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Clyde "Pappy" Hailes (msg id: 2065)
Clyde Hailes passed away last Wedesday,April 17th
Clyde Hardin Hailes
Lieutenant Colonel Clyde Hardin Hailes, of Pearlington, MS, on April 18, 2007 at North Shore Regional Medical Center in Slidell, LA. Age 86. Mr. Hailes was born June 17, 1920 in Shubuta, Clarke County, Mississippi; the first son, second child of Judge Henry and Mary Elizabeth Suskie Hailes. Clyde was known by many names throughout his life, ""Pappy'' in the military, ""Hoss'' in his civilian life and ""Cuzin Clyde''/""Paw Paw'' to his grandchildren who loved him. He was a P-47 pilot and one of the Fighter Bomber Boys as part of the 86th Fighter Group, 526th Fighter Squadron in the European theatre during World War II. Few pilots equaled his record of flying over 100 missions, which culminated in leading 2,500 bombers in the Victory Celebration for General Dwight D. Eisenhower. After separation from the military, he worked in communications in the Panama Canal Zone and in Air Traffic Control with the Federal Aviation Agency in New Orleans, LA. After his retirement, he moved to his present home on the Pearl River in Pearlington, MS where he was known affectionately as ""Ole Man on the River''. He is survived by his sister, Mae Elizabeth Hailes Persons; brothers, Henry Griffin Hailes and the late Howard R. Hailes; daughters, Debra Hailes Dumas-Hicks, Mary Ann Hailes Dankert; son, Michael Hailes; granddaughter, Kelli Ann Dumas and grandson, Zachary Dankert. Visitation on Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 10:00 AM at Wright's Funeral Home in Quitman, MS. Graveside Services on Saturday at 2:00 PM with Rev. Edsel Wells. Internment in Hepzibah Cemetery in Shubuta, MS. In lieu of flowers, please send donations/ tribute gift in the name of Lieutenant Colonel Clyde H. Hailes to the D Day National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130, Attn: Craig Hall, (504) 527-6012 Ext. 340.
Published in The Times-Picayune on 4/20/2007.
Posted By: Walt Roane
on 04/23/2007 9:38:43 AM EST
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Proud son of James H. Simpson (msg id: 2064)
My dad died September of 1995. Being a P-47 pilot during the war defined who he was the rest of his life. Thank you Dad for your service. I've heard most of your stories before but reading about the one in your biography made me miss you that much more. You are still missed and thought of often.
Posted By: Scott Simpson
(scott.simpson@davey.com)
on 04/19/2007 5:48:42 PM EST
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P47 \or P51' Dragon Wagon' (msg id: 2063)
Piloted by Capt Jim Duffy out of Steeple Morden air base in WW11 has anyone any info? Steeple Morden Is in Hertfordshire England.
Posted By: Joan Close
on 04/07/2007 10:03:00 PM EST
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P47 \or P51' Dragon Wagon' (msg id: 2062)
Piloted by Capt Jim Duffy out of Steeple Morden air base in WW11 has anyone any info?
Posted By: Joan Close
on 04/07/2007 10:00:14 PM EST
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P47 (405th FS / 371st FG) WWII (msg id: 2061)
Hello,
Looking for all information about P47D-20-RE # 42.76460's crew probably shot down on Aug. 2, 1944 in mission over Brittany.
Some kia (Robert Mezzetti from Texas, Alvine Polligue) buried in American cemetery of Saint James in Normandy. Looking for friends or relatives.
Information about any survivors ?
Please, visit http://fleursdelamemoire.free.fr
Thank you.
Posted By: G. meslin
(temp1@nooplanet.com)
on 04/06/2007 11:26:42 AM EST
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Looking for any info on my Uncle - Elton Kern (msg id: 2060)
I know he flew a P47 in WWII. He passed away in the mid 1980's and I do not have contact with his family. He was my Father's Brother.
Any info on his history would be greatly appriciated.
He was from Washington/Oregon, his plane had his wife's name on it "Lois".
Thanks!
Posted By: Ed Kern
(edkern@cox.net)
on 03/29/2007 3:54:05 PM EST
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P47 Thundebolt "ANGIE" (9th AF / 512th FS / 406th FG) (msg id: 2059)
Hello...
Can somebody please tell me who piloted this particular airplane? I've read quite a few articles, but I can't seem to find who flew this! Thank you so much. I would really appreciate your reply.
