DOES THE AIR FORCE HAVE A MOTTO ? LIKE THE MARINES ;FOREVER FAITHFUL.
CURIOUS IN PA THANKS
bharrell@blazenet.net
* * *
Information needed regarding Eglin
AFB armament museum...please forward. Thanks
DAJNLJ@aol.com
* * *
Dear Sir,
on September
3 1948 a B-29 (serial 44-62100) of the 20 Bomber Squadron/2 Bomb Group of the
USAF, temporarily based at Lakenheath, didn't return from an exercice-flight.
According to a source in the USA it probably crashed in the sea 25 n.m. NE from
Brussels around 3 p.m. (afternoon) Some aviation-enthusiasts are trying to locate
the wreck. As I am working at a State-archive (Zeeuws Archief in Middelburg) in
the Netherlands I could look further here if I have more information on the crash-location.
The crew bailed out near Vlissingen and the plane was last seen near Terneuzen
so I presume it crashed near Rilland-Bath in the Westerschelde (or near Tholen
in the Oosterschelde?) It's strange the serial 44-62100 is not mentioned in USAF-serial-lists
on Internet. As if this aircraft did not exist. Please can you help me or give
me a good information-source to get further ?
Toon Franken
Bovengroenewoudseweg
25
4613 RA Bergen op Zoom
The Netherlands
* * *
SIR
MY SON IS GETTING MARRIED ON MAY 26 TH , 2001. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHERE THE
TEAM WILL BE PERFORMING ON THAT DATE AND AT WHAT TIME OF THE DAY . WILL YOU HAVE
ANY PERFORMACES IN OR AROUND THE STATE OF SO.CAR. [ HIS WEDDING WILL BE HELD AT
THE STATE CAPITAL OF SO. CAR. -- - - - - DOWN TOWN COLUMBIA .]I WOULD APPRECIATE
ANY INFORMATION YOU MIGHT BE ABLE TO PROVIDE.
THANKING YOU IN ADVANCE.
FULL
THRUSTERS
DAVID A. WILSON , MSGT. RET.
COMBAT CONTROL TEAM
[CCT]
DELTA FORCE
* * *
Looking
for: Pictures of the "Sacred Cow"
If I'm not mistaken,
my grandfather was a crew member of the "Sacred Cow" while he was in
the Air Force. I was wondering if you knew where I could find some pictures that
may include the crew. I believe he was on FDR's single flight. Any information
would be helpful.
Thank you,
James M. Splonskowski Jr./ jsplon11@gateway.net Or / splon11@hotmail.com
* * *
Hi and good morning from Germany,
I´m a military jet aviation historian and I´m writing books about
the pilots outfit. Now I have some questions about the MBU20-oxygen mask. In May
I´m in Nevada and I´ll try to visit the Life Support at Nellis AFB.
Do you have a contact-person there, who will and can help me with my questions?
My email-addr.sannw@gmx.de
Thank you and
have a nice day Reinhard Sannwald
* * *
WW
II Aircraft
Hi,
I'm trying to find photos of the glider
used in WW II. My dad flew one and I want to make a plaque using one of the old
planes but not having to much luck. Don't ask me for the name as I do not know
it. I would appreciate any help on the matter. Has passed on so I can't ask him
but I am trying to do something for my brothers and sisters and need some help.
Thank
You
Ken Rinehart
P S If you respond please mark the subject
matter something that I will recognize and will not accidently delete the mail.
You know with all these bugs around
* * *
At
the attention of U.S. Air Force,
I'm a 20 years-old student
of aerospatial engineering in Turin, and I'm writing dowm a relation, for my examinations,
about Lockheed SR- 71 "Blackbird". But I found some problems on doing
it, because I couldn't find some essetial information about the plane: for
example, how many fuel thanks it has, what is their capacity (volumetric), and
if there's a sort of decanting of fuel during the passage sub- sonic/super-sonic
flight speed.
More over, where is posted the baricenter of
the plane (empty and full of fuel), what are weight distributions (engines, cameras,
etc.) and the functional scheme of Pratt & Whitney J58 engines. These are
the information I'd like to obtain from You, if it's possible, of course.If You
think it's better I can send You a copy of my relation (I think I'll finish it
for July) before giving it to my teachers... As personal curiosity, I'd like
to know what is the higher speed ever achieved by SR-71 (also in its variant YF-12
and M-12) or A-12 and what is the higher altitude ever reached by it.
If
You can answer me giving to me these information I thank You very much. If You
ca't, well, thank You the same. For every news, question, or simply some explanation,
make reference to
this e-mail address.
Regards,
Fabio
Mattiussi
Borgaro Torinese (TO)
Italy
* * *
Sent
you a photo of my dad and his crew from 1945 when they were part of the first
occupational force of Japan. This is he air runway atTachikawa. He is Bill Orcutt
bottom right.....tailgunner. He died in 93, but all others are still living. Is
this plane a B-17 or B-25 ? I cannot tell. Thanks Penny Orcutt-Hill
Joseph
Gilpin <jgilp@webtv.net>
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Creek/5278/Clarencenew.html
* * *
Hi Tom,
I
am working on gathering informational history on "missing man" flying
formation . I do not find such on the web if it is there. If it is please direct
methe the proper sight.I have talked to several top AF officers and they are not
able to giveany more information than is general knowledge as the topic implies.
