P-47 Crash Landing on Luftwaffe Airfield (msg id: 2394)
8221 Preston Court, Jessup, MD 20794
Posted By: T. Sadauskas
on 02/05/2012 12:20:19 AM EST
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Warren G. Austin (msg id: 2393)
Would like any information concerning my father, Warren G. Austin, from Savannah, Tn. He was a fighter pilot with the 396th fighter squadron, Thunderbums in WWII.
Posted By: Brenda McNeil
(bausmc@aol.com)
on 01/22/2012 5:58:12 PM EST
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58th Fighter in Group New Guinea (msg id: 2392)
Hi Lee,
It’s a hard to find book but called “No glamour--no glory : the story of the 58th Fighter Group of World War II” by Anthony J. Kupferer
http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?tn=No+glamour--no+glory
The New Guinea ops for P-47’s is not well known. Good luck with your research!
Posted By: PastPilots
on 01/19/2012 2:49:39 PM EST
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Anyone know of Clem Theed (msg id: 2391)
Does anyone have any information on the 5th air force, 58th fighter group, squadron 310 ? He last flew out of Saidor in 1944.
Posted By: Lee
on 01/13/2012 3:29:02 PM EST
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Robert Rieschl (msg id: 2390)
Hello Cathy,
Your father Capt. Robert Rieschl flew P-47s in the 406th Fighter Squadron, 371st Fighter Group, 9th Air Force. There is a photo of him with Sullivan and other 406th pilots in the 371st unit history book. You may be able to locate a copy through abebooks.com. Best of luck with your quest.
Bob
Posted By: Bob Shifflet
on 01/08/2012 12:36:25 AM EST
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Robert Rieschl (msg id: 2389)
Hello Cathy,
Your father Capt. Robert Rieschl flew P-47s in the 406th Fighter Squadron, 371st Fighter Group, 9th Air Force. There is a photo of him with Sullivan and other 406th pilots in the 371st unit history book. You may be able to locate a copy through abebooks.com. Best of luck with your quest.
Bob
Posted By: Bob Shifflet
on 01/08/2012 12:31:03 AM EST
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Robert Rieschl (msg id: 2388)
Hello Cathy,
Your father Capt. Robert Rieschl flew P-47s in the 406th Fighter Squadron, 371st Fighter Group, 9th Air Force. There is a photo of him with Sullivan and other 406th pilots in the 371st unit history book. You may be able to locate a copy through abebooks.com. Best of luck with your quest.
Bob
Posted By: Bob Shifflet
on 01/08/2012 12:29:38 AM EST
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Robert Rieschl (msg id: 2387)
Mt father was a p-47 flyer during World War II. Other pilots were Sullivan, Bill Beeson, etc. I don't see there names listed on the roster of the pilots from that time. They were stationed in the schoolhouse at St. Mares Eglise.
i would like to know other information that you might have.
Posted By: Cathy Rieschl
on 01/05/2012 8:58:21 PM EST
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Scarsdale Thunderbolt P-47 (msg id: 2385)
Any information regarding the “Scarsdale Thunderbolts” 125 aircraft paid for with funds raised during the 1942 War Bond Drive and from private subscription in Scarsdale, New York would be appreciated. All these aircraft all bore the name “Scarsdale…” as in Scarsdale Legionnaire [tail no. 28390], etc. This particular P-47D aircraft 42-28390 was written off (crash landed engine failure; damaged beyond repair, Le Moley, France 06 Aug 1944). Wm. T. Hamlin, pilot
Posted By: HLF
on 12/29/2011 2:27:44 PM EST
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(msg id: 2384)
My father was on a M51 gun crew with the 487th AAA that was attached to the 366th FG from Normandy to war's end in Munster, Germany. Most memoriable was Jan. 1st,1945 ay Y-29 ASCH, BELGIUM. My father's gun was next to the control tower as 50+ German planes attacked the field. He told us those heroic "supper time tells" many times in my childhood. He also spoke of the friendliness of the 366th pilots as they occationally visited his gun implacement. Thank each of you as your memories live on !
