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Posted: 12/03/2006 Ryan VanBuskirk vanfireman40@hotmail.com I'm trying to locate anyone who knew/flew with my grandfather, Francis L.(Frank) Van Buskirk. His plane was a B-24 "The Little Hatchet," 13th AF, 5th BG. Anyone with any info, etc. PLEASE email! Thank you Ryan VanBuskirk Posted: 12/03/2006 RONALD HALL RONALDHALL2@aol.com My father, Robert D. Hall, was a gunner with the 13th AAF, but I have little information on his assignments. Thank you RONALD HALL Posted: 12/03/2006 Sheila kams@maine.rr.com Looking for info on my Uncle WWII Capt. Cornelius (Buddy) Murphy a Navigator on a B25 Billy Mitchell twin engine (carrying dignitaries) which went down over Mindenau, Phillipines and was MIA on March 9, 1945. Any info would be appreciated. Thank you Sheila Posted: 12/03/2006 Mickey Beard mickey3134@verizon.net Would like to hear from anyone who served with the 13th, 42nd gp, 100th sq. My brother, Ssgt George L. Winkler(aka Wink or Rip)was killed while on a mission over Cebu 3 April 1945. Also on mission #299, Orcutt;Emerson;Ehrhardt;Miller;Bedard. All died. Even if you didn't know them I would like to hear from anyone in the 100th. Thank you Mickey Beard Posted: 12/03/2006 Peter Markunas pmarkunas@comcast.net Frank Markunas, was my Father. He died when I was just under 2 years old. I would love to hear from anyone who knew and served with him. I know so little about him. Thank you Peter Markunas Posted: 12/03/2006 Lori LoriP713@verizon.net My dad, Charles Malekovich, was a navigator in the 13th AF, 307th Bomb Group, 424th Squadron. His pilot was Lee Dukes. He is looking for a crew member he lost touch with about 2 years ago. The man's name is Robert Kalzynski formerly of Detroit, MI. If anyone has any information regarding this man, please let me know. Thank you Lori Posted: 12/03/2006 Mark Ianacone mark.ianacone@gmail.com I'm looking for information for my dad, Gerry Ianacone, Nav, on "Bums Away" B-24, 868 BS, Snoopers, Fred Bryan's crew; Bill Donovan, John Henderson, Ken Knutson, Ed Carson, Yale Esrock, Fred Sherrill, George Silva, and Ernie Tuchowski. Looking for photos and contact. Thank you Mark Ianacone Posted: 12/03/2006 Gary Ashby cootbill@charter.net I am seeking information on a relative of mine assigned to the 307th Bomber Group. His name is William P. Barnerand he was a 2nd Lt at the time of his death on 9 May 1945. His serial # is 0-929401. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you Gary Ashby Posted: 12/03/2006 Maribeth Swift mswift1120@peoplepc.com I tried to email Benjamin Ochoa, regarding his father Alex Ochoa, and his email is no longer current. If you get this message Ben please email me. My father in law is Paul Swift, Sr. and was a pilot on Virgin on the Verge during WWII and many missions over Germany. Thank you Maribeth Swift Posted: 12/03/2006 Richard Crouch richard.crouch@l-3com.com My father, TSGT Robert L Crouch, was in the 70th BS. Not sure which B-25 crew. His best friend was a Texan nicknamed "Shorty". Thank you Richard Crouch Posted: 12/03/2006 Raye Jean Linn drlinn@clintoncable.net I am putting together a scrapbook of pictures of my father for his grandchildren for Christmas. He is deceased. His name was Raymond Dow. I know that he was in the 48th Ordinance of the 13th Army Air Corps. He was in the Phillippines and that is all that I know. Thanks in advance for any help that you might be able to give. Thank you Raye Jean Linn Posted: 12/03/2006 Anthony Guerra anthony@guerragutierrez.com I am posting this message to any 307th Bomber Group "Long Rangers" who may have known Robert J. Raya who piloted a B24 in the Pacific. Robert passed away Sept. 25, 2006 and I am the funeral director assisting the family. I just thought it would be nice if any one out there could share their thoughts of Robert to pass on to his family. His