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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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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 575)
Greetings to all the ’fortunate ones’ who had the opportunity to fly The Jug. I am currently an Air Force pilot stationed at Altus AFB OK. There is no doubt in my mind that I should have lived in the era of the great P-47. A walk through your site was staggering. I hold you all in the highest regard. As an aviation enthusiast (understatement), I have begun a project. I am building a half scale replica of a Razorback, a D-15 or so. This replica will be flown for my personal pleasure but more importantly for exibition at all the airshows I can attend. My search is for accurate tech data on the airframe and airfoil. My appitite for information on this ledgendary aircraft is unquenchable but has not yet yielded the paticulars I seek. If anyone knows where this information can be found I would be indebted. Thank-you in advance. The Jug will never be forgotten if I have anything to say about it. Very respectfully, Bill
Posted By: William C.(Bill)Barton
(compass@intellisys.net)
on 12/16/1998 1:25:03 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 574)
Greetings... I just stumbled onto this page for the first time today and must say that I am impressed and touched. Iwas raised to believe that anyone who ever flew the Jug is a member of my family. My father Jack L. Raphael was a founder member of the 336FS having transferred from the RAF 133. I was told he was the youngest US combat pilot in the ETO when he first started flying missions (Pres George Bush was youngest in the Pacific). Jack was the editor for the Jug Letter for at least one year and I enjoyed seeing him sift through all of the ’stuff’ he recieved for use in the letter. I was fortunate to meet many of his friends from his days in the 4th. I think my favorite was his buddy named Bob Nelson who still lives in So Cal. Several years ago I found myself deployed to a classified location in the Persian Gulf during the Desert Shield build up. I called my father and told him ’I can’t tell you where I’m at but I can tell you I am with your old outfit - to the numbers.’ Very small world... I was attached to the 4TFW - 336TFS! That was my war story. He had a stroke shortly thereafter and never saw me again. I have many wonderful photos that he took during the heady Debden days, many signed. I have his decorated flying jacket (Eager Beaver) his logs, a copy of Tetley’s Tenants, and a host of other things. I was fortunate to be stationed in East Anglia during the 50 anniversary celebration of VE and D-Day. It was great. I did visit Debden - very haunting for me. The O Club and 335 hanger haven’t changed a bit. I only wish I could have had my father with me... although I felt his presence everywhere I went - especially the local pubs. Cheers Great page/wonderful guests. Dave Raphael sends one night and told
Posted By: CMSgt Dave Raphael
(mraphael@mindspring.com)
on 12/12/1998 10:33:22 AM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 573)
I am attempting to locate survivors of the 4th Fighter Group, 334th Fighter Squadron who might have known my uncle, Flt. Off. William A. Cox who was killed 2/3/44. COX, William A. - Flt. Off., 334th FS, KIA - Near Emden, Germany, 2/3/44. Separated from his element leader Winslow Sobanski due to clouds and icing. Not seen to go down. P-47D 42-75254 QP-X.
Posted By: Ronald G. Cox
(ronncox@worldnet.att.net)
on 12/01/1998 6:11:47 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 572)
My father was Lt Col Joseph K Kirkup. He was squadron commander of the 22nd fighter squadron, 36th fighter group, 9th AF. He served in Pueto Rico prior to being sent to ETO and was stationed in Belgium during the D-Day operations I would love contact someone who knew him and share information, letters, pictures, etc. Please e-mail me if you knew him. Thanks
Posted By: Stephen C. Kirkup
(skirkup@aol.com)
on 11/30/1998 5:17:40 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 571)
Wonderful to see that so many people have enjoyed this website. Being a member of the association, having flown the jug in Italy and France, I thoroughly enjoyed reading the comments. Was with the 79th FG, 85th FS. All the best to a wonderful group.
Posted By: Ed Evans
(EEvansp47@aol.com)
on 11/29/1998 11:02:48 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 570)
My father, Billy B. Arledge, was a member of the 368th Fighter Group, 397th Fighter Squadron, 9th Air Force in 1944/45.
Posted By: Thomas Arledge
(uncleskunk@compuserve.com)
on 11/27/1998 7:26:40 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 569)
I’m trying to research the flying of my Grandfather Lt. George Nortie Ahles. He flew two tours in the P-47 with the 353rd group 351st squadron. He had six kills while in the Europeand theater. Any info. would be appreciated.
Posted By: David L. McCloskey
(durt@mindspring.com)
on 11/27/1998 4:57:34 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 568)
There is no doubt that the P-47 ’broke the back of the Luftwaffe’ in Europe in WW II. It was clearly the premier fighter/bomber of the war. Cheers for the ’Jug’.
Posted By: John E. Hartshorn
()
on 11/25/1998 8:20:00 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 567)
Loved reading Robert S. Johnson’s book about WWII. Would like to have flown in the aircraft.
Posted By: Phil Rhodes
(BumperRhod@aol)
on 11/23/1998 6:41:48 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 566)
I was with the 371st Fg 406th Fs 9Th AF Eto .Flew out of Bistern England. Escorted gliders on d-day -we were landing in France in France at St Mere Eglise D-day + 2. Moved to St Mere Eglise permanently d-day plus 10. Supported Patton’s spear- head across France.Have 4 German planes - 2 probables & 1 damaged to my credit. Would love to find others of my squadron or group or any other P47 pilots -especially e-mail thier addresses.
Posted By: Gene Madore
(gene.madore@dexis.net)
on 11/22/1998 3:19:07 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 565)
Was on a Search and Recovery Team that travled to Papua New Guinea and brought home 2 P-47 Pilots. Great site.
Posted By: Dan
(seymourd@gte.net)
on 11/21/1998 6:07:16 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 564)
MY DAD FLEW THE ’JUG’ FROM 1944 TO 1947. I AM LOOKING FOR WHATEVER I CAN FIND ABOUT THE AIRPLANE.
Posted By: TERRY E. DECKER
(TDe1874373@AOL.COM)
on 11/18/1998 7:58:50 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 563)
Spectacular site decicated to the Thunderbolt and its pilots. Keep up the good work! Another site that might be of interest is the Aviation Archives site. They do records searches for a slight fee and have many interesting forums on WWII planes. The site is http:/www.aviation-archives.com/. Once again, great site!
Posted By: Zack Baughman
(zwb76@hotmail.com)
on 11/18/1998 6:23:10 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 562)
Hi all P-47 lovers, I am a Post World War II military aviation researcher living in Holland. Yugoslav P-47 aircraft have been the subject of discussions among aviation researches in Europe. I need any information about the P-47 in Yugoslavia. Between 1952 and 1961 the Yugoslav Air Force had a total of 150 P-47 aircraft. I am searching for USAF serials, delivery information/dates, crash information and place of losses etc. I am happy to support you P-47 side and look forward to receiving information on Yugoslav P-47 aircraft. Thank you for your attention. Cheers, Jeroen
Posted By: J. Nijmeijer
(jn1email@worldonline.nl)
on 11/14/1998 1:33:25 PM EST
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