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Harry H. Bristol (msg id: 2484)
My father passed away on Tuesday November 20, 2012 at the age of 90 in Lompoc, CA. He will be missed by his family.
Posted By: Barbara Bristol Smith
(bska3mit@aol.com)
on 11/27/2012 4:35:47 PM EST
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Red Gormly (msg id: 2482)
Does anyone have info on Staff Sergeant "Red" Gormly, crew chief in the 411th Fighter Squadron, 373rd FG? He was my dad's crew chief and appears in several photos from my dad's WWII photo album. I'm wriiting a history of my dad's service, and Red obviously was a key person during that experience. I'd like to do a writeup about Red to inlcude in my document.
Posted By: Kurt Byers
on 11/19/2012 4:41:18 PM EST
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Information on 2Lt William R. Sheppard, POW (msg id: 2481)
I am looking for information about my father. Here is all I have gleaned from web searching: 42-75529 P47D-11-RE 411 U9- Sheppard William R. 2Lt. 0-822289 pow = ?. Crash site forest of RAMBOUILLET (FRANCE) MACR 8571 He passed in 1984. He rarely mentioned his POW or escape experience. He retired LTC USAF in 1969 after 27+ years.
Posted By: Bill Sheppard, Jr
(scienceguy02@yahoo.com)
on 11/14/2012 3:46:46 PM EST
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My dad (msg id: 2473)
My dad was Talmadge L. Ambrose. He flew in the 373rd Ftr. Group. He passed in 1999. I took him to several reunions where I was priviledged to meet many of his buddies. What a special group of men who honored our country with your service. I have special memories of you and my dad. Anyone still out there from this group -- would love to hear about you! My mom, Dorothy is still living at 88. Regards, Tal's daughter, Drue
bgcyoung@midohio.twcbc.com
Posted By: Drue Young
(bgcyoung@midohio.twcbc.com)
on 11/06/2012 1:13:25 PM EST
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57th FG / 64th FS (msg id: 2457)
My father, 1LT Dwight E. Gallagher) flew for the 64th FS.
Posted By: Doug Gallagher, Major, USA (Ret)
(douggallagher@aol.com)
on 10/07/2012 12:36:51 AM EST
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The Quintessential Airmen (msg id: 2456)
to my 'special' airman, Charles W. Everett, proud to be related as niece. He was and is the finest of role models, as employee, contractor,builder/designer,son, parent, Military Hero, mentor and supporter.
Posted By: joann williams-dixon
(joannwwjd2aol.com)
on 10/01/2012 11:53:46 PM EST
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36th Fighter Group armorer (msg id: 2455)
My Dad (Sgt. John F. Stringer) was an armorer with 53rd FS, 36th FG, 19th TAC in Normandy to Kassel, Germany. We boys were able to get him talking about his time in the war. Unfortunately he passed before I became aware of the wonderful Internet resources relating to that era. Would like to hear from anyone with knowledge of that or similar Groups.
Posted By: Bill Stringer
(catboyz@nctv.com)
on 09/26/2012 2:21:41 PM EST
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(msg id: 2454)
My Dad (Sgt. John F. Stringer) was an armorer with 53rd FS, 36th FG, 19th TAC in Normandy to Kassel, Germany. We boys were able to get him talking about his time in the war. Unfortunately he passed before I became aware of the wonderful Internet resources relating to that era. Would like to hear from anyone with knowledge of that or similar Groups.
Posted By: Bill Stringer
(catboyz@nctv.com)
on 09/26/2012 2:20:29 PM EST
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387th Fighter Sq. P-47 pilot McGrath (msg id: 2449)
greetings,
my deceased uncle, clyde mcgrath, of pennsylvania, flew the P-47 in the ETO from march, 1945, to sept., 1945. i'd like to hear from anyone who knew him. i met some of the Hell Hawks of the 365th Fighter Group (clyde's fighter group), at the air show in colorado springs, CO, in 2010. what a GREAT group of vets they are! i'm an air force vet and i salute them...and all the vets of WW2!
Posted By: T.R. Lazorishak
(trexkeystoner@aim.com)
on 08/13/2012 8:11:22 PM EST
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387th Fighter Sq. P-47 pilot McGrath (msg id: 2448)
greetings,
my deceased uncle, clyde mcgrath, of pennsylvania, flew the P-47 in the ETO from march, 1945, to sept., 1945. i'd like to hear from anyone who knew him. i met some of the Hell Hawks of the 365th Fighter Group (clyde's fighter group), at the air show in colorado springs, CO, in 2010. what a GREAT group of vets they are! i'm an air force vet and i salute them...and all the vets of WW2!
Posted By: T.R. Lazorishak
(trexkeystoner@aim.com)
on 08/13/2012 8:10:07 PM EST
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re: Bob St. Vincent work (msg id: 2446)
Hi Ben:
Bob was a good friend of mine, and yes he did many paintings of P-47's for P-47 Pilots Assoc. members. I think the one he did for John Kelly was the last one he did before he passed away. I remember that we took it to the 2001 P-47 Pilots Assoc. reunion that took place in San Diego - it would not fit in the back of Bob's car but it fit very nicely in the back of my pickup truck. It was on display at the reunion all of the days we were there. If you are interested in seeing other examples of Bob's work, visit the 57th FG and 368th FG websites.
I am fortunate enough to have prints of three of Bob's paintings, so I am always reminded of him - he was a great friend.
Posted By: Jim Guignard
on 08/05/2012 8:18:55 PM EST
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P-47 crash on Wrightsville Beach 1945 (msg id: 2445)
Seeking info on P-47 crash on Wrightsville Beach in North Carolina on March 7, 1945. Pilot Sidney Vernon Alley.
