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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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 526)
Glad for the opportunity to say ’Hello’ to any of my old P-47 buddies. Am a Life member of the Association and a proud veteran of the 404FS, 371st FG, Ninth AF. Put in several hundred haour in the old Jug and enjoyed every minute of them. Great website.
Posted By: James K. Harrison
(jkhcov01@neosoft.com)
on 09/07/1998 10:12:06 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 525)
I’m looking for contact with the family of Col. Neel Kearby, KIA while C.O. of the 348th FG/5th AF, on behalf of Col. Mort Magoffin, USAF Ret., Jug Ace with the 362nd FG/9th AF, who is not ’online’. Col. Magoffin would very much enjoy establishing contact with the family of his friend - USAAF Resource Page: http://www.tiac.net/users/srose/urg/index.html
Posted By: Rocky Gooch
(Rock352@AOL.com)
on 09/01/1998 2:17:33 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 524)
I’m searching for anyone who would have known my father, Robert A. Rausch of the 319th Fighter Squadron, 325th Fighter Group, USAAF. He was born in Philadelphia, PA and was shot down, KIA, on June 15, 1944 over Marseilles, France. He was in a P51 Mustang. I was born one month prior to his death. If anyone can offer any information or the name of someone I can contact, please advise. Some names that were friends were J. H. Basham, C. E. Fisk, John H. Plank. I believe that Mr. Plank was the one who saw his plane go down, which I believe was Aircraft number 72. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Posted By: Sharon ’Rausch’ Stephano
(pvssas@aol.com)
on 08/30/1998 9:13:56 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 523)
good site , If u want info on P-47 crashes in Belgium just e-mail me
Posted By: Davaid Vandenberghe
(Rafvdberghe@hotmail.com)
on 08/30/1998 10:02:00 AM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 522)
Always considered the P-47 to be my favorite WWII fighter aircraft. Over the years I’ve talked to a number of pilots that flew this great machine and not once did anyone utter a negative comment. great site...long live the ’Jug’ pilots and their beloved airplane.
Posted By: Barry A. Stark
(barryamstark@worldnet.att.net)
on 08/28/1998 10:34:23 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 521)
The P-47 was the aircraft that broke the back of the Luftwaffe. I’m very pleased to have visited your tribute to this wonderful aircraft and the pilots who flew them.
Posted By: John Wainwright
(mercure@escape.ca)
on 08/26/1998 9:52:35 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 520)
I like the plane that wae in WW2 the one plane like is B 17 i like the show call 12:00 high we seed all the time.
Posted By: Mark Stanfield
(HWbreyer1000@webty.net)
on 08/26/1998 10:52:03 AM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 519)
My brother, Thomas Randall Rampy, Jr., now deceased, flew P-47s from Ie Shima during the last three months of the war. He was with the 463d F.S. and 507th F.G. I’d be glad to hear from anyone who shared that experience.
Posted By: Gordon A. Rampy
(grampy@citizen.infi.net)
on 08/25/1998 11:29:06 AM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 518)
366th FG 390 FS WWII Europe
Posted By: E. Judson McLean Jr.
(p47jud@surfsouth.com)
on 08/23/1998 1:50:43 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 517)
I was not a P47 pilot, but a static chaser/gunner on a B-24 in the 373 BS of the 308BG and was in the 14th AF in China. I hold great admiration for the P-47 and the men that flew them.
Posted By: Glenn Roberts
(glenn@xts.net)
on 08/14/1998 11:57:19 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 516)
My dad was an engine mechanic for the p-47 on long island n.y He has a lot of great storys to tell about repairing them. Did anyone know that there was only one made with two seats in it? that’s right, the gas tank behind the pilot was removed to make room. He wasn’t a pilot but did take one out for a spin one day when nobody was there to notice.
Posted By: Cliff Olivero
(dfte11a@prodigy.com)
on 08/12/1998 10:58:42 AM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 515)
Donald W Miller 147-42 Cherry Avenue Flushing, NY 11355 Home Address 371st 406FTR Sqdn - 9th Air Force
Posted By: Donald W Miller
(RICKRXB@aol.com)
on 08/08/1998 8:12:04 PM EST
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