.

Rich

Name:

Bruce DeVore

address:

wizard@cybertrails.com

URL:

 

Date:

07 Sep 2000

Comments

A fascinating article. Thankyou

Name:

HENRY J DEL PERCIO

address:

henryjdelp@cs.com

URL1:

 

URL:

B 25 nose art

Date:

11 Sep 2000

Comments

I am a WW 2 member of the 340 th B,G. 487 B.S,

Name:

JDSELTZER

address:

JDSELTZER@AOL.COM

URL:

 

Date:

17 Sep 2000

Comments

I AM TRYING TO FIND THE GUYS THAT MIGHT HAVE KNOWN 2ND LT.ALBERT DUKE SN-O-791680 B-25 SN-41-13171 321ST BG 447 B.SQ. HOW OD I FIND THE UNIT REUNION INFO?

THANKS-JDS.

Name:

Robyn Letendre (Koplitz)

address:

delaware@gte.net

URL:

 

Date:

20 Sep 2000

Comments

Nice job little brother.

Name:

Don Kaiser

address:

dkaiser1@san.rr.com

URL:

 

Date:

03 Oct 2000

Comments

There's some great history here. It's a pleasure to read and learn about this part of the fighting in WWII. The pictures are great too. I am interested in learning as much as I can about the 340th since my father, Quentin C. Kaiser, served in the 489th squadron as a radio-gunner stationed in Corsica. Good job! to the creators of this site. Best regards, Don Kaiser

Name:

Kevin Donovan

address:

kdonovan@erienet.net

URL:

 

Date:

16 Oct 2000

Comments

My father, Al Donovan, was a radio operator/tail gunner with the 340th from late 1944 until April 1945 during which time he flew on 67 missions. I never expected to find a site dedicated to his Bomb Group -- thanks for bringing it all together. I particularly appreciated the information on the flak batteries defending the Brenner Pass -- we still have a piece of flak that burst into Dad's position that he retrieved as a souvenir. His crew as he left for Corsica included Beryl Burdette, pilot, Otis Outlaw, co-pilot, Zeke Zukaukis, navigator/bombadier and John Styga, top turret/engineer. I'd enjoy hearing from them, their relatives or anyone who may have known my Dad who passed away in 1989.

Thanks,

Kevin Donovan

Name:

John I. Spoonamore

address:

johnspoonamore@yahoo.com

URL:

 

Date:

10 Nov 2000

Comments

Nice web page! Many thanks to the people who made the pictures and information possible over the internet.

Name:

Wally P. Fydenchuk

address:

wpf13@hotmail.com

URL:

 

Date:

17 Nov 2000

Comments

I came across your great website while searching for information on Americans who enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II.

In the November 2000 issue of AIR CLASSICS magazine is an article I wrote entitled, YANKS IN THE RCAF. The article tells the story of the 8000 brave young Americans like your father and his friend,Bill Livesey, that joined the RCAF. Over 800 Americans lost their lives while serving in the RCAF.

Name:

Richard E. Krause

address:

ovale@webtv.net

URL:

 

Date:

28 Nov 2000

Comments

As a member of the 321st BG 445th BS I enjoy any and all information about the 57th Bomb Wing members

Name:

Paul  King

address:

pfk@cncnet.com

URL:

 

Date:

29 Nov 2000

Comments

I was an original cadre member of the 321st BombGroup, 445th squadron. Flew over in the mass flight via Ascension Islands in 1943. Crew chief and later Flight Section Chief of the 57th Bomb Wing - 1944-45. My pilot Richard P. Tipton.

Name:

NELIAS Marc

address:

aerosud@infonie.fr

URL:

 

Date:

29 Nov 2000

Comments

I am a member of "le grenier du soldat" association, wich will open,in the near future,a museun based on events that happen in the Second World War in south of France.

I am reseaching documents about 340th's aerial mission in that area, and i would appreciate any stories , documents or anything relative to any mission, crash, lost camarades during 1939/1945 in this french region.

I am reseaching names of the crew of the b25 having fallen 15 august 44 to the over ROCHEFORD OF GARD.

We do not know the crew that three names

Albert D.ALLDREGE (mat 16057965 T 43/44) Vincent J.OTTAVIO(mat 0744210 T 43/44) Cliffort.E.ARNOLD(mat 0759549 T 42/44)

I looking forward to hear from you.

Your sincerely

Marc......

Name:

Beckie,Jack,Darrell,JaclynBoyette

address:

jbcactusfiles@aol.com

URL:

 

Date:

02 Dec 2000

Comments

Joe & Jamie !Great job on this loving memory of my dad and grandfather. He will be missed but will live forever in our hearts.Thanks Beckie.

Name:

Bob Irvine

address:

scimmia@webtv.net

URL:

 

Date:

23 Dec 2000

Comments

Great job. I came along a little later - 340thBW, 487thBS, B-47's 1961-1963

Name:

Ogden Babson

address:

superpave2000@msn.com

URL:

 

Date:

25 Dec 2000

Comments

Desire info on cousin pilot 2/Lt Melvin F. Goff who served in 448/321st fr midMay44 to "shoot down" 26July44 over Verona - bailed out w/1/Lt Tony Quartuccia(NY)+ Sgt John Montoro. 1/Lt Orin Olson(ND) other pilot. Goff now deceased,Quartuccia status unknown, Montoro in CA alive + well. Would appreciate e-mail contact fr anyone who remembers Goff, blond headed Virginian. G, Q + M were in Stalag Luft III and Stalag VIIA. Thanks

Name:

Mike Pierce

address:

stlreb@altavista.com

URL:

 

Date:

25 Dec 2000

Comments

I'm actually doing this for a neighbor, Vernon Mondl. He was with the 57th. If anyone knows him, and you'll email me your name, address, and phone no, I'll pass it on to him. He's living in St. Louis, MO.

