Lt. Wiersema. 358th FG (msg id: 2021)
Congratulations for your nice site.
I am trying to contact family or relatives of 1st Lt. John A. WIERSEMA (ASN: O-732423), killed in action on June 5, 1944 in the Park of Chateau de Versailles, near Paris.He served in the 358th Fighter Group, 367th Fighter Squadron.
Thank you for your help. J-L Gruson
Posted By: Jean-Luc GRUSON
on 10/22/2006 7:52:54 AM EST
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My Dad (msg id: 2020)
Hi all
When my dad, once a Jug jockey with the 318th in the Pacific, passed away a few years ago, I put together a little tribute to him on the web...
http://www.inpayne.com/dad/dadsplash.html
If anyone out there happens to have any pictures of him or his planes from Hawaii, Saipan or Ie Shima, I'd be grateful for a scan.
Posted By: John Payne
(inpayne@optonline.net)
on 10/07/2006 10:19:50 PM EST
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(msg id: 2019)
RE: Del ANG Pilot
Pls Email me if you have any info.
Tks
Posted By: unknown
(bu49@poolesite.com)
on 10/06/2006 4:22:43 PM EST
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Del. ANG Pilot (msg id: 2018)
Looking for any Jug pilots who flew with the Delaware Air National Guard during the P-47N period of 1946-7. Am particularily interested in pilots who knew Capt. WIlliam Livergood. He was a family friend. Sadly he was killed in a landing accident at New Castle County Airport.
Posted By: Bud Poole
on 10/06/2006 4:20:19 PM EST
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P-47 Documentary (msg id: 2017)
Back in the early 1990's, Quentin Aanenson produced the widely acclaimed " A Fighter Pilot's Story" - a moving personal account of his experiences as a P-47 pilot in the 366th FG. Info about Aanenson and the making of this outstanding documentary can be found at http://pages.prodigy.com/fighterpilot/.
Posted By: Bob Shifflet
on 09/05/2006 12:29:36 AM EST
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TV Doc (msg id: 2016)
I saw a kind of documentary done through the letters of a P-47 pilot on PBS does anyone know the name of it. I believe it was in two parts but i have not seen it since. If anyone knows the name of it, I would love to hear from you.
Posted By: Chancellor
(schancell@aol.com)
on 08/20/2006 12:29:42 AM EST
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Another P-47 fighter pilot (msg id: 2015)
Researching the web I found this site about the P-47 pilots. My father, Major Leonard L. Dawson, Jr. (ret USAF), began flying P-47s in 1943, and prepared for the invasion of Japan. He continued to fly after WWII in California in B-25s until the Korean War began. He was sent to Germany and made a radar officer. He remained in the radar operations and maintenance AFSC until he retired in 1969 at Keesler AFB, Mississippi. You guys are from the best generation this country has ever known, and I am very proud to say my father was a P-47 pilot. His stories are overwhelming at times. Thanks to all of you for giving me my freedom.
Posted By: Leonard L. Dawson, III
(lld2282@ev1.net)
on 08/07/2006 3:40:08 AM EST
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Looking for WW2 P-47 pilots (msg id: 2014)
I work for Flashback TV, an independent television production company based in London. My colleagues and I are currently making a major 12-part series about the war in Europe for The History Channel.
One of the programs is about Operation Cobra and we're looking for veterans who flew close-support missions in P-47 Thunderbolts over the American sector in Normandy to contribute to the program. I'm very keen to make contact with veterans who were part of the 9th Tactical Air Force who might have flown missions against a huge German convoy in and around Roncey on July 30th 1944 and talk to them about their experiences.
We are a well established TV company and would welcome any help and information you can give us to highlight the P-47 pilot's contribution to the breakout from Normandy.
Yours Sincerely,
Gareth Cooper
Flashback Television Ltd, 9-11 Bowling Green Lane, London, EC1R 0BG
Tel.+ 44 (0) 20 7490 8996
Fax.+ 44 (0) 20 7490 5610
Web.www.flashbacktelevision.com
This email and any files transmitted are confidential and intended
solely for the use of the individual or entity to which they are
addressed. If you have received this email in error, please notify
mailbox@flashbacktv.co.uk
Thank You.
