Comments on: GUESTBOOK

By: Tom Twohill

Tom Twohill — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:24:19 +0000

In addition to “Comment 619″ other crew members were:

Glenn Burnett, Engineer
Charles K. Williams, Radio Operator
Elmer H Petrashek, Ball Turrett Gunner

By: Tom Twohill

Tom Twohill — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:20:16 +0000

This is in reference to Crew 38 (Shira Crew) of the 569th Bomb Squadron. I am the nephew of Joseph P. Callahan, waist gunner, and have documented a research of their 34 missions, 174-254, during the period of 15 August ‘44 to 14 February ‘45. If there are any of the following crew members or their descendant’s who would be interested in a copy of this history please let me know:

Hewitt T. (Buck) Dunn, Gunner/Bombardier Glenn Burnett, Engineer
Joe R. John, Co-Pilot Charles K. Williams, Radio Operator
Ralph A. Forrest, Navigator Elmer H. Petrashek, Ball Turrett Gunner
George E. Mineur, Bombardier

Wilson Shira was the co-pilot/pilot of this crew and flew all but one of the 34 missions (but flew with another crew for his 34th)and Dick Cowles (tail gunner) and Glenn Burnett flew everyone of the 34 missions.

Hope to hear from you.

By: Billy Mencow

Billy Mencow — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:47:41 +0000

Hi Al

This is Billy Mencow. My Dad Gus Mencow was the Navigator on the plane. At your convenience please be in touch.

Thanks
Billy Mencow

By: Marianna

Marianna — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 23:55:02 +0000

Hi!I like your site keep going.

By: Margaret Sutton Miranda

Margaret Sutton Miranda — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 20:00:51 +0000

My father is Clyde J Sutton he was in the 390th he was a ball turet gunner, his plane was shot down and he spent sometime in POW Camp. Anyone know my dad?

By: tcbphoto

tcbphoto — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:36:31 +0000

Great site and a fantastic museum. My son accompanied me on a recent visit. Incredible history for all to see. Thanks to the folks who are doing all the work. Many thanks to the brave men of the 390th!

By: William J Carter

William J Carter — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 15:58:49 +0000

Just a note to sy Hi to my friends at the 390th Museum. I served as a part time docent when we wintered at Green Valley several years ago. Hoe you are continuing the good work and that some of my old friends are still active. we currently live in a retirement community here in Ames, IA

Bill Carteformer ball turret gunner in the 303rd

By: Eric Conway

Eric Conway — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:38:23 +0000

This is the first time I have seen this site. Mr grandfather Frank Langan flew with the 571st. I have a jacket he painted himself, and a model complete with fighter escort, also painted to specific detail. He unfortunately isn’t with us anymore but I know he was a proud man and was a member here. It is nice to see everything here and know that the men here and what they did WILL NOT be forgotten.
Thanks for all the hard work that has gone into the making of this site, and keep up the great work!
I love you gran-dad!

By: Barry Hayward

Barry Hayward — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:40:10 +0000

Great Site My father Bernard Hayward was pilot of “My Bonnie/Maiden Prayer/Starduster
He passed in March 2005. I have been to the Museum a few times. While I was living on the west coast.It is a moving experiance, especially the wall of signatures.

By: Al Medeck

Al Medeck — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 12:44:54 +0000

My father (Clarence Medeck) flue in the “Pistol Packin Mamma/ Betty Boop”. He was the radio operator/waist gunner. He flew all 25 missins and was wounded by flack. We still have the piece of flack. He has left us now, and is missed very much.
This is my first time to this site and I have not seen it all yet. But I will shortly.