God Bless all of you!

Name:

Kem Kuykendall

address:

kemkurk@earthlink.net

URL:

 

Date:

01 Jan 2001

Comments

My dad Ben Kuykendall was a eng/gunner on a B-25 in the 321stBG / 445thBS / 57th Wing / 12thAF. rank - S/SGT / pers. class 38 / missions flown - 53 - from 12/14/44 to 4/25/45 / based on Corsica / The pilot of his aircraft was either Wilson, Charles B. or Wilson, Victor H Hr. / Dad said he was pretty sure Wilson was from Mansfield, Texas. I would like to find out the names of his crew. I would appreciate any help in finding these men. Any info on how to research this would too.

Name:

Victoria Loftin

address:

vloftin@earthlink.net

URL:

 

Date:

02 Jan 2001

Comments

I am looking for any information regarding my uncle, Victor H. Wilson who was pilot in the 57th Bomb Wing. If anyone knows how to get information about him or that group, please contact me at vloftin@earthlink.net or mail address: Victoria Loftin

915 Pebbleshire, Houston, Texas 77062. Home phone--281-480-2519, 713-743-9842.

Thank you.

Name:

Christine Hamilton

address:

Chris.Hamilton@LennoxIntl.com

URL:

 

Date:

07 Jan 2001

Comments

Thank you for sharing such an inspiring web pag. I am searching information on my Grandfather Joe King CPL237 AAF California. I have very limited resources,but hope to find out more about him and possible meet any of his frinds that may still be alive. Any suggesstions? Thank you again for this little bit of history and for keeping the memories of our VETERANS alive !!

Name:

Ellen Fallone

address:

meteor18@hotmail.com

URL:

 

Date:

09 Jan 2001

Comments

this is a wonderful site, which was much help to me. it has been helping me with my search for information on my grandfather, Henry J. Fallone. thanks again.

Name:

Andrew Lucas

address:

andrew_lucas@link.freedom.com

URL:

 

Date:

11 Jan 2001

Comments

Thank you for the look back in time. My father, Andrew Lucas, served with the 57th. I have his bomber patches and many photos, most of which haven't been seen outside the family. We grew up with these images and developed a great appreciation for those who served in the war and those who supported them back home.

Name:

marilyn diamond

address:

mdiamond@weber.edu

URL:

 

Date:

12 Jan 2001

Comments

I am searching for information about my uncle, Lt. Robert S. Blakeley from OGden, UT. He was killed in the Palm Sunday Massacre. Do you know him?

Name:

Fred Hayner

address:

airart8@nycap.rr.com

URL:

 

Date:

16 Jan 2001

Comments

Former S/Sgt. 434th Fighter Sq. 479th F.G. Eighth Air Force, 1944-45. Served as Sq. Painter/Nose art artist. Lettered over 60 P-38's and P-51's. Am looking for info on a B-25 called Bottoms Up II which I think flew with 340th B.G.

Name:

leonard jay bellis

address:

lenbellis@hotmail.com

URL:

 

Date:

17 Jan 2001

Comments

hi, i was just browesing around and lokked at your page. very interesting.i'm a petty officer in the united states navy.just wanted to say thanks for everything that you and your friends have done for the united states and for the city of shamokin.there are not to many good things that credit shamokin.

Name:

Renee Waltz

address:

myrenee@aol.com

URL:

 

Date:

29 Jan 2001

Comments

I am the granddaughter of S/sgt Alberto Mortimore of the 488th bomb squadron in the middle eastern-african-european theater of operations. He was recommended for the flying cross on teh basis of meritorious acheivement.

Name:

Richard Krause

address:

ovale@webtv.net

URL:

 

Date:

05 Feb 2001

Comments

I was in 445th Bomb Sqdn 1944-1945 Enjoyed your stories

Name:

Robert H. Meek, JR  Colonel(RET)

address:

bmeek@carolinamills.com

URL:

 

Date:

09 Feb 2001

Comments

Great site. Just looking for anyone who might have known my Dad 2LT Robert H. Meek 487th BS, 340th BG who was KIA October 19, 1944 bombing the Magenta Bridge near Milan(I think).

Name:

Michael Ryan

address:

mrr@warbirdrelics.com

URL:

www.warbirdrelics.com

Date:

10 Feb 2001

Comments

Nice site great to see someone with enough time and wherewithall to provide such a loving memorium. He must have been a really wonderful person.

Thank You for sharing that with me.

Mike

Name:

Daniela Salaues

address:

danielaSalaues@hotmail.com

URL:

Digital World

Date:

13 Feb 2001

Comments

Name:

Ed Harrelson

address:

pacerac@home.com

URL:

 

Date:

15 Feb 2001

Comments

I am currently doing some restoration work on the A-2 flight jacket of a member of the 310th Bomb group. His name is Leslie Dyson. He was a 1st Lt. Thanks to all of you vets that sacraficed so much for our country.