Posted By: Nani C. Pengson
(digitong@yahoo.com)
on 03/28/2007 2:14:12 AM EST
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P47 Thundebolt "ANGIE" (9th AF / 512th FS / 406th FG) (msg id: 2058)
Hello...
Can somebody please tell me if you who piloted this particular airplane? I've read quite a few, but I can't seem to find who flew this? Thank you so much. I would really appreciate your reply.
Posted By: Nani C. Pengson
(digitong@yahoo.com)
on 03/28/2007 2:12:21 AM EST
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Hanscom AFB 1940's (msg id: 2057)
Bedford Airport is what we called Hanscom when I was a kid growing up near the approach end of one of the runways. Hanscom was used for training, and lots of Jugs flew in and out. They cut the tops off all the trees approaching the runways so any low-flying a/c wouldn't clip them. We stood on a hill overlooking the runway (using a rock cairn we built. The guys used to see us there and tip their wings at us...Some guys in B-17's waved from the nose turrets as we waved tee shirts at them. The T-6 Texan was a constant droning thing then over there....also when we were weeding our cornfields, tinsel would drift down into our fields...They were "jamming" radars I guess. I have lots of wonderful memories of you wonderful guys from the 1940's at Hanscom. Dick Brooks (now) in Phillips Maine
Posted By: dick brooks
(emilydick@mailstation.com)
on 03/19/2007 10:28:27 AM EST
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Looking for Wayland (msg id: 2056)
Just looking for a William Wayland that may of known a Joyce Essary, late 1940's early 1950's.
Posted By: Tonya
(tonya.tellyer@comcast.net)
on 03/14/2007 4:29:03 PM EST
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Thorton J. Daniel, 79th FG 85th FS, Italy (msg id: 2055)
Hi Mike,
Here are some books on the 79th you might enjoy:
A Hostile Sky - The Mediterranean Airwar of the 79th Fighter Group, by Don Woerpel, and The 79th Fighter Group Over Tunisia, Sicily, and Italy in World War II, also by Woerpel.
The real gem though is the group's official unit history titled The Falcon. It was published in 1946 and has tons of photos including pilot and ground crew portraits. Ask your friend TJ if he has ever seen it. If not I might be able to help you locate a copy.
Best Regards,
Bob
Posted By: Bob Shifflet
on 03/08/2007 8:22:00 AM EST
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Thornton Jackson Daniel (TJ) 79th FS Italy (msg id: 2054)
TJ (or Dan) is now 87 years old living in Napa, CA. He is my mother in law's boyfriend in an assisted living home. He has a few photos of a 20mm hole in the wing of his P47. The more we talk, the more he remembers, and we would love to hear from anyone who remembers him or whose relatives flew with the 79th FS. Any books or history of the 79th FS out there for purchase? Thanks.
Posted By: Mike Ambrose
on 03/07/2007 1:52:24 PM EST
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"Why pick on me?" (msg id: 2053)
Sorry to keep posting on the guestbook, but I just found out that this was the name of my grandfather's P-47, "Why Pick on Me?!!"
Posted By: Damon
(deesonic(at)yahoo.com)
on 03/05/2007 10:06:45 PM EST
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379th Fighter Squadron (msg id: 2052)
I meant "squadron" not "wing" in my last entry. I believe they were nicknamed 'Mogin's Maulers' or something like that.
Posted By: Damon
(deesonic(at)yahoo.com)
on 03/05/2007 12:29:42 PM EST
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1LT Robert Vincent McCormick (msg id: 2051)
My grandfather flew 56 combat missions in his P-47 in WWII. He was with the 379th Fighter Wing, 362 Fighter Group. He only recently passed away, but I only met him a handful of times and know very little about his life. I'm hoping to find anyone who may have served with him or anyone who may have info on his service. Please contact me if you can help. Thank you. By the way, I altered my email to avoid spammers. Please replace "(at)" with the appropriate @.
Posted By: Damon
(deesonic(at)yahoo.com)
on 03/05/2007 10:44:59 AM EST
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Capt Snider- 493rd Ftr Sqdn (msg id: 2050)
Would Roger Engle who posted a msg re his Grand father on 2/10/07 please contact me at jco0128@aol.com
Jake Cooper
Posted By: Jacob L Cooper
(jco0128@aol.com)
on 02/16/2007 8:50:39 PM EST
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318th FG at Saipan (msg id: 2049)
I'm researching the 318th FG at Saipan for a naval magazine. I'd welcome contact with any vets who launched from the carriers Natoma Bay or Manila Bay--especially how the catapult operation worked, since Jugs didn't have cat attachments.
