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Hugh C. Curran (msg id: 2303)
Trying to figure out why some of my Dad's documents say 358th Fighter Group and others say 523rd Squadron, 27 Fighter Group. Could he have been in both? He flew in Europe, first from England, later from France, at some point he was in Germany too. Would love to hear from anyone who knew of him too.
Posted By: Kate Curran
(mkatecurran@gmail.com)
on 02/01/2011 4:59:07 PM EST
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Information on a pilot (msg id: 2302)
I am looking for anyone who may have been flying with my father, Haugan W Figgis (Fig) during the war. And any information regarding his squadron.
Posted By: Bob Figgis
on 01/30/2011 11:34:26 AM EST
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Calling all P-47 Razorback Pilots (msg id: 2301)
Hello all who served.
I am a giant scale builder of radio controlled WWI and WWII aircraft and am about to begin a P-47 Razorback project with an 84" wingspan. I would like to finish it to match the plane of a pilot that is still with us and pay tribute to his sacrifices.
If you know anyone fitting that description, please let me know and send any available pictures so that I can replicate the plane as exact as possible.
Thanks,
Gary
Posted By: Gary Meihls
(meihls@aol.com)
on 01/29/2011 11:59:29 AM EST
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19TH FIGHTER SQUADRON / THUNDERBOLTZ (msg id: 2300)
LOOKING FOR ANYONE WITH INFO OR PHOTOS ON PILOT CHARLES S. MARCINKO.
BOTH HE AND MY MOTHER DIED IN 1972, I WAS 15
AS HE NEVER SPOKE OF HIS MILITARY LIFE I WOULD LOVE TO KNOW. NO FAMILY MEMBERS ALIVE TO TELL. ANYONE WITH INFO PLZ CONTACT ME @ CPHOENIX500@AOL.COM / (814) 535-4660
MY BROTHERS AND I WOULD BE GREATFUL.
MC.MARCINKO/CAIRNS(DAUGHTER)
Posted By: MARYCATHRYNE MARCINKO/CAIRNS
(CPHOENIX500@AOL.COM)
on 01/23/2011 10:38:37 PM EST
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Capt Coxe (msg id: 2299)
Any one know or have any information on my grandfather Capt John M Coxe? Or if anyone knows how I can find out more information on his unit and duty stations, I would appreciate it. From what I understand he was in the 912th or 312th fighter control squadron. He flew in Europe and North Africa.
Posted By: chriscoxe
on 01/22/2011 3:25:51 PM EST
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Lieutenant Thomas Dwight Teel (msg id: 2298)
This is in response to message 2260 from Chris Teel.
Chris, I have some information for you on your uncle. He is buried at the American Cemetery in Colleville-Sur-Mer, Normandie, France. I have photos of his grave marker and other information about his accident, etc. Please contact me at: earp@metrocast.net.
Posted By: Ronald P. Blais
(earp@metrocast.net)
on 01/09/2011 11:42:07 AM EST
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404th FG, 508th FS/Lt. Edward M. James (msg id: 2297)
I am trying to find any living information about my dad, who flew with the 508th FS from July'44 thru Apr'45- crew info on 7J-E/7J-Z(letter designation changed Dec. 5,'44('My Mozelle", "My Lady June"). Any pictures of the plane "42-25704" or of the 508thFS in general would be greatly appreciated, as would any Group information.
Posted By: Tom James
(tjms50@aim.com)
on 01/07/2011 10:56:45 AM EST
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Donald Mckenna (msg id: 2296)
Lt Donald McKenna was my father Would like to ,correct an errorl My father did die in 1965 but did not see combat in Korea He trained other pilots in Korea in jet fighters and was injured when he had to bail out during a training session with another pilot.
Posted By: Dan McKenna
(dmckenna52@msn.com)
on 12/26/2010 11:06:50 PM EST
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PEGGY and ROBERT HERTEL/507th FG (msg id: 2295)
Peggy: you posted in Sept 2010 requesting info about 507th FG. If you havent already been contacted by someone, please email me at lostairmen@gmail.com. My website www.lostairmen.com is about the base where your father was stationed in Nebraska prior to going to Ie Shima. I can put you in touch with the current 507th Assoc leader, Frank Tothill.
