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P47 Pilots Guestbook
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Welcome to the P47 Pilots Guestbook.
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 600)
For all that you gentlemen did for freedom, thank you and may God bless you!
Posted By: John H. Brasher
(brasher@airmail.net)
on 01/31/1999 10:01:49 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 599)
My father, 2Lt George P. Gaffney, Jr. (from Madison, WI) went MIA in New Guinea on 11 March 1944 in a P47 three months before I was born. Miraculously, his wreck and remains were found last June and ID’d by CILHI in October. In a couple of months I’m going to Hawaii to bring him home to his country and the family that loved him and continued to speak his name. I went to New Guinea 4 years ago and buried a box of personal treasures next to the airstrip he’d taken off from that fateful day. A year ago, I found the American WW II Orphans Network, a membership of others like me, who lost fathers in the war. AWON offers assistance in finding information, records; support for those healing from a lifetime of unresolved grief and seeks to preserve the honor and history of our fathers. The AWON family has been very helpful at this extraordinary time. Go to awon.org for more information. Contact me if you want more information. I am also looking for men who were in class 43G at Eagle Pass,TX with my father. Also, at Tallahassee or Thomasville fighter pool, August - December ’43. For all our fathers, Patricia
Posted By: Patricia Gaffney-Ansel
(Pabi@att.net)
on 01/31/1999 8:56:00 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 598)
God bless you fellows for all you did....Long Live The JUG
Posted By: Greg Doane
(draq305@geocities.com)
on 01/29/1999 10:48:31 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 597)
Seeking anyone who may have known my grandfather, Stuart ’Dick’ Campbell.He flew 93 missions in the P47 during WWII,in the Asiatic-Pacific campaign. Received the Flyong Cross and Air Medal. He was shot down and MIA for about 4 months from what I am told. He retired in 1945 while in the AAF Regional and Convalsecent Hospital in Miami. He died in 1960,in St Augustine,Florida where he was born.Also,I think he trained in Arkansas. Please respond if you knew him or know how I might find out more about his service.
Posted By: Michelle LaRocco
(larocco@aug.com)
on 01/28/1999 2:49:33 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 596)
I wish I were there...... Congratulations and long life
Posted By: GENOUD.
(hau60@central.susx.ac.uk)
on 01/28/1999 11:44:55 AM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 595)
thanks for a cool p-47 site! where can a person get p-47 souvenirs, etc. ?
Posted By: raymond and terry sonnier
(rsonnier@webtv.net)
on 01/27/1999 2:06:29 AM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 594)
Thank you, and peace be with you!
Posted By: Roger Wright
(rwrights@erols.com)
on 01/24/1999 6:12:10 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 593)
I wish I could have flown one! My cousin, Don Kohler, flew Jugs and later 51’s in the 351st FS of the 353rd FG , ’The Slybirds’. He absolutely loved the P-47 and very much preferred it for ground attack! His gun camera film is fascinating and the stories were pretty intensive.Keep up the web pages!
Posted By: Chuck Larsen
(cpblp@novagate.com)
on 01/22/1999 6:27:59 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 592)
MY GRANDFATHER, CAPT. ROBERT E. STUART WAS A THUNDERBOLT PILOT. HE FLEW WITH THE 345TH F.S. ’DEVIL HAWKS’,350TH F.G.,12TH A.F. FROM NOVEMBER OF 1944 TILL JULY 1945 IN THE MEDITERRANEAN CAMPAIGN. HE FLEW 89 COMBAT MISSIONS WITH THE 345TH. THE P-47 HAS ALWAYS BEEN ONE OF MY FAVORITE FIGHTERS .THE AIRCRAFTS FIRE POWER, SPEED, DURABILITY & AIRFOIL HAVE ALWAYS BEEN OF INTEREST TO ME. NOT TO MENTION THE P-47’S INTEMIDATING LOOKS.
Posted By: Darin S. Hahn
(drailed69@aol.com)
on 01/22/1999 2:08:55 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 591)
My dad, Capt. William E Peters was based in England from 1944-45 & flew P-47’s for the 9th AF. Any P47 pilots live in Arizona? I’m sure he’d love to get in touch with you.
Posted By: John Peters
(john.peters@vlsi.com)
on 01/22/1999 9:39:32 AM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 590)
I am currently painting an oil of P-47’s relieving Bastogne. My Dad was in the 356th ,9th AAF. I was in the same unit 20 years later!Your data on flyable P-47’s appears in error. The Confederate Af has 6, the LoneStar at Galveston just sold a flyable razorback and I believe there are several others. Also , there appears a spanish websight for La Paz that says they are still flying the Jug as an active duty aircraft. Ain’t that GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!As a pilot and aviation artist let me invite you to visit my web sight. Lets all keep em fly’n
Posted By: Lynn Redfern
(redfern@fbtc.net)
on 01/21/1999 1:16:55 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 589)
My father also Earl, served with the 9th AAF in England and europe from 1943 to 1945 as a P47 mechanic. I will continue using this site to research his travels from england belgium france and germany . He never told me any thing about this and since he died I want to reconstruct these records . That journey will begin today. Thanks for the start.