Posted By: unknown
on 12/26/2011 11:24:53 PM EST
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C. Pat Moore re Emil Bertza (msg id: 2383)
I flew with "Bert" in Korea and Japan. We became close friends.
Posted By: L. R. "Dick" Norris
(norris.lloyd@gmail.com)
on 12/22/2011 12:06:53 PM EST
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Michael F. Ognisty 358th FG 367th FS (msg id: 2382)
I am his grandson and I've been collecting information about his tenure with the Orange Tails. After years of research I have been unable to identify his plane's call letters (CP-?) nor a name or nose art associated with his plane. He came over with the group out of OTU when the group was formed in '43 as a flight officer and remained with the 358th through '44.
Posted By: Tim Ognisty
on 12/19/2011 3:50:03 PM EST
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P-47 in Burma (msg id: 2381)
I am always at a loss when I watch a program on WWII that there is no mention of the terrific struggle with the Japanese in Burma where Leo Joseph Reuther, III was a P-47 pilot. He was not a boastful man, but thanks to google I learned of the many medals he was awarded including the Purple Heart. One of the first things he told me at the end of the war was about his friend who was shot down and captured by the Japanese. They cut off his tongue, put it into his mouth and stitched it shut releasing him to find his way back to the base in Burma. At the time I heard this I said I was glad it wasn't Lee, but I have never forgotten that story and wonder what happened to that real Wounded Warrior. I can hardly imagine his life. If anyone knows Lee Reuther, tell him that Fran Treiber Pattarini says "hi" and would love to chat. All the best to all the heros!!!
Posted By: Fran Pattarini
on 11/29/2011 5:27:59 PM EST
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P-47 in Burma (msg id: 2380)
I am always at a loss when I watch a program on WWII that there is no mention of the terrific struggle with the Japanese in Burma where Leo Joseph Reuther, III was a P-47 pilot. He was not a boastful man, but thanks to google I learned of the many medals he was awarded including the Purple Heart. One of the first things he told me at the end of the war was about his friend who was shot down and captured by the Japanese. They cut off his tongue, put it into his mouth and stitched it shut releasing him to find his way back to the base in Burma. At the time I heard this I said I was glad it wasn't Lee, but I have never forgotten that story and wonder what happened to that real Wounded Warrior. I can hardly imagine his life. If anyone knows Lee Reuther, tell him that Fran Treiber Pattarini says "hi" and would love to chat. All the best to all the heros!!!
Posted By: Fran Pattarini
on 11/29/2011 5:25:46 PM EST
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LUKE AIR BASE 1943 (msg id: 2379)
Looking for information from anyone on the pilots that were at Luke in 1943. Specialy a "Bob Finley" or Betty Jane McVey. Call me or email me with any info, even if think its not relative. My health is at risk. 360-591-2959
Posted By: Bob Meyer
(bobmeyer99@comcast.net)
on 11/25/2011 2:09:23 PM EST
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Roy G. (Bud) Abbott P47 (msg id: 2376)
My father. 324th fighter grp 315th fighter squadron. AF12. I have his log book. Overseas began 7-7-44 Italy/Corsica/France/Germany. Shot down 10-12-44 in Germany. Reported KIA but he didnt die. Was POW Oswiecim (Auschwiitz) in satellit camp. Escaped with an RAF Officer who was wounded. Turned themselves into Swiss Army and help POW in switzeland. Escaped and walked to France and returned to troops via french underground. Awarded POW medal and the Flying Boot. National archives sent only missing in action papers with contraditive info. Marked confidential all over them. Anyone know where else I can get info or a member of his squadron still alive? A video showed on the history channel with his picture saying KIA. The videomaker was contacted and said a member recalled dad's dive and said "no one could have lived through it". Dad said they shot the prop clean off his P47. When he awoke he was covered in blood and surrounded by germans. Any information regarding this, plz contact me.