Name:

Richard H. Ratzburg

address:

anuratz@msn.com

URL:

 

Date:

16 Feb 2001

Comments

My grandfather Capt Richard Herbert Ratzburg flew the B-25 with the 310th bomb group during WWII. His plane was named the "Chief Oshkosh" for he was from Oshkosh Wisconsin. If anybody flew or knew him please e-mail me with info!!! Thank you, SSgt Richard Herbet Ratzburg,USAF Home Phone 501-833-8929

Name:

Kevin Kraybill

address:

greyhound66@prodigy.net

URL:

 

Date:

23 Feb 2001

Comments

Looking for info about my Grandfathers Brother who went down over the Meditereanian. First Lieutenant, John E. Kraybill U.S. Army Air Forces O-726259 2nd Anti-Submarine Squadron Entered the Service from: California Died: September 4, 1943 Buried at: Plot B Row 2 Grave 20 North Africa American Cemetery Carthage, Tunisia Awards: Air Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, Purple Heart Can anyone help find out the mission this happened on? Or any info from his friends.

Name:

Ed Wagamon

address:

edwardw@firstva.com

URL:

 

Date:

26 Feb 2001

Comments

It's good to see a historical site about the wartime record of the 57th BW, and the 340th BG in particular. My father, Charles H. Wagamon, was a bombardier with the 340th Bomb Group, 486th Bomb Squadron, flying 20 combat missions, mostly against the Brenner Pass (I think), from late '44 thru May '45. Most of the time he flew in B-25J tail number "6Q", named "Noah's Ark", although I think he flew in other planes from time to time. His pilot's name, I believe, was Paul E. Noah, hence the plane's name. My dad's been looking for a 340th Bomb Group site for some time, so I'll let him know about this one. (He's currently a County Judge, in Walker Co., Texas.) Question: Since there seems to be a dearth of books and written info on the air war in Italy, why has no one written a full-blown history of the 340th, from '42 to '45 to fill this gap in history? Thanks for the info on the Brenner pass Flak! I'm sure my dad remembers it all too well. I'll pass this website along to him. --Ed Wagamon, Barboursville, Virginia

Name:

RON DEATON

address:

RDEATON559@CS.COM

URL:

 

Date:

01 Mar 2001

Comments

I AM TRYING TO REPORT THE DEATH OF AN OLD FRIEND ON 3-1-01 WHO WAS A MEMBER OF THE 57 TH BOMBER WING DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR.HE WAS A MEMBER OF AN ALUMI GROUP FROM THAT OUTFIT. HE SERVED IN ALL THE MAJOR CAMPAIGNS DURING THE WAR. HIS NAME IS GEORGE KUHN OF GERMANTOWN,OHIO AND I WOULD LIKE SOMEONE TO HELP ME LOCATE ANY GROUP THAT WOULD WISH TO SEND CARDS OR MAKE NOTE OF THE PASSING OF THIS OLD WARRIOR.

Name:

Percy B. Keel

address:

pbk@hiwaay.net

URL:

 

Date:

03 Mar 2001

Comments

Trying to locate info on Capt. Jesse O. Wikle, Jr. was shot down February 1, 1943. He was in 340th Bomber Squadron, 97th Bomber Group, Heavy. He was Pilot of the plane "Flamin Mayme" He was from Madison, Alabama. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Name:

braxton bradford

address:

braxbrad@yahoo.com

URL:

 

Date:

09 Mar 2001

Comments

greetings. trying to locate photos lt james j walsh of the 489th bomb squadron. any help would be greatly appreciated. best, braxton

Name:

Gordon Ainsworth

address:

drgordo@att.net

URL:

 

Date:

13 Mar 2001

Comments

My father was in the 488th. Thanks for posting this material. I've seen many of the pictures in the memory book of the 488th that my Dad has. We owe an incredible debt to that generation!

Name:

Andrew N. Lucas

address:

andrew_lucas@ocregister.com

URL:

 

Date:

15 Mar 2001

Comments

Well, after switching from a Mac to a non-Apple computer, I've finally managed to get some photos scanned that my father, Andrew Lucas took when he was with the 488th Bombardment Squadron. I know little of his time there except what I've gleaned from this marvelous site. Perhaps some may recognize themselves or others in the pix. If anyone knew my dad, I'd like to hear from them. So how do I get the photos onto the site? I've got eleven scanned and more in a box.

Name:

William Courtney Mills, Jr.

address:

cmills@aubreydaniels.com

URL:

 

Date:

20 Mar 2001

Comments

I am the son of Col. William C. Mills, commander of 340th. Bomb Group, originally.

Name:

Dottie Haley

address:

dhaley@airmail.net

URL:

 

Date:

22 Mar 2001

Comments

Very interesting site. My uncle is Warren Chandler, pilot of "Bourbon Baby" in the 57th Bomb Wing, 321st Bomb Group, 446th Squadron based on Corsica. He flew 66 combat missions from August 1944 to April 1945. He is doing well and still lives in Iowa.

Name:

George Hudson Jr

address:

gdhudson@sofnet.com

URL:

www.geocities.com/stangman1970boss

Date:

25 Mar 2001

Comments

Just cruising around the net looking at Mach's and seen yours. NICE!! I would like to add it to my gallery also, drop me a line when you get a chance. George...

