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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 875)
The copies of the 371st memorial book are gone. If i get enough interest, I will have more made. I need at least ten orders. These will be at cost to me. About 27.50 plus shipping. $3.20 for a single book. Let me know.
Posted By: David A. Wood
(figereau@aol.com)
on 02/20/2000 10:59:31 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 874)
I’m a professional model builder who specializes in RC models of the Jug. I’ve been commissioned by Mr. Jack Seiler of London Ohio to build a flying model of the P47 of the 61rst fighter squadron of the 56th Fighter Group.Call letters of the actual plane we want to represent are H*HV and the tail number is 228804. If anyone has photos of this plane or others of the same unit, please contact Schwing RC Services by email.Any help is greatly appreciated.
Posted By: Tom Schwing
(tschwing@prodigy.net)
on 02/17/2000 5:10:57 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 873)
LETS HAVE NO MORE TALK ABOUT PHASING OUT THE ASSOCIATION!!
Posted By: LOUIS (’KUP’) KUPERSMITH
(KUP482@AOL.COM)
on 02/17/2000 11:28:10 AM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 872)
I have recently found some rare 16mm color motion picture films of P-47’s operating in Germany between Feb-April, 1945. The films show P-47’s flying in formation, diving, landing, taking off,and attacking a Luftwaffe airbase. The films have no sound on them and it we do not know where they were made except in Germany. Several pilots are identified on the back slates and their units. If anyone knows any of these pilots could they put me into contact with them. From the 56th Fighter Group, 62nd Fighter Squadron: Pilots Womack, Winters, & Tingen. From the 56FG 63rd Fighter Squadron: Pilots Bostwick, Fanning, Flagg. From the 362nd Fighter Group, 377th Fighter Squadron: Pilots Dugan, Pantoliano, Cunningham, Hunter. From 362nd FG 378th FS: Pilot Ellis. We do not have any of their first names nor ranks. Thanks for any help you can give.
Posted By: Lawrence Bond
(ljbond@cybercable.fr)
on 02/16/2000 7:57:35 AM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 871)
I have several Curtiss Electric C5423S paddleblade prop blades available for sale. They were used on P-47s to improve the aircraft’s climb rate and then became standard. These blades may be restorable to airworthy condition, but I am selling them for display only. I’m asking $375 apiece, and I can ship them anywhere in the 48 states fully insured for $70 and I’ll pick up the cost of building the crate. I can accept VISA/Mastercard or whatever. I have two of these prop blades hanging from my ceiling and they look great. This is a good way to get a piece of a real warbird for a reasonable price (the blades appraised in 1990 for $3,000 apiece, but I am not qualified to judge if they are still airworthy or not - I will send a copy of the appraisal with any blade purchased)
Posted By: Jeff Bihner
(bihner@gateway.net)
on 02/15/2000 1:21:04 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 870)
NEW SITE! For the 50th Fighter Group, flying P-47s, from Selfridge Field, Michigan in 1941 thru World War II and beyond! With the 10th, 81st and 313th Fighter Squadrons! To visit, simply click on ’Hahn’s Fly Boys’...we hope you enjoy your visit!!! SiteBuilder: Tom Newton has a request for any additional information concerning the 50th and its squadrons. If you can help, please reply via the email address below, thanks!!!
Posted By: Hahn’s Fly Boys!