Thank
you Again,
Paul / christiancounselor@juno.com
* * *
Do you know what the problem is with
the ON LINE RADAR MUSEUM. I have not been able to contact them for about a week.
thank you for your help. Tom Gillespie
GILTHM@AOL.COM
GOLD74MG@aol.com
* * *
f-16
hello, my
name is paul i am doing a project at school and i need info on the f-16. if you
know any good info sites about it please tell me them.
thankyou
g.klasios4260@home.com
* * *
The Thunder Birds are currently here
at Patrick AFB for an air show tomorrow. I noticed a classy looking suit pin (approx
2" in diameter) displaying the six thunder bird planes. Is there a chance
of obtaining this pin or possibly paying for one...I was so impressed by their
performance during practice.
A Devout Fan, Janis / Janis.Mason@patrick.af.mil
* * *
MY son is a high school junior. He
is interested in finding schools that have Air Force ROTC and how to get a scholarship.
Any information you can send to him would be appreciated.
Jason Sanborn
- 45 Mallard Drive/York, Maine 03909
SanbornMB@mail.ports.navy.mil
* * *
My name is Neil Benoit and I am Director
of Business Development for a software company here in the Boston area. I spent
ten pus years in the USAF (the old USAF Security Service). I have a cousin, John
Varney, of Wenham, MA, whose 13 year old son, Scott Varney, is in the Cardiac
Intensive Care Unit at Children's Hospital in Boston.
He was
diagnosed in early January of this year with cardiomyopathy, (enlarged heart),
and he has been in intensive care since. He just last night received a donor heart,
and he is in "good" condition. I was wondering if it would be possible
for him to receive a photograph of the the USAF Thunderbirds. He wants to become
a pilot one day and he is a great fan of the Thunderbirds. Thanks for any assistance
you may be in position to provide.
Regards,
Neil Benoit
/ neilb@patriotproperties.com
800-527-9991 (Office) / 781-592-8894 (Home)
* * *
Could
you tell me where Pope Air Force Base is?
Thanks.
Christy
/ CarlWilliamsNC@AOL.COM
* * *
What happens when someone that is AWOL is picked
up on a federal warrant? What is the next step? Could there have been a mistake
made? Please respond at gibsons@co.somerset.pa.us
* * *
F-117/F-117A and/or B2 Posters
I
am trying to find some glossy photos/posters of the Stealth Fighter and/or Stealth
Bomber posters. I have looked all over the internet including the USAF web site,
but have been unsuccessful.I find these aircraft to be uncommonly beautiful and
would like to have some photos or posters to put in my home office. If you have
any or know where I can get any, please e-mail me at home @ sherreejo@aol.com.
Thank
you in advance for your time and help.
* * *
decorated
units
Dear Tom, I am looking for information on america's most
decorated air force units. Are there no units continuous from world war I? Thankyou. ogungriot@yahoo.com
*
* *
USAF Mildenhall
Can i please
have the details for the Airshow at USAF Mildenhall UK, i wish to attend but all
i know is the date and the approximate location.
Ben Wagstaff
/ Royal Air Force Cadet / co_49@hotmail.com
* * *
Kaitaia Airport History
I
am researching the history of Kaitaia Airport (New Zealand). Do you know of any
links or people who can help me with any information on the American presence
during the later end of WW2? I have heard that the airfield was used mainly for
Bomber missions. Any info would be very appreciated.
Thanks,
Dawn
Carter/ Kaitaia Aero Club / j-carter@xtra.co.nz
* * *
Dear Sir
or Madam:
My name is Sean O'Toole, I am a residential addictions counselor,
as well as prior Air Force. I am looking to make our facility a bit more motivational
and inspirational for our clients. I know the importance of our military and country,
therefore would like recovering addicts to not forget how important it is to not
give up on country. I am intersted to know if you have any educational material
or posters, etc that I may get from you in regards to above states. Please advise.
Regards,
Sean M. O'Toole, B.S / countycorkireland@hotmail.com
* * *
Air
Show Iteniery
Question: My son and i are travelling to the
Minot Air show in Minot, North Dakota, August 11, 2001. It will be at the Airbase.
We are wondering who and what type of aircraft will be on display there and flying.
Thank you in advance for your help.
Sincerely, D.Pelland (d-l-pelland@home.com)
* * *
Simulators
Tom,
TheAir
Force has a Sem-tractor trailer with an F-16 simulator set up inside it. Apparently,
civilians can "fly" the simulator for free. I know that this display(?)
was in Kill Devil Hills, N.C. the week of 4/23/01 thru 4/27/01. I wonder what
it's schedule is, where it is based, etc. I'd really like to try the thing myself.
Any info?Thanks in advance,
an F-16 fan,
George/ gwilliams00@earthlink.net
* * *
Airshows?