Name:

Charles B. Compton

address:

cb_compton@hotmail.com

URL:

 

Date:

30 Mar 2001

Comments

Hi,

I was in the squadron (66th Fighter Squadron) that Bill Livesey was in from 1955-1957 when it was once again deactivated. Also writing a book about one of Bill's CO's in the 66th (Bill Benedict Dec 1943-Jun 44)

I like your site, but there is a problem when its printed out. The pictures overlap the text. Common problem with some sites.

Benedict got his wings July 23, 1941 Yorkton, Sak. Transrered over to 57th Fighter Group in North Africa in December of 1942.

There were 3 others from the RCAF in the 66th. Bill Livesey, Bud Schuren and Charlie Leaf.

Bud Compton

Name:

Thomas G. Ratliff

address:

tdratliff@siscom.net

URL:

http://www.icanhearthegunsnow.com

Date:

02 Apr 2001

Comments

My father, Private Ova W. Ratliff, was killed in WW II on Nov. 14th, 1944, at Hurtgen Forest, Germany. He was only in the Army for 8 months, from his induction to his wartime death. During that time he wrote 84 letters home and I have complied them into a book, "I Can Hear The Guns Now". I let him tell the story. Please look at the book's website: WWW.ICANHEARTHEGUNSNOW.COM for more information about him, and how to order the book. $2.00 from the sale of each book will be donated to The National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. Respectfully yours, Thomas G. Ratliff

Name:

Judith Augustine

address:

Jseabird@aol.cm

URL:

 

Date:

06 Apr 2001

Comments

I'm looking for info on my deceased father-in-law who served 6 yrs in the Pacific on various subs. He was stationed in Key West. His name is George Augustine. He never would talk about what the boats or what happened, only he was in Japan when the surrender came about. My husband served on a fast attack in the Cold War.

Name:

Kenneth J. McPherson

address:

bagpiper32@webtv.net

URL:

 

Date:

08 Apr 2001

Comments

Am seeking data on Capt. Victor Wilson, who served in the Mediterranian Theatre (l2th Air Force) and was awarded the European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, with two bonrze stars. He was pilot of a B-25 in combat (DFC and Air Medal). Capt. Wilson's Ser # 0 726 534. He also rec the American Defense Medal from the l27th Army Air Base Unit. He served 2 yrs, 4 mos as Capt. Pilot of Twin Eng (B-25). Army Code No. l8l. Any data would be appreciated. Thank you. Ken McPherson, 8th AFHS.

Name:

Kenneth J. McPherson

address:

bagpiper32@webtv.net

URL:

 

Date:

08 Apr 2001

Comments

Am seeking data on Capt. Victor Wilson, who served in the Mediterranian Theatre (l2th Air Force) and was awarded the European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, with two bonrze stars. He was pilot of a B-25 in combat (DFC and Air Medal). Capt. Wilson's Ser # 0 726 534. He also rec the American Defense Medal from the l27th Army Air Base Unit. He served 2 yrs, 4 mos as Capt. Pilot of Twin Eng (B-25). Army Code No. l8l. Any data would be appreciated. Thank you. Ken McPherson, 8th AFHS.

Name:

angelo quartuccia

address:

dangervolt@aol.com

URL:

 

Date:

14 Apr 2001

Comments

Hi, who is Lt. Tony quartuccia? is he alive? could he be related?

Name:

Tom Sullivan

address:

sulliva@optonline.com

URL:

 

Date:

15 Apr 2001

Comments

Looking forward Virgina Beach in September 2001 !

Name:

Mary Boscaino

address:

MaryBoscaino@gateway.net

URL:

 

Date:

18 Apr 2001

Comments

Looking for info. regarding my father, Paul G. Forcey, who served as a pilote for the RCAF (don't know what division/squadron) in or around 1941. Thank you.

Name:

Raymond Bayerl

address:

raymond@bo-hemian.com

URL:

http://www.bo-hemian.com/

Date:

24 Apr 2001

Comments

Something had me thinking of the Brenner Pass today, link that it is between the Romance and Germanic worlds. From the sounds of it, this was one of the layers indicated as forming the "tough old gut", in the advance on the Reich between 1943 - 1945.

Name:

Gerhard H. Galny  321BG 445 Sqdn

address:

hgalny@flash.net

URL:

??

Date:

01 May 2001

Comments

As Pilot of aB25, I managed to complete 57 missions most of them in the Brenner Pass. Others in Austria and Yugoslavia. Also the big coast artillery guns at La Specia.

Thanks for providing the above info. Hank Galny.

Name:

Richard Krause

address:

ovale@webtv.net

URL:

 

Date:

04 May 2001

Comments

321st BG 445th BS member

Name:

jason dziagwa

address:

phatdawg_16@yahoo.com

URL:

 

Date:

06 May 2001

Comments

hey if u want to see a nice black and red one check the movie disturbing behavior

Name:

Joshua Perry

address:

hardlax@aol.com

URL:

 

Date:

12 May 2001

Comments

Hi, I am looking for any information or anyone who might have known F/O Hugh Heck. He B-25's with the 488th throughout WW2. Two photos of him sitting in the cockpit are of the planes "Old Ironsides" and "Sad Sack". His original crew is listed as Lt. William L. Rankin, Lt. Bernard L. Corbin, Sgt. Elmer L. Grider, T/Sgt. Robert W. Tribble. I have the Annual "Round the World with the 488th Bombardment Squadron" as well as Mr. Heck's scrapbook and photo album. Any information or photos are greatly appreciated. Mr. Heck is family.