Posted By: Gareth Cooper
(garethcooper@flashbacktv.co.uk)
on 07/24/2006 5:26:26 AM EST
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e-mail correction (msg id: 2013)
Message 1608.....Please note that the e-mail address is incorrect. It should be gcrebel@verizon.net
Posted By: Lawrence E. Cosner
(gcrebel@verizon.net)
on 07/06/2006 10:37:29 PM EST
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P-47 Pilot "Tench Williams" (msg id: 2012)
Hi Mick,
According to the 57th FG unit history, there was a pilot in the 66th "Exterminator" squadron by the name of Thomas T. Williams who was shot down, captured and then later escaped. Maybe he's the fellow you are looking for?
Regards
Posted By: Bob Shifflet
on 07/01/2006 10:38:16 AM EST
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p-47 pilot Tench William (msg id: 2011)
Hello, i'm looking for informations about an unknow P-47 pilot rescued by the partisan in Reggio Emilia area and sent trough the lines, his names was Tench Williams, anyone can help me? thanks in advance
Mick
Posted By: Michele Becchi
(cusna@katamail.com)
on 06/30/2006 3:47:33 AM EST
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Harold Ingley (msg id: 2010)
Looking for any information on Harold Ingley, my uncle. Have not heard from him in many years. Several family members would like to be able to locate him. Any into would be appreciated.
Posted By: Gary Williams
(garywms@gmail.com)
on 06/26/2006 11:28:29 AM EST
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Looking for Info on Elwood Peterson? (msg id: 2009)
I am looking for any information on my Uncle Elwood Peterson, formerly of Two Harbors, MN. In later life he lived in Green Bay, WI with his wife and two daughters.
During WWII, I believe he flew P-47's, although I do not know which model or with which squadron. As a child, he gave me a cast replica of the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, with gear retracted on a black pedestal.
I started a family history several years ago and have very little information about him. If anyone knew of him or may have some sort of idea where I might go to find out more of his military record, I would appreciate it. Thank you!
Posted By: Gerard Peterson
on 06/25/2006 11:03:05 AM EST
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P-47 Parts (msg id: 2008)
I just posted another message concerning my uncle Lt Sovern. While in Luxembourg I was taken to his crash site and have several pieces of his plane and what appears to be some sort of canvas bag, leather on the top sewn around the top and a loop near a couple of snaps. I could not find any identifying marks but assume that it was on his plane since it was found amongst the debris field. Do any of you P-47D pilots or experts have any idea what the bag may be used for?
Posted By: Robert H. Sovern
(rsover@laborready.com)
on 05/25/2006 7:16:59 PM EST
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Lt Robert H Sovern (msg id: 2007)
My uncle was killed on Jan 26, 1945 while flying over Luxembourg. He was a member of the 362thFG 379thFS. I just returned from a memorial ceremony in the village of Eschette, Luxembourg where they dedication a monument in his honor. While in Luxembourg I met some very fine people that want to recognize all pilots that helped liberate Luxembourg. Contact me if you are interested in communicating with them or if you served with my Uncle Lt Sovern I would be interested in hearing from you.
Posted By: Robert H. Sovern
(rsovern@laborready.com)
on 05/25/2006 6:48:59 PM EST
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Lt. Richard Reed (msg id: 2006)
I am looking for any information or people who knew him about my Uncle, Lt. Richard Reed, who was KIA on 2/20/44 near Koblenz Germany. He flew Jugs with 335th FS, 4th Fighter Goup out of Debden. He joined the CRAF in 1939 I think and was transfered to the 4th Fighter Group in 1942. Any stories, etc., would be greatly appreciated.