obituary can be found on www.guerragutierrez.com under the current obituary section. Any information would be greatly appreciated and thank you for keeping our country free. Thank you Anthony Guerra Posted: 12/03/2006 Ginger ginger@sbcglobal.net To all who are interested: There are now two short videos of a 94 year old 13th AAF veteran telling his story (recorded in September 2006), on the YouTube website at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3U3kiaelQc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVPfDN_ng5U Please send your greetings and comments, as his health is failing fast. Thank you Ginger Posted: 12/03/2006 Dale Niesen d.niesen@sbcglobal.net I am doing research on my cousin Lt. Wellman H. Huey, 13th Air Force, 347th Fighter Group, 339th Fighter Squadron. I came across a copy of his diary which covered his short service as a replacement pilot. Wellman was shot down over the airfield at Buin on the island of Bouganville on 14 Feb. 1943, he parachuted out of his P-38G over the Japanese’s air base located there. He was captured and sent to Rabual POW camp where he was eventually executed by the Japanese. I have been asked to aid with the making of a documentary film about Wellman and his service with the 339th FS for a local PBS TV station in Detroit. I am posting this message to request information on Wellman from perhaps men that may have known him while in the service. I am also looking for copy prints or high resolution digital scans of any photographs of the 347th FG especially the 339th FS, Pilots of the 339th FS, P-38’s esp.P-38G’s, PBY4-2’s, F4U Corsairs, Japanese planes and pilots, Henderson Air Field, and any other images that may be related to the 13th Air Force, 347th Fighter Group, 339th Fighter Squadron that may help tell the story of the 339th and Lt. Wellman H. Huey. Thank you Dale Niesen Posted: 12/03/2006 Carolyn Driedger Mastin cmastin@hughes.net My father, Arthur R. Driedger was a member of the "Thirsty Thirteenth" from August 1944 to October, 1945 and served as a radio operator. He kept a journel of his many experiences in the military from January 10th, 1943 to January 4th, 1946, which includes a log of all of his flights with the 13th Troop Carrier. If you are interested, he will send you a copy. Write to him at 1663 Pemberton Road, Blue Bell, Pa 19422 (or write to me, Carolyn Driedger Mastin, 14508 NE 63rd Ct. Vancouver, WA 98686, My father would also enjoy general correspondence with any other member. My father married Janice Snyder in 1949; had four fine children; taught school and substituted for 58 years. He also taught junior college and graduate programs and served as a historian bus escort for senior citizens for 17 years. He has hiked the Applachian Trail from Maine to Georgia, and many other trails in the East. He has camped in every state of the union and nine countries of Europe. My dad has been a member of the Boy Scouts since 1934 and served as scout master for 10 years. Art is in reasonably good health, and is mighty proud of the men who he met in the Thirsty Thirteenth. At age 85, my father still enjoys reading history books, and thinking back on those experiences in the Pacific so many years ago. Thank you Carolyn Driedger Mastin Posted: 09/13/2006 Bill Houck greenskeepr12000@yahoo.com My dad was a member of the 13th AAF, 390th Bombardment Group and I like to meet,talk or write to people who knew him. he died Nov. 1977. Thank you Bill Houck Posted: 09/13/2006 Jessica Van Hove jvanhove@avci.net I'm looking for any information on my grandfather Frank Muraski. I believe he was only a private first class. I do have his certificate that states he crossed the equator on July 31, 1942. Before he passed he use to go to all the reunions. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you Jessica Van Hove Posted: 09/13/2006 David L. Dabney ddabney@tampabay.rr.com My grandfather was in the 13th. His name is Theodore "Ted" Dabney. He is 88 years old now,. He was a waist gunner until he was grounded, and then ran a welding shop. Do you know him? Thank you David L. Dabney Posted: 09/13/2006 Dan Matthews dmatthews@ku.edu Hi my father David Matthews was in the 370th of the 307th. I don't know what B-24 he was on but he was a radio operator. Do you have any links to crew info? Thank you Dan Matthews Posted: 09/13/2006 Removed by request (7/9/2007). Posted: 09/13/2006 Mary Scarsciotti mescars2@hotmail.com We are trying to find anyone who might haved served in the 13th AF Warning Group in New Caladonia, Guadalcanal, New Guinea, Sansapor, Noemfor and Palawan. We'd love to hear from anyone who was there. Thank you Mary Scarsciotti Posted: 09/13/2006 Scott Gulley SGulley@4wheelparts.com My uncle Eldon Gulley was a command pilot, flying B-25s in the Pacific theatre. I believe he may have been in the 42nd Bomb Group. I am looking for any information on him. Thank you Scott Gulley Posted: 09/13/2006 Ron Blecha ronblecha@yahoo.com My father who is 86 yrs. old would like any information or communication from any one who was in the 13th air force 71st service squadron. His name is Merle L. Blecha and was from Oklahoma. His job was lead mechanic/crew chief on various fighter and bomber aircraft. He was on the same island as Pappy Boyington of the Black Sheep squadron in the Russell Islands. He also knew the two pilots who shot down Admiral Yamamoto's plane.I have found alot of info on the 13th A.F. but nothing about the 71st service squadron. His APO was 292. Thank you Ron Blecha Posted: 09/13/2006 DONALD A.YONKOVICH donyonk@earthlink.net My father Frank (nmn) Yonkovich, formally of Aliquippa, PA. now living in Orlando, FL., can only remember that he was a nose gunner on a B-24 attached to the 13th AAF in the Pacific from Easter 1943 to Easter 1944 and flew 144 missions, usually long range, flying 12 to 16 hours. I am looking to piece together bomber group and squadron information and contact any member or relative of his crew. Crew members that he can remember are: Atherton, George from PA., Remus, R.G., from Michigan, Zillig, Oscar from New York, Brazil, Francis from California, Hanson, Eugene O. from Minnesota, Co-pilot and pilot Anderson, Ward from Ludlow, PA.(deceased), Navigator Dismore, Lawrence from Indiana, Co-pilot (not sure of the spelling) Diesing, Fred, and Pilot (KIA) Lynch, Edgar. My father's, like so many others, service record was destroyed in the 1973 fire. We would greatly appreciate any information anyone can give us about his fellow crew members, the aircraft (name, number,and etc.) and its attachments (Group and Squadron). Thank you DONALD A.YONKOVICH Posted: 09/13/2006 Steve Hitchen hitchy@nex.net.au I am looking for information on the crash of an American bomber at Nadzab/Lae PNG on 18 February 1945. All the information I have is that it was a B24 and wasn't 5th Air Force. The pretty much leaves 13th Air Force or the heavy bomber conversion unit. One of my relatives was a Padre in the Australian Army and was killed when the plane crashed onto the officers' mess. Can anyone tell me if the records of the 13th show the loss of a B24 or any heavy bomber at Lae on that day? Thank you Steve Hitchen Posted: 09/13/2006 John famjustin@aol.com Looking for any information on Julius Kossor who was a USAAF gunner in the Phillipines, probably in B25s. Anyone have any records with his name on it, would love to see em. Thank you John Posted: 09/13/2006 Lady Deamon ladydeamon3100@yahoo.com My grandfather, Fred Bridges, was a Staff Sergent in the 419th squadron of the 13th airforce. He used to recieve newsletters that kept the surviving members of his squadron in touch with each other. If there are any other surviving members who would be interested in getting in