Name:

kevin coumbs

address:

kevinsweapons@hotmail.com

URL:

www.geocities.com/kevinskoolpage

Date:

12 May 2001

Comments

i love mustangs.they are the best line of cars that ford ever made and if any body bad mouths them i will find them and kick there a$$.and if any body has mustang pics and is willing to share them i would love to post them on my site and ill give you full credit for them

Name:

Robert Perry

address:

bobbyperry@earthlink.net

URL:

 

Date:

16 May 2001

Comments

Last week in Alameda,Calif,where the "SS HORNET" is at a few B-25's flew over the the ship and out over the Golden Gate Bridge.They were commemorating Doolittles flight,it was a site to see,and just to hear the roar of the engines, My father "Eddie Perry"flew ("Lady Luck" 9Y) 489th and was stationed on Corsica.I have hundreds of pictures of bombing photos,Alesian Field before and after and of many planes and the crews.If anyone is intrested for copies please feel free to email me.

Name:

Giuseppe Marini

address:

campomarino@tiscalinet.it

URL:

web.tiscalinet.it/campomarino

Date:

23 May 2001

Comments

I am of Campomarino City,Molise Italy. I am a looking for the airmen of the 1943-45 a Campomarino, my city. The airfield 1943-45 at Campomarino are: CANNE, NUOVA, BIFERNO.

Name:

Giuseppe Marini

address:

campomarino@tiscalinet.it

URL:

http://web.tiscalinet.it/campomarino

Date:

23 May 2001

Comments

New indication Ciao ! It excuses my scholastic English I am Joseph Marini. I am born the 19 March of 1963. From a year around they are to the search of the aviators of the WWII. In 2000 I have begun to build a site on the my city of Campomarino and on his history. Inside this site I have inserted a section devoted to the aviators of 1943-45 that have been to Campomarino. Campmarino had three airfields : Canne, Nuova, Biferno.

I’am looking for all the aviators that have been to Campomarino in 1943-45, because they can recognize themselves in these past events. I like to receive from everyone who lived in Campomarino country:

facts, memories, images etc. of that period we now have forgotten but they are very important for our country history

The objective

To describe the national and local events through stories and testimonies. To tell with today's maturity what once happened. Because that marvelous days are not forgotten.

Name:

WILLIAM T ATKINS

address:

WTA446DR@PRODIGY.NET

URL:

 

Date:

27 May 2001

Comments

I AM A MEMBER OF THE 57TH BOMB WING,HAVING SERVED IN THE 321ST BG 447TH SQ AS A BOMBARDIER.I CANT PRY MYSELF AWAY FROM IT. NICELY DONE THANKS--BILL ATKINS

Name:

Michael E. Donnellan

address:

michael_resp@yahoo.com

URL:

 

Date:

31 May 2001

Comments

Helping a friend receive his well deserved " Purple Heart. Wounded aboard Uss Montery, 1944, air atack, Need to track down medical record in oder toprove to the VA taht he was wounded Will send to National Arch for info. Any other suggestions.

Thank you

Name:

David Sherren

address:

dsherren43@hotmail.com

URL:

bigd43.mine.nu

Date:

02 Jun 2001

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thank's for the look great car's

Name:

William L. Rankin

address:

wrankin1@triad.rr.com

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Date:

03 Jun 2001

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Looking for anyone who knew my dad, 2nd Lt.William L. Rankin, 488th bomb. squadron. He went down July '43 over Sicily and was a POW thereafter. Thanks-Bill Rankin

Name:

Don Allen

address:

dallen@lcia.com

URL:

 

Date:

04 Jun 2001

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Found this page while looking for info. on reunions for 340th Bomb Group, 486th Bomb Squadron. I was with outfit in Corsica and Remini, Italy flying the B-25 as a bombardier. 1944-1945. Was in cadets with Bill Atkins listed in page.

Name:

Bill

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Date:

15 Jun 2001

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Nice site

Name:

Jerry Livesey

address:

jlivesey@revelstoke.net

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Date:

23 Jun 2001

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Date:

23 Jun 2001

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Very interesting, I have started to do some family tree research and have been coming across some interesting Liveseys

Name:

Ruthann Hickman Dougherty

address:

lrdougherty@erols.com

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Date:

23 Jun 2001

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Great Website...I'm looking for info or anyone who might remember my dad, Harry Thomas Hickman (originally from NJ). He was with the 340 BG & 486 BS in Italy. I've often heard stories about Italy & Mt. Vesuvius when it erupted. Dad's 80th birthday is in November & I'm trying to put something together on his life. Unfortunately, he gave most, if not all his pictures from during the service away. If anyone can tell me anything about Dad or has a picture or two, I'd love to hear from you! So would Dad, I'm sure. I want our next generation to know more about their grandfather. Thanks for any help you can provide

Name:

Jerry L Neff

address:

jneff11@excite.com

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Date:

25 Jun 2001

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FYI, my pop was a career man (B17 and B29 gunner), my brother served in Nam and I served in that era. Here are links to some aircraft photos I thought you might be interested in. For Pop's story view the B17 Photos.