Posted By: Patrick Healy
(lostairmen@gmail.com)
on 12/26/2010 4:49:51 AM EST
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Searching for P-47 pilot (msg id: 2294)
A good friend of mine is in search of a P-47 pilot that flew over Germany during WW 2. He was a tank gunner in Patton's 3rd army and said he would like to meet a pilot and personally thank him for protecting them during the war. If anyone knows of a pilot in the Carolinas, Georgia or Tennesee willing to meet please contact me. This is one of those bucket list things for my friend. Thanks for any help you can give.
Posted By: Jamie McDaniel
(jamiemac101@gmail.com)
on 12/25/2010 1:05:37 AM EST
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Did you know 1st LT Melvin "Don" Putnam? (msg id: 2293)
Hi, all. I'm looking for any information anyone my have about my great uncle 1st LT Melvin Donald Putnam, who would have been known as Don. He was with the 8th Army Air Forces, VIII Fighter Command, 78th Fighter Group, 83rd Fighter Detachment, and was lost on January 5, 1944 when the bomber group he was escorting was attacked between Rennes and Chateaubriant, France.
According to my grandfather, Don was flying his 78th mission when he was lost. I'm told this was a remarkably high number of missions to have survived, though I'm having a lot of trouble digging up statistics on average life expectancy of a P-47 pilot in late 1943.
If anyone out there knew him, or can fill me in with any relevant information, I'd be grateful.
Thanks.
Posted By: Keith Putnam
(keith.putnam@gmail.com)
on 12/19/2010 11:42:50 AM EST
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(msg id: 2292)
Funeral services for J.P. Sides, age 91, of Henderson will be held Saturday December 11, 2010 at 11:00am at the Rader Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Ray Brooks and Rev. Steve Butler officiating. A private family burial will be held Saturday afternoon at Rocky Springs Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery in Dialville.
Mr. Sides passed away Saturday December 4, 2010 in a Tyler Hospital.
Visitation will be from 5pm ~ 7pm Friday and from 10am ~ 11am Saturday
Mr. Sides was born April 23, 1919 to Pearl Elijah and Johnnie Sides. He married his Dialville High School sweetheart Mary Alice Harris on February 13, 1944 at the First Baptist Church in Jacksonville. She preceded him in death after 66 years of marriage. He was also preceded in death by his parents and sister Doris Jones of Dialville
During World War II Mr. Sides was a P47 pilot in the Army Air Corp, and served in the European Theater. He was awarded the Air Medal and the Distinguished Flying Cross medal for his outstanding service.
Mr. Sides was general contractor in Henderson for over 60 years. His work can be seen all over East Texas. Some of his work includes Herschels, The Chamber of Commerce, Hendersons First Baptist Church, Calvary Baptist Church, and Texas Baptist Institute. He was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church and served as a trustee of Texas Baptist Institute for over 40 years..
Posted By: Bob Holland
on 12/15/2010 3:04:29 PM EST
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Douglas H. Latimer 23rd FG, 74th FS - Guam 1947 (msg id: 2291)
Looking for anyone who may have known or has any information on my Grandfather, Douglas H. Latimer. He flew a P-47 Serial 44-88998 that went down off Guam in 1947. He was with the 23rd Fighter Group, 74th Fighter Squadron. Thank you.
Posted By: Mary-Margaret Monk
on 11/28/2010 11:37:41 PM EST
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Letters C.T.C.D. (msg id: 2290)
I'M TRYING TO FIND WHAT THE LETTERS C.T.C.D. MEAN LISTED WITH A PILOT'S PHOTO. (85TH FIGHTER SQD)
THANKS
Posted By: FRANK WARD
on 11/07/2010 10:37:10 AM EST
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373rd. Fighter Group, 411th. Fighter Squadron (msg id: 2289)
I'm looking for info on the 373rd. Fighter Group, 411th. Fighter Squadron of Woodchurch England. My fathers plane markings were U9<>V
Posted By: Kevin Thomas
(w5kgt@hotmail.com)
on 10/16/2010 6:48:23 PM EST
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R.W. "Red" Phillips passed away (msg id: 2288)
P-47 pilot and proud American Red Phillips passed away last week in his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
A Remembrance Party will be held tomorrow, September 26th, 2010 on Sandia Street NW.
