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P47 Pilots Guestbook
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Welcome to the P47 Pilots Guestbook.
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 551)
Hello all! Pilot, artist, and warbird lover here. I think highly of the Jug and have painted it several times. I have also spent time with some of the highest aces who flew the type- FrancisGabreski, Bob Johnson, Fred Christensen -to name some. Perhaps some of you would enjoy seeing my paintings on my web site: www.aviation-art.simplenet.com. Cheers- Jim Laurier
Posted By: Jim Laurier
(jalco@monad.net)
on 10/21/1998 8:43:31 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 550)
My Grandfather, Richard Kik Jr flew with the 395th ’Panzer Dusters’ - 368th FG 1944. Photo of his jug ’Wild Bette’ can be seen on my web site. Thank you all for your service to this great country.
Posted By: Kenneth Kik
(kenneth.s.kik@vanderbilt.edu)
on 10/21/1998 1:18:17 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 549)
My Father (1st Lt. Harold A. Wood) was a pilot in the 387th F.S. 365th F.G. (Hellhawks) 43-45. I am trying to follow his path through the war. He flew 28 missions and was in the battles of Rhinelan, Ardennes and Central Europe. Anyone that might have known my dad, or any info about his Unit, stories, anything, would be greatly appreciated. He might have been a member of this Org. Great Site!
Posted By: Robert H. Wood
(Woody87553@aol.com)
on 10/20/1998 9:59:52 AM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 548)
I am a retired Command Sgt. Major after 32 yrs. Army. I have a great many fond memories of the P-47. My father was in WWII and I was still in High School. I followed the history making accomplishments of the plane and the brave men that flew her. she was a great aircraft,and I had written letters to Col Gabreski, Capt Walter Beckham, Capt . Murhen and many more. They were kind enough to respond, along with letters,and signed personal photo’s. I also got the Republic Aviation News, which all were in a huge scrapbook along with magazine & news clippings about the P-47, and the men who flew her. As a young high schooler, I totally enjoyed it all until it was wiped out by a flood, as I had them in a footlocker. Now that I have retired militarly and at my 69th birthday,I still hunt for memorbilia. If any person reading this can help I would certainly appreciate it. Keep up the good work the ’T-Bolt’ Assoc. Hoe address is 1215 93rd Av Kenosha, Wi 53144
Posted By: Donald Lewis
(mlewis@kusd.kusd.edu)
on 10/18/1998 3:29:31 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 547)
Working for Pratt & Whitney for 25 years and I’ve never had the thrill of riding aboard a P-47. Although our radial ’piston pounders’ have given way to ’thrust you can trust’ engines, my heart still lies with prop-driven aircraft. Anyone wanting to make a grown man giggle like a kid, just write where I can get a ’checkout ride’ and I’ll be there! A great aircraft flown by brave men.
Posted By: Bob Barrett
(bayerit@aol.com)
on 10/14/1998 9:10:02 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 546)
Hello to a great organization. I am the editor of www.fightertown.org. I have carried your P-47 Association in our Web Site for almost three years. I think that I have about 500 hours in the jug, but never in combat. I flew the F-86 in Korea and a lot of air to ground stuff in Vietnam. I am going to work with your Dave Eldridge to make sure that the P-47 link is one of the best in Fighter Town. Again, the address is http://www.fightertown.org. And I too, am one of the greatest...fighter pilots. What kind of a fighter pilot would I be if I didn’t think that way? Keep checking six in your old age. Bones Marshall
Posted By: W. W. ’Bones’ Marshall
(bones@fightertown.org)
on 10/13/1998 9:53:25 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 545)
My Grandfather, George N. Ahles, was an ace in WWII. He had six kills in Britain. I think he was in the 353rd. I can get more info. I’ve found his old original gun camera tapes of his kills. Can anyone suggest a non-profit group that can restore this footage so that my family could view the tape.
Posted By: David L. McCloskey
(durt@mindspring.com)
on 10/13/1998 6:05:25 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 544)
Would like to find Edmund Wright II serial number 0826823 who was shot down and bailed out pf a P47 on Dec 22, l944. I heard from him once after the war. The French FFI picked him up and he was soon back in the states. His stateside home was New York City. We were members of the 316th fgtr. Sgdn, 324th group.
