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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 711)
Class 42H from Kelly Field - An original member of 354th F.G.. We flew the P-51 and the JUG in combat. I had two tours from December 1943 until end of war on May 8, 1945. I know the impact of 8 -50 caliburs from both ends. I’ve tipped a boxcar over strafing in a Jug. I also felt the other end when a P-47 from the 56th thought my Mustang was an ME 109 (one of which I was shooting at when hit). You would not believe what the enemy felt when they got it. I do and barely survived to fly another day. Anybody else get the same?
Posted By: Dr. Clayton Kelly Gross
(parprob@aol.com)
on 08/23/1999 7:57:33 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 710)
As an aviation researcher here in Luxembourg, I found back more than 200 crash sides. I located for the moment up to 80 crash sides of P-47. Especially they went down during the battle of the bulge. I possess several pictures of p-47 which went down here in Luxembourg. I have now found a picture of the plane of 1st Lt Rodney W. PERCY 362 FG / 379 FS. he went down on 22nd january 1945 near the town of Wiltz. I have some pictures of this plane. Is there anyone who could help me to find back this pilot. i would get in contact with him. For everyone who can help me I want to express my thanks. John from Luxembourg
Posted By: DERNEDEN John
(derneden@pt.lu)
on 08/22/1999 6:29:28 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 709)
I was in the class of 43J graduating from Eagle Pass, Tx I flew the Thunderbolt in Europe with the 406th Fighter Gp, 514th Fighter Sqdn completing 67 combat missions.To say that I loved this plane is an understatement.I’ve been a member of the Thunderbolt Pilots Assn. for many years BJS
Posted By: Bernie Sledzik
(sledzikb@aol.com)
on 08/22/1999 2:27:53 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 708)
Hello everyone ! I’m always searching for anyone who remembers my fiance’s uncle, Second Lt. Cecil Gurganus. He flew with the 362nd Fighter group, 377th fighter squadron. He was killed in a mid-air in March 1945. In 1996, my fiance and I visited Wormingford airfield to see the 362nd memorial. We found the field peaceful and the locals vey friendly. Funny how the imagination works, I could swear I heard P-47’s and P-51’s. We also managed to find ’The Crown’ pub for a fantastic lunch and pint. Plans to return to England are underway ! Hope to hear from someone !
Posted By: Michael Tranchitella
(tbold@erols.com)
on 08/12/1999 9:24:13 AM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 707)
Hello P-47 pilots and friends, a German friend of mine is working on a documentation about Illesheim Airfield, which is located about 35 miles south of Schweinfurt (Germany), during WWII. I would appreciate any information you could possibly provide about Illesheim Airfield, which was home to the 48th Fighter Group and 492nd, 493rd and 494th Fighter Squadrons during May and June 1945. I would also be very interested in any information you could possibly provide regarding any flights in this area between Kitzingen, Giebelstadt, Ansbach and Illesheim. By the way, my friend and myself are glider pilots and also love to fly the blue skies, big clouds and pulling High G turns. Kind regards Juergen Pehl
Posted By: Juergen Pehl
(juergen.pehl@arcormail.de)
on 08/11/1999 3:39:17 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 706)
Class 44A. Eagle Pass, Texas. Flew Jugs until VE Day with 85 Sqdm. 79 Ftr Grp, Desert Air Force. After VE Day 66 Sqdn, 57 Ftr Grp. Italy. Nobody ever pulled the wings off a Jug.
Posted By: Robert W. Phillips (Red)
(Dickiered@aol.com)
on 08/10/1999 4:43:27 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 705)
Class 44A. Eagle Pass, Texas. Flew Jugs until VE Day with 85 Sqdm. 79 Ftr Grp, Desert Air Force. After VE Day 66 Sqdn, 57 Ftr Grp. Italy. Nobody ever pulled the wings off a Jug.
Posted By: Robert W. Phillips (Red)
(Dickiered@aol.com)
on 08/10/1999 4:43:24 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 704)
I am seeking information and photos for Capt. Don P. Kerns. Capt. Kerns was with the 325th Fighter Group, 319th Fighter Squadron, 15th AAF. Thanks for any help you might be able to give.
Posted By: Shawn Southern
(s_southern@msn.com)
on 08/10/1999 1:54:04 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 703)
I flew the Jug in the early ’50s (1951/52). I was in Cadet Class 50F and was lucky to get to fly the Jug.
