2002 Guestbook EntriesMy
wife and I had the opportunity to visit your museum last September and both of
us were very impressed by what you, the museum staff have accomplished. Thank
you for holding the memory of those who gave their lives and those who managed
to return home. My Uncle, Mario LoBue was one your’s and it was nice to find
his crew photo in your displays. I must get him down there soon. By the way, did
you ever receive the Distinguished Insignia (DI) for the 570th BS?? If you did,
could you let me know how I might purchase a couple of them. Thanks again for
preserving the history as it really was. Gerald Landry landryg@its.caltech.edu
12/31/2002 7:06:13 PM Very
interesting, I dig out Parts off destroyed Planes in Germany.
Wilhelm Nelles Germany Nellespower@web.de
12/31/2002 7:44:50 AM The
390th has been great for helping me obtain information about my father-in-laws
plane Pinky 30265. Are any surviving crew members around? Ted would love to hear
from you. God bless the vets. Brian
Stewart bstew@attbi.com
12/30/2002 10:47:26 PM 568th
Nav. Quillin’s crew (17). Just found this site. After 3/8/44 was POW Stalag
Luft I, Barth GR. Jake M. Simonitsch b17jake@earthlink.net
12/30/2002 8:40:40 PM Hello,
My uncle, Maj. Ralph V. Hansel, was the Group Operations Officer of the 390th
until he was shot down in the Six Nights In Telergma. I would love to have
pictures of him, his crew and his plane. Thanks. Roy Burress margeroyb@earthlink.net
12/27/2002 3:31:30 PM We
bombed Munster, Ger. on 5 Nov 1943 and got the hell shot out of us by flak. I
was tail gunner on O’Neills crew of the 44th BG and volunteered for this
mission. It was a rough one and some of our planes got hit. I remember the flak
was heavy and accurate over the target. Forrest S. Clark b24vet@aol.com
12/24/2002 3:21:34 PM To
all of the Veterans, Staff, Volunteers, and Friends of the 390th….MERRY
CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR! See you soon. Hugh F86Lhg@yahoo.com
2/24/2002 10:37:06 AM I
like the B-17 game. Victor Davenport vicdavenport@yahoo.com
12/23/2002 1:19:25 PM I
always appreciate the 390th Museum and web site. My dad was Orice Dean Settles
who flew with the 390th. Daniel Settles denver.dan@verizon.net
12/23/2002 9:16:15 AM Thanks
for developing a superb web-site. My son, John Wenzel found the site and
mentioned it to me, today. My dad, John E. Wenzel flew 25 missions as a co-pilot
with the 390th between Aug ’ 43 and Dec ’ 43. He served with crews 5,
26,27,29 and 42. After the war he became a successful Air Traffic Controller. He
obviously loved aviation but said little about his war-time service. After
researching on this site I can appreciate what he experienced and why he spoke
little about it. He remains my hero - one of many from his generation - who
served his country with courage, distinction and humility. May God bless him and
the many others of his generation who endured these trials and gave so much for
those of us who followed. Ken Wenzel Specialkew73@aol.com
12/22/2002 9:42:54 PM Really
enjoyed the site. Thanks. Joann 12/22/2002 4:40:07 PM Son
of Gordon W. McIntosh 384th BG, 545th. Ball Turret. Nice web site, I will visit
back. Glenn A. McIntosh mack1955@voyager.net
12/20/2002 12:27:19 AM I
am researching U.S. citizens who joined the Royal Canadian Air Force RCAF prior
to Pearl Harbor. Any names/related information would be appreciated. Contact:
wpf13@hotmail.com Wally P. Fydenchuk wpf13@hotmail.com
12/18/2002 8:27:29 PM Note
for Jean-Pierre Martin: Please provide a valid e-mail address for the research
department. We have information for you re your request. Thank you. 390th
Research Dept. www.390th.org 12/17/2002
10:17:43 PM I
really like the WWII aircraft, the B17 being my favorite. Can anyone out there
help me out with this question, How do the connecting rods on a radial engine all
hook up to the crankshaft. I would really appreciate help on this thanks! James
Dahle doublelunger1@hotmail.com
12/14/2002 10:02:20 PM Very
good! I’d like it very much! I like B-17 bombers very much. Thank you for
making this WEB-page Yuri 12/14/2002 4:41:52 AM Wonderful
site! With a friend we are writing a book about mission 162 1st Aug 1944 TOURS
(France) SEQUATCHIEE II 43-37876 in memory of its crew! We are actually
seeking for still alive members but have difficulties to find them. Can we send
a message with names? We will have a great commemoration in France in Aug 2003
with a survivor, DONALD E JIRIK and family and we hope others.... We will give
you more information later. The ship crashed after being hit by "Flak",
all crew bailed out! 4 POW - 3 taken by civilians and further in French underground - 2 Killed by French "Milice" and Gestapo night 3/ aug
1944 - Pilot, FORTE, Anthony buried in US cemetery in France (I have a photo
taken in June when I visited his "last house" and brought him flowers.
Since some years our research goes on, but no possibility finding a photo of
"876"! It was the first mission of Crew 51 and only the 7th mission of
the ship… God bless them all! A book about their odyssey but also a site! We hope in 2004 for 60th anniversary of the crash. The "blue book" I
ordered this year is WONDERFUL... but we have nothing about our crew.... I
am not a member of your group, but I do have a connection with you: On August 2,
1944 I was just a youngster, but accompanied the members of the Belgian
Resistance who rushed to beat the German patrols to the downed B-17 Southern
Comfort of 568th Squadron. John Buckel jjbuckel@aol.com
12/11/2002 6:25:09 PM I
have just found this site and would like to become a member of the 390th
Memorial Museum. My brother, Vincent F. DeMayo, 1st Lt, USAAF, a B17 pilot ,
died when the plane he flew exploded in mid-aid from a rocket attack on March
16, 1944, while on a mission to the Augsburg Messerschmitt factory. Thank for
your help. Ralph DeMayo holddemayo@mindspring.com
12/10/2002 10:44:30 PM My
father, John Rogers, was stationed at Parham Airfield from July 1943 until March
1944. He worked as part of the ground crew. On November 9, 2002, my brother, my
mother, my dad and I visited Parham. It was awesome to be at the place my dad
was stationed in WWII. I think my brother and I now know firsthand the
significance of the work he did in supporting the 8th Air Force in the 390th
Bombardment Group. All of these men are heroes to America and England. We all
now live in Columbia, S.C. I would like to put my dad in touch with other men he
may have known during his time there. Please e-mail me at getbakj@aol.com
also
if you would like me to e-mail you some pictures of the airfield and tower as
they appear now. Kevin Rogers getbakj@aol.com
12/10/2002 9:21:08 AM I
am researching United States citizens who joined the Royal Canadian Air Force
prior to Pearl Harbor. Any names/related information would be appreciated. Wally
P. Fydenchuk wpf13@hotmail.com 12/7/2002
10:13:17 AM I
love the site keep it up. emekus.mugu@mugu.com
12/4/2002 6:52:01 AM My
name is Jim Wicker and my grandfather Jim Wicker, flew in the 390th BG as a
co-pilot on the North Star until his plane went down over the Zuider Zee on July
7th, 1944. I am very interested to hear any stories about the air war since
being a cadet here at the Virginia Military Institute. Since coming here I have
found an even deeper respect for those who serve this country now and those who
did. I know as an American that the sacrifices that my grandfather and so many
of you veterans out there went through will never be forgotten. I will never
forget and the men and women who serve this country will never forget. Jim
Wicker Wickerjg@mail.vmi.edu
12/3/2002 9:27:32 PM A
terrific site for historical information and research links. My father served in
the 390th at Framlingham and flew in mission 301. Thank you and I look forward
to hearing from anyone who may have information on Framlingham during 1945.
Keith A. Starr starrkeitha@hotmail.com
11/27/2002 11:40:19 PM Hi
I thought this site was great and I'm planning to visit your museum next summer.
