1Lt. Gordon McGinty Pilot, B-17F "Dorothy" Lieutenant McGinty, Excellent After Action Report. Lt. Col. Harry B. Higginbottem Commanding 918th Bomb Group (H) ...
Player Name: Steven Williams Player E-Mail: ocsdresdep@... Plane Name: 8-Ball Squadron: 318th Mission: 48 Target City: Nis, Yugoslavia Did the B-17 Bomb...
"Alright fellas, listen up." Capt. J.P. McConnell called to his crew as they gathered near the nose of the Satin Doll. "We're the lead ship on this one. That...
Player Name: Jim Pink Player e-mail: jasta6@... Crews Name: 1st Lieutenant Peter Windley Plane Name: Rough Times Squadron: 316th (Joker 5) Mission#:...
MISSION 48 Update - Less than 1 day to go. Only 11 of 24 reported in. MIA Roll Call: Jay Haygood (Old Yard Dog, 316th) Bob Hamel (Lucky Nickel, 316th) Neil...
Thursday, 6 April 1944 Time: 18:00 To all 88th BG (H) Personnel: Except for personnel on leave all squadrons are on alert. Wake up at 0525. Breakfast from...
The 399th watched as two groups of enemy fighter savaged the squadrons lead aircraft, Lucy Quipment. The crew was giving as good as they got and at least two...
15 March 2006 20:59 hours We recently talked about our activities while flying on a “B-17 Queen of the Skies” mission. You may what to listen to The Screen...
Player Email: dmoody@...; dmoody4424@... Plane Name: Lauralee (B-17G) Squadron: 399th Mission #: 49 Target City: Treviso Did the B-17 bomb the...
David Moody
dmoody@...
Mar 17, 2006 7:22 pm
1371
Hi all, I know is has been a while, But I am underway with catching up my web site. Please stop by an have a look. There is much more to do but I have about...
19 March 2006 20:10 hours local The following Pin Up Art may be suitable for officers seeking nose art for their assigned a/c. http://scandolls.com/pinups.htm ...
Player Name: Jim Pink Player e-mail: jasta6@... Crews Name: 1st Lieutenant Peter Windley Plane Name: Rough Times Squadron: 316th (Joker 5) Mission#:...
Plane Name: Midnight Express Crew: 1Lt Day Squadron: 399th Did the B-17 Bomb the target: Yes. Bomb Run: On, 20% Aircraft damage: Intercom out; Radio out. ...
Player Name: Steven Williams Player E-Mail: ocsdresdep@... Plane Name: 8-Ball Squadron: 318th Mission: 49 Target City: Treviso, Italy Did the B-17 Bomb...
buckeye three to tower, buckeye three to tower... be advised we are coming over the field for a pass. our landing gear won't lower, our bomb bay doors are...
At Sterparone Field - The Bombers Return: It was about 30 minutes pass 12 noon as the unmistakable rumble of Wright-Cyclone engines were heard overhead above...
All, By the way, I finally got around to reviewing the medals recommendations and have updated the medal awards covering mission 34- to-48. Carry on. Mike Lam...
Player Name: Neil Amoore Plane Name: Brazen Hussy Squadron: 317 Mission #: 49 Target City: Treviso, Italy Did the B-17 Bomb the target: No Bomb Run: 0% ...
While the crews sit out the bad weather, a bitter parody of a popular song from the movie, "Casablanca", is heard from a group of drunk airmen. It's still the...
Tuesday, 11 April 1944 Time: 18:00 To all 88th BG (H) Personnel: Except for personnel on leave all squadrons are now on alert. Wake up at 0225. Breakfast from...
Hello, Mike, Glad to see the 88th is still flying high! Unfortunately, several months after my Section Eight, I'm still receiving mail from this group. I've...
Paul O'Connor
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Mar 30, 2006 4:28 am
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CRAP I CAN'T CONTROL HER! BUCKEYE ONE, THIS IS JOKER EIGHT WE ARE LOSSING SPEED HARD TO CONTROL THE PLANE THINK WE TOOK A DIRECT HIT FROM FLAK..... BUCKEYE...