Last
summer we attended an air show at McGuire AFB in New Jersey featuring the THUNDERBIRDS.
We were wondering if you had any information as to if they will be appearing this
year or any others hosted at McGuire......thank you
J Cascio
* * *
Summer job in an usaf base...
I
just visited your website and since it is very good, I thought you might know
about this very special thing I wanted to know...First, let me introduce myself
: my name is Frédérique Baud, I'm a french student (in maths and
physics) and I really want to become a fighter pilot. The thing is, I've spent
4 months in united states and I would love to go back there this summer, and as
you can guess, to work with planes... Therefore, I was wondering if it would be
possible for me to apply for a job or stay for a while to help out, in an Air
Force base. I know that students can do that in France...and I really want to
know more about being a military pilot.
I'm expecting your
answer, thanks for helping !
FB / FredBnb1
* * *
Planes of
the Past
I just had a couple questions about where to go for
some information. My father, Carl Dean Bailey, passed away in 1994. While talking
to my mother recently I learned some interesting and funny air stories about him.
One being that while he was stationed at Mather Field near Sacramento in the late
1940's or early 1950's, he was flying one of the "B" bombers on a training
flight and being the rebel he was, flew under the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco
with it. I would like to know where I can get his military records and if this
was ever recorded. She said he had to walk the flight line (ramp) several hours
while packing his parachute.
After the war in the late '50's
and early 60's he and a friend bought several scrapped P51 Mustangs at Davis-Montham
Air Field in Tucson and repaired and sold them. One of them was the "Pink
Lady" he even painted and flew to Alaska for a customer. He taught Billy
Roosevelt to fly and I think sold him a P51. There was also an older Indy 500
driver taught to fly the 51. He ferried several of the P51's to New York for the
French Government and from there they were shipped to France.
Would
there be any government records of these sales of scrapped airplanes? Any information
would be appreciated. Please forward this to anyone you might know that could
be of help.
Mrs. Pat Selna
1380 Selna Circle
Clarkdale,
AZ 86324
* * *
High Flight
Tom:
I'm ex-USAF (1968-1972) and was with the Starategic Air Command. After I got out,
the Air Force came up with a poem called HIGH FLIGHT which was used in AirForce
ads. I would love to get an audio copy of this poem. The guy who recited it was
great and the poem sent chills up my back. Why did they stop running the ads and
where can I get a copy of the audio? Chuck Cameron / CCame36335
* * *
A7D Video
Looking for video
of the A7D or A6 -- anything would do for presentation to group of men who recently
restored a A7D for memorial.
Ernest R. Gregory / Nordson Web
Coating Systems DV
Voice Mail: (800) 275-8934 ext. 8736
E-Mail: egregory2@mn.mediaone.net
or egregory@nordson.com
* * *
Planes
of the past - World War II
Re.Flying Fortress \\Bomber-World
War II B17.
For curiosity purposes, would you be so kind as to inform if the
Boeing Co, ever made for the US Air Force the B19 model and also what is the difference
between the model B17 and the B19 model. If you cannot provide, please inform
where to go.
Cordially,
Luciano J. Schwarz / vilex@uol.com.br
* * *
B-17 bomber group
i am trying
to find out the name of the town in england where the 388th bombardment group
attached to the 561st squadron was stationed. my father-in-law flew B-17's and
my son and i have gone to the national archives in wash. D.C. and photo copied
all the records of his 22 missions flown, however we were unable to find out where
the group was based out of in england. if you have this info or where i can find
it please let me know.
thank you
deborah
gierach / Pselna1116
* * *
P38 lightning
hi
my name is wayne i'm looking to find plans/schematics on the P38 aircraft if you
can help me in this search i'd be so happy
rossow@iprimus.com.au
* * *
i am not sure if you can help me but
i know that at Ramstein AFB they have a college that spouses can attend I think
its the university of maryland is there anyway that i can get e-mail address for
the school or a contact to find out more about it. I would appreciate the help
i am having alot of trouble getting info on this thanks Denise Cooper
Neesi215@aol.com
* * *
I have been having trouble connecting
to the ON LINE AIR MUSEUM. I was wondering if it is off the web, any information
you can send me will be appreciated. Thank you
Thomas J. Gillespie / GILTHM@AOL.COM
* * *
Macdill AFB
HI
Retired Navy Looking for way to get information on COON'S CREEK RECREATION AREA
AT MacDill AFB.
THANK YOU
bob <rzmolik@tir.com>
* * *
While searching the net for things
about my home town "Chipping Ongar, UK" I found that there where two
squadrons 387th and 61st: 387th BG 21/6/43 to 18/7/44 & 61st TG Mar/45 to
25/3/45.Could you please shed some light on these squadrons what they did if any
members are around etc..I am a serving member of the Royal Air Force and would
love to know any information.