Juan the (Swede) Perez Rojler The6ofjune1944@hotmail.com
11/21/2002 12:28:23 PM I
am the granddaughter of Francis J. Nix. Kristy Wall JuneBugKW@aol.com
11/20/2002 6:34:03 PM Great
site. My Dad, George A. Poole got in on the action in April/May 1945 as a tail
gunner in the 568th, Crew 6. His pilot was Frank Le Bus, Jr. If anyone has
information on the rest of the crew or on any of the planes they flew, please
contact me. The planes were "My Bonnie", "Chapel in the
Sky", and "Little Butch III". Michael Poole mgpoole@hotmail.com
11/18/2002 8:14:31 PM I
was a member of the 390th Bomb Group H, 571 Squadron. I was stationed in England
from 1943 to 1945. I am now 89 years old and would like to know if any of the
old group is still around. William K. Dixon blacksgrg@mo-net.com
11/15/2002 9:15:47 PM Dear
ladies and gentlemen, after looking for a 390th-site I found your website. On
09.sept. 1944 the B-17 "Avenger II" crashlanded in a wooded area in my
home town Lüdenscheid, Germany. The plane was of 570th BS. I have the MACR and
name of members: Pilot Latici, Bruno; Co-Pilot Werby, Walter; Navigator Valente,
Mario; Togolier Smith, Cecil F.; Radio Operator Swearingen, Grover; Top Turret
Hinds, George; Ball Turret Brady, Frank X.; Tail Gunner King, Homer C.; Waist
Gunner Brown, Robert O. All men were MIA, so they might be still alive. Can
anybody tell me anything about the raid, the crash and what happened next to the
men? Many thanks to all of you and best regards. Edgar Schlimm Berliner Str. 69
58511 Lüdenscheid Germany Edgar Schlimm edgar.schlimm@t-online.de
11/14/2002 3:58:09 AM Where
can I get a close up photo of a belly or top turret on a B-17? I was clearing
brush on my property and found what looks like a turret. can anyone help me? Curtis
Wilcutt wwilcutt@cox.net 11/13/2002
10:14:46 PM It’s
just a wonder that my Dad never spoke of his experiences during WWII. Not until
the crew assembled 40 years later did I find out of these experiences these
young men endured. It has made me so proud of my Dad and I was thrilled when I
actually searched on his name and found information on the missions he
supported. I am so proud of all the men and women who were so courageous during
these times. Thanks for this site. And thanks to my Dad, Robert Gokey,
Waistgunner, Aircraft: Lady Velma and the the crew of Lady Velma. True
Americans!!! Judy Livermore jlivermore@att.com
11/13/2002 7:53:29 PM My
father, T/Sgt. Elmer Leonard, became a member of the 390th at its inception. He
flew with the 571st Squadron. As a crew member of "Pinky", he was shot
down on the Munster raid, on October 10, 1943. He remained in POW camp in Krems,
Austria, until liberated near the end of the war. He would be delighted to hear
from any veterans who either flew with him or remember him from prison camp. Jack Leonard jal50@aol.com
11/11/2002 8:47:57 PM I
came to your museum back in june this year with my 16 year old son. He was
greatly moved by it all. He said he did not realize what your young men had done
for freedom of the world. Please do not let the children of America forget what
your young men did for them back then. Thank you. Matthew Browning Llandogo,
Monmouth, UK. Matthew Browning matthew.browning1@btinternet.com
11/5/2002 10:17:46 AM I
was raised on the stories of the 390th Bomb Group and their service during WWII.
My father was Henry B. Geers, a 1stLt, with the 569th squadron. He passed on in
1997. I’m sure that he was proud to have so many of you. He spoke with the
great emotion of memories that will not fade and the bond that perhaps is the
zenith of a lifetime. I would like to hear from anyone that knew him...both the
good and not so good times. Michael S. Geers michael.s.geers@customs.treas.gov
11/3/2002 7:11:56 AM I’m
alive today because of the remarkable bravery of my father and many of his
friends and countless others I’ll never know. It humbles me before my God.
Jack B. Hauskins pennyjack@nctc.com
10/30/2002 9:44:37 AM To
all 8th Air Force Veterans, please accept my thanks and appreciation for the
sacrifices you, your families and your generation made to protect the freedoms
we now enjoy. I am a Marine Vietnam Veteran, and the son of a 10th Air Force
veteran that served in CBI. You should all know that every year I speak to
college students on the subject of Vietnam, but before I begin, I always spend
some time talking about the real defenders of freedom, the WWII veterans, and
especially the 8th Air Force. God bless all of you. I, and thousands like me,
will miss you and your generation as we move forward into terrible dangerous
times. Bob Spear Bob Spear rspear@rci.rutgers.edu
10/28/2002 4:16:07 PM My
father, Richard J. Borutta, served with the 390th in England during the years of
1944 and early 1943. He was in the 568th Squadron. His crew, on this web site,
is listed as number 6. And he always referred to the "Rovin Romona’ as
‘his’ ship, I even have a color picture of it if anyone is interested. He is
in a photo called "Stutzman and Crew" in "The Story of the 390th
Bombardment Group" for those of you that know the book. I’d love to hear
from anyone who knew him or has any stories about him. And I’d love to see any
pictures if anyone has any. My dad died 20 years ago, way before the ‘net was born and way before this
wonderful web site was created. I’m sure that, were he still alive, he’d be
posting this instead of I. Thank you for any information you can send me. Irene
Borutta ICAROL@aol.com 10/23/2002 9:52:47 PM Looking
for 390th bomb group 570th squadron the following persons; Gerald Grimm, Joe
Cichanowicz, Waldemar Hermely, Kenneth McCulligh, William Dobbs, Harold Manning,
Robert Parker, William Atkinson, Herman Baskett. We flew together in FRAMLINGHAM
around 1943. Frank Bohannon FSBohannon@aol.com
10/23/2002 1:11:38 PM Does
anyone remember my cousin Griffith Williams (Griff), staff sgt. and ball turret
gunner who was killed in action over Nuremberg in l944? Many thanks and God
Bless America. Robert E. Williams robwill1114@aol.com
10/18/2002 6:52:44 PM I
LOVE WHAT YOU DID WITH THIS WEBSITE. THE B-17 IS MY FAVORITE PLANE OF ALL TIME.
THE 390TH BOMB GROUP IS ALSO MY FAVORITE GROUP OF WORLD WAR 2. Susan Smith ssmith6th@netscape/net-betty
10/18/2002 6:38:43 PM Excellent
site, I am a former member of legacy 390th Strategic Missile Wing and have always
been an admirer of the 390th’s colorful history. John Garner jgarner63@houston.rr.com
10/18/2002 12:08:21 PM I
feel somewhat of a fraud in some way for using this facility as I am promoting a
weekend package around East Anglia’s involvement in WWII, using my hotel as a
base. However, as a person with a long history of interests in this period and an
avid collector I have found the whole experience and your website truly
remarkable, a glowing tribute to our long association as nations who work
together. I will never forget the cost of the American involvement in this area
in WWII, and have listened to many stories from my grandparents and those who
experienced first hand the events of this period. Many had personal contact with
servicemen during this period. Thank you to you and your descendants. David
Hurst regencydolphin@csmm.co.uk
10/17/2002 1:05:23 PM I
recently had contact with Walter P. Fairchok’s family in PA and learned that
he had died several years ago. If I get any additional info I will post it here.
He was a pilot from the 571st Squadron. William Holter wmraholter@yahoo.com
10/14/2002 6:10:46 PM I
seem to remember that the 390th was involved in quite a fracas over Munster 59
years ago today. Hope the General is well. My regards to everyone. Hugh F86Lhg@yahoo.com
10/10/2002 10:44:16 PM I’d
like to hear from anyone who knew Hiram Skogmo. I’ve become intrigued with him
for some reason, and I’ve been wondering what kind of a guy he was. Thank you,
and thank you to all veterans for your sacrifices. Dave Armstrong ss396da@hotmail.com
10/9/2002 7:35:37 PM Thank
you for a wonderful site. My father, Paul C. Schierloh was ball turret gunner on
"Skippy". That aircraft is the center ship in the photo that the
painting "Top Cover for the 390th" is based on. Dad passed on in 1991
and now along with the fabulous unit history (in which Dad was listed as MIA) I
have this to remember him by. He didn’t talk much about his experiences in
combat or in Stalag 17 (yes the one the movie is based on , we have the t-shirt
from the Kriegie organization) but I heard enough to know I am very proud of
him. Best to you all. Mark
Mark C. Schierloh mcschierloh@sprynet.com
10/7/2002 1:32:51 PM I
have some photos of Parham (Fram) airfield as it is now, that I took in the
Spring of this year - will happily mail to you if you’re interested - just
mail me. You may know that the good people there keep the control tower open for
visitors, with a Museum. Barry Hawkins barry.hawkins1@btinternet.com
10/4/2002 1:18:32 PM I
just attended my first reunion as a descendent, with my father, Carl Crisp, and
my sister, Jana Crisp Anderson. It was a thrill to be with such fine people, and
to hear their experiences first-hand. Thank you seems inadequate for what our
veterans sacrificed. Carla Crisp Hankins hankins@madbbs.com
10/4/2002 10:44:47 AM My
fathers name is Everett E. Cook also known as cookie He was with the 568th and 571st
BS for 3 years and would like to find someone who might give me more info
on him during the war. I also want to thank this site for a chance to find more
about him. David Cook chickiedidit@YAHOO.COM
10/3/2002 7:11:03 PM Have
just recently joined to support my uncle (Maj. Ken Olson ret., a 390TH Vet.) so
that we can keep alive what these Great Men did. No American should ever forget
them. Bob Olson robertolsonb@msn.com
10/1/2002 7:50:58 PM I
haven’t visited the museum since 1997. My Uncle Dick Cowles took me there on a
week long visit. I am a member of the 7th Special Forces Group at Ft. Bragg NC.