Posted By: J.W. ’Jerry’ Wurmser
(p47pilot@aol.com)
on 10/08/1998 5:17:31 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 543)
My dad was Capt. Perry Gresham. He flew P-47’s in WWII. He was with the 29th tactical Air Command, 9th air Force, 412 Fighter squadron, 373rd fighter group. He passed away in 1975, but my mother would like to hear from anyone who flew with him or knew him. He was very proud of his service, as are we. This is a great site!
Posted By: D. Gresham partin
(vetcare@earthlink.net)
on 10/07/1998 10:27:34 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 542)
My Father flew 85 missions in the ’Jug’ from bases in Belgium and Germany, from 12 Sept. ’44 until the end of the WAR. He was in the 493rd FS, 48th FG 9th AF. He told me of all his missions, and I have copies of his medal orders resulting from a secret suicide mission to bomb a headquarters on Christmas Morning 1944. Successful I should add. I also have his journal which he started the day he left Camp Kilmer N.J.
Posted By: Joseph L. Yobb
(Agentj002@aol.com)
on 10/06/1998 7:57:42 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 541)
My father was the parachute rigger for the 377th FS, 362nd FG and as such knew all the pilots personnaly. I have been active with the 362nd FGA and this past June had the honor of meeting some of the pilots that my father told me about, namely Col. Mort Magoffin and Major Tom Liston. We met at Wormingford Airfield, Essex England at a ceremony honoring the Group. We also had the honor of being presented to HRH, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. It was fantastic talking to these people my father told me so much about. You can see photos of the event on Damon Rarey’s website ( http://www.rarey.com/sites/rareybird/normandy/prince.html)
Posted By: Jeff Lucash
(jeffrey.lucash@smtpgw.msc.navy.mil)
on 10/02/1998 3:26:49 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 540)
I flew in the 523rd squadron of the 27th fighter group. Iwas shot down on my 69th mission east of Frankford, Germany. I flew a P-47 named ’Pee-Wee’. My address is PO Box number 83, Key Largo, Fl 33037, phone number is 305-451=0274. I would like to hear from former pilots I flew with.
Posted By: Joseph E. Rex 1st Lt. USAF Ret.
(none)
on 10/01/1998 6:59:48 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 539)
Thanks to all who served during WWII! Your efforts are greatly appreciated. My Grandfather Ross R. Matheson flew with the 358th F.G. 366th F.S. while it was based in Sandhofen during 1945. Further information in regards to the ’Orange Tails’ would be greatly appreciated. I would also like to thank Roger C. Stevens of the 367th F.S. who recently passed away. He was kind enough to take the time to speak with me for an afternoon a few years ago. I will continue to pass along the stories and pictures he shared with me. Also, a thanks to those of the 358th F.G. who spoke with me on the phone and sent letters in regards to the ’Orange Tails’.
Posted By: Michael S. Matheson
(mmatheson@prodigy.net)
on 10/01/1998 4:29:52 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 538)
Just wanted to sign the book. Perhaps someone out there remembers my dad, SSgt Jack Lehner of the 379th FS, 362nd FG from 1942 to 1945. He was also president of the 362nd FG Association back in the early 70s. He passed away in 1977, nver forgetting the great guys of the 362nd. I’m now a Lt Col in the Air Force stationed in Washington, DC. Would love to hear from anyone who remembers my dad!!!!
Posted By: Rick Lehner
(richard.lehner@bmdo.osd.mil)
on 09/28/1998 11:04:15 AM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 537)
I am a builder of Combat remote control model airplanes. One of my models is a P-47. Can anyone tell me the exact wingspan and fuselage lengths?
Posted By: Lawrence Root
(warzonemodels@email.msn.com)
on 09/24/1998 11:22:28 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 536)
Being in charge of Public Relations for the P-47 Pilots Assn.and a Past President, I would be glad to assist anyone that I can with answers to questions or referrals to mambers who might know of a former pilot in their Group or Squadron. Just let me know.
Posted By: Bob Richards
(bobr@wilmington.net)
on 09/23/1998 3:55:40 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 535)
My youngest son Matthew wished to record his name on your page he is 17 years old and has the greatest respect for all of the brave pilots/aircrews that fought during WW2 both his grandads served in the war one in the Navy on an aircraft carrier the other was a navigator on Liberators and Wellingtons
Posted By: A Lochead
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on 09/23/1998 1:24:08 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 534)
My father, Col (ret) Jack Tueller flew the P-47 with the Ninth AF, 508th Sq, 404th FG. The name on the aircraft was ’Rosanne’. I am looking for anyone who has information on his squadron, old pictures etc. I have multiple photos of him standing in front of the aircraft and sitting in the mighty JUG. I also have tail and serial numbers from the aircraft. Is there a way to find out what became of the aircraft? Though he is still living and active, he is not a sentimental man. I can, however, speak for him regarding his gratitude for the Razorback bringing him safely home mission after mission.