Posted By: George Beal
(gbeal@koyote.com)
on 08/10/1999 1:05:00 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 702)
I am a POW (Germany) Surviver. I flew all my 58 missions in a P-47. in the 347 th F.SQD.,350 th F.Grp, 12th Air Force,one of the fighter bomber boys. The P-47 was rated by many as the most destructive plane, in both air to air combat and front line support attack bomber. I loved to fly the P-47. LEE TRACY
Posted By: Leon (LEE) Tracy
(ajacobsen@acservices.com)
on 08/09/1999 4:51:06 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 701)
The town in which I am living (St-Ghislain, Belgium) was seriously bombed in WW2 because of its important marshalling yard. The bombings occured on the following dates: April 12, 1944: 9th Air Force B26, plus maybe others (escort ?) April 15, 1944: probably RAF Mosquitoes April 22, 1944: probably 9th Air Force ? April 23, 1944: 9th Air Force P47 April 26, 1944: 9th Air Force B26 + escort (RAF Spitfires ?) May 1, 1944: heavy bombing by RAF Bomber Command As an WW2 aircraft enthusiasts, I am looking for information on the subject (order of missions, log-book extracts, reminiscences, losses, bombing assesments reports, photographs, and any other details, ... Can somebody help. Thank you very much indeed.
Posted By: Philippe Gilgean
(finet.gilgean@skynet.be)
on 08/08/1999 4:48:57 AM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 700)
I am a Life Member of the P-47 Pilots Assn and Editor/Historian for the 352nd FG, ’The Bluenosed Bastards of Bodney.’ We flew the Jug from Sept/43 until April/44 before getting the Mustangs. Both were great fighters. Suggest anyone wanting information on the 352nd write to me at 1545 Rainier Falls Dr, Atlanta, GA. 30329 or FAX me at 404/636-1229. If you don’t reach me on my MSN e-mail address, try bluenoserbob2@juno.com Blue Skies to all you Jug pilots.
Posted By: Robert H. ’Punchy’ Powell
(bluenoserbob@msn.com)
on 08/07/1999 9:13:03 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 699)
Hi, My late husband was an ace from WWII. He flew for the 10th fighter squadron, 50th fighter group, 9th air force. Does any one remember Robert E Jones? His name was Bob and his P47 was called Kaweah Kutie? He was from a smalll town called Three Rivers in Ca near Sequoia Park in Central Ca. He shot down 6 ME109’s. I did one of these’s before but not sure if this took so forgive me if its been put on the quest book twice. contact me at my email annej@theworks.com
Posted By: Anne Hayes-Jones
(annej@theworks.com)
on 08/05/1999 7:14:26 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 698)
My name is Anne Hayes-Jones, my late husband Robert E. Jones was in the 10th fighter Squadron, 50th fighter groups 9th air force. Bob was an ace. He flew P-47’s in the European Theater from just before Dday to the end of the war. He was an ace. He shot down 6 ME109’s that were recorded and his flight also shot down a flight of Swiss ME 109’s that were not recordedd (the Swiss attack his flight when his flight was well within German territory, so much for Swiss neutrality). Bob’s P47 was called Kaweah Kutie, the art work was of an Indian Maiden with a head dress made of Ravin (crow) feathers. I was wondering if anyone knew my husband. He was from Rolling Hills Ca ( near Palos Verde’s in Los Angeles) His folks lived here in Three Rivers Ca during the end of the war. (it’s near Sequoia National Park - basicly Central Ca.- San Joaquin Valley) I would love to hear from any one about Bob. ALSO, IS THERE A LIST OF ACE’S FOR WWII THAT I CAN ACCESS? BOB SHOULD BE ON THIS LIST. I ALSO HAVE ART WORK OF HIS PLANE, KAWEAH KUTIE IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED. U CAN REACH ME AT ANNEJ@THEWORKS.COM thanks for ur reply Annie Hayes-Jones
Posted By: anne hayes-jones
(annej@theworks.com)
on 08/05/1999 6:55:41 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 697)
I just wonder if any of you of the 354th, 362nd, 365th, or 367th fighter groups or the 425th night fighter squadron remember getting radar close control from Ripsaw 5. I had 16 controllers who were ex-pilots and they did one Hellova job day and night. We controlled thousands of missions in France and Germany. P47s were sure work horses.