I am a big fan of military history of any kind, and I check out the site every
now and again to see if you have anything new. Always glad to see that all is
well and I hope some day soon my travels will take me in that direction. Thanks. Steven Finney sfinney31@hotmail.com
9/28/2002 10:59:00 AM I
was unable to visit the site on 9/18/02, it was on this date 58 years ago that
1st Lt. Paul Hibbard crew #17 568th was KIA over Warsaw on mission #191. He was
my fathers pilot and a wonderful Officer, friend, son , brother and husband to
Miriam. I remember his death and all the others who gave so much. My best wishes
to all members and their loved ones and may God watch over us all. I have met so
many wonderful people through this site, both in person and by E-Mail, and
phone. Thanks to the Museum for these wonderful opportunities! Tim Foppiano fyrkop@pe.net
9/20/2002 12:00:54 AM I
bought today a Christmas card with the 390 Bombardier Group logo beneath a
picture of a church in snow. It says "Merry Christmas" and is signed
"Guilford + Roland 1944". I don’t know anyone associated with the
390th. I would love to hear from anyone who knows anything about this card or
the people who signed it - and if it’s important to you for family reasons,
I’ll give it to you. Email me: Keith Jordan kjordan1@nc.rr.com
9/17/2002 10:51:57 PM My
father was Robert L. Dunkel. He was an automatic-pilot mechanic in the 571st
Bomb Squadron. Sadly, he died in 1973, and all 6 of his children still miss him
very much. I would like anyone with information about him during the WWII to
please send me an email. I am particularly interested in what happened when he
was assigned to the "Aphrodite" project--an attempt to use war-weary
bombers as cruise missiles. Supposedly, he was to set the automatic pilot and
radio control equipment after the bomber reached altitude, and then parachute
out with the pilot. The bomb-stuffed airplane would then be flown to Germany and
crashed into targets by remote control from an accompanying aircraft. I know hat
the project was eventually canceled when several of the aircraft blew up before
the 2 crew members could bail out. (Joe Kennedy died that way.) I remember Dad
saying that he was only alive because the project was cancelled before he was
chosen for a mission. If you knew my father during the years he spent in
England, I would certainly like to hear from you. Thanks. Dan Dunkel ddunkel1@earthlink.net
9/16/2002 8:06:41 PM 9/16/02
Leaving Thursday on the train from Oregon to Harrisburg, Pa. to the reunion of
our 390th Bomb Group (H) Veterans Association. It will be a great week for
visiting and side trips. I flew six missions as a ball turret gunner with the
570th. Had the pleasure of being president of the Association for two years and
you never met a more enjoyable group of veterans. I suggest everyone do their
best to visit our museum in Tucson. Regards Sincerely, Eldon E. Bevens eebevens@aol.com
9/16/2002 5:40:32 PM Have
visited framlingham many times over the last 30 years and seen the tower develop. I am a member of friends of the 8th and 8th
Air Force historical and am
so proud to be linked with you veterans.... how on earth can we ever hope to
repay you for what you sacrificed for us in ww2, thank you for my freedom. I
will be just one who will help keep alive your memories. would love to hear from
just one of you with your story and maybe a copy of a wartime pic...Peter Worby,
26 woodgreen rd luton beds lu28bt England Peter Worby peterworby@yahoo.co.uk
9/16/2002 3:35:52 PM I
am looking for any information on the 571st Bomber Squadron. Particularly
missions flown over Europe between 1944 and 1945. My father was a ball turret gunner on a B-17. His plane had the numbers 6049 on the nose. Any information
would be greatly appreciated. Sandra Mendez msfarrah30813@yahoo.com
9/10/2002 6:33:51 AM I
recently had the opportunity to visit Framlingham, and the museum there. To be
on the grounds where my Grandfather Darrel M. Frantz was stationed during WWII.
It wasn’t until I was back in the states I realized I was there 58 years to
the date of one of his missions. I was standing on the deck of the control tower
looking out over the fields, (at about the time of day when the planes would be
returning), the feeling was overwhelming. To be that close to my grandfather
again, to know he was there. I can’t describe the feelings. If it wasn’t for
this website I wouldn’t have even linked to the framlingham website and known
that there was a museum there to visit. Thank You for the great information, and
great contacts you have provided for me and my family. Donald Frantz cajunking@hotmail.com
9/9/2002 11:48:05 AM Your
site and it’s tribute to the 390th has answered a prayer and the many
questions of my uncle Daniel J Miller’s service and death in WWII. Thank you.
Hank Miller hankmiller@columbus.rr.com
9/6/2002 12:42:34 AM Simply
Excellent! Well Done! Gary T. Alstrand galstrand@mail.arc.nasa.gov
9/5/2002 10:19:36 PM Should
we all take up a collection to buy some talc from Yang Chun, or would that just
encourage him further. Fred, quit dabbling in the Chinese futures market! :)
Hugh SabreHu@aol.com 9/5/2002 8:41:47 AM I’m
researching US citizens who enlisted in the RCAF prior to Pearl Harbor. Any
names/information would be appreciated. Wally P. Fydenchuk wpf13@hotmail.com
9/4/2002 7:48:51 PM Read
inquiry about 918th bomb group. Check web site for the 100th Bomb Group. They
claim (with much evidence to support) that the 918th is based on the 100th.
Picadilly Lilly was one of their B-17s, and General Savage, although a fictious
character, was based on their 2nd C.O. There is more. Look it up on their site.
Jene Jespersen jespersabin1@attbi.com
9/3/2002 11:48:19 PM My
name is Ron Zimm and I am a friend of Sandy’s. He flew with the 569th Squadron
of the 390th BG. He is well and living on the west side of Madison Wisconsin. He
recalls "‘Poop’ house Mouse" and "Picadilly Pete". If you
would like to contact him, drop me an e-mail. Sandy Diamond ronzimm@aol.com
8/30/2002 9:47:00 AM Great
site, extremely informative, I was just surfing through looking for information
for my new website, www.97-squadron.co.uk Set up in dedication for those who
served in WW2 in 97 squadron. Thank you. Heather birch heather.b1@ntlworld.com
8/30/2002 4:12:59 AM Hello,
my father, Edward J. Power was a co-pilot on crew 73. I have learned a lot about
his WWII experience through this site. He spent 43 years in the service of our
country and is still involved in supporting the Air National Guard here in Ohio.
Thanks for the fantastic web site, it has not only been a great experience for
me, but also for his grand children! Greg Power gpower@cinci.rr.com
8/29/2002 9:21:55 PM I’m
trying to get in touch with Jack S. Harrison, or any crewmembers of the EL LOBO.
Specifically crew 02 or anyone who flew with him. Thank You. Douglas Moore av8tr@sw.rr.com
8/23/2002 9:33:19 PM Great
site! I enjoy your stories. Always like looking at planes...reminds me of
growing up in the USAF! Got to here a lot of stories from MACV friends and my
Dad when in 20th OPS and 99thMAS. This is the best way to learn History. Robert
Fawcett rlfawcett@insightbb.com
8/20/2002 3:39:37 AM I
am still looking for the crew or their families of the B-17G HEELS BELLS of the
390th BG, 568th Sq. 8th AF. THANK YOU! Troy Enlow ttenlow@prodigy.net
8/19/2002 10:12:05 PM Behind
my home is a beautiful ancient woodland, with clearings and ponds where animals
come to drink. These were caused by the collision of the "Ding Dong
Daddy" and the "General Sherman". The accident took the lives of
seventeen brave young American airmen. I played in these woods as a child, I still
walk there with my wife, as a free Englishman. THANK YOU. T Knowles Hertfordshire
England Tim Knowles wattylerdurden@hotmail.com
8/19/2002 8:37:35 PM Hello!