touch with him, please feel free to contact me for his contact information. Thank you Lady Deamon Posted: 09/13/2006 Charles Kearney Hall III SanTideSr@aol.com I am searching for unit history of my deceased father who served in New Guinea when I was born on June 27th,1943. His name was Charles Kearney Hall Jr. All I know is he was in the 13th Army Air Force. Thank you Charles Kearney Hall III Posted: 09/13/2006 Kevin Foster kevinf@mtco.com I've been searching for any information on what happened to my Aunt. 2Lt Eloise M. Richardson's plane was lost on May 18, 1944. She was a flight nurse on a C-47 med-evac on a routine flight between Bougainville and Guadalcanal. The plane carried a crew and wounded soldiers. Neither the plane, crew, or other soldiers have ever been found. I'd like to find others whose relatives might have been on this ill-fated flight. Thank you Kevin Foster Posted: 09/13/2006 Angie Okamoto wokamoto@ctcweb.net I am researching "Morotai Island". I am an artist doing a painting of my cousin, who was in the Army-Air Force on Morotai in WWII. One of his fondest memories is being saved by the Black Widows. He was a radio operator on the island for 1 1/2 years. Thank you Angie Okamoto Posted: 09/13/2006 Deleted. Posted: 04/20/2006 Jake Bauer jacob_bauer@msn.com Still looking for crew of "Eager Beaver" Joe E. Brown.!3th AF, 307th Bg, #370th BS. SER# 42-???012. Thank you Jake Bauer Posted: 04/20/2006 William Hawkins cabinfever@intergate.com Anyone served with Albert (Bill) Miller from Columbus,Ohio. Nose Gunner on the B 24 Bomber barons. He is still living in Columbus,Ohio. Thank you William Hawkins Posted: 04/20/2006 Brian Duensing bkduensing@hotmail.com Hi, this is probably a long shot, however, no harm in trying. My deceased father Sgt, Wilbert E. Duensing was in the 13 Army Air Force. He was a mechanic on B-17's and later B-24's. He also was trained as a tail gunner, however, he only went on some training missions. I believe that he was with the 23rd Bomber squadron, but he used to mention being in a 13th squadron. He served from mid January 1942, about 6 weeks after Pearl Harbor was bombed, at Hickman Field, Hawii, He was also stationed at/near Wake Island, the Admiralty Is, Guadalcanal, New Zealand and other areas. He served until August 1945 I am looking for any information on him and the squad he was in. Thank you Brian Duensing Posted: 04/20/2006 Scott Purdy purdybarb@hotmail.com Searching for friends of my Father- Oren Purdy- crew member B25 1942-1944? Thank you Scott Purdy Posted: 04/20/2006 Patrick Jacobs patrickjacobs@adelphia.net Has anyone heard of a Donald or William Jacobs who flew with the 13th jungle Air Force and 72nd bomber squadron? This action occurred in the South Pacific and was curious if anyone had any information regarding this person? Thank you Patrick Jacobs Posted: 04/20/2006 Winston Painter jugdog@kc.rr.com Hello, I am looking for information on my dad who was in the Thirsty 13th AF. I do not know much about this unit. His name was Winston Allen Painter. I have patches with a flying whiskey bottle that he had and several air and other medals he received. Thank you Winston Painter Posted: 02/12/2006 Nick Penistan nick@peg976.freeserve.co.uk I have the A-2 flight jacket that belonged to Bob Frenzel who served with the 419th Night Fighter Squadron.The back has a beautiful painting of a P61 with "Night Vision" on the nose and tail number 330. Underneath are the words "Night Fighter" .I am trying to find anything about him. Thank you Nick Penistan Posted: 02/12/2006 Stanleigh K. Fisk(Col ret) USArmy kingfisk@cox.net Attempting to locate anyone who knew the following individual. Milan Dancul(Nickname "Ace' served as a Navigator on a B 24 in the Pacific Theatre 13thAir Force.From Cleveland Ohio.Do not know specific unit. Any help Gratefully appreciated .His hobby was photography