Yours faithfully
Jim
Wheeler / B8431809 / jimwheeler809@hotmail.com
Senior Air Craftsman/Aerospace
Systems Operator /Chipping Ongar
Essex/ England/ United Kingdon
* * *
Hello, I'm sorry but my english. true or false:
the F16 Has problems in the fly or it's story said people about the aircraft is
false, I'm think is true, but el F-16 had good-look. If you want answer me, please
do to : kenolose@yahoo.es .
ADIOS-
David Jimenez gordillo <kenolose35@aol-avant.com
* * *
Is there an Air Force base
named for Claire Chennault? If yes, is it still operational? Thanks.
Gary Braddock / <gbscoop@msn.com>
Brandon, F L
* * *
I am writing this
to hopefully get some information for my father. His DD-214 was misplaced/lost
many years ago. If anyone knows of a way that I/he can get him a copy or another
please e-mail me at GrCady@aol.com. He was enlisted from Jan. 62 until Jan. 66.
His name is Mike Howard, from Youngstown,Ohio if anyone knew or remembers and
would like to get intouch. Thank you in advance.
Grcady@aol.com
* * *
High Flight Poem
Where
can I get a copy of the audio version of HIGH FLIGHT? When I would hear the USAF
ads on the TV in which High Flight was recited it sent chills up my back and made
me proud to be a USAF veteran. Please let me know / Thanks
Chuck
Cameron; former SSgt. USAF 1968-1972.
CCame36335@aol.com
* * *
Reach for the Sky Video
Recently
on a T V Station O P B showed this video & all the behind the scenes of the
Air For thunderbirds. My Son is a Cpt. in theAir Force in England. I loved that
Video. How does one go about getting this video.??
Jan Dahlke
<jad8888@pcez.com>
* * *
I have a vague recollection from perhaps the
WWII era of hearing, or reading, a Pilot's Prayer, but have had no luck inquiring
from friends, or searching on certain USAF websites of anyone being able to come
up with such a prayer. This is not a humorous prayer, but one that I think I'd
like to use at a friend's memorial service....he retired as a Lt. Colonel in the
Air Force and died at the age of 85 this year.
This is just
a personal quest for this very good friend. His family is handling the memorial
service, but I'm hoping I might be able to find the prayer to read at the service.
An
Air Force Recruiting office did send me a poem entitled "High Flight",
but this is not exactly what I had in mind. I'm fairly certain this goes back
to WWII. Any help anyone could give me would be greatly appreciated. Thank you
very much,
Barbara Hollinger / Lancaster, Pennsylvania / <b_hollinger@ACAD.FANDM.EDU>
* * *
I was born at Wheelus Air Force Base
on November 10,1964 in Tripoli, Libya. I wanted to know how I can get an original
copy of my birth certificate.
Thanking you, Kevin P. Wade / Jow795@aol.com
*
* *
I was a member of the Civilian Ground
Observer Corps. in the early 50's and until it was eliminated about 1955. I worked
at Millerton, NY at Bravo Metro 25 Red. All calls went to the Air Force Filter
Center at White Plains, NY. Are you aware of any e-group or other site that covers
the GOC? I have performed searches but cannot turn up anything. Many Thanks,
Jack
Shufelt <nyctowers@earthlink.net>
* * *
MIA B-17 in WW2 from
Belgrade to Foggia
My Uncle, Staff Sgt: Earl Freed was MIA in WW2. He
was an airplane mechanic & had gone to Belgrade to repair & pick up a
B-17, the " Helen Belle" with a crew of 6 others plus an unidentified
Italian captain. I recieved a copy of a microfiche from the national archives.
It was the Missing Aircrew Report.
I was wondering if someone
could translate longitude/lat coordinates to show me on a map where the plane
was last seen? They were headed back to Foggia, Italy and were following a river
valley.
Excerpt: Between the last mentioned position of 42/18N,
21/00E and where we broke out on the coast at 42/18N, 16/ 53E we were in slushy
snow & heavy icing conditions for 45-50 minutes and were forced to use our
deicers steadily"
Thank you,
Justina MacRitchie / MacFreed@aol.com
*
* *
I am looking for a poster from W.W.II on Free
A Man To Fight. If you could help locate, I would greatly appreciate it.Thank
You
Pamela / Mmcdow1313@aol.com
* * *
I'm a military-collector
from germany. I have in my collection 2 us-airphotos from WWII and i have no idea
of the location. The photo-codes are: first photo "US 33/21 (or 27)39"
and second photo "(US 33/2742) 8APR45 (F/24)// 363 T/RGP 1400B". Can
any person help? (andexcuse my bad english)
Jan <aux_md@yahoo.de>
* * *
females uniforms in the
second world war.
I'm making some uniforms for a dance show
that I and others are appearing in locally. I need information / pictures of the
styles worn by female members of the USAF during the 2nd world war. Can you oblige??
Many thanks / Tel/ Fax +44(0) 24 7654 2784
Helma Austin (Mrs)
<sales@friarsmarketing.com>
/ Friars Marketing International / 12,Friars Close / Binley Woods / Warwickshire
/ England / CV3 2QW / www.friarsmarketing.com
* * *
Thunderbirds Music
Video
Hi. When I was stationed in The Philippines and Korea,
there was a music video featuring the Thunderbirds and the name of the song was
"Heroes". I have been searching for the last several months trying to
find it but no joy. Any help would be appreciated. Keep The Faith!
