Hello, my name is David Wooley. My father, Henry “Tex” Wooley was with the 8th Air Force 390th bomb group and flew on the plane “Royal Flush” I remember some of the crew he would talk about such as Robert Saunders, Enrique Perez etc. I have not been successful in finding any information on this plane or crew. I know this is not the proper way to try and find information but I have exhausted all but every effort in trying so. My dad passed away in November of 1990 and am trying to find some information. This site is very helpful and informative. Thank you. David Wooley dwooleybooger@hotmail.com 2/18/2008 9:51 PM
My Uncle Stanley Kozik was a tailgunner in the 570th. I never really knew him, but wanted to find out what he did during the war. I stumbled across this great site in the process. If anyone has any pictures of the planes he flew in, can you email them to me? Some of them include “Reluctant”48265,”Raincheck”338470,”Sweetheart of Pas de Calais”231728. Mark Kozik zarkus@iwon.com 2/8/2008 7:02 AM
I’ve always been interested in WWII, and almost any phase of it. Particularly, I have an interest in the aircraft of that war. As an amateur radio operator (N6LRG), I’ve been lucky enough to be in contact with several B17 crew members, who flew the dangerous skys over Europe. They have been kind and generous, in sharing their experiences, and patiently answering my many questions, both technical and personal. Besides these men, my best friend was a Marine (2nd Marine Division) who lost his leg while landing on Saipan. These vets are fading from our ranks, and passing into more pleasant skys. No question we’ll all miss them, both friends, relatives and just guys like me, who admire their achievements and experiences. I plan to visit the Pima Air and Space Museum, on or about February 9th, 2008. I’m excite to be able to do this and with my gal Vel, we’ll take a lot of pictures, and will even be able to touch, some of the planes. What a thrill for me! I was too young for that war. I fought the “Cold War”, but was inspired throughout my life, by the incredible sacrifices, experiences and deeds, these men have done. My thanks always go out to each and every one of you. Thanks, Mac Magee; Cane Beds, Arizona macmagee@tksinc.us 2/2/2008 6:48 PM
“Documenting & Preserving the Personal Experiences of World War II Veterans Since 1998.” Dear Fellow Veteran: In 1998, I began my project to collect stories from World War II veterans and their families for the purposes of preserving and presentation to today’s youth, adults and future generations before these memories will one day no longer be available. My collection of over 215 World War II stories has received appreciation and recognition from the General Patton Memorial Museum at Chiriaco Summit in California where it is exhibited during special events. Please contact me to discuss the details of my project, and how you can be an important source of World War II history by telling your story about your personal military service and sacrifices. Participant references and testimonials regarding my work are available. Very respectfully, Peter D. Minix, Former SGT. U. S. Marine Corps, Former California Army National Guard Member pdmmm@msn.com 1/28/2008 7:01 PM
Very nice site. My brother T/Sgt Thomas J Hennessey was a crew member B17(The Vulture). Anyone out there know him, he is buried in Arlington National Cemetery – Wash DC. WW2-Vet-Co.E.-345th-87th-Inf.Div. Jim Hennessey ND-JimHennessey@Webtv 1/26/2008 9:07 PM
My father was the pilot of “Short Stuff” Robert B. Short. I need to visit more often. Tonight in the guestbook, I found comments from a visitor that meet a crewmember of my father and a man from Sweden who’s father has a picture of “Short Stuff” that crash landed in Sweden. My father was shot down over Munster while flying “The Spirit of the Union Pacific” and was a POW for 18 months. Mark B. Short shortstuffs@embarqmail.com 1/24/2008 9:27 PM
Just a short note here to ask for your prayers for the remaining crew member, (Ret. Lt. Roland Weber (POW), who flew with my grandfather in the Blond Bombshell B-17 that went down on 12/25/44. Roland was one of three that bailed out and was captured a short time later by the Germans. He was released at the end of the war. Roland has lost sight in one eye and is currently hanging on with the other. Roland Weber lives in Ft. Wayne, Ind by himself in the home that he originally designed for his family. Mrs. Weber recently passed on last year. Blue Skies !! Gene Spanos, Grandson, Park Ridge, IL, SSgt. Paul Roberts, KIA 12/44, B/T Gunner, Blond Bombshell B-17G. watchcmdr1@sbcglobal.net 1/24/2008 6:08 PM
Visited your Museum again and enjoyed every hour I was there. Thanks for all the work to keep alive memories of a time in our history that still moves a nation to tears of thanks. A great effort with exceptional results. Good Job! I will come again soon with more friends. Brough Dorny (Gilbert AZ) azbunch@aol.com 1/22/2008 11:38 PM
My cousin Carl L. Washburn was the pilot of a B-17 named Penny Jive, assigned to the 391st. Carl was killed in Korea by small arms while flying support for ground troops. I’m looking forward to visiting your museum in the very near future. Rod Washburn rwashburn@texaspartnersfcu.org 1/19/2008 3:31 PM
August 20th, 2008 at 1:30 am