Airplanes - Large vintage http://community.webshots.com/album/16278484XqOvZaEPCz

Airplanes Smaller vintage http://community.webshots.com/album/16280663ZMZgaXZdlo

Pops Photos http://community.webshots.com/album/4981642OHrEeeVXEh

Your site is aweome!!!

Name:

myrna m.

address:

miracles23@home.com

URL:

 

Date:

26 Jun 2001

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hello we are looking for a man named David Allen Pierce, his last known address is in Hot Springs Oklahoma, i am his cousins' wife, wish to talk to him about taking over an article from his uncles estate. VERY URGENT, PLEASE HELP US . sincerly Mrs. Timothy Miracle

Name:

Lt. Ray Whatley

address:

francesandray@ev1.net

URL:

 

Date:

27 Jun 2001

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i was a pilot in the 488th bomb squadron, 340th group. my plane was the Desert Vagabond and had a pelican on the nose. i flew out of Corsica in '44. i also flew out of North Africa in '44. in late '44 i began flying for the Manhatten Project in a B25 with the call letters U-406.

Name:

Charlene McGowan

address:

charlene@highlandmoon.com

URL:

www.highlandmoon.com

Date:

02 Jul 2001

Comments

Nice site...my dad Clair J. Clark was a bomber pilot with the 340th Bomb Gp. 486th Squadron in 1944. He will be celebrating his 81st birthday in December. I am the genealogist of the family and am going to be putting an album together for my parents 60th anniversary in Sept 2002. Trying to find some old friends of theirs who might still be around.

Name:

Rick

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Date:

09 Jul 2001

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That's one nice vette

Name:

Mike Solorzano

address:

msolorza@imagin.net

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Date:

10 Jul 2001

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This is my first visit to this site. Very informative. I plan to show it to my father in law, he belonged to and flew '25s for the 12th USAAF, 51st Bomb Wing Group, 321st Bomb Group, 446th bomb squadron. Are there any contacts from this organization?

Again, great work on this site. M.Solorzano

Name:

Jack L. Olson

address:

schmoleskin@yahoo.com

URL:

 

Date:

15 Jul 2001

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Jack, (my dad) Served in the 340th bomb group, 487th bomb squadron beginning August 1943 in Catania, Sicily. We are sitting here after a dinner of fresh caught trout and decided it would be fun to look over some of this stuff. Anybody who recognizes the name should drop us an email schmoleskin@yahoo.com

Dad was a singer who performed frequently in a trio that played the officer's club. Hoping to hear from someone.

-Jack L. Olson

Name:

Kathy Bray

address:

irishbray@aol.com

URL:

 

Date:

28 Jul 2001

Comments

I enjoyed this site so much! I've been looking for information about my father's experiences with the 488th Squadron. He was T/Sgt. William (Bill) Bray, a lead radio gunner with 83 missions between December 1943 and March of 1945.

Thank you for everything each and every one of you did for our country. Kathy Bray

Name:

Clay Scott

address:

mustangdude@qwest.net

URL:

 

Date:

29 Jul 2001

Comments

Simply AMAZING transformation from what appers to be a '63-67 CORVETTE to an 1970 Mach 1...How DID you do it?

Name:

Paul Morgan

address:

paul.morgan@monifieth.co.uk

URL:

http://monifieth.virtualave.net

Date:

13 Aug 2001

Comments

Liked your site. Your car looks great. Can't wait to get one of my own !

Name:

Bob Zulauf

address:

fran1bob2zula@prodigy.net

URL:

 

Date:

18 Aug 2001

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I was a pilot with the 381st Squadron, 310th Bomb Group on Corsica during the period August 1944 through April 15, 1944. Would like to hear from any of those who might remember me. I was one of the group of 100 who arrived at Corsica directly out of flight training with NO experience in flying the B-25 until we arrived in Corsica. I did fly 70 missions. I also played in the 310 Dance Band.

Name:

Chrissy Hendricks

address:

chrissy@cc.gatech.edu

URL:

 

Date:

18 Aug 2001

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My Great Uncle Edward H. Smith was a Technical Sergeant with the 340th Bomber Squadron,97th Bomber Group,Heavy. He flew missions out of England and North Africa with his plane going down on 2/1/43 in North Africa. I'm looking for anyone who may have known him or family of the men who flew with him on the Flaming Mamie. Some of the men who flew with him are. Maj. Robert E. Coulter,Capt.Jesse O. Wikle, Jr.,1st Lt Ralph A. Birk, 1st Lt Alfred d. Blair, S/Sgt Svend J. W. Hansen,S/Sgt Claude D. Hooks,S/Sgt James P. Fitzgerald, Jr.,S/Sgt Charles M. Nease and Sgt. Robert Knight.

Name:

Elizabeth Quate

address:

ERQK@aol.com

URL:

 

Date:

20 Aug 2001

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I think that this page is awsome. My grandaddy was in this 340th bomb suardron Morris Theo Quate. thanks

Name:

Bob Zulauf

address:

fran1bob2zula@prodigy.net

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Date:

22 Aug 2001

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I arrived on August 17, 1944 at Ghisonaccia, Corsica with a group of 100 replacement pilots that were assigned to the 310th (50); the 321st (25)and the 340th (22). Three men were assigned but their group is uncertain. I was with the 381st Squadron of the 310th. I flew my 70th mission on April 15, 1944.

I have written a journal, "THE JUNIOR BIRDMEN OF CORSICA", that tells my experiences as a B-25 pilot, along with material supplied by 26 of the 100 men that arrived onAugust 17.

