Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1644)
For Jonathon Adsit, your guest message # l442
Try two new books edited by Erik Dyreborg, THE LUCKY ONES, and THE YOUNG ONES, for aircrew stories of ETO, bombers and fighters, three dozen contributors each book, missions, flak, fighters, crashes, POW camps, escape and evasions, all the combat experiences you could ilmagine.
Posted By: Frank Lewis
(femtl@earthlink.net)
on 12/02/2003 10:55:36 AM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1643)
My grandpa, Joe H. Canion, flew with the 345th fighter squadron, the Devilhawks. He flew a jug, 5A2. He now has a J-3 Cub and his son, Mark Canion (my uncle) has a AT-6 Texan. My brother also has his license, and my boyfriend is working on his right now, so everybody in this family flies. I just found this page and will be sure to show it to my family. Thank y'all!!!
Posted By: Amy Dabney
(amyloudab@yahoo.com)
on 12/01/2003 9:42:08 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1642)
I would just like to say that the stories of Remembering these braver than brave pilots and sevice men have brought tears to my eyes and have made my soul that much more humble. I am 23 years old and have always shown interest in the history and experiences of the pilots and aircrews of WWII and can only Imagine the sheer insanity of which they had to witness. My absolute respect goes out to all who gave their lives for freedom and so that we can live today.
Posted By: Jonathan M. Adsit
(ungundi@aol.com)
on 11/26/2003 1:06:53 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1641)
I cam here to see some info about P-47, becuase I need to post this info on our online store where we are selling a P-47 Thunderbolt made on 1:100 scale with high detail and collector cards. This site give me a very good idea of what this JUG has done during WWII. If you like to see this collection, please visit us at http://www.shop72.com/pthjug.html
Thanks.
Posted By: Ahsan Raza
(info@nospam-shop72.com)
on 11/23/2003 2:23:11 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1640)
I flew both the Jug and Mustang in Combat with the 78th F.G out of Duxford, UK. My total combined hours of combat in both is greater than any other pilot who flew between 8/43 and the end of the war on 5/7/45. I crossed the North Sea/English Channel over 250 times (thats round trips) so have "done the whole nine yards" many dozens of times. My new and 2nd Book, "Thru My Gunbarrels" is due out in early 2004.
If you missed the first one, "Target Of Opportunity", try Borders, Barnes and Nobles or p47dick@aol.com ; ISBN-09705180-0-5. $19.95 from me and I include a couple WW2 vintage shots of a Jug, Mustang or both, in air, all signed and inscripted to any Jug Jock, Kin or Advocate. A super Xmas gift. I'll be 83 just 10 days before you all have a Merry 2003 Xmas. p47dick
Posted By: Dick Hewitt
(p47dick@aol.com)
on 11/22/2003 5:55:20 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1639)
SEASONS GREETINGS TO ALL 36FTR. GP VETS.
Posted By: billpeto
(billpeto@hotmail.com)
on 11/21/2003 11:25:50 AM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1638)
The 406th FG is holding a reunion for members to commemorate the 60th anniversary of D-Day the first week of June 2004 in Washington DC. The weekend before is supposed to be the dedication of the new WWII memorial on the Mall. My question is, does anyone know of any other P47 FG or even 9th AF reunions taking place in DC at the same time?
Posted By: Craig Knowles
(ctknowles@comcast.net)
on 11/16/2003 8:18:19 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1637)
I've been a great fan of the Tunderbolt, Since reading Robert Johnson's book of that title.. My fun goal in life is to fly in a P47, Which can happen in Chino, Calif. Someday maybe. But I sure enjoy the stories from everyone. Thanks to you all, Sincerely, Dean Hunt
Posted By: Dean Hunt
(derhomebe@cox .net)
on 11/13/2003 12:34:45 AM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1636)
Another Little Friend almost home !...
Hi,
On Sept 11 1944 a fierce airbattle was fought over the Erz Gebirge (Ore Mountains) Germany. One of the young victims that day was 2LT William 'Bill' Lewis, 38FS/55FG. My friend Ken Breaux wrote a book on the life of Bill Lewis, the events that took place that day and his recent recovery.
For more information and how to order please have a look at Jan Zdiarsky's great website at:
http://www.lf.czu.cz/museum119/PX/PX_AN.htm
Posted By: Paul Patist
(paulpatist@hotmail.com)
on 11/10/2003 6:11:11 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1635)
My Dad flew the Jug in England in Ww-2. Not sure where he was. He passed away Feb of 2002 at age 79. Loved those Jugs!
Posted By: William C Brockner
(CAX1946@aol.com)
on 11/10/2003 12:34:33 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1634)
Flew that good old JUG. It brought me back safe each and every mission (except the 10th when it got all shot up). There was never a plane that could handle more flak. I am still working from 10 to 12 hours a day. Feel great. Will celebrate my 80th birthday on Christmas Day 2003. Most times I feel 50, and sometimes 80. I have terrific memories of my Army Air Corps days. This is a grand website and I appreciate all the work. We all have many stories to tell and annually the 493rd Fighter Squadron Assn. meets so we can remember together our daring experiences. Our squadron is thinning out and our days together are precious. Leo Greenfield, 1st Lt, 48th Fighter Group, 493rd Fighter Squadron, 9th Air Force, WWII.
Posted By: Leo Greenfield
(LGP4748@aol.com)
on 11/09/2003 10:20:08 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1633)
My dad, Edwin H. Peters was a P-47 pilot and flew with the 353 FG/350 FS out of Raydon, England. If anyone has any pictures of him, please let me know. Thanks!