(Hahn-50thAP-K9@webtv.net)
on 02/12/2000 7:07:19 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 869)
Hi there all you P47 pilots out there, did you fly with the 9th air force fighter groups that were based in southern england prior to D-day 1944. I am a member of an aviation group and we are planning an exhibition about the following fighter groups= 48th, 50th, 404th,405th,371st,365th all flew the P47 from airfields in our locality, we are planning to hold the exhibition for the 60th anniversary of D-Day in 2004, we would like to hear from anyone from these groups who would like to relate their memories of combat from England in 1944, thanks to you all
Posted By: Pete Oliver
(patpete@oliverp94.freeserve.co.uk)
on 02/12/2000 4:34:11 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 868)
Great site, Just to let you know we excavated the remains of a P.47, Of the 78th fg based at Duxford england and details can be found on our website
Posted By: colin wingrave
(colin.wingrave@tesco.net)
on 02/06/2000 2:43:52 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 867)
P-47 crash 24 March 1945 (part 1 ): On 24 March 1945 a P-47 Thunderbolt from the 9th Air Force crashed NE of Wesel Germany. The pilot was a 2nd Lt. and he fractured a bone in his leg. He was taken POW. This happened around noon during ’Operation Varsity’ the Rhine crossing. Any information to pinpoint who this pilot was would be very much appreciated. I am currently investigating crashes of 24 March 1945 and specific the B-24 supply mission in support of Operation Varsity. This P-47 pilot was taken POW with two B-24 crew members who had survived their crash. P-47 crash 24 March 1945 (part2): The result of my research has had the folowing information regarding the P-47 pilot who crashed on 24 March 1945 during ’Operation Varsity.’ The 366 FG lost 42-29245 MACR number 13505 The 406 FG lost 3 P-47’s: - 42-28672 MACR number 13512 - 44-33233 MACR number 13503 - 44-33308 MACR number 13511 I would be interested to know if a reader has any of the above MACR’s? Thank you ,have a nice day! Peter Loncke Belgium kiwi@village.uunet.be
Posted By: Peter Loncke
(Kiwi@village.uunet.be)
on 02/05/2000 6:16:25 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 866)
I still have two reproductions of the 371st Fighter Gp. memorial book. This book was published in 1946 and takes the 371st from April 12, 1944, to the end of hostilities in Europe. If interested, let me know.
Posted By: David A. Wood
(Figereau@aol.com)
on 02/04/2000 3:10:12 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 865)
A really top rate web site. Did not get to fly the Jug until 1945 after leaving the SE Training Command, having spent most of WWII as an AT6 flight instructor. What a great aircraft!!!
Posted By: Warren W Smith
(WWSWFD@AOL.Com)
on 02/02/2000 6:21:56 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 864)
Hello Thunderbolt fans, I thought you folks might enjoy a very special piece I wrote on the Thunderbolt, with the help of my pal Warren Bodie (photos and archive material). The story was written for the Cradle of Aviation museum. You can find it at: http://home.att.net/~historyzone/Seversky-Republic.html I hope that you enjoy it. All the best, Corey C. Jordan http://www.worldwar2aviation.com The Planes and Pilots of WWII Internet Magazine
Posted By: Corey C. Jordan
(editor@worldwar2aviation.com)
on 02/01/2000 6:13:32 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 863)
My name is Dan Doehring and i am trying to find any information on by uncle Robert Mathew Doehring (deceist. He flew P-47 in WW-II and i thank was a Captain. We belive he flew in Europe but can find no information on his unit or dates. If anyone has any knowledge on him would you please share it with me. Dan Doehring doehring@onramp.net
Posted By: Dan Doehring
(doehring@onramp.net)
on 01/30/2000 12:45:08 AM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 862)
My name is Bernard Hancox, I was an RAF Pilot during WWII flying P47’s in South East Asia, mostly Burma. I was stationed there for the first few months of 1945 in Squadrons 46 and 52. I have noticed that there are not many messages from Ex-RAF Pilots on this site, perhaps there are other sites that someone could recommend that I browse, as I would dearly like to make contact with anyone who flew for the RAF in Burma or anyone who may know of somebody from my squadrons. You can contact me via my sons Email address: Kind Regards - Bernard Hancox (Birmingham, England)
Posted By: Bernard Hancox
(stelea@tinyonline.co.uk)
on 01/27/2000 5:17:47 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 861)
My father was James L. Maurer cpl. with 22nd Fighter Squadron 36th fighter group (Currys Cougers) 9th Air Cor. Any information anyone can share on this group contact me.
Posted By: Kimbro J. Maurer
(kjmaurer@themail.com)
on 01/26/2000 10:07:16 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 860)
My father was a P-47 mechanic durring WWII with the 9th airforce, landed on the shores of France on June 11th, 1944 and was working out of the first airfield in France, A1, and was with them all the way. His airplane stories caught my imagination when I was a very young boy and inspired my aviation career. I’m wondering if there is anyone out there from the 9th who knew him? His name is William G. Evans, or Bill Evans and now lives in Topsfield Massachusetts. And by the way, we always give loads of attention to the pilots who risked their lives flying into battle, and deservedly so, but what about the men on the ground who took care of the planes and worked their butts off to keep our pilots safe?
