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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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1619)
Thanks for all you did guys! I am a retired USAF pilot and JAG. I flew B-52s and C-7s, but when I made Colonel as a JAG, one of father's college buddies, gave me his eagles to wear-he was P-47 ace, Col. Wallace Hopkins, now deceased. I cherish those eagles every day. Thanks, Col Hopkins and to you all!
Posted By: Bill Smith
(w4hmv@aol.com)
on 08/21/2003 5:31:21 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1618)
As a member of the US Air Force and American of these free States, I thank you for your service. Is there any way I could talk more with the members? I would love to learn more about my background in the military. Thanks!
Posted By: A1C Russell Beye
(russ_beye@hotmail.com)
on 08/14/2003 5:24:04 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1617)
I got to meet a new neighbor where I live by the name of Les who belongs to your association. I wanted to thank him and the rest of the pilots who helped to keep our country free and were there when we needed them.
Shane Fox FC3/US NAVY from 1990 to 1994
Posted By: Shane Fox
(shane_fox1@hotmail.com)
on 08/05/2003 3:35:27 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1616)
My uncle was a P-47 test pilot for Republic Avation and used to tell me about the thrills of flying the "Jug." He passed away in 1969 and I do have some memorabilia of his P-47 flying days. His name was Jess Gaugh. Neat stuff!
Posted By: Jim Pennington
(jim.p@fuse.net)
on 08/01/2003 12:00:30 AM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1615)
Great site. Am presently in touch with a group in Germany that have found the remains of 2 Jugs, one that went down April 1, 1945, (found in 2000) aand recently found the remains of one that went down March 23, 1945. I was with the 324th Fgtr Group, and the April find was of a pilot from our group. We owe these German Searchers a big thank you for the work they are doing.
Posted By: Jerry Wurmser
(p47pilot@aol.com)
on 07/27/2003 4:54:45 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1614)
ASSOCIATION MEMBERS!!! Please send correct address and telephone number information to the mailing address listed in the recent Jug Letter or to p47webmaster@comcast.net.
Thank you and keep those stories coming!!
Posted By: Jacki McPhee
(p47webmaster@comcast.net)
on 07/22/2003 5:18:39 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1613)
I just flew a man in my EMS helicopter that said he flew in a P-47 that had a bench seat mounted in it. A high speed ambulance. He was flown from Hannover to Paris. Does anybody know of this model?
Posted By: Bob Stacy
(RStacy@rmhllc.com)
on 07/18/2003 12:26:41 PM EST
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