On the Internet page www.hard-to-get.org
the fate becomes the hard to of GET, an
airplane of the 390th documented. There is information about start airport, as
well as about the crash place. Still pictures of the hard to of GET are looked
up. Thanks for the assistance and for the information, which I found on this
page. Greeting from Luebbrechtsen Germany Matthias Baars webmaster@hard-to-get.org
8/18/2002 11:33:18 AM This
is a cool site… Tim Fearson t2@hotmail.com
8/13/2002 6:07:48 PM hi
all i’d also like to thank carolyn beaubien for her helping me with the 4 pix
what carolyn found on the 4 a/c and crews to go to switzerland as i haven’t
seen any of them before so a biiiiiiiiiiiiigggggggg thank you to you carolyn and
thanks to all the volunteers who help us, THANX. ROB
MARTYR robert@cmartyr.freeserve.co.uk
8/11/2002 7:42:55 AM August
8, 2002, I want to thank Carolyn Beaubein who works at the 390th Memorial Museum
in Tucson, Ariz. for her help in locating members of Crew 8, and helping me to
received information on Lt. Samuel M. Dubin, bombardier KIA l944 member of crew
8. Excellent work and excellent people who work at the museum, and a million
thanks to the Air Force crew members. A salute to all of you. Rochelle Stein gershonnoy@netscape.net
8/9/2002 2:06:21 PM Great
web site and am glad to be a member of the 390th Memorial Museum! I only wish
that my father, Carl B. Mazzuchelli, pilot of the "I’ll Get Bye",
4/44 thru 12/44 was alive to appreciate the work that you have accomplished. He
passed away in 1991 but had many stories of his missions and was very proud of
his service. My brother has his flight jacket and I have his log book. Keep up
the fine work. John Mazzuchelli john.mazzuchelli@spcorp.com
8/7/2002 11:38:30 AM What
a great site. I found it while looking for information on my cousin, Forrest A.
(Sonny) Peterson. The search engine brought me to the question "Do you know
Forrest A. Peterson?", but I could not find who asked the question. I
believe he was killed on the ground after his plane Misbehavin crashed in
Germany on November 30, 1944. I would appreciate any information. Tom Youngell tyoungell@new.rr.com
8/5/2002 11:22:15 AM My
name is Warren F. Kaiser, & my father Fred W. Kaiser flew with the 570th Sqd.,
390th BG. in 1944 on the Bad Egg. Like many of our WWII veterans, my father was
called upon to report to the Supreme Commander of us all 12 years ago. I am very
interested in any stories about the Bad Egg, and what happened on the mission
over Dusseldorf on Sept.9,1944. Warren F. Kaiser kn_warrenkaiser@webtv.net
8/3/2002 8:50:25 PM My
Father was part of the Eastern Command. I am searching for more information as
to his plane and crew. His name is Alexander C. Park. Any info would be
appreciated. Thank you. Bill Park busyatwork@aol.com
8/1/2002 10:09:28 PM sweetness!!!
Tink matthewlopez29@hotmail.com
7/31/2002 5:43:02 PM Amazing!
Ron Armstrong Ronarm@prodigy.net
7/31/2002 1:39:32 AM Your
site has helped me in the research of my father T/SGT Warren R. Johnson of 569th
Sqdn and was assigned to aircraft 43-38547 lost on 25 October 1944 I would like
to hear from any surviving members of their crew or anyone that knew him. Robert
Johnson rjohnson165@charter.net
7/30/2002 6:54:59 PM I
think this website is well what i wanted to see. this led me to find out more
information on my deceased grandfather. his name is ERIC KOLC he was part of the
390 bomb group and part of the 571 SQDN. if any one knows any thing about this
and the Flying Fortress "SARAH"! I ask you to please contact me! I
thank you all so much! Alison Kolc Sailing395@aol.com
7/27/2002 5:49:53 PM I
was really impressed by the high quality of your website. Having seen thousands
of aircraft passing over Belgium during WWII, I am still interested in the
history of the liberation of Western Europe by the Allies. I can only add:
congratulations with the excellent job you have done. Jean-Pierre Debels jeanpierredebels@msn.com
7/26/2002 4:49:53 PM Enjoyed
your website, hope to visit your museum someday. I am an assistant crew chief on
the "Virgins Delight" at Castle Air Museum in Atwater Ca. I wish you
had some interior fotos of your B-17, I am preparing to restore the flooring in
the nose, under the bombardier and navigator and do not know what type of wood
was used for the flooring. Was it a tongue and groove material, and what type of
wood? I do not believe plywood was used back in the early 1940’s. If someone
might know I would greatly appreciate it. Kevin F. Garcia kns@newpathways.com
7/23/2002 1:06:05 AM Thanks
very much for letting me sign your guest book. 390th - top of my list - bomb
group. A lot of my interest in the 390th is because of my friend, General John
S. Warner. God Bless. Billy M. Garmon xjrdriver@att.net
7/20/2002 8:39:11 PM Interesting
site. Debbie Carek debbicarek@aol.com 7/19/2002 3:05:06 PM Great
homepage! I'm looking for details on "Spot Remover" that crashlanded
in Denmark 20th Feb 1944. I was born on the farm where the bomber went down and
we still find remains of the plane. If anybody knows about the plane # 23046
please contact me. Knud Nielsen knudnielsen@jubiimail.dk
7/13/2002 6:14:48 AM Found
you site looking up John Winant - brilliant memorial to some very brave lads.
Well Done. Mike. UK. Mike Kemble mike@kemble.org.uk
7/12/2002 7:29:01 PM I
entered a previous time but as I read the guestbook, I should have given a bit
more info--I am looking for all that I can find on my Dad, Lt. Charles M.
Heltsley--I think he was a bombardier in a plane named "Barrel House
Bessie"--does anyone have any info? And my Dad was a member of the "Caterpillar"
club or somthing--can anyone enlighten me on this? My Dad passed away May 1,
1980, and is buried in Arlington Nat. Cemetery--lot 69, gravesite 2443==God
Bless you all!! Shawnee Heltsley sheltsley@comcast.net
7/8/2002 4:22:45 PM My
Dad is Charles Heltsley. He was shot down in April of 1944, I believe and was a
POW for a year-I think Dad was normally a navigator but this flight, his 23rd,
he was a bombardier-I hope someday to visit your museum! Thanks for all your
hard work and effort!! Shawnee Heltsley sheltsley@comcast.net
7/8/2002 3:56:21 PM Robert
Glennon pilot of plane downed in everglades on training mission with crew in dec
43 or 44 all deceased wife of one crew named Laura had had a baby 6mos or so and
just gotten over the flu. looking for more info I know I have the names and more
dates somewhere. thanx he was my uncle I never met. EG HATHAWAY elizah97@aol.com
7/8/2002 8:26:54 AM I’m
the Nephew of Capt. Dana E. Gary. Uncle "Dan" was KIA 30Nov44 on his
personal mission #22. I had always wondered how many he had completed. It is
very satisfying to find out more about the missions my uncle flew on. Ever since
I found out that the 390th had a museum I’ve been wanting to visit, but have
not yet had the opportunity. I will some day, I promise. Is there a way to find
text about or transcripts of individual missions? My Dad is trying to get all of
Uncle Dan’s letters to home (that we can find) transcribed - from his first
days of training to his final days in November, ‘44. I know he is doing it for
family primarily, but is that something the museum would possibly be interested
in? If so I’d be happy to send you one when he’s finished. Neil G. Gary nlgary@dellepro.com
7/8/2002 2:53:39 AM Proud
of my father, Sgt. Sidney Lieberman, and proud to be a descendent of a member of
the 390th. Yours is the generation that has allowed us to keep our freedom,
thanks and God Bless you all. Keith Lieberman rattlerVS@aol.com
7/5/2002 2:58:53 PM Excellent
site. Deceased relative, S/Sgt William E. Larson, crew chief, 568th Bomb
Squadron. Research data was very helpful in helping me identify Uncle Bill’s
photos of various aircraft. Although I personally can’t remember any ‘War
stories’, I do have these photographs which occupy an honored place in my
house. John Bogart jbogart@connectnc.net
7/5/2002 12:59:42 PM Looking
for men who knew George Fish, 2Lt, killed 11Dec43 while on Emden Raid according
to your file. Survivors, POWs: Samsel, Kulakowski. Anyone know of their
whereabouts? Bill Shinneman bills10081@aol.com
6/30/2002 10:10:32 PM hi
all, I'm researching into the 116 b-17s and b-24s of the eight air force to go
to Switzerland during 1943 and I was wondering if anyone could help me with
info, macr’s and pix as I do have some pix, info but not a lot on the 4 a/c
from the 390th BG to go to Switzerland the 4 crews were Steven Rapport in
42-30315 on the 17th august 43, Donald Cooper in 42-31691 on the 13th April 44,
John O'hare in 42-97957 on the 12th July 44, and Thomas Gallagher in 43-37866
on the 5th September 44. I have been in touch with one crew out of the 4 and
have not received replys from others so if anyone has anything that I can have a
copy of I would be willing to pay for it also I will be willing to copy what I have,
a few articles some pix , for nothing. also I would like to contact any
next of kin who maybe be research their fathers time in the 8th Air Force and
their time while in Switzerland too. I have been to the museum over here in England
and I have a lovely day as the staff was helpful and friendly too.
thanks for letting me post, have a great day and thank to the men who gave their
yesterdays for our freedom today. ROBERT MARTYR robert@cmartyr.freeserve.co.uk
6/30/2002 1:54:43 PM just
want to say what a brilliant web site as a member of the 8th AFHS in England and
as I wear the 571st BS patch on my A2 flight jacket I find this web page very
valuable in my research in learning a lot about the 390th BG and what each member
did on the base. Just want to finish of by saying to all you special men and
woman of the 390th who might be reading this. I want to say a personal thank you
to all of you for what you did in ww2 in England because for my tomorrow they
gave theirs today. GOD bless you. Russell Manning Blip Bug@aol.com
6/29/2002 6:08:17 PM Hello
Everyone. I am trying to find as much information as possible about the B-17F
"Cash & Carrie" (serial number 25915) as possible. Being a model
builder and having an avid interest in history and planes, particularly WWII era
I have undertaken the huge task of trying to build a historically accurate diorama
of this plane for my best buddy Joe and his family. Joe’s late grandfather,
Hershal N. McFeely was a Ball Gunner on Cash & Carrie. Is there anyone who
is willing to help me with copies of photos, or descriptions of the plane.