Posted By: Lynnell Abbott Gaffar
(alia-1@tx.rr.com)
on 11/14/2011 12:26:24 AM EST
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C. M. Tommy Thompson (msg id: 2373)
Found my dad's book about the "Orange Tails," the Story of the 358th Fighter Group. I think he got a copy at a P-47 convention. He gave each of his children a copy. He was a 1st Lt. at the time it was published but earned the rank of Capt. later. Lots of great pictures and stories. He still likes to tell stories. He is 88 years old.
Posted By: Jim Thompson
(jim.thompson@bigonportage.com)
on 11/11/2011 2:05:32 PM EST
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Thank you (msg id: 2372)
I am the the proud daughter of P 47 Pilot David Eldridge. A big tDKSWSFRhank you to all pilots for the sacrifices made and the patriotism shown today and every day.
Posted By: Patricia Eldridge-Ammon
(pat_ammon@hotmail.com)
on 11/11/2011 2:01:14 PM EST
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Veterans Day (msg id: 2370)
On this Veteran's Day, thank you to all who flew as well as maintained the P-47, as well as their families and friends who continue to preserve their memory. You are not forgotten!
It is easy to take liberty for granted, when you have never had it taken from you. ~Author unknown
Posted By: PastPilots
on 11/11/2011 1:02:44 PM EST
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C. M. Tommy Thompson (msg id: 2368)
I am Tommy's son. I did not find any entries for him here. He flew during WWII in France. I don't have his group right now but will look it up. He lives in Midland, Michigan. Doing OK for 88 years old.
Posted By: Jim Thompson
(jim.thompson@bigonportage.com)
on 11/10/2011 12:26:54 PM EST
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C. M. Tommy Thompson (msg id: 2367)
I am Tommy's son. I did not find any entries for him here. He flew during WWII in France. I don't have his group right now but will look it up. He lives in Midland, Michigan. Doing OK for 88 years old.
Posted By: Jim Thompson
(jim.thompson@bigonportage.com)
on 11/10/2011 12:24:29 PM EST
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P47 Pilots (msg id: 2366)
I just visited your site and was sad to see William E. Seay was not listed as a pilot. He flew out of Iashima if my spelling is correct, likely not, and he is now 91 years old. Bill was a state representative and circuit judge. An attorney for many, many years. Please research this and include his name in your pilot listings. I believe he is/was a Colonel in the Southern Air Force.
Posted By: Jim Higginbottom
on 10/26/2011 11:13:17 AM EST
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Tadeusz Sawicz 61st FS (msg id: 2365)
A very sad news. General Tadeusz Sawicz DFC, VM, 4 x Cross of Valour, passed away on 19th October 2011. Born in 1914, he participated in Polish Campaign 1939 as fighter pilot of 114 EM, Battle of Britain pilot of 303 Sqn. He later flew with 316 Sqn. Sawicz commanded Polish No. 315 Squadron, No. 3 Polish Wing, he was the last commander of Polish No. 131 Wing.
Tadeusz Sawicz also flew P-47s with 61st FS.
Posted By: Peter Sikora
(m.p.sikora1722@googlemail.com)
on 10/21/2011 8:15:02 AM EST
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36th Fighter Group facebook site (msg id: 2364)
Wonderful group of rare P-47 veteran photos on the 36th Fighter Group facebook site below:
https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/48476868585/
Posted By: Allen Blumberg
on 09/29/2011 11:23:07 PM EST
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Lt. Ben Blumberg Jr. 53rd Squadron 36th F.G. (msg id: 2363)
My late father Lt. Ben Blumberg Jr. flew p-47's with the 53rd Squadron in the 36th Fighter Group. He took a large group of diverse photo while in service. Many of these photos can be viewed on the 36th Fighter Group facebook site below: https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/48476868585/ I would like to hear from other pilots or families of pilots who were members of this group.
Posted By: Allen Blumberg
on 09/29/2011 12:39:20 PM EST
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