Posted By: jimmy Alley
(boothead@statesville.net)
on 07/30/2012 5:39:08 PM EST
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P-47 crash on Wrightsville Beach 1945 (msg id: 2444)
Seeking info on P-47 crash on Wrightsville Beach in North Carolina on March 7, 1945. Pilot Sidney Vernon Alley.
Posted By: jimmy Alley
(boothead@statesville.net)
on 07/30/2012 5:37:33 PM EST
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P-47 crash on Wrightsville Beach N. C. (msg id: 2443)
Seeking info on P-47 crash on Wrightsville Beach in N. C. 1945. Pilot Vernon Alley - Hickory N . C.
Posted By: Jimmy Alley
on 07/29/2012 5:43:23 PM EST
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seeking funding (msg id: 2442)
hi there am a student seeking funding for my aviation eduction. any contribution is welcome because little by little can make a bundle. please only pledge after the pledge.I want to go for a Commercial Piloting License.which costs about USD90000 in my country. any contribution is welcome. BE BLESSED
email me at nixon2eq@yahoo.ca
Posted By: eric
(nixon2eq@yahoo.ca)
on 07/21/2012 3:17:32 AM EST
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St. Vincent Artwork (msg id: 2441)
@ PastPilots, thanks for the info, I'll try it.
Posted By: Ben
on 07/06/2012 9:25:35 PM EST
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Shorty george (msg id: 2439)
I have recently come into possesion of several photos of a P47 Thunderbolt (Shorty George 2)
taken from a RAAF Lancaster probably some time near to or at the end of WW2.I am after any history on this plane or pilot
Posted By: Dave
on 06/21/2012 2:50:48 PM EST
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St. Vincent Artwork (msg id: 2438)
Hi Ben,
If you posted your painting on the 507th FG forum of the Army Air Forces website I'm sure you'd get some reaction, and perhaps more info on Kelley, his squadron and even St. Vincent.
http://forum.armyairforces.com/507th-FG-f292.aspx
Sounds like a wonderful piece, and thanks for sharing. The P-47's role in the Pacific is not as well documented but it played a significant role.
Posted By: PastPilots
on 06/04/2012 12:26:29 PM EST
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406th FG 513th SQ (msg id: 2437)
i 'm french and try to get informations about pilot Charles F Demoisy crashed near my village Hadigny les verrières in east france ( vosges ) 09/09/1944
Posted By: STUCK Thierry
(thierrya.stuck@free.fr)
on 06/02/2012 6:10:01 PM EST
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Bob St. Vincent Art (msg id: 2436)
Greetings Past Pilot!
Thanks for the info, it does help me alot with knowing the history of this piece. Knowing that John F. Kelley flew in the same fighter group shown in my art piece, and coupled with the fact that his wife's name is on the plane confirms that the picture was most probably commissioned by him. It is a beautiful piece! I only wish I could post it here for all to enjoy. Is there a site that I can post this piece where former P-47 pilots and fans can enjoy it?
Thanks from a new P-47 fan!
Posted By: Ben
on 06/01/2012 8:10:45 PM EST
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Bob St. Vincent Art (msg id: 2435)
Hi Ben,
My understanding was Robert St. Vincent painted P-47’s on request from his studio in the San Fernando Valley, CA. The yellow tails with the blue triangles would have been 507th FG P-47N’s and with your painting from the 463rd FS which Kelley was assigned. The 463rd FS flew P-47’s from le Shima the little island off Okinawa in 1945 near the end of the war in the Pacific. The last variety of the wonderful Thunderbolt produced, the “N” was designed for longer range specifically to be an escort fighter for the B-29’s flying raids to Japan. Hope this helps and good luck with your research.
Posted By: PastPilots
on 06/01/2012 5:19:40 PM EST
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Lt. Albert C. Mathias (msg id: 2434)
Hallo!
My father is probably the last man who seen the Lt. Albert C Mathias live during his flight to crash dovn after he was hit by the germans flak during the attack on railvay station in jesenice in Slovenia (ex. Yugoslavia). My father was 7 years old and he is remember that the plain had woice like crying. Please, help me with the informations about Lt. Albert C. Mathias!
Tomaž
Posted By: Tomaž Podgoršek
(tppledra553@gmail.com)
on 06/01/2012 2:32:15 AM EST
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Bob St. Vincent art (msg id: 2433)
I bought a P-47 framed piece titled "Going Home" with four P-47s having yellow tails and a light blue triangle (signed by artist Bob St. Vincent). The painting is dated 2001, and the nose cowl of the lead P-47 has the name "Betty Mia". I have tried researching this on the internet, but could not find any solid ties to this, except for one; there was a Betty Mia Kelley who's obituary was online and her husband's name is John F. Kelley. I saw John F. Kelley's name on this site and was wondering if he flew this particular P-47. If anyone can tell me about the history behing this piece, or has a contact for Mr Kelley, I would truly appreciate it.
P.S. John F. Kelley has made an guestbook entry back in 1998, but the email address shown is incomplete. I also found out that the artist, Bob St. Vincent, passed away in 2003.
Posted By: Ben
(bdevarie@fedex.com)
on 05/31/2012 11:10:25 PM EST
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Captain CA Charles austin (msg id: 2432)
Jean-Luc,
I sent you and e-mail message on April 10.about my need for info about Captain Austin. did you receive my e-mail.
I appreciate any help you can give.
Sincerely,
Posted By: Judy Woods
(judy.woods01@comcast.net)
on 05/26/2012 9:58:05 PM EST
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Captain CA Charles austin (msg id: 2431)
Jean-Luc,
I sent you and e-mail message on April 10.about my need for info about Captain Austin. did you receive my e-mail.
I appreciate any help you can give.
Sincerely,
Posted By: Judy Woods
(judy.woods01@comcast.net)
on 05/26/2012 9:56:27 PM EST
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