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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: 1746)
You have a great page! I am the President of the Van Lear,
KY Historical Society, Inc. In 1948, a distressed pilot
parachuted into my community from a crippled P-47. The pilot was Lt.Harry T.Stewart, Jr. Stewart is a Tuskegee Airman who flew as one of the famoust,"Red Tails" in WWII.
Harry is given credit for having downed three Nazi 109's in
the skies over Europe. In 1949, he was one of a team of three pilots who won the very first USAF Fighter Gunnery
Competition at Las Vegas, NV.
LTC Harry T. Stewart, Jr. USAF (ret.) will be the Guest of
Honor for the 20th Annual Van Lear Town Celebration. For
additional information call: (606) 789 - 8540 or email the
above address.
Thank you,
Danny
Posted By: Danny K. Blevins
(admin@vanlear.org)
on 04/03/2005 12:30:20 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1745)
Capt. Roy L. Barker 362FG 377FS KIA 19 Jan 1945
Anyone left that was on that mission???
Anyone with any photos
Posted By: John Barker Frisk
(jffrisk@teamtetra.net)
on 03/29/2005 11:47:30 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1744)
The Mississippi Chapter of the Eighth Air Force Historical society is trying to locate former members of the 8AF so if you or a relative were involved please contact:
Bettye D. Jackson
15 County Road 126
Oxford, MS 38665
Posted By: Paul Patist
(paulpatist@hotmail.com)
on 03/27/2005 10:23:10 AM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1743)
I fell in love with the P47 when I read Richard Johnson's book P-47 Thunderbolt. I found his story of his fighter group and his experiences a great recapturing of the events during that timeframe. The fact that his aircraft took the beating that it did and he was able to survive it, is what has always impressed me about the aircraft. The size speed and shear firepower has had me convinced for years that it was the best fighter that we produced for WWII. My hats off to all of you who had the chance to pilot that plane.
Posted By: K. Schreur
(schreur@optonline.net)
on 03/19/2005 8:00:27 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1742)
I recently interviewed Howard Sumner for my American History Project. It was so interesting! I loved every minute of it.
Posted By: M.J. Dempewolf
(mjdempewolf@hotmail.com)
on 03/13/2005 12:13:25 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1741)
My dad, Charles H. Maehrlein, flew with the 358th Fighter Squadron/366th Fighter Group from March 1944- Feb. 1945. If there is anyone out there that would like to contact me regarding that period of time and that Squadron I would really appreciate it...My dad just recently received his DFC, He served in the 9th Air Force and was stationed in England, France, Appinines...Hope I hear from some of you pilots...I am very interested in the history of the "Jug" pilots...
Posted By: Marilyn Maehrlein-Arp
(superteddy46@msn.com)
on 03/05/2005 12:04:25 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1740)
My Dad, Duane Ash, flew with the 404th FG, 507thFS, Winkton, found your site interesting, I still have a pint with him once a week, he just turned 86!
Posted By: Carl Ash
(ashcarl@aol.com)
on 02/28/2005 4:44:15 AM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1739)
Americans RAF RCAF WWII
I am researching U.S. citizens who served with the RAF and RCAF during WWII.
After Pearl Harbor, Many would transfer to the USAAF and fly the P-47, etc.
Any names/information would be appreciated.
Please contact: wpf13@hotmail.com
Posted By: Wally P. Fydenchuk
(wpf13@hotmail.com)
on 02/22/2005 6:24:39 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1738)
Wonderful site, congratulation I do some search on the
" crash site " for the plane's American shot down in area
of BRITTANY Thank you for your great Site Jean-Paul
Posted By: Jean Paul Favrais
(jeanpaulfavrais1@aol.com)
on 02/21/2005 5:05:27 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1737)
i am curious to find someone who served with my grandfather from 1943-1947 in the 8th & 9th air force. his name was owen s. parrish from starkville,co. i know his plane was named pokerhauntus. he meant alot to me, but never talked to anyone about his time in the ETO.
Posted By: chris castillo
(ccastillo2@kc.rr.com)
on 02/15/2005 10:34:16 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1736)
I was in my pre-teens, during WW2. Born and raised in Southampton, Long Island. Remember the sky above eastern Long Island being almost constantly filled with P47's. I fell in love with that airplane! We could sit on the dunes, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, and watch a group of 47's diving, and firing at a sleeve target, being towed offshore and parallel with the beach. My WW2 hero was, and always will be, Francis 'Gabbby' Gabreski, of the 56th FG!
Posted By: J. P. Krzenski
(jpandpon@zianet.com)
on 02/15/2005 6:58:02 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1735)
I search the name of the town where live the family of
Captain Joseph P. MARR Killed In Action to CHAVAGNE
near of RENNES (FR.) the 14 June 1944
Captain Joseph P. MARR ASN 06661784 ? 405FG 511FS 9th USAAF
Thank you for your help jp Favrais
Posted By: jean-paul Favrais
(jeanpaulfavrais1@aol.com)
on 02/15/2005 11:03:50 AM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1734)
Forgot to add that he was a member of the 396th fighter squadron.
Posted By: van pennington
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on 02/12/2005 12:19:07 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1733)
Anyone have any history on Edward Haughton, p47 pilot? I have a number of his war relics (purple heart, air medal, cap, bars, pics, etc...)
Thanks in advance,
Van
Posted By: van pennington
(vpbna@mindspring.com)
on 02/12/2005 12:17:04 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1732)
I seek former pilots who took part in the mission of escort on December 31, 1943 towards in the south-west of France.