Posted By: Shorty Long
(Ripsaw5@home.com)
on 08/01/1999 7:14:31 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 696)
365 FS / 358 FG Ninth AF: I misposted earlier. Am looking fo r anyone connected with this squadron, preferably before D-Day. I am looking for information about CPT John Dixon, MIA April 44 near Rennes, France. Thank you.
Posted By: Jim Caiella
(caiella@aol.com)
on 07/29/1999 8:47:35 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 695)
My Dad, Merton ’Dick’ Truesdell (373rd Air Group, 412th Fighter Squadron)passed away July 12, 1999. His pride and love of the P-47 Association will live on in his children & grandchildren. If anyone has a memory to share with me I would love to hear from you. God Bless.
Posted By: Cindy Truesdell
(DEELEE4488@AOL.COM)
on 07/27/1999 11:02:15 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 694)
356 Fighter Squadron (not 356 FG): Am looking for anyone who flew with this unit preferably before D-Day. Thanks. Jim Caiella
Posted By: Jim Caiella
(caiella@aol.com)
on 07/27/1999 10:48:43 AM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 693)
A cousin of my mother, Dorothy O’Day Haun by the name of Henry Tamanga flew P47’S and C47’S over the ’Hump’ during WW2. I remember himgiving me a solid plastic model of a P47 when I was in the hospital as a small boy (now 64). If anyone knows of Hank or flew with please contact me at e-mail rghaun@aol.com. Thank you Ronald G. Haun Orchard Park, New York
Posted By: Ronald G. Haun
(rghaun@aol.com)
on 07/22/1999 7:43:38 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 692)
Hi, I am iranian and anybody who like to know about iran and teravel to iran ican help her/him.
Posted By: noori
(norbakhsh@hotmail.com)
on 07/22/1999 12:14:18 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 691)
Hey.I am from Denmark,Scandinavia,Europe.I am a hobbypilot.Previously I flew F3A competition.Have a good flight and happy landings. Sincerely Bent.
Posted By: Bent F. Hansen
(h_bent@hotmail.com)
on 07/22/1999 6:12:03 AM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 690)
Capt. Donald W. Bell served with the 56th Fighter Group, Sicily. He was lost over Italy on 9/15/1944, while strafing a railroad yard.
Posted By: Capt. Don W. Bell, by steve cuthbert, his nephew.
(stepcuth@aol.com)
on 07/22/1999 12:25:22 AM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 689)
Hi, thanks for all the interesting stories on this board. Check out my website. I have several RealPlayer videos posted of the Kalamazoo Airzoo’s Gabreski replica P-47D. These videos show it in the museum, and in the air! It is an awesome thing to see fly! My site is dedicated to Col Hub Zemke. I have read several books about him. He truly was a flying pioneer of combat tactics and leadership. I fly the flight sim European Air War. I am continually amazed by the effectiveness of applying his tactics to this game. Pity the poor FW190 that tries to pull a split S dive to get a way from a Thunderbolt. I would love to hear from anyone who was in the 56th in WW2. I would be honored to put any information I can get from 56th-FS members on my website. Thank you all for your service to our country. Ken.
Posted By: Ken Golden
(majorlee@kvi.net)
on 07/21/1999 10:44:06 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 688)
Although I am not a Thunderbolt pilot, I am researching the history of 373 FG as it was stationed at Venlo Airfield Y-55 in the Netherlands in March/April 1945. Any information will be appreciated. I used to look at planes as a kid and always had a great time. Thank you for a great website and for any information you might like to give. regardsHub groeneveld
Posted By: Hub Greoeneveld
(groenveld@wxs.nl)
on 07/18/1999 5:15:45 AM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 687)
All the guest books entries seem to be from pilots,that flew in France and England I flew the P-47 in Italy with the 57th Ftr Gp, 65th Sq---The Fighting Cocks. Our insignia was a Fighting Cock(Rooster)with a chip on his shoulder. The Group was with the British Army in North Africa flying P40’s in ’42. They got the Jug in early ’44. I joined them in May ’44 on Corsica and later moved to Groseta, Italy. The Group supported the Southern France invasion for several weeks and then returned to to interdiction in Italy. Life Member of P-47 Pilots Assn’. You’ve got a great page, but I saw only one friend in above records. Keep it up!
Posted By: Alvin M Welbes
(fkjj64@prodigy.com)
on 07/14/1999 6:40:09 PM EST
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