(M)Sgt
Wes Pyle / Debwes5@aol.com ////(M)Sgt Wes
Pyle / Debwes5@aol.com
ANSWER: Received Dec. 28th, 2004
In
response to (M)Sgt Wes Pyle's question, I HAVE the music video, who sings that
song?
Steven M. Caleb scaleb{AT}tcsweb.com
Lodging Directory
I
would like to know the internet address of the USAF Lodging Directory. I have
one now but it is dated 08/06/2000. The address I have and have been trying to
access is:
https://www-r.afsv.af.mil/lodging/lodginglistnew.asp.
Thank
you. Ed Newell <ednewell@home.com>
* * *
USAF Campaign Ribbons
etc
I am looking for the proper sequence of ribbons worn on
Officer uniform. Is there a website that shows this?
STLBOB@webtv.net (Bob Heston)
* * *
discharge records
I'm
looking for information on where to get copies of my discharge records 1957 usaf
JOHN E BARNETT 16435662 THANK YOU. <jbarnett1@charter.net>
* * *
f-5
Skoshi Tiger Patches
Looking for any patches related to this
subject. Also 10th Fighter Commando Squadron Vietnam in 1965-1966
Lkr1970@cs.com
* * *
Dear Sirs:
I am unable to find my dd 214 and need it to apply for medical treatment.
Please advise me on how to obtain a copy. Thank you for your help in this matter.
Maj. Marshall E. Crum -Retired <CRUMWELL@atlantic.net>
* * *
Trying to locate a copy
of orders for all persons from tn in 1954 christmas flight.
3709btms lackland
afb tx
Craigbj1609@aol.com
* * *
I am Mrs. George
Williams, and my husband, George N. Williams, Jr. USAF Maj, Ret. and I are trying
to help my brother who found a ring that he believes belongs to a former (or current)
member of the Thunderbirds. It is a Josten ring with the initials JFB. I have
searched the web under the Thunderbirds and cannot locate a list of former members,
only the current team. My brother, Phil Tucker, has unsuccessfully searched for
someone in the area in which he found the ring. If you can give us some clues
on where to locate a former member of the Thunderbird team with these initials,
and if they can identify the ring and the time/circumstances where they think
they lost it, we will contact them.
Phil thought the ring
might be a keepsake. My Email isgnjwilliams@juno.com.
Thanks
for any help you can give.
Jan Williams /George N Williams, Jr <gnjwilliams@juno.com>
* * *
Dragoon -August 1944
Operation during WWII
Anyone know about any citations from
the French Government concerning the southern invasion by the US Armed Forces
1944? France is giving certificates of appreciation to the Normandy Invasion US
participants. Is the same true for those of us who came up from the south via
Corsica?
Responses to CELOOP1@aol.com
* * *
Dear Sirs,
I am doing
a school project on aircraft missiles and i have taken quite an interest to them.I
would just like to ask a question and if you could reply as soon as possible that
would be great.What type of weapon from the USAF would be most effective in Air-Air
and Air-Surface in an attack situation? If you could answer this question I would
be most greatful.
Thankyou, Ryan N <spiker_88@hotmail.com>
* * *
CAN ANYONE OUT THERE
WHERE I MIGHT FIND INFORMATION ON A CLOSED AIRFORCE BASE THAT I ALWAYS KNEW AS
"BENTON AIRFORCE BASE" LOCATED ON 'RED ROCK' MTN. IN LUZERNE COUNTY'
PENNSYLVANIA? IT MAY HAVE BEEN SPECIFICALLY A 'RADAR' BASE. IT HAS SINCE BECOME
PAT OF THE JOB CORPS.I WAS ALWAYS CURIOUS ABOUT THIS PLACE AND I'M INTERESTED
IN THE HISTORY OF IT.
JAY GARDZALLA <ajabobi@epix.net>
* * *
Hello,
I'm
a Security Forces member of the U.S.A.F, and looking for job opportunaties in
my home town of Houston ,Texas. I'm a 26yr old male. My current rank is SrA, and
I'm a WS3 monitor facility operator and area supervisor. If anyone has any information
contact me at houtexas13@yahoo.com
Thank
you,
SrA Perez, Ray A. 39th SFOB
* * *
My
dad served in the Air Force from 1954 to 1958. Would he be considered a Korean
War veteran? What are the requirements? I couldn't find anything by performing
web searches. Please respond to me at the following e-mail address: bgpcwi@nelson-tel.net.
&nb sp; Thanks for your help with this matter!!
Bob Glaus
<bgpcwi@nelson-tel.net>
* * *
Patches
I
have been trying to locate one of my old unit's patch... any ideas? I thought
sure those would be out on the net some where. This one really nice... the 91/92???
AMU at Bentwaters... A-10s, had the skull with lightening bolts from mouth and
eyes.