Posted By: Capt Stephen B. Tueller
(tueller.stephen@354mdg.eielson.af.mil)
on 09/22/1998 9:24:20 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 533)
Hi, I’m a member of the P-47 group and have been for about thirteen years. I I thought I’d check in. Great to see the homepage.
Posted By: George Oden Jr.
(slewis@citznet.com)
on 09/22/1998 8:36:59 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 532)
Great site! My Uncle was Lt. Donald McKenna of the 358th Ftr Group, 367th Squadran. He passed away in 1965 after completing a combat tour in Korea. My brother Tim and I just met Billy Snell of the same unit over the weekend and we exchanged photo’s and stories. Anyone who knew Don or Billy or have some stories to share, please send an E-mail. thanks
Posted By: Dan Sokolowski
(DDSOKO@AOL.com)
on 09/21/1998 10:03:41 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 531)
Glad to find the assn. on the net. Flew with 121st and 149th. ftr sqds. during 1946-52
Posted By: Ken Hiltz
(khiltz@worldnetatt.net)
on 09/15/1998 9:35:42 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 530)
68 W. Propect Ave,Pittsburgh,PA,USA 15205 (412-921-6433). I am completing research on a roster of surviving P-47s with a cross referance guide to serial numbers. I need help matching serial numbers to constructors numbers and foreign serials. We restored the P-47D ’Hairless Joe’ at the Air Heritage Museum,Beaver County Airport,Beaver Falls,PA. One day we had a veteran visit who loved the Jug because he was in an M-4 Sherman tank unit and some P-47s knocked out some German tanks with rockets before they came into firing range of his tank. The next day an ex 8th Air Force B-17 gunner spoke in admiration of the P-47 escorts who went after the Luftwaffe interceptors.
Posted By: Eden Harriss
(None)
on 09/15/1998 4:15:53 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 529)
’JUG SPOKEN HERE’ A small sign on the wall in our small THUNDERBOLT Museum in Millville NJ. The sign was a donated with other items in the memory of Bob Forrest three term Past Pres. of the Pilot Assoc..This sign hangs under a large Republic Aviation factory picture of a new P-47 THUNDERBOLT,and is the first thing you read when you walk in the door. The Millville Army Air Field 1941-1945 was a gunnery school and for the most part P-47 A/C Millville High School Varsity sport teams were renamed the THUNDERBOLTS in 1945 when the Base closed as a lasting memory and still is today.We also in May of 98 dedicated our ’WALL OF REMEMBERANCE’ A Three story mural on Millville City Hall with the image of a pilot and two P-47’s passing by.If anyone would like we can send our latest Newsletter name THUNDERBOLT . A THUNDERBOLT web page is in our future will advise.We are alway’s on the hunt for Millville Veteran’s if anyone is or know’s one please let us know. All The Best, Great Site MAAM Past Pres, Andrew Kondrach P.S. My father worked on P-47’s in India and that’s what got me started.
Posted By: ANDREW KONDRACH
(maafmuseum@juno.com)
on 09/12/1998 11:09:09 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 528)
First Australian to sign in. Not many P47s in OZ during the war but plenty of Bombers (B24 & B17) from squadrons like The Jolly Rogers
Posted By: Maurice Coppo
(malcoppo@tpgi.com.au)
on 09/12/1998 7:06:28 AM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 527)
Wonderful site! Am a young historian of 8th, 9th, 12th, and 15th AF’s in ETO. Lived several years in East Anglia as a boy while my father was stationed at RAF Bentwaters/ RAF Woodbridge. Favorite bicycle rides were to Boxted, Martlesham, Leiston, Raydon, Debach, and Framlingham. Please post photos and information about pilots, squadrons, and groups that flew T-bolts! (for continuing research.) Would also like to corespond with former WWII Air folks (pilots, mechanics, and crewmembers.) Keep up the great work.
Posted By: Keith Dickson
(deagleboy@aol.com)
on 09/08/1998 1:19:40 AM EST
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