Posted By: Brendan Reed
(brenreed2@charter.net)
on 05/19/2006 1:39:06 PM EST
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Historical Museum air base Brustem/Saint-Trond (Belgium) (msg id: 2005)
Congratulations for this site. Very interesting! I'm a member of the Historical Museum of the air base of Brustem/Saint-Trond, Belgium (home of the 404 and 48 Fighter Groups 9 Air Force in 1944/1945)
Posted By: Bonnet Alexandre
(bonnetalexandre@belgacom.net)
on 05/17/2006 6:36:06 AM EST
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Loss of former Jug pilot (msg id: 2004)
I sadly report the untimely passing of Lt James O. Patton Jr. on 14 Feb 2006. My Dad fell and hit his head at home. He was my hero and inspiration throughout my 33 years as an AF pilot flying B-52 and KC-135 aircraft, ultimately retiring as Wing Commander of the 161st Air Refueling Wing, AZ Air National Guard. I want to express my thanks to an entire generation of aviators who sacrificed all so that we may enjoy living in freedom, and for teaching us some valuable life lessons along the way.
Posted By: Bill Patton, Col, USAF(ret.)
(wjpatton1@aol.com)
on 05/10/2006 11:31:37 PM EST
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WWII (msg id: 2003)
I WAS A MEMBER OF THE 356th FTR. GP. 361st FTR. SQDN. GROUND CREW WAS IN ENGLAND FROM 1943 TO 1945.
Posted By: ADRIAN H. HUNT
on 05/06/2006 3:59:43 PM EST
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Guestbook Entries have been restored (msg id: 2002)
I am happy to report that all guestbook entries since the P47Pilots.com website was launched in June 1998 have been restored here. Enjoy browsing back in our guestbook time capsule, and please continue posting your comments and become part of history!
Posted By: William Frederico, P47Pilots.com
(p47bill@estek.net)
on 04/30/2006 10:17:16 PM EST
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We're Still Here! (msg id: 2001)
P47Pilots.com is still alive and kicking! Sorry for the downtime -- while in the process of moving over the website to a new server and updating the underlying technologies, our old hosting provider mistakingly dropped service! It came at the worst possible moment in the process so unfortunately the site had to come down for a while. Over the next few weeks, all of the information from the old site will be converted and brought to the new format. In addition, we have some great things planned for P47Pilots.com so stayed tuned. Also, thanks to everyone who sent me an email asking about the site -- it's great to see that the site is important to so many people! Hang in there with me and we'll be back in business in no time!
Posted By: William Frederico
on 04/18/2006 11:05:33 PM EST
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Good to see that the site is still alive (msg id: 2000)
It is really nice to see that the P-47 Pilots site is being kept up. I always enjoyed visiting the old site. I am a long-time Jug fan and was able to attend 3 P-47 Pilots reunions as the guest of 57th FG, 64th FS pilot Paul Carll - a true gentleman.
Jim
Posted By: unknown
on 04/18/2006 10:29:16 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1822)
I am interested in information regarding close air support provided by the 513th Fighter Squadron to the 2nd French Armored Division in September 1944. A French student is trying to gather information to describe how air support saved that tank division from disaster as it faced superior German armor in Eastern France.
Posted By: Lt Col Jacques Adnet
(adnet@direcway.com)
on 02/23/2006 2:29:30 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1821)
I am the historian of the 368th FG "Nulli Secundus-Seconf to None." Comprised of the 395th "Panzer Dusters," 396th "Thunder Bums," and 397th "Jabo Angels," they led all Ninth AF P-47 groups in air victories and operated in combat for 14 mo. and six battle campaigns in Europe, including the occupation. My detailed history of the group will be available July 2006. My dad flew 92 missions and would be pleased with this site.
Posted By: Tim Grace
(ahilt7@msn.com)
on 02/22/2006 7:01:27 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1820)
Have been looking for info for 20 years. NEED HELP.
Estes Park, Colorado purchased a P-47 in a 1943 War Bond Drive - named it ESTES PARK AVENGER. It was reported seen at Burtonwood 1st BAD around Oct. 1943. This is all the info I have. Do not know serial no. nor which FG it was sent. Do any of you know anything about it ?
THANKS
Posted By: Duke Sumonia
(Dukeair@aol.com)
on 02/17/2006 10:33:34 AM EST
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