I am a Lifetime Member of the 5th Bomb Wing.

Name:

Dennis A. Livesey

address:

DLIVESEY@nyc.rr.com

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Date:

23 Aug 2001

Comments

While looking for my great grandfather William, I came upon your site. Well done! You have honored your father and his friend. After reading their accomplishments, one feels most humbled. Thank you for doing this.

Name:

James A. Littlefield

address:

j.a.littlefield@att.net

URL:

 

Date:

24 Aug 2001

Comments

I was a pilot in the 487th. Sqn. in Corsica from May 21, 1944 until Dec. 29, 1944. I would like to hear from any of my sqn. mates.

Name:

FREDERICK  J. KRAUSS

address:

fredw8spr@voyager.net

URL:

 

Date:

24 Aug 2001

Comments

DEAR SIR.. MUCH TO MY SURPRISE, UPON VISITING YOUR WEBSITE, SEEING A PHOTO OF "AVE MARIA", THE PLANE THAT OUR CREW FLEW HOME FROM OUR COMBAT TOUR IN CORSICA AND ITALY. THE PICTURE OF THE B-25-J25 ALSO APPEARED IN A NOSE-ART ARTICLE IN A LATER 40'S ISSUE OF NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC. ALAS, THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPIC MAGAZINE HAS BEEN MISSPLACED OR LOST FOREVER. I DO HOWEVER HAVE A PHOTO OF "HAULING ASS",ALONG WITH MANY OTHER WAR-BIRDS.. I WAS A RADIO-OPERATOR GUNNER WITH THE 321ST BOMB GROUP, 447TH SQUADRON STATIONED ON BOTH CORSICA AND ITALY, JANUARY 1945 THRU JUNE OF 1945, FLYING 35 COMBAT MISSIONS AS A STAFF SGT. AGAIN, THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES.. FRED KRAUSS...

Name:

Judy Holland

address:

Johnholland@webtv.net

URL:

 

Date:

26 Aug 2001

Comments

Looking for anyone who may remember, Sgt. Chester Barton, a Gunner, flew on the B-25C Mitchell planes. Was trained in Columbia, S. Carolina. He was shot down over Italy, July 20, 1943, where he died of wounds. The day he was shot down, the second plane, three men survived on it! I would love to hear from them or anyone who may have known him! He was born in Worthington, Indiana. Please email me at, Johnholland@webtv.net Thanks! Judy

Name:

John J. Hughes

address:

jjhughes@oceanslaw.com

URL:

oceanslaw.com

Date:

26 Aug 2001

Comments

My father John J. Hughes (Jack) was a bombardier/navigator with the 446th Squadron of the 321st Group. He went overseas through Ascension - Casablanca in February 1944 and flew 65 missions from March through September 1944. Aircraft included "Baby Blue Eyes" and "Lil Butch." He died this last February but left us with some of his memories, a number of photos, and some documents.

Name:

Conrad

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Date:

27 Aug 2001

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nice mach 1, 

Name:

John Percival

address:

johnperc@nait.ab.ca

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Date:

04 Sep 2001

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04 Sep 2001

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Name:

Jeff Wolford

address:

wolford@neteze.com

URL:

 

Date:

11 Sep 2001

Comments

I have 40 color nose art photos from the various groups in the 57 TH Bomb Wing . I am trying to match the names with the crews, squadrons and groups. Let me know if there is a certain name or artwork you are looking for. Maybe I have it.

Name:

E Rushton

address:

rushton@interlinks.net

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Date:

12 Sep 2001

Comments

Am recording personal memories of my late father-in-law Rushton, Cpl. J.D. R91219, Airframe Mechanic RCAF 417 Fighter (City of Windsor) Squadron 41-45. He shared his service postings in memo.We have a few pics of ground/air crew in Eng. Italy & Egypt. Great site!

Name:

Richard Deardoff

address:

rdeardoff@libertyhs.com

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Date:

21 Sep 2001

Comments

Thank you - I was just recently going through my father's stuff and found his discharge papers. Walter George Deardoff served with the 340 thru WWII. There were a few details I knew, but this fleshed it out. He had many photos of North Africa. How did this fit into the chronology?

Name:

Ray F. Shear

address:

rshear@grwinc.com

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Date:

02 Oct 2001

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My Dad was James A. Shear, a weather officer with the 340th. I have a number of photos from the north Africa and Italy efforts. I'll try to get them scanned and make them available to those who are interested.

Name:

Ray F. Shear

address:

rshear@grwinc.com

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Date:

03 Oct 2001

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My dad was a weather officer in north Africa and Italy. I have a number of photos I'll scan and make available.

Name:

Keith M. Johnson

address:

cjohnson@altelco.net

URL:

 

Date:

09 Oct 2001

Comments

Thanks for putting this information on the web. My father (T/Sgt. M. M. "Johny" Johnson) was also a veteran of the 489th B.S., serving overseas from March, 1943 until March, 1944. He was a tail gunner/photographer, and left me several pictures of people in the squadron. I am so glad that these important memories are being shared with other veterans and their families. Keith Johnson

Name:

Patrick Martin

address:

contrite1@hotmail.com

URL:

 

Date:

10 Oct 2001

Comments

Seeking information on a B29 crash which occurred during a training exercise on December 14, 1943. The aircraft crashed into a mountain. My great-uncle, Joseph Diaz, was among the crew. Unfortunately I do not know where the crash occurred, or what group my uncle belonged to.