JB
John B. Goss II / Regional Manager, S4Inc / 1309
Harlan Drive, Suite 203 Bellevue, NE 68005 / Office:402-292-6393 / www.s4inc.com
* * *
Could someone please tell me where
in the state of New Mexico is Holomon Air Force Base? Please E-mail an answer
to jesstigger19@aol.com
Thank You - Jessie
* * *
Vintage
aircraft
I would like to know if anyone is interested in assembling
or purchasing vintage WW1 or WW2 aircraft. My e-mail address is coldandclear@hotmail.com.
* * *
To whom it may concern,
I am interested in your air shows at the Air Base in Goldsboro. Could you please
share any upcoming dates when visitors can enjoy the day and bring our families.
Thanks for your time and assistance.
David Grissom / dgrissom@mhc-oxford.org
/ tel: 919-693-5111
* * *
Where
can we get a list of air bases?
Thanks MSGT John H. Fletcher;
retired. / Vlvtblu1@aol.com
* * *
I am in need of some help for my brother, Albert
C. Price, that was in the AIR fORCE in the '50's & is now in very bad health
& needs to get some help with his medical cost. Also there will be a need
for help in his burial expence when the time comes. I have all the information
on him. He was an Airman 3rd class, name-Albert C.Price-joined at Chamblee, Ga.
1-6-54 took his basic training in San Antonio, Texas, was in the 3520 Headquaters
Squadrm Please help direct me to the site I need to go for help. My brother is
not doing very well & his heart can't hold out for long.
My email is godsassurance@aol.com
Thank you & May GOD BLESS!!
Albert C. Price's Sister / Ms. A.M.
Martin
* * *
Lost Plane Information:
Need
info about flight from lajes azores to westover ma in oct 1951
mildred
shepherd <milshep@msn.com>
* * *
I have been trying to get in touch with
Patrick AFB, FL online to check on the possibility of a "hop" to Antigua
on their weekly flight but to no avail. Can you provide me with info on who to
contact and an e-mail address? I am a retired Marine and believe that I am eligible.
Thanks, Bill Painter (swtwm724@worldnet.att.net)
* * *
Reply to Christine Davidson@tesco.net
Subj: Greenland Airbases
From: HCervan102@AOL.Com
Dear
Barry: I am aware of 2 bases. During WW ll, Bluie West 1 was situated on the southwest
coast at the end of a long narrow fijord. There was only one way in and one way
out and there was insufficient space to go-around for a second attempt to land.
The runway was short with an imposing concrete wall at the end of it to guard
buildings from any aircraft that might land long.
As one neared the wall,
big signs on either side of the runway advised."Cut Your Switches".
The other, Thule Air Base is better known. It was part of USA's Ballistic Missile
Early Warning System (BMEWS). A fighter squadron and Nike missiles guarded the
base from air attack. And if rumors are to be believed, our only protection from
ground attack was backscatter from
the super powerful electronic signals emitted
by the monstrous radarantennas.
They would sterilize a man in a second. HCervan102@AOL.com
* * *
ac130gunship(puff)
im
looking for any information regarding the ac-130 gunship(aka puff). Any information
whould be welcomed. jsnnolen@netscape.net
* * *
Next Rocket Launch From Vandenburg
AFB
When is the next rocket launch from Vandenbrug AFB in 2001?
If you do not have the information, how can I obtain the information?
Franklyn
Cooke/Carson, CA / f3cooke@att.net
* * *
Stewart air force base--1955
I
am interested in any details of an air accident occuring in September, 1955 at
the subject airfield. The accident resulted in the fatality of John Hall. Any
information would be appreciated. Thank you. John Jessup / JNJESSUP@aol.com
* * *
Maybe you can help me out. I foiund
a painted squadron decoration from Gunter Field in Montgomery, Alabama dated 1945.
Suppossedly a WW2 item. It has a red pheonix at the top with his wings spread
and a shield with an iron gloved hand with lightening bolts coming out of it.
On a scroll, it says, "Prepare For Combat." On the back it says, AAFEFTTC
791, Gunter Field, 1945 Could be an extra letter between the F and the T as it
looks ripped thereAny idea where I can get any info on this place??? Any help
would be appreciated.
Best Wishes,
Jack Juka / Multicynic@aol.com
* * *
Last week we had "Hippie"
day at school for our football theme for the week. I was digging through my old
jewelry and came across a bracelet I wore for an MIA/POW. The information on the
bracelet is: CMSgt William L. Madison USAF 15 May 66 Laos KY - how can I trace
this information so that I can give this bracelet to him or his family?
STURM3rd@aol.com
* * *
I am in the process of restoring a
BT-13A Vultee Valiant. I have the following information on the plane, but would
like to see if anyone out there has pictures, information or would allow me to
call them to talk about this plane and the possible group this plane was in. It
is Serial # 41-10989 (2960), it was received on Feb. 14, 1942 and was initially
assigned to the AAF Basic Flying School, Gunter AAF, Montgomery AL. It went to
the AAF Basic Flying School, Sumpter AAF, SC on Feb. 28, 1942. It remained there
until Jul. 18, 1944, when it was placed in storage at Warner Robins Air Depot
GA. It was disposed as surplus on Oct. 12, 1944 at Ponca City, OK. It was modified
for civilian use and given a N-number of N-4566 V and serial number of 2960. Any
help would greatly be appreciated in this restoration.