Incidentally, The History Channel's "Dogfights" series WILL have a P-47 segment next season--by popular demand!
Posted By: Barrett Tillman
(btillman63@hotmail.com)
on 02/16/2007 6:07:39 PM EST
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MANOS (msg id: 2048)
Hi im doing a research about greek parentage pilts who fought with usaaf. If Mr Manos or his son is watching, please contact me if they have Greek Parentage. Thanks in advance
Dimitris
Posted By: Dimitris Vassilopoulos
(dvas@vivodinet.gr)
on 02/15/2007 7:10:19 AM EST
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48 FG 493FS 9th AF (msg id: 2046)
I'm looking for any info on my Grandfather, Capt Charles L. Snider and his plane(s) Frosty and/or Frosty II. I know he was with the 9 AF, 48 FG, 493 FS when they left for overseas in March of 1944. I am now a Captain in the Air Force but know (almost)nothing of my grandfathers history. He died 1 year (1968) before I was born. Thanks for any information.
Please contact me at rowie33@yahoo.com
thanks
Posted By: Roger Engle
(rowie33@yahoo.com)
on 02/10/2007 1:20:56 PM EST
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48 FG 493FS 9th AF (msg id: 2045)
I'm looking for any info on my Grandfather, Capt Charles L. Snider and his plane(s) Frosty and/or Frosty II. I know he was with the 9 AF, 48 FG, 493 FS when they left for overseas in March of 1944. I am now a Captain in the Air Force but know (almost)nothing of my grandfathers history. He died 1 year (1968) before I was born. Thanks for any information.
Please contact me at rowie33@yahoo.com
thanks
Posted By: Roger Engle
(rowie33@yahoo.com)
on 02/10/2007 1:11:24 PM EST
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Proud Son (msg id: 2044)
I am the proud son of Lt. Cecil E. Manning. My Father flew with the famous 4th FG 355 FS. His career began with the RCAF flying Hawker Hurricanes and Spitfires before transfer to the USAAF. He flew at least 13 different P-47s for the 4th. His assigned a/c was WD-H. He was assingned a new P-51B in Feb. 1944 and went down on 6 March 1944 to become a POW. I am sad to say he passed away 23 Nov. 2006. I am a corporate pilot with 3 jet type ratings. I would think of myself as "A Chip Off The Old Block"
Posted By: Robert R. "Randy" Manning
on 02/09/2007 8:12:32 AM EST
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Trying to Contact Tom Glenn (msg id: 2043)
I am trying to contact Tom Glenn, author of P-47 Pilots: The Fighter-Bomber Boys. Can anyone provide me with his e-mail address?
Thanks.
Ron
Posted By: Ron Lapp
on 02/08/2007 4:03:11 AM EST
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(msg id: 2042)
Proud son of 1st Lt Frank Gaertner...48th FG, 494th FS. This past summer the local MAPS Akron Ohio Air Show had (2) P-47's on hand. HUN HUNTER and WICKED WABIT. They both flew together and the crowd was in AWE of what they say and heard that day...where else will you see 2 of the famed Jugs flying together on a clear blue sky!! Hopefully these 2 planes will return in 2007. Suggest contacting MAPS (military aviation preservation society) to see upcoming schedule...Show also had a mock dog fight between a F 86 and a MIG 15...again awesome!!
Posted By: Chris J. Gaertner
(chris.gaertner@gm.com)
on 01/20/2007 10:01:41 AM EST
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Looking for Mr. Bud Poole.... (msg id: 2040)
Who entered a post about Capt. William Livergood. I am Livergood's nephew and would like to contact Mr. Poole (bu49@poolesite.com) but the e-mail address given is not active.
Posted By: Roger Mayer
(roger_mayer@merck.com)
on 01/08/2007 2:49:21 PM EST
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Re: Maggiezass (msg id: 2036) (msg id: 2039)
Bonnie Christopher Gamache on 12/30/2006 7:09:18 PM EST
Contact me for information on 4046th Fighter Group, 506th Fighter Squadron and Barton Christopher.
Posted By: Bob Williams
(bw7jn@yahoo.com)
on 01/06/2007 1:18:00 AM EST
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