Name:

Joe Kellicutt

address:

jaz730@aol.com

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Date:

15 Oct 2001

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Subj: 12th Airforce 340th med bomb group Hello Im looking for info on a relative that was in the army airforce WWII. From the letters sent home I have the 340th as the group and have found that associated with the 12th Airforce. I have discharge papers that show Sicilian, Naples-Foggia, and Air Offensive Europe. His name is Nathan Crane Aerial Gunner. There is a list of decorations and citations. I have a name of a crew member. and first names of others. I assume by the campaigns Nate flew on a B-25 although I was always told He was on a B-17. Can you help? wher is a good place to reserarch? Can I find crew members? Nate passed away in 1972. My mother who is 66 now was very fond of Nate. I would like to find out more about his service to our country for my mother. thanks

Name:

Joe Kellicutt

address:

jaz730@aol.com

URL:

 

Date:

15 Oct 2001

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Subj: 12th Airforce 340th med bomb group Hello Im looking for info on a relative that was in the army airforce WWII. From the letters sent home I have the 340th as the group and have found that associated with the 12th Airforce. I have discharge papers that show Sicilian, Naples-Foggia, and Air Offensive Europe. His name is Nathan Crane Aerial Gunner. There is a list of decorations and citations. I have a name of a crew member. and first names of others. Can you help? wher is a good place to reserarch? Can I find crew members? Nate passed away in 1972. My mother who is 66 now was very fond of Nate. I would like to find out more about his service to our country for my mother. thanks

Name:

Joe Kellicutt

address:

jaz730@aol.com

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Date:

15 Oct 2001

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Subj: 12th Airforce 340th med bomb group Hello Im looking for info on a relative that was in the army airforce WWII. From the letters sent home I have the 340th as the group and have found that associated with the 12th Airforce. I have discharge papers that show Sicilian, Naples-Foggia, and Air Offensive Europe. His name is Nathan Crane Aerial Gunner. There is a list of decorations and citations. I have a name of a crew member. and first names of others. Can you help? wher is a good place to reserarch? Can I find crew members? Nate passed away in 1972. My mother who is 66 now was very fond of Nate. I would like to find out more about his service to our country for my mother. thanks

Name:

Jim Hoffman

address:

jstonebald@adamswells.com

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Date:

21 Oct 2001

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Name:

Steve Pace

address:

stevepace@home.com

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Date:

25 Oct 2001

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Does anyone have a photo of SHAD RACK III, a B-25 belonging to the 321BG/447BS? If so, please e-mail it to me. Thanks,

Name:

Derek Jordan

address:

sndjordan@netzero.net

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Date:

27 Oct 2001

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Grandson of Robert L James, of the 57th. Looking for any and all information, on his wartime service.

Name:

Derek Jordan

address:

sndjordan@netzero.net

URL:

 

Date:

27 Oct 2001

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Grandson of Robert L James, of the 57th. Looking for any and all information, on his wartime service.

Name:

Paul Draper

address:

psdraper@yahoo.com

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Date:

30 Oct 2001

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Looking for people who served with the 489th Bomb Squadron from April '44 to May '44. In particular, I'm looking for pictures (or personal accounts) of a B-25D that was there for this time period only. The serial number is 43-3634, and had the tail code "9C". If you remember this plane please contact me. Thanks! Paul Draper B-25D ser# 43-3634 Restoration Crew

Name:

William C. Mills, Jr.

address:

910 Steeplechase Road

URL:

Alpharetta, Georgia 30004

Date:

31 Oct 2001

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Dear Sirs, I am the son of Col. William C. Mills, former CO of the 340th and who was killed over Tunesia, N.Africa. I appreciate your sending me this web site. It was a very appreciated surprise as I and my brother, also, are always eager to learn anything we can about our father. Thank you very much, Mr. Kaiser. It has been great to see all this history about my father's Group and friends. Please let me know if I can do anything for you.

Name:

Richard Krause

address:

ovale@webtv.net

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Date:

01 Nov 2001

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I was in the 445th Sqdn from May 1944 to June 1945.Thomas Bounds and Frank Furrey were the Sqdn Commanders at that time. It's great reading comments in your guest book as wel as all of the information in these websites.

Name:

william mccue

address:

bilmcc1@hotmail.com

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Date:

01 Nov 2001

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Name:

william mccue

address:

bilmcc1@hotmail.com

URL:

 

Date:

01 Nov 2001

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tell me more about this site ; looks interesting. I was in 321st bomb group in Italy and Corsica for most of 1944.what is the purpose of this site bill mccue

Name:

matthew Fete

address:

matthew877@home.com

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Date:

01 Nov 2001

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My father, John Fete of the 340thBG, 486thSQ. Left this world 19 Sept 91. He was a great man and a great pilot. I served in the USAF in many capacity's. As a survival specialist, missile launch control officer, and a manpower officer. If there is anyone who has memries of my fathe I would like to hear them. To all the WWII generation, I have to say you are the best this world has ever and will ever see! Matthew Fete Capt, USAF,

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John

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Date:

02 Nov 2001

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Great Web site, Thanks

Name:

Rosie

address:

croseca@mac.com

URL:

 

Date:

09 Oct 2001

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