Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1196)
On May 13, 2001 at 10:00 PM EST The History Channel in the U.S. plans to air the film Thunderbolts, Conquest of the Reich. The footage in this film was shot from March 1- May 15, 1945 and was shot on color 16mm and 35mm Kodachrome film stock. The USAAF 4th Combat Camera Unit shot this film. The film was made on the orders of General Hap Arnold. The 365th and 362nd Fighter Groups appear mostly in the film but other groups also appear. The film covers the last 2 months of the war in Europe as seen by the Thunderbolt pilots. Four pilots who appeared in the original film were interviewed for this History Channel presentation to comment on the action taking place. The film is dedicated to all the Thunderbolt pilots who flew in Europe during the Second World War. All the footage in this film is presented in its original color form and has not been colorized. This film was not released by the USAAF after the war, now for the first time see the Thunderbolts in action over Germany in COLOR.
Posted By: Lawrence Bond
(ljbond@noos.fr)
on 03/30/2001 5:55:24 AM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1195)
On april 29, 1944, flak and fighter damage forced us to ditch in the North Sea about 30 miles off Great Yarmouth. A P-47 pilot (there may have been two) flew with us until we hit the water and then radioed our position to Air/Sea Rescue. Since our generators were out, our radio was useless, so that pilot (or pilots) saved the lives of the seven of us who survived the ditching. I'd like very much to learn the name or names of the pilot(s), so if this association can help, I'd appreciate it very much.
Posted By: Dale Vanblair
(b24gunr@aol.com)
on 03/29/2001 12:12:37 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1194)
Does anyone out there remember a, Lt. Lester
E. Barton, USAAF, was killed in, The Great Squadron Tragedy over France, Mar.18, 1945. He was out of training at Chanute AFB,ILL. in 1941. From Worthington, IN. Had a brother, Sgt.Chester Barton, out of training in,Columbia, S.Carolina, a Gunner shot down and killed over Italy, July 20, 1943. Not sure of there groups, etc. If anyone would remember anything, or knew them please feel free to email me! Thanks! Johnholland@webtv.net
Posted By: Judy Holland
(Johnholland@webtv.ne)
on 03/27/2001 3:38:01 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1193)
My uncle, 2nd Lt Robert V. Held was MIA Feb 10, 1945. 526th Fighter Squadron, 86th Fighter Group. Need info on activity at that time and if anyone knew him. Any info needed...thanks.
Posted By: Bryan Held
(pbman@fdn.com)
on 03/26/2001 12:11:09 AM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1192)
My Uncle, August Garcea, flew a P-47 with the 358 Fighter Group(365th Fighter Squadron). He was killed in November 1944 near Strasbourg. Does any one who flew with the 358 FG remember him?
Posted By: Ken Brown
(kenstar@aol.com)
on 03/16/2001 11:52:07 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1191)
Here's to my favorite JUG pilot, Fred Varn, and his faithful steed was the Fightin' Gator.
Posted By: Brian D Geiger
(NIKBRI@prodigy.net)
on 03/15/2001 7:26:33 AM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1190)
I am in possession of a U.S. One Dollar Bill Silver Certificate
signed by at least 16 members of the Short Snorters. The back of
the bill is dated 11/10/1942. It also has printed the initials
H.W.E. Some names are legible, some are hard to read due to the age
of the bill. Do names like Pete Miller, John Stout Jr., or
Roger S. Fuller sound familiar? Please e-mail me if you know
anything about this bill.
Posted By: Michael Wurdeman
(jlovesy2@yahoo.com)
on 03/14/2001 11:14:58 AM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1189)
I'm writing a Smithsonian Press book about the aviation Medal of Honor recipients and would welcome contact with any 346th FS and/or 350th FG personnel who can help with information on Lt. Raymond Knight. I wish to go into more detail than is provided in his MOH citation and any leads or hard info is welcome.
Posted By: Barrett Tillman
(btillman63@hotmail.com)
on 03/13/2001 10:22:52 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1188)
Just learned about the web-site and look forward to hearing from others from the 36th FTG.and perusing the guest book entries.
Posted By: Phil Wright
(pita@mcn.net)
on 03/13/2001 10:20:42 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1187)
Great site ... Keep the memories alve!