Hello, my name is David Wooley. My father, Henry “Tex” Wooley was with the 8th Air Force 390th bomb group and flew on the plane “Royal Flush” I remember some of the crew he would talk about such as Robert Saunders, Enrique Perez etc. I have not been successful in finding any information on this plane or crew. I know this is not the proper way to try and find information but I have exhausted all but every effort in trying so. My dad passed away in November of 1990 and am trying to find some information. This site is very helpful and informative. Thank you. David Wooley dwooleybooger@hotmail.com 2/18/2008 9:51 PM
August 20th, 2008 at 1:30 am
My Uncle Stanley Kozik was a tailgunner in the 570th. I never really knew him, but wanted to find out what he did during the war. I stumbled across this great site in the process. If anyone has any pictures of the planes he flew in, can you email them to me? Some of them include “Reluctant”48265,”Raincheck”338470,”Sweetheart of Pas de Calais”231728. Mark Kozik zarkus@iwon.com 2/8/2008 7:02 AM
August 20th, 2008 at 1:30 am
My Dad, S/Sgt Basil A. Coats, was waist gunner on the Hap Hazard in Framlingham. Paul Coats tenorman1952@yahoo.com 2/7/2008 11:35 PM
August 20th, 2008 at 1:30 am
I’ve always been interested in WWII, and almost any phase of it. Particularly, I have an interest in the aircraft of that war. As an amateur radio operator (N6LRG), I’ve been lucky enough to be in contact with several B17 crew members, who flew the dangerous skys over Europe. They have been kind and generous, in sharing their experiences, and patiently answering my many questions, both technical and personal. Besides these men, my best friend was a Marine (2nd Marine Division) who lost his leg while landing on Saipan. These vets are fading from our ranks, and passing into more pleasant skys. No question we’ll all miss them, both friends, relatives and just guys like me, who admire their achievements and experiences. I plan to visit the Pima Air and Space Museum, on or about February 9th, 2008. I’m excite to be able to do this and with my gal Vel, we’ll take a lot of pictures, and will even be able to touch, some of the planes. What a thrill for me! I was too young for that war. I fought the “Cold War”, but was inspired throughout my life, by the incredible sacrifices, experiences and deeds, these men have done. My thanks always go out to each and every one of you. Thanks, Mac Magee; Cane Beds, Arizona macmagee@tksinc.us 2/2/2008 6:48 PM
August 20th, 2008 at 1:30 am
“Documenting & Preserving the Personal Experiences of World War II Veterans Since 1998.” Dear Fellow Veteran: In 1998, I began my project to collect stories from World War II veterans and their families for the purposes of preserving and presentation to today’s youth, adults and future generations before these memories will one day no longer be available. My collection of over 215 World War II stories has received appreciation and recognition from the General Patton Memorial Museum at Chiriaco Summit in California where it is exhibited during special events. Please contact me to discuss the details of my project, and how you can be an important source of World War II history by telling your story about your personal military service and sacrifices. Participant references and testimonials regarding my work are available. Very respectfully, Peter D. Minix, Former SGT. U. S. Marine Corps, Former California Army National Guard Member pdmmm@msn.com 1/28/2008 7:01 PM
August 20th, 2008 at 1:30 am
Very nice site. My brother T/Sgt Thomas J Hennessey was a crew member B17(The Vulture). Anyone out there know him, he is buried in Arlington National Cemetery – Wash DC. WW2-Vet-Co.E.-345th-87th-Inf.Div. Jim Hennessey ND-JimHennessey@Webtv 1/26/2008 9:07 PM
August 20th, 2008 at 1:30 am
My father was the pilot of “Short Stuff” Robert B. Short. I need to visit more often. Tonight in the guestbook, I found comments from a visitor that meet a crewmember of my father and a man from Sweden who’s father has a picture of “Short Stuff” that crash landed in Sweden. My father was shot down over Munster while flying “The Spirit of the Union Pacific” and was a POW for 18 months. Mark B. Short shortstuffs@embarqmail.com 1/24/2008 9:27 PM
August 20th, 2008 at 1:30 am
Just a short note here to ask for your prayers for the remaining crew member, (Ret. Lt. Roland Weber (POW), who flew with my grandfather in the Blond Bombshell B-17 that went down on 12/25/44. Roland was one of three that bailed out and was captured a short time later by the Germans. He was released at the end of the war. Roland has lost sight in one eye and is currently hanging on with the other. Roland Weber lives in Ft. Wayne, Ind by himself in the home that he originally designed for his family. Mrs. Weber recently passed on last year. Blue Skies !! Gene Spanos, Grandson, Park Ridge, IL, SSgt. Paul Roberts, KIA 12/44, B/T Gunner, Blond Bombshell B-17G. watchcmdr1@sbcglobal.net 1/24/2008 6:08 PM
August 20th, 2008 at 1:30 am
Visited your Museum again and enjoyed every hour I was there. Thanks for all the work to keep alive memories of a time in our history that still moves a nation to tears of thanks. A great effort with exceptional results. Good Job! I will come again soon with more friends. Brough Dorny (Gilbert AZ) azbunch@aol.com 1/22/2008 11:38 PM
August 20th, 2008 at 1:30 am
My cousin Carl L. Washburn was the pilot of a B-17 named Penny Jive, assigned to the 391st. Carl was killed in Korea by small arms while flying support for ground troops. I’m looking forward to visiting your museum in the very near future. Rod Washburn rwashburn@texaspartnersfcu.org 1/19/2008 3:31 PM