Thanks,
Matt Cutter / ACEFiero@Compuserve.com / 970-259-4156
* * *
Otis AFB,MA
Gentlemen:
I was stationen at Otis in 1958,1959. I understand the base has been closed for
some time and assigned to the Mass. Air National Guard. I would like to visit
the base with my wife and show her what it was like. If anyone knows how I can
go about obtaining a pass to come into the base and do some sightseeing, I will
surely appreciate the information. Many thanks in advance.
Rjimenezhsse@aol.com
* * *
C17 Globemaster III picture missing
Sir
I've been trying to find a decent picture of the C17 Globemaster III and
either find small or something less then what I'm looking for.My son is a Load
Master on said aircraft and I would like a nice picture of one. The link for the
C17 on the http://www.usaf.com site is missing the picture. Can this be addressed?
Regards
Robert M. Coleman <bob1952@swbell.net>
ANSWER:
We'll try to post a picture soon.
* * *
What
is the history of the B19? What ever became of it? There's hardly a scrap of information
about it to be found on the web. Can someone please help? All information welcome.
Robert
Selle <selle@dircon.co.uk>
* * *
I want to return to active duty. I
went to a recruiter in my home town, because I had only been out of the Air Force
for little over a year. I was turned down because of my credit report. my son
almost died, so my wife stayed with him at the hospital with him. He had an extended
hospital stay so my wife lost her job. We did get behind on our bills, but straightened
it up with the money we had saved. There were three things on my credit report
1 was a mistake, and 1 was on there since I went into the air force the first
time. we did not know about any of these on there until my credit report was done.
The recruiter did not put this info in the waiver, and told me his commander did
not have time to hear our problems. I feel I have not been given a chance to prove
myself. The recruiter would not even give me an interview with the commander.
I want nothing more than to get back in to the air force. If there is anyone who
can help me please e-mail me at sarat94@hotmail.com
Thank
You,
MARK
* * *
Hi im 37 and
Ive been desperatly looking for info on "Andy Zeik" flying sergent 1940
monument in Bridge port but cant pull up any thing the fly sergents died in plane
cras Velero Cal? please send me any thing and all, you would have on my grandfather.
thanks
schwanzx6 <schwanzx6@hotmail.com>
* * *
Lost DD Form 214
My
name is Winfield Smith. In March 1953, I enlistd in the USAF awaiting entery into
the aviation cadet program. At that time, my serial number was AF19500515. I was
discharged on August 1, 1955 . I have ta DD Form 214 for this stretch of service.
On the same day, I graduated from flight school and was commissioned, at that
time, I had a serial number of AO3057350. I believe I was discharged in January
of 1957. I have lost that DD Form 214. I would like to know where I might find
a copy of this form.
Thanks,
Winfield Smith
<wsmith@vom.com>
* *
*
Is there a 2001 Thunderbirds' demonstration schedule
posted? I can't locate it. I would be interested in shows in the states of Alabama,
Florida, Georgia, Mississippi. I would love for my 6 year old grandson to see
them. I've seen them at Maxwell AFB in Montgomery, AL. The Blue
Angels have
a web page with their schedule - why not the Thunderbirds?
Thanks!
Karen
Rogers krogers@capitalpartnersinc.com
* * *
I am an avid a ircraft
modeler who is currently building an early-model B-52 (probably a "C"
or a "D" because of the rear turret gunner and time period) and I am
looking for SAC paint schemes of the 1960-1965 period (1964 being t he best possible).
If you could point me in the right direction, I would be much obliged. I can be
contacted at ALRijil@msn.com.
Thanks,
Tim
* * *
hey,
my
name is andrew and I was curious about how to become an astronaut. I wanted to
know if I wished to become one would i need to spend time in some sort of training
in the military? and if so which military and what division of it.
thanks,
Andrew
<backalleysally@hotmail.com>
* * *
hi,
my name is peggie tackett
My father was in the air force and
my grandfather worked on and took care of the thunderbird planes out at hill air
force base in layton utah. he was an honorary member of the thunderbirds. My mother
istrying to find him a thunderbirds t-shirt or something of that nature to give
to him as a gift. Could you maybe help me with my search? a t-shirt or some kind
of memorabilia would be wonderful. i have been all over the net and havent found
anything yet . thank you for your time...............peggie tackett / peggie_tackett@msn.com
* * *
hello
A young lady
by the name of Connie Consuella Williams is homeless. Her father was stationed
at Osan when she was born at the base hospital there. She is now estranged from
her father who unfortunaly is on drugs. We are trying to help her get on her feet
and a place to live but she needs a birth certificate.