Pilots of the 56th - 78th - 352nd - 353rd - 355th on P-47.
Thank you for your assistance.
Posted By: Bernard Ballanger
(bernard.ballanger@free.fr)
on 02/05/2005 10:33:16 AM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1731)
Hey! Sorry I made a typo...my Grandfather flew a p-47 Thunderbolt..not a 37 :) Again I think this site is kool!!
Posted By: Starsha
(starskie_rvcc@msn.com)
on 02/01/2005 7:28:44 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1730)
Hey!
My grandfather James B. Ferguson flew a p-37 Thunderbolt in WWII. I just thought this was kool.
Posted By: Starsha
(starskie_rvcc@msn.com)
on 02/01/2005 7:26:04 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1729)
My father, Col (USAF, ret) Robert D. "Johnny" Johnston, a P-47 triple ace, also commanded the 81st Fighter Squadron of the 50th Fighter Group in Europe in World War II. It's a delight to come across a P-47 web site commemorating those magnificent contributions and sacrifices of the those great air warriors.
Posted By: Bob Johnston
(rmj68@cox.net)
on 01/30/2005 7:48:11 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1728)
I'm an associate member of the 38th Bomb Group (M) Association, and writing an article for publication on the Group's convoy attack at Ormoc Bay, Leyte Island, Philippines on 10 November 1944. Several references I have from group records show the 35th FG flew close and top cover on this B-25 mission, though at least one source and one veteran tell me the 348th FG/460th FS was involved in covering the bombers. Fighter cover was rated as very good, none got through to the bombers that I can tell from the records, and they claimed a number of enemy aircraft. Are there any Pacific P-47 veterans or experts that might help me out to understand what happened that day? Appreciate any details about units involved and any of the mission results, as the fighters did a superb job that may not be generally recognized.
Posted By: Terry Popravak
(terrylinapop@earthlink.net)
on 01/21/2005 3:45:26 AM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1727)
Anybody in the 371st Fighter Group in WW2? I was there from 1943 thru 1945. I was an armorer and I was in the 404th Fighter Sqadron. Anyone from the group?
Posted By: Victor Kramer
(tovickramer@aol.com)
on 01/21/2005 2:19:31 AM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1726)
Thank you so much for the wonderful bio on my Uncle, Col. Marvin W. Miller, I have always been very proud of him, but it was nice to see that others could learn of the work he did for our country.
Posted By: Tamarind DiLegge
(tmdilegge@sysmatrix.net)
on 01/20/2005 2:59:33 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1725)
For Guestbook: Just reread Dick Hewitt's book, TARGET OF
OPPORTUNITY, and his relating complicated checkout proced-
ure for the Jug we all suffered. How's this one? WASP Helen Sheffer was assigned as the only WASP on a southern base, personal pilot of the base commander. It was a Jug transition base, and she asked her boss if she could check out. He told her to study the manuals, study the bird, and get primed up. Being very busy she didn't get around to it.
One day some very high brass visited and her boss called her in and ordered her to get a Jug and put on a show for the brass. She replied, "But sir, I am not checked out, haven't even studied the flight manual." His reply was for her to get cracking and put on the show. She went to the flight line and got a crew chief to show her the cockpit goodies and some basic instruction on how to start the bird, and so on. With much trepidation she got it started and taxiied out. Not knowing takeoff details she wandered into the air by good luck and proceeded to put on a mild air show for the visitors. She somehow managed to land OK and walked away from it with much sweat and relief. Her boss was satisfied with her show and arranged for a formal checkout. Remember Helen when you think back to the many hours of studies, cockpit time, memorization of controls and switches, and all the rigamarole that we went through.
The WASP ladies were great pilots.
Posted By: Frank Lewis
(femtl@earthlink.net)
on 01/17/2005 5:39:58 PM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1724)
I am life member of the Association. This is my first visit to the site in 2005 and wish to convey all Jug pilots a very happy new year.
I was sad to learn that after you hold your upcoming Reunion the Association intends to disband. I wish it success for as long as it is able to continue. I hope the website would be maintained even after the disbandment.
Best regards to all.
Jamal Khan
Posted By: Jamal Khan
(jak@comsats.net.pk)
on 01/10/2005 10:00:49 AM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1723)
Greetings from the Peterson Museum! You may be aware of our ongoing restoration of a P-47N, tail number 44-89245. We are about 90% complete, with the remaining work being the cockpit and a few paint touches. We are planning a rededication ceremony and dance for the Jug in June of this year at Peterson AFB. The aircraft is in the markings of the 198th Fighter Squadron of the Puerto Rico ANG, which was the last unit to fly this particular aircraft in active service. The aircraft was named "The Wild Hair". Anyone who has any remembrances of this particular aircraft is encouraged to contact us with your experiences. You can see more at our web site at: http://www.petemuseum.org/P47N.html
Also, anyone who trained in and flew P-47's from Peterson Field with the 72nd Fighter Wing during WWII is encouraged to contact us with your experiences.
Posted By: Jeffrey Nash
(jeffrey.nash@peterson.af.mil)
on 01/06/2005 10:04:40 AM EST
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Guestbook Entry (msg id: 1722)
my grandpa was a p-47 pilot in the european theater. He was part of the screaming eagles. he flew 29 combat missions scoring many kills. If anyone flew with my grandpa please email me i know very little of his squadron. due to the fact that all his military records and flight jacket burned in a fire. his name is fenton guild if that helps.
Posted By: matt guild
(fighterjock11@yahoo.com)
on 01/02/2005 2:22:26 AM EST
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