Posted By: Earl L. Baker
(babyfelix@msn.com)
on 01/15/1999 8:15:43 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 588)
A close friend father just passed away, he was a P-47 pilot in Europe and was shot down just before the battle of the bulge. December 1944. I want to get him an accurate replica of the plane his dad flew, correct model and paint scheme. Any ideas? Please Help Jim
Posted By: Jim Dunham
(jdunham@siebel.com)
on 01/14/1999 3:32:39 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 587)
I’ve been a computer guy for about 25 years now and have done everything possible not to be a geak. I’ve seen some amazing things happen as far as progress etc. The note below about the Woolever Brothers far exceeds any of the technology. That was a beautiful thing to see. I hope it bears fruit. Happy reunion... Cheers. D Raphael sends
Posted By: Dave Raphael
(mraphael@mindspring.com)
on 01/11/1999 10:26:34 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 586)
I was a pilot in 79th FG 86thsqdn. 12th AF from July 15th 1944 to WW II end.Still flying at 78!
Posted By: HAROLD B.HALL
(hallfarm@ruraltel.net)
on 01/09/1999 11:25:04 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 585)
In 1945, when my mother was pregnant with me, my Father, William (Bill) Arthur Lowrance was killed in his P47 Thunderbolt. He flew all of his missions over Europe and I believe he was stationed in England. Shortly before the end of the war, he was brought stateside to train pilots. He was stationed in North Carolina, and it was there where he crashed in his plane and died. I never knew him, and have very little information about him. My mother has Alzheimers and has very little memory. I desparately am trying to find anyone who may have known my Dad. The name on his plane, I believe, was ’Misbehavin’ Mary’. He was 24 years old when he died. He was from Merced or Mariposa, Ca. I don’t even know how to find his military records. If anyone out there knew him or could help me find someone who did, I would be most grateful. I live at 1443 N.E. 21st, Gresham, Or. 97030. My e-mail address is steve@busispec.com. Thanks so much!
Posted By: Steven D. Ralstin
(steve@busispec.com)
on 01/09/1999 7:57:21 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 584)
Great site. I remember a few dog fights when I was in France. Had the bejeebers scared out of me when one P47 unloaded his bombs to dog fight a Me
Posted By: Larry Thornton
(larber@juno.com)
on 01/07/1999 8:04:10 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 583)
class of 43-J (Moore Field, Mission, Tex) assigned to 407th FB Group, Galveston, Tex., (516th Sqdn); checked out in P47 Jan.44. Group was disbanded about Mar.44 and formed into two FPTS sqdns, one to Pocatello and ours to Bruning AAFB,Nebr. School operated from about March to October 1944 when it was disbanded. Would like to hear from anyone who was part of those organizations.
Posted By: Al ’Lu’ Luongo
(<luluongo@hotmail.com)
on 01/05/1999 1:14:01 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 582)
My twin brother (Royce) and I served as crew chiefs in the 366 Ftr.Grp. 390 Sqdn.
Posted By: Ralph H.Woolever
(ralcha@bright.net)
on 01/05/1999 12:49:03 AM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 581)
Stumbled on your sight, looking for info on 366TH FG,390TH FS. Looking for info for my father, Royce Woolever, and my uncle, Ralph Woolever. Any other web sites or locations would be appreciated. Thanks.
Posted By: Mel Woolever
(ursus@bright.net)
on 01/03/1999 12:26:27 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 580)
Thought you might be interested that there are still Thunderbolts engaged in combat -- 1/12th scale radio control. I found your site while looking for scale paint and marking ideas for a Thunderbolt on my building table. Check out www.scalecombat.com/ for a look at what it is all about. Hats off to all you jockies that flew the real thing. Thanks from a baby boomer.
Posted By: Mark Cater
(mw.cater@nutricepts.com)
on 12/31/1998 2:56:23 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 579)
Very interesting site.I never realised how many fans of the JUG were out there. My father was in the 86th ’The Commanches’ of the 79th fighter group,ETO.
Posted By: Frank Petrone
(medfly98@bellsouth.net)
on 12/30/1998 10:01:17 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 578)
I am looking for information on my brother Ralph Eastman, Jr. He flew P-47s with the 9th AF, 36th Fighter Grp., 23rd Fighter Sqd. He was reported MIA on June 22, 1944. Last seen 4 miles S. of Cherbourg. Thanks very much.
Posted By: Frank Eastman
(frankeastman@hotmail.com)
on 12/23/1998 7:16:35 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 577)
Some time ago, whilst going thru the Ads at vets web site, I saw an ad from a man in France, who was trying to find the pilot whose plane crashed on his g-fathers farm in May, 1944. After many letters back and forth, and much searching, he found the information he was looking for, and sent me the three names that he found! I found the addresses and fone numbers,and he called them from France! The second name was the right one! The man is going over there in May for a get-together with them. Now I have to find info about a pilot named Eastman, reported MIA June 22, 1944: he was also a P-47 pilot. The closest I’ve ever gotten to a Jug was from stories one of our vol. firemen told, as he was a Jug pilot, name of Bob Gross, Pittsburgh, Pa. area. I was a ground pounder! Nice site! I’ll be back. Jim Hammitt <rustyj@nauticom.net>
Posted By: Jim Hammitt
(rustyj@nauticom.net)
on 12/22/1998 8:39:20 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 576)
DECKER, MELVIN EARL...My Dad was a ’Jug’ pilot with the 56th Fighter Group, Eagle Squadron, 8th AF during WWII and flew in the European Theatre. What little information I do have is sketchy, therefore, I am trying to research his Air Force career. I Would dearly love to find anyone who knew him during Wartime that could share any information, photos, etc. It truly would be the greatest gift of all not only for me but for his grandchildren as well. The P-47 Guestbook is wonderful and I will continue to read with great interest! Thanks for the memories! PS...He also went by the Nickname ’Jinx’ Decker.
Posted By: Denice Roesch
(Niecie Ro@aol.com)
on 12/17/1998 1:41:20 AM EST
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