6 Jan 1943 To: MSgt Nero From: Maj. Lucky Subject: Painting on Nose of B-17 "Hellzadroppin'!" Sergeant, Please inform Sgt. Wallace that I would like this...
I had wangled a pass to see the famed B17, Sentimental Journey. Unfortunately weather had caused her diversion to Bangor (that's in Wales, right?), and had...
Major Lucky, Strawberry blond! We'll have to mix some paint for that one. Sgt. Nero "Shannon G. Lucky" <conagher_1880@...> wrote: 6 Jan 1943 To: MSgt...
Sergeant, That works. Get the painter on it. I want my crew to remember what exactly it IS we're fighting for. Mom's apple pie? My mom never could cook....I...
Major Lucky, The trick will be be getting that sparkle in that strawberry blond hair! Did you meet her in London or is she your girlfriend back in the states? ...
No, Sarge, she's just a painting by Alberto Vargas. I never seem to get a chance to get into London, but after I've flown no. 25 and get back to the States,...
5 Jan 1943 To: HQ 918th BG(H), 1269th BS(H) From: Personnel Officer, VIII BC Subject: Reassignment of Non-Commissioned Officer 1. Sgt. QUINLAN, John T. is to...
5 Jan 1943 To: SSgt Matthew Goldberg From: Adjutant, 1269th BS(H) Subject: Crew Assignment 1. You are assigned as waist gunner on "Hellzadroppin'!" to replace...
Note: forwarded message attached. www.b17.org <http://www.b17.org/> In case you haven't heard, EAA's "Keep It Flying" B-17 Tour will be coming to a town near...
Something I found to be interesting: SSgt Don Bevan was the true life counterpart of SSgt/Pvt Rick McIlhenny. Bevan flew 17 missions before being shot down in...
Major, Excellent Web site. Colonel Higginbottem "Shannon G. Lucky" <conagher_1880@...> wrote: Something I found to be interesting: SSgt Don Bevan was the...
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After Action Report 918th Bomb Group (H) Archbury, England Cherbourg, France 5 January 1943 Crew: Gately Plane Name: ‘The Leper Colony’ Mission #: Practice...
5 Jan 1943 To: Lt. Col. Benjamin Gately, Aircraft Commander "Leper Colony" From: Major Shannon Lucky, Air Executive Officer, 918th BG(H) Subject: Friendly Fire...
6 January 1943 RE: After Action Reports To all airplane Commanders Major Lucky has reported that After Action Reports (AAR) from some Airplane Commanders are...
Dear Sir, I have submitted my report through proper channels, http://www.918archbury.com/AAR.html , as per my understanding. If this is not sufficient then the...
Capt. Virgil F. Brodsky B-17F “Designed Destruction" 1107th Bomb Squadron (H) 918th Bomb Group (H) Archbury, England Proceed to your training with immediate...
The formation has turned over Cherbourg. Several fighters are attacking Little Warrior at the tail of the squadron. One 109 comes through the defensive fire...
Plane Name: Little Warrior Crew: 2LT Monroe Squadron: 1107th Bomb Squadron (H) Mission #: Practice Mission #1 Target City: Cherbourg Did the B-17 Bomb the...
6 January 1943 0834 hours local Major S. Lucky Air Executive Officer 918th Bomb Group (H) Archbury, England RE: 1. Actions of Lieutenant Colonel Benjamin...
6 Jan 1943 To: All 918th Personnel From: Group HQ Subject: POW Camps 1. VIII Bomber Command Intelligence has been busily working to determine the correct...
AFTER ACTION REPORT Cherbourg 5 January 1943 1ST Lt. Russ Howard, Pilot A/C: B17-F Angel Wings Tail Number 42-29552-B0 918th Bomb Group (H) Archbury,...
Major Shannon Lucky, Air Corps (ren.) Air Executive Officer 918th Bomb Group (H) Archbury, England Major Lucky, Is the blond German lady in photo used as an...
General, Intel was unable to determine her exact role, but the suspicion is that she is that Hun colonel's secretary and may be used to try to entice...
6 Jan 1943 Archbury, England To: Brig. Gen Frank Savage, CO 918th BG(H) From: Maj. Shannon Lucky, Air Executive Officer, 918th BG(H) Subject: Mission...
7 Jan 1943 To: Mattingly, Doyle, TSgt, 1269th BS(H) From: S.G. Lucky, Major, Air Exec, 918th BG(H) Subject: Promotion Order 1. You are hereby promoted,...
7 Jan 1943 To: All Aircrew, Crew Chiefs and Operations Staff From: Air Executive Officer Subject: MANDATORY Briefing 1. Tomorrow morning at 0700 there will be...
Major Shannon Lucky, Air Corps (ren.) Air Executive Officer 918th Bomb Group (H) Archbury, England Major Lucky, I was informed that a RAF Lancaster is also...
General, I always thought the RAF had good taste. That's why I wear RAF boots when I fly. SGL Faj an bealac! Carry on. ... From: 918th Bomb Group (H)...
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