Details on tomorrow's activities are available at -
http://route66photography.blogspot.com/
Posted By: Steve Snowden
on 09/25/2010 1:23:11 PM EST
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Any help welcome (msg id: 2287)
My father Rober Hertel flew a P47N with the 507FG. He was stationed in Iwo Jima. I don't know much more than that at this time. His 88th birthday is approaching and I would like to find information or memorabilia that would be pertinent to him. If anyone has suggestions as to how I can narrow my search they would be greatly appreciated. As he has aged his memory of WWII is clearer and the present gives him difficulty. Although he is still in great physical health and bowls regularly. Any old friends would be welcome to contact me too!
Posted By: Peggy Hertel
on 09/09/2010 12:10:45 AM EST
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Any help welcome (msg id: 2286)
My father Rober Hertel flew a P47N with the 507FG. He was stationed in Iwo Jima. I don't know much more than that at this time. His 88th birthday is approaching and I would like to find information or memorabilia that would be pertinent to him. If anyone has suggestions as to how I can narrow my search they would be greatly appreciated. As he has aged his memory of WWII is clearer and the present gives him difficulty. Although he is still in great physical health and bowls regularly. Any old friends would be welcome to contact me too!
Posted By: Peggy Hertel
on 09/09/2010 12:06:16 AM EST
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356th Fighter Group (msg id: 2285)
Looking for any information on Martlesham Heath, Suffolk...my dad Walter Heuther served with the 360th FS. Anyone pilots, groundcrews, etc that can provide additional records, etc for my research.
Much indebted.
Posted By: Rich Huether
(spiritofgolf@nc.rr.com)
on 09/03/2010 11:01:34 PM EST
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Al Martin - 404th Fighter Squadron (msg id: 2284)
I recently met Al Martin and have been talking with him about his WW II and P-47 flying experiences. If anyone would be kind enough to share any information with me I would love to hear it and of course I would also share with Al the next time we get together to talk. Thank you and thank you all for your selfless, incredibly dangerous service to the USA !! Because of you we all have the freedoms that we have today !!
Posted By: Dan G. Hill
on 09/02/2010 1:59:11 PM EST
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Jack K. McMahon, 362nd FG (msg id: 2283)
Hello, Jack,
Read your message about J. K. McMahon of 362nd FG. Since my husband, Chuck Mann, died in 1998, I have been secretary of the 362nd FG Assoc., keep the records, and write Newsletter.
Might be able to give you some names to contact about your Uncle.
Fern Mann
cmann1525@aol.com
Posted By: Fern Mann
on 08/26/2010 4:22:10 PM EST
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CONTACT! (msg id: 2282)
This is my third find!
I just got off the phone with another close friend of my uncle, 2nd Lt. Fredrick W.Nerney. Mr. "O" is 86 yrs old and in good health over all. He trained and Flew with my uncle in the 371st FG 406th Sqdr. He told me that they had been good friends and the loss of my uncle on March 19th 1945 was hard to take.
I hope to visit Mr. O some day soon and hear more about his memory. He sounds like a really fine man and has lead a good life.
Posted By: Paul
on 08/25/2010 5:37:22 PM EST
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ID for P-47 unit emblem (msg id: 2281)
I ahve seen a photo of several pilots wearing a patch,round with what appears to be either a Cat, Fox,standing upright holding what appears to be a bomb(aerial) under left arm and what looks to be a 50 Caliber machine gun on/over shoulder of his right side, the background appears to be a cloud base with sky.
Anyone who may recognize this Squadron/Group emblem please contact me , thanks you !!!!!!!!
Johnny
WeBeEmblems@aol.com
Posted By: Johnny Signor
(WeBeEmblems@aol.com)
on 08/24/2010 11:59:18 PM EST
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p 47 pilot (msg id: 2280)
was wondering if anyone would know where to get more info on lawrence goodwin a pilot with 318th 333fighter squadron killed december 22 1944 thanks in advance
Posted By: chris zdon
(eiguy@comcast.net)
on 08/22/2010 2:08:42 PM EST
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Joe Ross Calvit (msg id: 2279)
Joe Ross Calvit, P-47 pilot, passed away Tuesday, 10 August, 2010 at age 86, one week short of his 87th birthday.
Posted By: calvit
on 08/17/2010 4:33:41 PM EST
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