Particularly the colors of the nose art and markings on the plane. Any help
would be greatly appreciated, and would also insure an accurate representation of a piece of history so that young people and future generations will never
forget. Thank you Chris Chris Price dcp27_98@yahoo.com
6/25/2002 3:53:32 PM Attn:
Ben Bennett 6-23-02. We just got our computer. We send our very best to you as
always. Sincerely, Chuck & Sheila Chuck & Sheila Conn cconn@cox.net
6/24/2002 2:12:59 AM Yesterday
(June
22,2002)was a GREAT 1st Annual Descendants Reunion! My family and I had a
wonderful time and I would like to get to know these people better. My grandson
was the youngest one there as he was At the 390th reunion! He will be 2 in Aug
and we will continue to bring him to all of the functions that we are able to.
This is wonderful and I for one would like it to continue and I hope to be doing
some volunteering soon. Even if it is to do some cleaning I’m sure a help is
appreciated. So all of us that can we need to volunteer and help out the museum
so that this tradition can continue. Just a little time will help out a lot. Judy
Bennett lostataz@aol.com 6/23/2002
12:48:48 PM Hello,
I am trying to help my Mother find her older brother. His parents divorced when
he was very young and my mother would love to find him. All we have is a few
News Paper articles to help in our search. Here is a copy of one: Lieut. Billy
Ellis Receives Air Medal Second Lieut. Billy Ellis 22-year-old Flying Fortress
navigator, whose home is at 8081/2 North Seventh street, has been decorated with
the Air Medal, for courage and high achievement in action while paving the way
for allied armies into the reich with bombs. Lieutenant Ellis serves with the
veteran 390th bombardment group, crack 8th air force unit, which holds a war
record for destruction of the enemy fighters over Munster, Germany, on Oct.10,
1943. The group has been cited by the President and shares in another
Presidential award for aiding in the 3d air division’s attack on a key Messerschmitt
plants at Regensburg, Germany. Billy was drafted Jan 14, 1943 he
lived in St. Joseph, Missouri. His mother changed his name after she divorced
his father his birth name was George William Mc Knight Jr. Can you please help
us in trying to locate him or his family. My mother has been looking for years
and all we have are a few old articles like the one above. Thank you, Barbara
Burwell LHigdonsr@aol.com
6/20/2002 9:22:27 PM Hello!
Ladies and Gentlemen! I am on the search downward standing persons, whose
airplane B 17 fell to 8.4.2002 in Brunkensen in the proximity of Alfeld. I have
questions to the crew, for example, why the airplane became to leave and
different questions more. I am grateful for each note! Greeting Matthias Here
the names: Thank
you very much on helping me collect information on my Uncle. I am looking for
members and family of crew 18 of the 568th 390th...Hells Bells. #231717 Troy L,
Enlow ttenlow@prodigy.net 6/18/2002
7:53:19 PM THIS
IS A BEAUTIFUL FORM OF SHOWING OUR POSTERITY ABOUT OUR GREAT AND BRAVE BOMB
GROUP. SID LIEBERMAN OUISURLENEZ@AOL.COM
6/17/2002 3:07:53 PM 6/l5/02
Trying to get information on Lt. Samuel M. Dubin KIA l944 was with 390th BG BG
killed over Germany. Your webpage is not working\ and I cannot access. Your
website is very inspirational. Please answer, I don’t know where to post
messages anymore re: information on Lt. Dubin. Thank you. Tried emails on your
web, don’t think it went through rochelle stein gershonnoy@netscape.net
6/15/2002 4:28:00 PM thank
you for the information presented on this outstanding group of men and their
aircraft. are any of the artworks in the gallery available as ltd edition prints
and for sale to the public-thanks Peter Jonas gatorfam@aol.com
6/15/2002 2:26:50 PM And
to Carol it’s Florence Wisconsin also how would I begin the process of getting
a head stone from the VA as he does not have one and I think he deserves it. I
also don’t think that he as any surviving relatives. That is why I am asking.
Bruce Willman WILLMAN619@aol.com
6/14/2002 3:21:55 PM Charles
Richardson, My name is Bruce Willman. I saw today , on the Guestbook page that
your e-mail address is incorrect. I was hoping that you were responding to my
inquiry. I was wondering if you meant crew #57,1ST sqn, in the 570th? I would be
interested in hearing about your stories. Is your book going to be published?
Did you know Forrest A. Peterson? Did you know SGT.Sabel? I have seen two
spelling for SGT. Sabels name. In the personal section, it is spelled’ Zabel’.
Carolyn Beaubien, ResearchVolunteer, who kindly sent me a note, spells it with an
‘s’. Bruce Willman WILLMAN619@aol.com
6/14/2002 3:18:50 PM I
received sad news today that Pete Peralta Navigator 390th 569th passed away
yesterday. I had the honor of meeting this man recently and hearing many fine
stories from him. I hope Pete finds piece on his new journey and know that each
of his family members are very proud of his lifetime accomplishments. To all
veterans thank you for your service and God Bless all of you! Tim Foppiano fyrkop@yahoo.com
6/14/2002 1:41:41 AM My
sister Kristan Juliano posted a message about our grandfather Darrel M Frantz
and that we were looking for information and names of his crew mates. The plane
was the "Big Chief" 390 BG 568 BS crew 18. If anyone has any
information please contact us. A picture of his plane and crew hang in my
office. Our Grandfather has passed away, but we would love to have any
information concerning his friends and crew mates from framlingham. Donald
Frantz dfrantz@one.net 6/12/2002 5:26:49 PM Charles
Richardson, the e-mail address you gave on the Guestbook Page is not valid, so
no one can reach you wanting to know your 390th stories. Research Dept. res390th@aol.com
6/12/2002 5:07:44 PM Miss
Que was in 390th Bomber Group, 571st Sqd. Pilot E.A. Schaefer, Co-Pilot H.V.
White, Bomb. H.F. Mlotkowski, Radio F. Minarik, Ball Gunner A.C. Welin, Waist
Gunner J.Falco, Tail Gunner T.H. Jones, Top Gunner C.G.Loewenstein Crew 89 Pam
Van Scoten JPVS1810@worldnet.att.net
6/12/2002 3:48:45 PM Sorry,
I forgot my e-mail address: JPVS1810@worldnet.att.net
The Miss Que was Crew 89.