and he took many photos there. Thank you Stanleigh K. Fisk(Col ret) USArmy Posted: 02/12/2006 Mike Roth mikemdr@charter.net My dad Mort Roth was crew chief on a B-25 1944 injured on Stirling Island. Anyone who might remember him. The propeller turned over and threw him across the top of the plane and onto the tarmack. If this jogs a memory please contact me. Thank you Mike Roth Posted: 02/12/2006 Calvin E. Aiken calvin@unisoftimaging.com My wife's uncle loaned us a copy of an interview with the following lable: William E. Wildey and John F. Townsend - Interview by Al Miller, 13th air force historian, Guam 13th Air Force Reunion, Louisville, KY September 1996. Would you know where I could get a copy to replace the one broken while viewing and a second for my family. Thank you Calvin E. Aiken Posted: 02/12/2006 ? jlskcd2005@aol.com Looking for any information on one AAF Captain Charles E. White (nickname 'Speed' White), stationed with 22nd Replacement Depot FEAF, Dutch New Guinea, April 1945. Many photos of crew, natives of New Guinea, etc. Thank you ? Posted: 02/12/2006 Carl Baker carl_n_lezlee@hotmail.com My late father, Herb Baker from Zanesville, OH, was a tail gunner (1944-45) with the 5th. bomb group. If anyone remembers him or has any info on him it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you Carl Baker Posted: 02/12/2006 ? Brewlin2@aol.com My father Tsgt John A Carlin was in the 394th BS 3/44-4/45. Looking for anyone who knew him, or the plane he was on. Thank you. He never talked about the war, even when I was in the military. Thank you ? Posted: 02/12/2006 David Johnson davecj57@hotmail.com I am looking for any documentation that includes the names of the original cadre of the 13th Air Force, headed by Gen. Nathan Twining. I believe my father, 1st Sgt. Dean S. Johnson, was part of that cadre. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you David Johnson Posted: 02/12/2006 Ken Badgley k.badgley2@verizon.net I am researching the loss of Captain Fredrick C. Burbank, ser#0-431115, 13AAF, 18thFG, 12th FS. He was KIA 1-15-1943 about five miles off New Georgia. MACR#604 states he was in a formation of P-39s escorting SEDs on a bombing mission. Captain Thomas Lamphier fkying on a different mission reported hearing someone say they were bailing out. There is no other information as to the detail of his loss from members of his own flight. It is however attributed to "enemy aircraft" without explanation. I am interested any corresponding with anyone familiar with this incident that might provide additional information on Capt Burbanks being KIA. Thank you Ken Badgley Posted: 02/12/2006 Christopher P. Brown CBrown3394@aol.com I am searching for anyone who served with or has information concerning my Uncle, Thomas F. Quinn, 1st Lt. B-25 Pilot (13th AAF), 42nd Bombardment Group, 100th Bomber Squadron, who was Killed-in-Action on January 11th, 1945; we believe over Celebes Island. His records were destroyed in the 1973 fire. I would be appreciative to hear from anyone with information or who can lead me in the right direction. Thank you Christopher P. Brown Posted: 02/12/2006 I. Connelly Brynng@aol.com I have had for 30 years an old Army Air Corps flight jacket. It has a 13th insignia on the right and an non-leather patch depicting an owl towing a target and getting its tail shot. The name of the original soldier is faded, but I think it's A.J. Marinelli and the number is 34789321. I would love to locate the original owner or his (her) family and send them (at my expense) the jacket. Any leads or help you can suggest? Thank you I. Connelly Posted: 12/17/2005 Michael Wujcik michaelwujcik@hotmail.com My father-in-law's brother, Christopher Kealey, was a member of the Jungle Air Force. I believe he was a crewmember of the first aircraft to bomb Wake Island and was later wounded in action. I am looking for any information anyone may have regarding Chris Kealey that I can give to my father-in-law. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you Michael Wujcik Posted: 12/17/2005 Charles J. Newling c.j.newling@worldnet.att.net My deceased father, Robert Y. Newling, served in the Thirteenth Army Air Force as an intelligence officer beginning on Guadalcanal, hopping to numberous islands, and ending up in the Philippines at the end of the War. After the War, he was disharged at the rank of Captain but I think most of the time in the islands he was a 1st Lieutenant. As a young kid, he told me memorable stories of his service with The Jungle Air Force. It's a shames he's no longer with us to continue the discussion. I would love to find anyone who may have served with him and learn more. Thank you Charles J. Newling Posted: 12/17/2005 Karla Hickin KHickin@schoolspecialty.com I am in search of some information on my grandfather Dean Dawson Kneeland. He joined the Air Corps in 1942 and served in the 231st Service Group in the 13th Air Force in southwest Pacific on New Caledonia, Munda, Guadalcanal, Admiralty Islands, and Manila, Philippine Islands. This is all the information I have and am very interested in learning more. I have come across several service groups but not the 231st. He never spoke of his time served and I am interested in what he did while there. Thank you Karla Hickin Posted: 12/17/2005 Clayton Sibley c.sib@verizon.net My father(hampton(hamp)Sibley) was with the 38th service squadron and am looking for any information about them,what they did, where they were etc. Thank you Clayton Sibley Posted: 12/17/2005 Patrick Fridley patfrid@comcast.net My father was a radio operator and gunner on B-24s in the south Pacific in 1944-45. 13th Air Force and I think 370th squadron, etc. Anyone recall Mike Fridley? Thank you Patrick Fridley Posted: 12/17/2005 Sharon Peters Petersdlng@aol.com I am seeking anyone who flew with my father Captain Karl E Peters, Army Air Corp bomber pilot in the South Pacific: Guadalcanal and New Guinea in the 40's. He is 85 and lives in OKLAHOMA. Thank you Sharon Peters Posted: 12/17/2005 Walter C. Edwards Clayjean@worldnet.att.net I am looking for information from anyone who knows about B-25s 13th AAf 4th photo recon group, 18th photo mapping sq. Aircraft "BeBe Eyes" or Mjr. Joe O. Denton or Capt. Colin M. Slade. Thank you Walter C. Edwards Posted: 09/29/2005 Vicky vickyevalentine@yahoo.com My dad was in the 13th jungle AAF Band and also the 600th AAF Band. He played trumpet and piano and sang. He occasionaly performed with Bob Hope, Frances Langford and Jerry Colona. WW2 South Pacific. I have the original 13th jungle AAF V.J. Day brochure with many photos.I can scan and copy for those interested. Thank you Vicky Posted: 09/29/2005 Marilyn Dykes mcdykes@bayspringstel.net My dad, Carrel H. Dykes, was in the 13th Air Force with the 551st Signal Aircraft Warning Battalion in the South Pacific during WWII. I would love to hear from anyone who served in the 551st SAW. Thank you Marilyn Dykes Posted: 09/22/2005 Bruce Craig bcraig1@nyc.rr.com I'm not sure this is the right forum, but . . my cousin Dave Brennan is coming to NYC on Oct. 3rd - 6th. He flew a B25, the "Edie B", out of Sansapor in 1944 for the 42nd BG. If anyone in his group is in the area he might like to check in, if you're interested. Just contact me. Thank you Bruce Craig Posted: 09/22/2005 Jim McCabe mcc13@co.henrico.va.us My father, Lt. Mike McCabe, served as a Navigator in the 13th, 307th Bomber Group, 424th Squadron. Looking for anyone who may have known him or know info about this unit. Thank you Jim McCabe Posted: 09/22/2005 D. Aboulafia DLafia@aol.com My father, Albert Aboulafia, was a S. Sgt. and tail gunner for a B-24 Lib during WWII flying over New Guinea and the Philippines - 13th AF, 5th Bomb Group. He