Posted By: Dennis Peters
(dennisp@automedrx.com)
on 11/07/2003 5:26:36 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1632)
Hi...Can any-one help?
I am trying to trace a man who was in the american airforce based in england in 1944-1946.
Posted By: sazel
(sazel192@yahoo.co.uk)
on 11/07/2003 1:19:15 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1631)
Great site.Good stories
Posted By: Gerard van Vulpen
(vulpen99@zonnet.nl)
on 11/07/2003 11:58:05 AM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1630)
With great sorrow I've to inform you on the death of Dutch airwar historian and researcher Ron Pütz. Ron made an entry to this guestbook on Sept. 21 as webmaster of www.9tac.com
Ron passed away on Saturday Oct. 11 due to meningitis. May he rest in Peace.
Posted By: Paul Patist
(paulpatist@hotmail.com)
on 10/16/2003 4:50:43 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1629)
My brother-in-law Robert St.Vincent passed away from Cancer in September of this year. He was an artist of p47 airplanes and sold alot of his work to former p47 pilots and was part of the p47 pilots assoc. If anyone in your assoc was one of the owners of his work could you e mail us? We wanted to let you all know he passed away with all his paintings around him. He has alot of other paintings that he requested us to sell or donate. Does anyone know how we could do this? His statement to me was alot of artists become famous after their deaths. He loved his p47 art and wished he could of been a pilot of these planes in WWII. Thabk you and we would like to here from anyone or their families who has any of his paintings. Im sure he is in heaven talking to all the p-47 pilots and smiling.
Posted By: maggie st.vincent
(mstv@charter.net)
on 10/08/2003 1:24:17 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1628)
Great site and magnificent stories. If you want to know more about the "home of the Thunderbolt" visit http://www.9tac.com
Ron
Posted By: Ron
(webmaster@9tac.com)
on 09/21/2003 12:24:47 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1627)
As a military aviation enthusiast, I truly enjoy this site. This site has brought back many stories my grandfather and 3 of my uncles have shared with me over the years. My grandfther serving on a DE in the navy and my 3 uncles at the controls of B-17s and a B-24.
Posted By: Eric Wahl
(ejaxe675@hotmail.com)
on 09/19/2003 11:49:19 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1626)
My dad, Al Dessert was a p 47 pilot assigned to the 16th fighter squadron 51st fighter group ,301 fighter wing during the war. He died in 1966, I know that he loved flying the jug above all other fighters that he flew.Any info. about that unit or him would be greatly appreciated
Posted By: paul dessert
(PDEZERT@aol.com)
on 09/18/2003 3:56:43 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1625)
As a fighter pilot in the Royal Air Force during World War 2 I was privileged to fly P47 Thunderbolts in the Middle East, a great aircraft and very different to the Spitfires I als flew. We were based at Fayid on the Suez Canal, would like to hear from any fellow T,bolt jockeys, 80 years old in November and still have many memories.
Posted By: Don Knight
(tjilpifella@bigpond.com)
on 09/17/2003 3:09:34 AM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1624)
Lowell----all pilots I've talked with reckon "Jug" short for Milk Jug ---reference to fuselage shape.
Posted By: Nick King
(NKing71@tesco.net)
on 09/12/2003 3:07:48 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1623)
Someone has modeled the "Jug" and made it available for Microsof't FS9, or MSFS2004, or Century of Flight. But they sayd "Jug" is short for "Juggernaut." I never heard of such a thing and I doubt this bit of information. So tell me men, does "Jug" stand for "Juggarnaut?"
Posted By: Lowell M. Wiley
(pcpals@qx.net)
on 09/11/2003 11:37:17 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1622)
This is a great site, the stories from those who flew these marvelous planes reminds me of my godfather who was a Jug pilot. He and my father would constantly argue the virtues of one plane over another. My father was former JU 88 flyer. It was a something to see that two former adversaries love for the air and flying, prevailed over everything. Keep up the great work and hopefully you can start a gallery portion to your web site.
Posted By: R Fischer
(ZaskarRRT@aol.com)
on 09/04/2003 9:25:54 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1621)
looking for info on a LtMark Osborn,pilot,who flew the P-47's with the 414th air group over Nazi,Germany in 1943-44.Son of Mr&Mrs Harry Osborn of Charlotte,NC.His uncle Earl E.Osborn is from Rushville,IN.I had an article on Mark but can't find it.article was in the Indy News dated Jan 14,1944.He was first reported missing but than dead. Would someone have info on this pilot.I would appreciate hearing from you or maybe how I can get the article. Thank you very much. Leeann Stevens
Posted By: Leeann Stevens
(lastevens2@msn.com)
on 08/29/2003 1:29:41 AM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1620)
Just read Don Whinnems story. A guy from our 78thy FG had a similar encounter; thought he was attacking a P-51; collided headon and p51 pilot from the 9th's, 363rd was killed; 78th guy bailed and was a POW. Aircraft recognition failed on many occasions. Think this 78th Jug pilot still thinks he had an ME-109 in his sights.
Anyone know current status of Whinnem? He was a class of 43-C mate of mine and the Jug pilot I related above. Bet they could have a grand reunion! Dick Hewitt; ex-82nd Sqdn. CO.
Posted By: Dick Hewitt
(p47dick@aol.com)
on 08/22/2003 4:51:18 PM EST
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