They flew 2 shuttle missions to Russia. I would love to have more information on
the crew. All I have are Uncle Gay’s extremely brief flight notes. Any help
will be greatly appreciated! Pam Van Scoten JPVS1810@worldnet.att.net
6/12/2002 3:41:35 PM I’m
looking for guys on the Miss Que who served with my uncle, C. Gaither
Loewenstein.Thanks, Pam VanScoten JPVS1810@worldnet.att.net
6/12/2002 3:16:00 PM The
website about operation Chowhound and operation Manna has changed it’s
address, you can find it now at http://users.interstroom.nl/~heijink
Eric Heijink heijink@interstroom.nl
6/11/2002 5:21:29 PM My
late uncle, Alfred E. (Gunn) Chambers, of Mackinac Island, MI was an armorer in
the 571st squadron of the 390th group during world War II John Borovsky starliner1961@aol.com
6/11/2002 11:43:06 AM My
dad served in the 390th. Corporal Guy Farrel Moore; did sheet metal work. My
father died on March 31st, 1995. I know he had one friend in the 390th of whom
he kept track, one Alan Bates of Oklahoma. In 1997 I passed through the area,
spending a few days in Framlingham, still not much more than a village. Saw the
remains of the base (the old quonset huts still left are being used by local
farmers, but the tower still stands & there is a small museum -- only open
Tuesdays, as I recall). This was quite am emotional trip for me, as my father
spent his most formative years there. Anyone remember my father? Delete the
obvious in my e-mail to contact me -- that’s dino. Dean Moore dino_deleteaftertheunderscore@boulder.net
6/10/2002 10:24:23 PM My
daughter, Kristan Juliano, directed me to this wonderful site. Just want to
convey my personal thanks to those responsible for putting this information on
line. As the children and grandchildren of these men, they will always be our
heroes. John Frantz jfrantz98@yahoo.com
6/7/2002 9:02:15 PM What
a wonderful site! I am looking for any information that might be found regarding
the 390th BG 568th BS Crew 18. My Grandmother has a picture of my grandfather
and his crew and we are interested in learning more about them. (She
unfortunately glued the picture and the names were on the back) My
grandfather’s name was Darrel M. Frantz. Thank you. Kristan Juliano kkjuliano@yahoo.com
6/6/2002 2:49:40 PM I
flew on the Ray Strate crew 571st Sqn. I have been writing a book for my
grandchildren. Will share some of these stories if you would like just let me
know. Charles Richardson chuckeleta@cs.com
6/5/2002 1:25:21 AM i
hope i have found the right site. last weekend i took my mom to her 1st husbands
grave.his name is forest a. peterson.this was in florence wi.the headstone
states 570th. my mom said after they bailed out some farmer turned them over to
the germans.he was a radio operator. he was also the only man the germans
killed.it was very humbling to be there. it is something to ponder that if mr.
peterson was not killed i and 14 other people would not have been born. if any
one knows him any information is desired. bruce willman willman619@aol.com
6/4/2002 7:14:21 PM I
visited Parham today and was very pleased to share a place where so many brave
men flew from and my thoughts went out to those who never returned and to their
families, thank you. Michael Richardson TOG1957@aol.com
6/3/2002 3:14:34 PM This
is a fantastic web site and I am glad that I was able to share it with my dad,
who didn’t like computers. My dad, JOHN ORAVETZ (Squadron Ordnance Officer
390th Bomb Group (H) died on 6/1/2002. His family is proud of him and all of the
veterans of the 390th. Frank Oravetz i639@aol.com
6/3/2002 1:17:52 AM Having
flown in the R.C.A.F. Lancaster it was great to hear the old engines turning
over. Harold Burnett haroldgizmo2@msn.com
6/1/2002 8:03:46 PM Former
Member of the Descendant of your Bomb Group - The 390th Strategic Missile Wing -
571st Strategic Missile Squadron. Carl Stidsen cndstid@aol.com
5/30/2002 7:44:58 PM My
Dad, Lt J.K. Larsen of Eagle Lake, Texas, and 544thBS, 384thBG, was shot-down,
and became a POW, on Feb 25, 1944, on mission to Augsburg. His best friend, also
a pilot, in 570thBS, 390thBG, was KIA the same date, and is buried in Hamm
Cemetery, Lux. He was Lt. George Rains, Jr. of Pleasant Hill, Louisiana. His
daughter is my big sister, as Dad called on the widow after the war, and Nature
decreed that they fall in love and be married until Dad passed on in 1986.
Meanwhile a few more kids showed up, me included. None of us know anything about
Lt. Rains’s last mission, nor has anyone who knew him ever been in contact.
Both my Mom and my Sister would be thrilled to hear from someone, or to get some
information on what happened that last day. Heartfelt salute to these boys, for
then, now, and forever. Thanks, Buddy Larsen. mglarsen@moment.net
5/28/2002 10:40:48 PM Charles
Yandell. You asked for crew mates of the 570th Squadron to contact you. The
e-mail address you gave does not work. Research Dept Res390th@aol.com
5/24/2002 4:57:18 PM It
is a real pleasure to read about the 390th. My late father-in-law, Robert
Ratcliffe was a pilot in this group. He remained in the aviation game by flying
with Pennsylvania, Capital, and eventually retiring from UAL as a Captain on
DC-10’s. Tom Dworzak, USAFRet jrattzak@aol.com
5/23/2002 9:49:01 PM Congratulations
on a super site from 35 mission vet from the 91st BG. Click on to www.b17sam.com
for free beer tomorrow. Sam Halpert sam8ch@hotmail.com
5/23/2002 12:13:03 AM Contact
me if you want information about Ned Higgins Jim Frederick JNFre21030@aol.com
5/22/2002 11:06:05 PM Hey
all. This site was really helpful to me, I have been looking for info on the
569th squadron and I did! I need more help though. I’m looking for info on a
man named Richard N. Hurlburt (569 squadron, 390th bomber group) I think he flew
on a plane called "Gung Ho" serial number 231134. He dies September 10th 1944 and
I don't know much about him or what happened. Any help would be
appreciated! Emily Debes emdebes@hotmail.com
5/22/2002 11:36:01 AM This
is a fantastic site & tribute to the men & women who were crew &
flew for the 390th. I am the proud daughter of one of "VERY BEST"
navigators of this group, Peter Peralta. He was a member of the 569th Bomb
Squadron. He was a perfectionist in his profession & right on target every
time. Pilots & crew would request him by name due to his accurate flight
calculations. I am proud to be his daughter & to have him as my father. God
bless all the men & women who served at that time & God Bless America.
Major Lynda Peralta lynda_peralta@hotmail.com
5/22/2002 11:02:19 AM To
Randy Fox -I flew 15 missions with Ned Higgins. The rest of the crew flew 22
missions before going down. I have info about all missions including 9 Sept 44.
Jim Frederick JNFre21030@aol.com
5/21/2002 5:15:08 PM One
day I plan on owning a B-17 which I hope to restore and fly in airshows across
the world. Wes Garbee afrotc_livin@hotmail.com
5/21/2002 10:30:32 AM I
would just like to say thanks to all. My son and I enjoyed every bit, even
though he is only 5, I know it will be a memory he will never forget. So every
chance I get, I bring him to see the birds we work on today. Again thank you
very much. Sincerely, Michael Deleon VFA-41 michael.deleon@navy.mil
5/20/2002 4:35:23 PM Looking
for help. My father Peter Peralta was a navigator in the 390th between April of
1944 and October of 1945. He was among the many courageous and heroic souls that
served our country during the war. Presently, my father is now dying of
pancreatic cancer at the age of 84. While reminiscing with him and listening to
his stories, I learned about his participation in the supply drop to Warsaw,
Poland on 18 September 1944. I also understand that the Polish Home Army Cross
was to be awarded to all participants of that sortie. Recently discovering this
site, I am looking for any information that may help me attain that medal for my
father in the short time he has left. The last correspondence regarding this was
from John F. Quinn who was a data manager for the 390th BGVA, where he had taken
over this effort for George Shiller who past away in 87. Any help is greatly
appreciated and God Bless. Sincerely, Phil Peralta plandcc@netscape.net
5/19/2002 8:56:36 PM For
the attention of Charles Yandell, Ex 570th BS. Dear Sir, I am researching the
9th of Sept raid on Düsseldorf, on which you were made POW. I tried to E mail
you but it did not go through. May be you can help me by answering a couple of
questions. David Young (Düsseldorf, Germany) nickyunddavid@hotmail.com
5/19/2002 5:13:02 PM Hallo!
My name is Dan Svensson and I live in Sweden. I am fifty five years old. My
english is not so god. sorry bout that. I stumbled over your fantastic site and
were very surprised when I found the same names of the airplanes that were on
photographs in my now dead fathers album. Thought I should tell you about them.
They are just a few, and they are taken at Bulltofta Airport, Malmoe in the
south of Sweden. All airplanes are forcelanded. The names: "Big
Notorious" (bellylanded), "Princess" (A picture of a beautiful nude lady sitting over the name. The co-pilots name is CR Korne and the
bombardiers name seem to be S.N. Dowsett ?), "Pistol Packin´ Mama"
(29 bombraids and three sinked Warships [ducks], "Short Stuff" (under
the name is a picture of a Disneybird with an umbrella and a black cylinderhat).
I can't tell which type of aircraft they are. I have a few more photos, but no
names. One Boeing marked "C 297212 G" one with "A and the last
numbers visible ..7155 C, Two Liberators parked, one covered by the other. The
nearest one have a CT on its side. There is also one photo of a man in a jacket.