fought in the 23d Bomb squadron with guys by the name of Dickey, Chestnut, Paschal, Wagner and Griffith. He's 80, still around, and would like to know if any of these guys or others in this group have survived. Can you help? Thank you D. Aboulafia Posted: 09/22/2005 Patrick Major oddjobs@patrickmajor.com My Dad, "Sgt. Ralph Major was in Guadal canal. He was busted to private cuz he was just like that but I think he fought hard and was there for many months. He's also a drummer "The Frontliners"...I have pictures. If anyone knows or remambers him I would like to converse with them. He's dead now but he really didn't tall all that much anyway...so what the hell. Thank you Patrick Major Posted: 09/22/2005 Louise Post louise-post@telus.net Looking for information on a friends father - Sgt. Harold M. Forslund of California. Member of the 307th Bomber Group, departed the Pacific 27 December 1945, discharged 20 January 1946 at Camp Beale, California. Have been unable to find which squadron he was with. Any help appreciated. Thank you Louise Post Posted: 09/22/2005 David Deschene armytool@msn.com I am looking for anyone who knew my great grandfather, Eugene Ronikier. All I know is he was part of this squadron and I would love some pictures of his planes, especially Nasty Nancy. I am only seven yrs old and I wish I knew my great grampy. Thank you David Deschene Posted: 09/22/2005 STANLEIGH K. FISK (COL) RET. kingfisk@cox.net SIR; I AM ATTEMPTING TO LOCATE ANYONE WHO HAS KNOWLEDGE OF ONE MILAN DANCULL A NAVIGATOR ON A B24 IN THE PACIFIC THEATRE DURING WW2..I HAVE LOST THE ONLY REMAINING ENVELOPE THAT CONTAINED HIS SERVICE NUMBER AND UNIT. THIS WAS LOST IN A FIRE AND I AM AT A LOSS AS TO HOW I MIGHT PROCEED IN MY QUEST. ANYONE WITH INFO PLEASE RESPOND. Thank you STANLEIGH K. FISK (COL) RET. Posted: 07/26/2005 Beverly Donehue Bakerbev519@aol.com I am searching on behalf of my father, James Cook, for crew members of the 13th Air Force 31st squadron who were MIA over the island of Truk during the summer of 1944. The name of their plane was the Snoop Droop. Any information about this will be greatly appreciated. Thank you Beverly Donehue Posted: 07/26/2005 Paul Gearhart Jr. jen-paul@sbcglobal.net My father S/SGT.Paul Gearhart was in the Pacific theater from 1940 till October 1944. His discharge papers are incomplete as they do not list campaigns or squadrons he flew with. His mos was a armorer gunner.(612) He did fly medium and heavy sorties, reconnaissance and sub-patrols. I've tried the national archives and the VA with no success. I'm hoping somebody will have my father on crew rosters. I believe he may have been with the 72nd BS, 5th BG from 41 to early 43, and the 70th BS, 42nd BG from 43 till 44. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you Paul Gearhart Jr. Posted: 07/26/2005 Kevin Anderson k9iua@yahoo.com I am trying to track down whether for sure an uncle of mine, Roy L. Anderson, a B-25 pilot who I was told was assigned to the 13AAF, was indeed with the 42nd BG. And if so, which squadron? Finally, his plane was called "Powerhouse" with the picture of bulldog chewing on a Japanese flag below the name - does anyone recognize that? Thank you Kevin Anderson Posted: 07/26/2005 Ted Harris tedh1251@aol.com My Dad was adjuvant to the commander of the 372nd bomb squadron the 307th bomb group from 1941 to 1945 in the south pacific If anyone knew him-James C Harris-feel free to contact me. Thank you Ted Harris Posted: 07/26/2005 Benjamin Ochoa laurenalexa@msn.com My dad, Alex Ochoa, passed away on may 4, 2005. he was a crew chief for a p-38 lightning on Guadalcanal and I am interested in learning more about him and his plane. he was in the 70th Fighter Squadron, and I have several pictures of him and his pilot with the plane, the "Virgin On The Verge". Can you help me find out more information or point me in the right