Posted By: Rusty Russell
(Blue-Ranger1@webtv.net)
on 03/13/2001 11:34:22 AM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1186)
My Uncle, Frank Wilton, worked on P40s and P47s during the war in the European theater. Is there a website for
33rd Fighter Gp, 60th Fighter Sq? I would appreciate any help. I have some pictures of the American Air Museum in Duxford. I was there in May 1996, prior to their finish and have a good picture of the P47 there. I would be glad to scan the photo and email it to you if you'd like.
Thank you for all you are doing and all you have done.
God Bless!
Posted By: Steve Wilton SSG(R)
(sawilton@zzz.com)
on 03/12/2001 11:20:47 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1185)
Friend of Ken Jernstedt-Flying Tiger and pilot for Republic during WWII
Posted By: eric cogdill
(ecogdill@military.com)
on 03/10/2001 12:30:39 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1184)
I am researching history of Gosfield Airfield during the Second World War and would like to contact former members of the 365th Fighter Group.
Posted By: Ian Mactaggart
(ianbase@aol.com)
on 03/09/2001 4:17:06 AM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1183)
Sorry,in the previous posting, I mistakenly said April 1944 for the date of my granfather's shoot-down. The real date was April 1945.
Posted By: Hans Wronka
(denaligold@msn.com)
on 03/09/2001 1:31:39 AM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1182)
Did you know my grandfather???
His name was Loren E. Hintz.
He served in Italy, I believe with the 79th.
He was KIA in April 1944.
I breifly corresponded with a friend and fellow flyer he served with named Harry Petzinger. Has anybody ever heard of him?
Posted By: Hans Wronka
(denaligold@msn.com)
on 03/08/2001 10:57:50 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1181)
It would be nice if we could get the guestbook active once again. Hope some of you former P-47 and P-51 Pilots would respond.
Posted By: Frank Johnson
(FrankandAndre1)
on 03/07/2001 11:38:21 AM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1180)
I'M STILL GETTING USED TO THIS COMPUTER (I DON'T KNOW WHAT URL(ABOVE)MEANS. I FLEW JUGS OFF OF OKINAWA FOR A FEW MISSIONS AT THE END OF THE WAR IN THE FIFTH AIRFORCE. A WHALE OF AN AIRPLANE.
Posted By: JAMES BOUSHOR
(BOUSHOR @MSN.COM)
on 02/13/2001 6:55:20 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1179)
p47s are the up most best looking air craft of all time
Posted By: bud man
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on 02/13/2001 4:38:20 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1178)
Thanx for the Web site. I am trying to find info Re: Colbert Gray. He was my mothers cousin. He flew Jugs, and later, jets in Korea. I was just a kid and did not get a lot of details. If anyone know of a resource where I could get information as to which outfit s, and where he served it would be greatly appriciated.
Posted By: Gerald Walker
(docphlash@yahoo.com)
on 02/13/2001 4:27:28 AM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1177)
I am #3 son of Ruben G.(Chip) Bork, a former Jug Pilot! I just thought I'd check this site out. I'll be back!!
Posted By: Douglas G. Bork
(75073.40@compuserve.com)
on 02/12/2001 11:00:56 AM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1176)
Glad to see Robert Daly on the Guest book. Bob and I were in the same outfit on Iwo Jima flyingWould love to hear from Bob or any of the other P-47 pilots who were in the 4l3th Fighter Squadron. Frank Johnson, FrankandAndre1
Posted By: Francis (Frank) Johnson
(FrankandAndre1)
on 02/09/2001 1:24:06 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1175)
I flew the P-47 in WWII width the 413th sqdn, 414th Grp.
Posted By: Robert Daly
(tsaroo@earthlink.net)
on 02/07/2001 2:03:17 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1174)
I have a picture that my grandfather brought back from the war of a p-47. He was Oren Clifton Brown, a radio operator on a b-24 in Europe. It is a really nice picture and the name Princess Pat is painted on the side with a cartoon character princess. Email me if anyone knows anything about this plane or would like a copy. I would like to know any information I could on this picture.
Thanks,
Philip
Posted By: Philip Davenport
(pdavenport@mtemc.com)
on 02/05/2001 5:28:40 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1173)
I am trying to find out which squadron in the 368th group was known as the 'Jabo Angels'. My uncle, William Shepard, was a pilot in this squadron during 1945.
Posted By: Chad Piper
(cpiper@nycap.rr.com)
on 02/03/2001 3:49:42 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1172)
www.warbirdcentral.com
Posted By: Robert Henderson
(raf@ris.net)
on 02/01/2001 10:18:19 AM EST
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