No name but the back of his jacket has a big cirkel with a star in it. In the
star is the picture of a women with her head resting on her right arm. In the
left hand she is holding some flowers. On the cirkel is the name "Star
Dust". The text to the picture says that he is an American Indian and he
saved his Flying Fortress with only one engine running. I have no idea where
these photos come from. I think my father were some kind of guard on Bulltofta
airfield during the war. But he may have gotten them from a friend as well. I
also have a photo of a full American crew. No names. I was separated from my
father when I was seven years old, and these photos have been in that album all
the time. Suddenly they get some life. Very interesting. I am not so glad to
leave them away though they are some of few things left from my father. But
maybe I could copy them and mail the copies. I don't know? I red an article on
some of these aircrafts on this address: http://www.100thgb.com/mainpages/418th/barrick1.htm
Thank you for a great site. I will come back and read of these brave men. With a
hug Dan Svensson dan.svensson@mbox313.swipnet.se
5/18/2002 9:20:22 PM T/Sergeant
Calvin Clark Davis, RO in 570th BS, earned two DFC’s in late 1944 before being
KIA 30 November 1944. Please contact me with any info anyone has on the nature
of his activities which resulted in the DFC awards. Thomas 390th@mindspring.com
5/17/2002 5:15:29 PM My
grandfather is Ralph O. Miller. He was a sergeant on the ground crews in the
570th. I was just wondering if anybody remembers him and could tell me a few
stories. Ben Russ benjamin283@cox.net
5/17/2002 3:18:14 PM Hey
everybody. I was in the 570th Squadron. Is anybody out there in the same
squadron to talk with. E-mail me at my daughter’s e-mail. Charles Yandell linday.dove@home.com
5/16/2002 6:52:15 PM I
am on holiday in the USA on 28/29/30th May staying at Green Mountain Inn. STOWE.
Vermont. Also 31st May,1/2/3 June staying at the Merrill Farm Resort. NORTH
CONWAY. New Hampshire. I am a member of the 390th Bomb Association in England and
would be pleased to meet up with any member who lives in these areas. Peter
Hamilton Nigelhilborne@aol.com
5/13/2002 8:01:24 AM My
Uncle Ned W. Higgins was with the 390th, 570th BS, KIA Sept. 9th,1944 Randy Fox klaatu@yancey.main.nc.us
5/12/2002 11:28:50 PM A
Tremendous web site. Many thanks to Richard E. Drain for the tedious job of
complying all the 390th BG research data base. I only wish it had existed 30
years ago, it would have saved me many hours of research on my uncle Emil
Mateyak TG on crew 3 568bs 23328 ‘Miss Fortune.’ I never knew he flew one
mission in 230783 ‘The Stork Club.’ Is it possible to get a photo of The
Stork Club? Bob Jesko rjesko@dellepro.com
5/11/2002 10:52:54 PM 1942/2002
The 60th anniversary. Is there to be any form of reunion or are any vets making
the journeys over this summer? If so where and when. IIan Macdonald clanmacdonald3@aol.com
5/11/2002 3:47:52 PM I
called my dad yesterday (May 7th) and asked him what he was doing 57 years ago
on this date. He thought for a while and when he couldn’t come up with the
answer, I said "You flew your last Chowhound Mission over Holland". He
couldn’t believe it was that long ago. God bless all the veterans of the 390th
BG. John DiSpirito johncee337@aol.com
5/8/2002 2:47:19 PM I’ve
written before but now I have a couple of questions I am wondering if anyone
could answer. 1942-2002
the 60th anniversary. Is there to be any form of reunion at Framlingham this
summer? If so ..when and where please. Ian Macdonald clanmacdonald3 5/2/2002
5:53:24 PM Excellent
web site with wonderful pictures and stories. Retired. UK Military Bill Andrew bill.andrew@hadlow.ac.uk
4/30/2002 8:00:01 AM I
loved the website. Amanda 4/26/2002 12:31:28 PM Wonderful
website. My grandfather was a member of the 390th and taken POW. My prayers to
all, you are the reason I joined the AF. SSgt James Cox james.cox@shaw.af.mil
4/23/2002 1:24:49 PM Thanks
for a super day at the 390th! It was a real thrill to tour the interior of your
B-17 and to talk to John Day and the other veterans there. When my book is
finished, I’ll send you a copy. Regards Joe Col Joe Molyson, USAF jmolyson@hotmail.com
4/22/2002 8:12:42 PM Thank
you for what you did! and thank you for the museum! It was truly AWESOME.
Bellingham, WA Marty West mlwest@quixnet.net
4/22/2002 10:13:38 AM Just
a note of thanks to the men and women of the 390th for saving our country. My
wife’s uncle, 2/Lt Glenn Ryon was shot down over Emden, GE on his second
mission. I just received a package from his brother with a few details of his
service. Thanks Glenn. Tom Callaghan valkyrie@fyi.net
4/20/2002 5:51:02 PM FYI,
according to a historian with the 100th BG, it was the 306th that was the basis
for Bernie’s novel. He multiplied 306 by 3 to arrive at the 918th BG which was
portrayed in the book. General Frank Armstrong was the basis for the portrayal
of Gen. Savage. Hugh F86L@yahoo.com
4/20/2002 9:50:56 AM Can
anyone tell me the actual Bomb Group that was the basis for Bernie Lay’s
"Twelve O’Clock High"? Hugh SabreHu 4/17/2002 7:14:36 PM Daughter
of Robert L. Pike, squadron 30T. Would love to hear from any of my father’s
friends. Unfortunately he died in 1990. Gail Pike elevencatz@aol.com
4/12/2002 11:24:57 AM My
dad was the belly gunner in the famous Top Cover photo and painting. Hershel
McFeely. I just found today, thanks to you. Richard McFeely rmcf_1245@msn.com
4/11/2002 6:55:08 AM I
love this website. Luke Sidler lsidler@frontiernet.net
4/8/2002 5:06:42 PM I
was the ball turret gunner on the good ship "Betty Boop The Pistol Packin
Mama, piloted by Lt Robert Bowman. We were shot down on our 19th mission to
Regansburg. The Pilot Lt Bowman and the tail gunner Dannials from Georgia were
killed.. If you are interested im more details of our fate contact me. I also
have a web site. Delbert D. Lambson Delbert D. Lambson DDlbrtD@netscape.net
4/7/2002 3:45:50 PM enjoyed
first visit to web site with my father Francis J. Nix veteran of the 390th
Louis A. Nix wd5gloln@aol.com 4/6/2002
3:38:28 PM When
nostalgia kicks in, as a former Pilot of the 569th Sqdn, I like to revisit our
Website. I am still trying to locate my Copilot, Joseph Biskofski as I have
interesting information to share with him. Your website is wonderful.
Lt Col Joseph R. (Bob) Belgam jbelgam@comcast.net
4/5/2002 7:23:19 PM I
am a Grandchild of Jack E. Nosser. I have been doing research on his plane, the
CASH AND CARRY. In the 570th Squadron. His memory lives on. Even though he did
what he did. This site is wonderful and I will be back to the Pima Air and Space
Museum. It was great when I was 14, as My grandfather helped build the 390th
part. Thank you so much for keeping this memory. Cara Ivy CARA.IVY@HQ.21TSC.ARMY.MIL
4/2/2002 7:30:15 AM Thanks
to this wonderful site and wonderful supporters of 390BG. I now have VHS copy of
PISTOL PACKIN MAMA Video which is United Kingdom compatible. Anyone in UK who
would like to have a load to view this tremendous video is welcome to contact.
Tony Kearsley, Cheshire. England. tk@airlink2.f9.co.uk
3/29/2002 6:57:55 AM Great
site!! I am looking for information on Crew #80. Robert M. Wachs...Pilot, Carl
L. Rothe...Co-Pilot, Aloysius C. Stahl (Stohl maybe?)...Navigator, Robert J.
Benning...Bombardier, James A Smith...Radio Operator, Joseph F. Callen...Waist
Gunner. My wife’s Grandfather (Boyd L. Slack) was the ball turret gunner on
crew #80. He is alive and well and I have managed to track down two members of
his crew. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Dirk Ludwig ludwigda@yahoo.com
3/28/2002 10:46:50 AM Tech
Sgt. William Peck, 571st Squad, Lab Chief, Photo Section William C. Peck soulewt@adelphia.net
3/27/2002 6:29:40 PM Great
web site. My Father, Irwin Reeves, flew with the 570th as a tailgunner. He flew
30 missions when he was wounded through both wrists. I am very interested in
attending the next reunion. I need to know where and when. Thanks a million to
all who served in WW II. They truly are the "Greatest Generation".