direction. Thank you Benjamin Ochoa Posted: 07/26/2005 Col Stanleigh Fisk Kingfisk@Cox.net I am attempting to locate Milan Dancul who served in ww2 in the Pacific Theatre on a B 24 he was an officer(Navigator) his nickname was "ace" and he was from Cleveland Ohio. Thank you Col Stanleigh Fisk Posted: 07/26/2005 Noel Garland noelgarland@msn.com Am still seeking confirmation that my late brother in law 1/Lt-Captain Robert (Bob) C Craig, flew with a squadron of B-26 bombers in the South Pacific. In looking at your factual data on the 42nd BG, it appears that under normal circumstances he would have been with either the 69th or 70th Bomb Groups. Is it possible that his crew or one of the planes he flew in, "Murder One" could have been attached to another group during the course of the war? I have pictures of him and his crew in front of that plane, which I understand is in the book, "From Fiji to the Philippines." If he was most likely to have stayed with these two squadrons this information on your website about the 42nd is a big help in finding out his squadron. Thank you Noel Garland Posted: 07/26/2005 Jason Van Der Graaf waxx76@optusnet.com.au Looking for confirmation and details of the 68th Fighter Squadron Pilot: Capt."Willie" Sever and his Crew Chief : Sgt. Granidan. Both of whom crewed a P-39Q , which had 37 yellow painted bomb symbols painted on the right sided of aircraft (probably missions). Thank you Jason Van Der Graaf Posted: 07/26/2005 Kevin Brownley kevinbrownley@yahoo.com My father- Russ Brownley - served in the 13th AAF, 1960th Truck Company, from 1943 through 1945. I'd be interested in hearing from men who served in that Company during that time. Perhaps you knew my Dad? I have a lot of interesting information pertaining to the 1960th. I look forward to hearing from you! Thank you Kevin Brownley Posted: 07/26/2005 Clarence David Shearer (nickname:Larry) larrymary@mlynk.com I would like to check on the crew that I flew combat with in the South West Pacific the last 3months in 1944 and 8 or 9 months in 1945. I was in the 72nd Bomb Squadron: 5th Bomb Group on B-24 Liberators.Our Bomber was named "Miss Fortune" Our crew consisted of Lt.James Davis(Pilot),Buzz Buswell (Co-Pilot),Sgt Davis(Radio Operator);Fred Driver(Tail Gunner)I Sgt Clarence Shearer (Air Maintenance and Gunner)Carrol,Fox,and others I have forgotten ( sorry about that)I certainly would appreciate if crew members would bring me up to date.I am pushing 84 years of age so please don't take too long contacting me.I hope all are in good health and doing well. Thank you Clarence David Shearer Posted: 07/26/2005 Brittany Grindstaff ladygrindstaff@yahoo.com I am doing a project on what it was like living in the barracks of New Guinia and other places in the Phillipines during WWII, I have awesome photos (from my Grandfather) of his friends there (Eichardt,Drussel,Rich,Vettese,Slack and Garrison) My Grandfather just passed away 3 months ago---His name was Erwin Merle Grindstaff (from North Carolina), He was in the USA ARMY/AIR FORCE 1942-1945, he built run ways in the Pacific. If anyone knew him or knows about life then and would be willing to answer a few questions for me - please email me back. Thank you Brittany Grindstaff Posted: 07/26/2005 Marsha Borrelli-Silva silvafam2@sbcglobal.net My father Staff Sargeant Johnnie R. Borrelli was with the 23rd Bomb Squadron, 5th Bomb Group. He just passed away May5th, 2005. If anyone knew him could you please contact me ASAP. Thank you Marsha Borrelli-Silva Posted: 07/26/2005 Stan ? Cactus709@aol.com Looking to contact anyone who knew J. Every Fredrick, 7th Figurer Squadron, 13th Air Force. As his mail is being returned. Has he moved or transferred to Cloud Nine? Wheels up Stan ? Please click on the bullet at lower right to see earlier postings.

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