Posted By: Glenn Evans
(GEvans7400@worldnet.att.net)
on 01/26/2000 2:39:34 AM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 859)
I forgot to put the address of my web page; it is http://hometown.aol.com//thunderbolt3ta/MyGrandfather.html Sorry for the confusion.
Posted By: Keegan Baker
(Thunderbolt3TA@aol.com)
on 01/25/2000 8:35:37 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 858)
Hi, I am 13 years old and I am trying to find information about my grandfather, Lt. Col. Joseph Kenneth Kirkup. He died of lung cancer before I got to meet him. Please take a moment to look at my web page. If you have any information or stories we would appreciate you passing them along to us. Thank you.
Posted By: Keegan Baker
(Thunderbolt3TA@aol.com)
on 01/25/2000 7:02:20 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 857)
Hello - I have written a novel about a P-47 pilot in England and could use some help in having it published. Any suggestions? Many thanks (my zip code is 20815)
Posted By: Terence T Finn
(jmpurcell@aol)
on 01/24/2000 5:46:05 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 856)
Hello again, I also have a question. Is there any source for purchasing a JigSaw puzzle of the P-47? I have had a couple of inquires from our members of 362nd FG. Thanks
Posted By: Fern Mann
(cmann1525@aol.com)
on 01/23/2000 4:14:10 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 855)
I am secretary of the 362nd Fighter Group Association, in which my husband Chuck Mann was a pilot in the 377th Squadron. I would like to contact via E-mail, or snail mail, Mr. James A. Gustafson, whom I understand was a PR person for the P-47 Pilots Association. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
Posted By: Ms.Fern Mann
(cmann1525@aol.com)
on 01/23/2000 4:03:39 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 854)
For any former 56th Fighter Group members that may read here or anyone else that may be able to help, I’m looking for a 56FG documentary ’Ramrod to Emden’. Please see my entry from January 10th, 2000 to see why. Thanks for your help!
Posted By: Gary Turnipseed
(gat37@hotmail.com)
on 01/23/2000 12:49:50 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 853)
Finished in Class 44F at Spence Field, GA. Then went on to train in the P-47 at Goldsboro,N.C.and Norfolk, VA. Joined the 404th Fighter Group, 508th Squadron in Feb.45. Flew 20 combat missions from, ST.Tond, Belgium, Duren, Germany and finally from Fritzlar, Germany. When the group was on the way back to the U.S. to train in jets, I was transferred out by way of reducing the squadron to T.O.strength. After another year in Europe, returned to the U.S. to pursue my college education. After retiring from my occupation as a CPA, I have enjoyed P-47 reunions in Norfolk,Colorado Springs, CO, Little Rock, amd the Carribean Cruise. I am proud to have flown the great fighter aircraft.
Posted By: Jim Moulton
(Jdenzil@aol.com)
on 01/22/2000 5:31:25 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 852)
One of my friends who made research about the airfield of Moorsele (Belgium) had a picture of a P-47 half cannibalized. Marking code CS-P(underlined) from the 359FG 370FS this Aircraft had the cooling band green and must be landed without damages, this aircraft must landed on the continent probably in April 44 and was probably the one of 2nd Lt Thomas P. Smith. (Ran of gas) Who can confirm or invalidate this, and /or give some information’s regarding this event. In advance thank you Phil
Posted By: Phil
(philippe.dufrasne@skynet.be)
on 01/19/2000 1:26:15 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 851)
One of my friends who made research about the airfield of Moorsele (Belgium) had a picture of a P-47 half cannibalized. Marking code CS-P from the 359FG 370FS this Aircraft had the cooling band green and must be landed without damages, this aircraft must landed on the continent probably in April 44 and was probably the one of 2nd Lt Thomas P. Smith. (Ran of gas) Who can confirm or invalidate this, and /or give some information’s regarding this event. In advance than you Phil
Posted By: Phil
(philippe.dufrasne@skynet.be)
on 01/19/2000 12:57:52 PM EST
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