Rob Reeves erwinroberts@hotmail.com
3/22/2002 11:49:08 PM I’m
looking for family of August Georg Heuer of Ihrhove by Leer who married Fanny
Josephs of Oldenburg. Fanny supposedly died in 1949 in Dulman. Last address of
Heuer was Munster Howard Josephs rbj2@aol.com
3/22/2002 10:37:42 AM Visit
http://fly.to/manna to read the personal experiences of many veterans (some
twenty 390th veterans are among them) during their food drop missions over
Holland in 1945. Eric Heijink ericheijink@yahoo.com
3/22/2002 8:40:07 AM I
flew a few missions with the 570th as BTG then worked in squadron operations as
night operations sergeant. I flew home via Iceland, Goose Bay, Labrador and
landed in the states on July 4,1945. I was sure I flew on a war weary and just
learned that it was aboard "Cabin In The Sky". I sure appreciate these
people active in record keeping. Regards and sincerely, Eldon Eldon E. Bevens eebevens@aol.com
3/21/2002 6:06:32 PM I
have looked through the war stories hoping to find a reference to the crash
landing of a German fighter, probably a Folkwolf 180 near Iken church in Suffolk
in either 1943 or 44(I was a lad of 6-7 yrs old). Thank
you - we were able to find details of my wife’s father’s plane, missions,
and death (Herbert Bracht). Had always been a mystery. Ronald Morman rlmorman@aol.com
3/18/2002 10:17:31 AM I
can’t begin to express how much I’ve enjoyed your website, it’s one of the
best that I’ve ever visited. My connection with the 8th and 390th is through
my wife's Uncle G., T/sgt. Walter G. McElroy of the 569th. I never got to meet
him and this site has been such an aid and resource base in my attempt to get to
know him posthumously. I joined the 8thaaf historical society because of his
wife, Aunt Evelyn and a T/sgt. at Robins AFB. I cherish the opportunity I’ve
had to get to know the men of the ‘Mighty 8th’and can’t begin to thank you
guys enough. Wm. ‘Woody’ Simmons William H. Simmons w.h.simmons@worldnet.att.net
3/17/2002 9:32:43 PM my
dad is Fred (Benny) smart from the 571st (patches) shot down oct 14, 1943. I
printed out the list of downed aircraft and what happened to the crews. my dad
spent hours looking at it. He had always wondered what happened to the other
crews as he was a POW. The whole crew still keeps in contact. I went to
Framlingham and Parham when I was in the air force during the 60s, it sure was a
different time. if any of you new my dad and want to say hi please send me
e-mail at knotso2@aol.com mike smart
3/13/2002 5:06:07 PM sonho
muito em conhecer estes aviões de perto sua história, heroica, gostaria de
saber se esses aviões ainda estão sendo reaproveitados ou estão sendo
vendidos. marcelo barboza dos anjos marcelodosanjos@lol.com.br
3/12/2002 10:10:43 AM I
am coming to visit my brother Tom Woodhouse soon and I am looking forward to
visiting again! Chris Woodhouse woodhousec@espn.com
3/11/2002 5:54:47 PM Would
like to view video @Pistol Packin Mama’. Does any in UK know where a copy can
be located? Any assistance much appreciated. Tony Kearsley kearsley@airlink2.f9.co.uk
3/11/2002 4:14:05 PM Looking
for information on Lt. Custis Green, Bombardier and Lt. Raymond Lubinski,
Navigator, both on the As-te-Risk, 390th/570sq. Anyone heard or seen these guys,
want to know if they are still alive. Thanks
Shelley keli1@aol.com 3/10/2002
10:26:40 AM My
dad was in WW11 he was in the 12th air force was wondering if anyone was from
there he was a radio mechanic, aka sgt marius H bataille Jeff Bataille scwolf2307@aol.com
3/8/2002 5:56:16 PM I
am a 5 year veteran of flight test and flight control design of the B-1, but
have been out of that line of work for 25 years. Always glad to read and listen
to B-17 drivers, REAL airmen !! John Aulbach jra_sac@yahoo.com
3/7/2002 2:22:34 AM I
am 76 and live at Walton On The Naze in England. During my service in the
British Army in the war I was an air dispatcher, but I never flew with USAF,
although in C47 transport planes with R.A.F. crews. As my hometown was
Peterborogh I met many USAF personnel, they were nice lads, the one's I
met. You all did a fine job under terrible conditions. Best wishes to you all.
Arthur Holmes - Sixth Airborne Division arthurholmes680@bushinternet.com
3/5/2002 7:22:06 PM Thank
you sooo much for this site. I found it by accident while trying to get info on
my brother who served with the 390th and was a POW. It has been such a wonderful
help to me. Now the whole family knows just what a hero he was. He died in 54’
so my children never got to know him. I also came across a comment in the guest
book that mentioned his name! God Bless all who have served to make this nation
free and god bless America! Evelyn Parrish marbrown1@aol.com
3/3/2002 8:37:43 PM I
live in Georgia and have been conducting research for an oil painting.
Encumbered by being an engineer and private pilot, I am a stickler for accuracy.
As a result I’m collecting minute details on specific aircraft markings, time
of day, weather, terrain, etc. surrounding a particular date and raid over
Germany. After visiting public libraries, and scanning and emailing web sites as
well as the air force history & research departments, I found no greater
help and source of information than from Ms. Carolyn Beaubien, a Research
Volunteer at the www.390th.org. Thank you for the information and patience. I
look forward to visiting the museum someday. Gary Ockwell gockwell@charter.net
3/3/2002 12:49:52 PM We
are British and live in Suffolk and pass Parham everytime we go to out for a day
by the seaside (we visited "Fram" castle only 2 weeks ago). In
passing, we have visited Parham airfield a few times and are always very moved,
as we are by the many airfields around here. What a thrill to not only find this
wonderful site, but see that you have such a great Museum in Tucson to honour
our joint past. Barry Hawkins barry.hawkins1@btinternet.com
3/3/2002 5:21:49 AM Your
guys’ website is cool! I only read a few of the stories, but they were
awesome! The pictures are also cool looking. Josh from Spokane randyreeves@hotmail.com
2/27/2002 12:31:55 AM Good
site. I have just viewed an excellent video "Pistol Packin’ Mama" Great
Website! The history teachers here at my school enjoy using it in their classes.
Dad was S/Sgt Joseph A. Johnston, Tower Operator at Framlingham. Lynn Dale
Johnston ljohnsto@waller.isd.esc4.net
2/22/2002 11:37:17 AM Would
appreciate hearing from anyone knowing anything about Crew # 5. Elmer F. Reavis
was the pilot. Really enjoy getting into this web site. Brings back many
memories. David Y. Miskimen peda@tusco.net
2/22/2002 11:26:12 AM Anyone
out there who flew in 390th 570th sqd. with Capt. L M Simmons? Flew half our
missions with 390th..Second half with the 95th as pathfinder lead crew? Flew
first two shuttle missions? One of our planes name was the Merry-Max. The other
name was Ass to Risk. Joe Feszchak JFeszchak@webtv.net
2/3/2002 5:31:26 PM I
really enjoyed this site. Thank you. TREVOR BOULEY Not disclosed 2/3/2002
10:38:14 AM My
father G.W. Hauskins was a ball turret gunner on the Yankee Doodle Dandy shot
down Leipzig, Germany 29 May 44. He spent almost a year as a POW but always
worried over what happened to the bodies of 4 of his crewmates who perished in
the crash. Thankfully through the research of Carolyn Beaubien who assisted my
brother in his research we could tell my Dad tonight 2-02-2002 that his
crewmates are buried in Belgium at Henri-Chapelle Cemetary. Thank you Carolyn
for helping my Dad find peace after so many years of concern for his fallen
buddies. Jill Hauskins Shrum TrueTnVol@aol.com
2/2/2002 11:48:47 PM I
have been looking for some way to get info on my grandfather who disappeared
while flying his plane. I don't know who he was with, but I do know the planes
name was the "My Bonnie" after my grandmother. His name was William
Stell. If any can give me some help on finding out about him, please email to
the address listed. Jacob Raymer jraymer519@aol.com
2/2/2002 4:17:32 PM I
love learning about WWII even when I was 10 I loved it. Sharp shooter sharp_shooter33@hotmail.com
2/1/2002 6:53:38 PM I
am looking for any information on Charles Edgar Peabody. 390th Group, 568th
Squadron. He was shot down over Bremen, Germany Dec 20, 1943. He was on the
Rovin Ramona piloted by John R. Reeve. Thanks. Maurice Rokovitz mrokovitz@byu.edu
1/29/2002 7:38:17 PM To
Victor Baccaro. Sorry it’s taken so long to get back to you. I’d sure like
to talk to you regarding the mission on which you and my dad were shot down and
made POWs. E-mail me, if you want. Quentin Bass II qbass@fs.com
1/29/2002 5:06:27 PM I've
been told my Father, John Joseph Fleming, was with the 390th. He passed away in
1977 at the age of 55. My parents had separated and I never really had a chance
to know the man. I just wanted to thank those involved who keep the spirit alive
and give us, the children, something to hold on to. John J Fleming zoombabee@hotmail.com
1/24/2002 5:29:07 PM I am looking for surviving crewmembers from crew 31 or 46, 5 |