As I
mentioned before, her name is Connie Consuella Williams Daughter of Gary Williams,
wife Korean. I do not have her name. Connie's birth date is 11-16-81. Please let
me know if you can help me with her information.
thank you
Glynele Winston / LEAVES50@aol.com
* * *
I have visited your web site. It is
very good. I tried to connect to the online Radar Museum and received a message
page not found. Could you check on that web address. Also maybe you can help me
with some other information. I am retired from the Air Force and I have many official
Air Force website bookmarked but now when I try them all I get is a bad address
message. That is for any www.af.mil site. Do you know if the Air Force server
was in the part of the pentagon that was hit on Sep 11th?
Keep
up the good work
Daniel Dunham
PS by the way, I served
on AC&W sites during my career. I was a long range radar operator and later
became an AJO. Consequently I would be interested in this particular site.
Daniel Dunham <pastordan@comteck.com>
* * *
Archive issue
Several
yrs ago a double page photo was included in one of your issues that included a
P47 C5 and pilot A. M. Juchheim, Jr. from Grenada, MS. Letters H L J were the
plane's call letters, serial # 226020. I am desparately seeking a copy of the
negative and photo if possible. This issue was from 20-25 years ago. Please search
your data base and archives for this issue and negative. I appreciate any assistance
in this matter.
If necesarry I can be reached at 662-226-2121.
Thank
you.
Dr. A. M. Juchheim / email: juchheim@network-one.com
* * *
My name is
Peggie Tackett. My father was in the air force and my grandfather worked on and
took care of the thunderbird planes out at Hill Air Force Base in Layton Utah.
He was an honorary member of the thunderbirds. My mother is trying to find him
a thunderbirds t-shirt or something of that nature to give to him as a gift. Could
you maybe help me with my search? A t-shirt or some kind of memorabilia would
be wonderful. i have been all over the net and haven't found anything yet .
Thank you for your time...............peggie tackett < peggie_tackett@msn.com
* * *
Hi,
can you give me photos and imformation about the A-10A and the F-117A please?
my E-mail address is Kevdude7@aol.com
* * *
# for base locator
I
am looking for the name of the AFB located nearest Kaiserslauetrn Germany and
the # of the base locator for that instalation. Send to jthelen@forkslaw.com
* * *
6917th security group
I
was stationed at Brindizi Italy 1966-68 with the 6917th security group of the
USAFSS. I am interested in finding out how I could purchase a baseball cap with
the the security logo from that base. If anyone out their can steer me in the
right direction
I would appreciate it........thanking you in advance
Nick.........nimas@ptd.net
<nimas@ptd.net>
* * *
Ribbons
and Decorations
Can you offer me a site to visit and see a
list or chart of military service ribbons and decorations? If so, please send
to michael_pennell@hotmail.com.
Thank you for your service to veterans.
janet pennell
* * *
NATIONAL DEFENSE METAL
TOM
AS A VIETNAM ERA VET IAM WONDERING IF OUR GOVERMENT IS GOING TO HAND OUT THE NATIONAL
DEFENSE MEDAL TO OUR MILITARY PEOPLE NOW, AFTER ALL IT IS CALLED "NATIONAL
DEFENSE" WHAT COULD BE A BETTER TIME TO HAND IT OUT THAN NOW. IF ANYBODY
HAS ANY INFO ON THIS I WOULD APPRECIATE IT
THANKS-
Kevin
Amy --------amy@tbscc.com
* * *
Fighter Squadron photos
I
have been searching for photographs of a certain unit in Da-Nang circa 1965. This
would
be F-105D's of the 4th fighter wing, 334th fighter squadron. I have
searched in vain to even
come close. The closest thing I get is wwII photos.
All the "thud" web sites seem to have everything but what I need. Any
help that you could provide would be appreciated more than you know
Thank
You
Carlisle Barnes <carlislebarnes@home.com>
* * *
Order of the Cross
What is the
Air Force's "Order of the Cross" about? Thanks.
Jun
Quejado <jun.quejado@mscwest.msc.navy.mil>
* * *
Sorry to bother you but I was wondering
if you could help me? I am after some informations about the 1631 USAF unit
that was stationed in Prestwick, Scotland 1960? I know that this is one of
the stop overs for Elvis Presley on his way back home. I would appreciate any
help at all, you can contact me on daren.c.emmingham@talk21.com.
many
thanks, Daren Emmingham
* * *
AC-130E
Date: Sat, Nov 24 10:42 PM
I am looking for the AC-130E
that my dad Joel D Whipple (A.K.A. Whip) may have served on during Vietnam. If
you knew him or know anything about the aircraft please let me know. Thanks
PsyCoWhiP@aol.com
* * *
Airmens Coin
I
have a friend who's son is in the Airforce and recently graduated boot camp. I
understand that after graduation each Airmen received a coin, called the Airmen's
coin. This young man was very proud of this coin. But one day someone I will call
him, low life stole the coin. I understand that these coins are next to impossible
to get. This young mans mother would love to be able to give her son another coin
for Christmas so I am writing to try and help her find one. I would be willing
to pay for one if it was available or if the Airforce had some way of getting
a coin to his mother and I can help in the endeavor, it would be my pleasure.
You see I am an Ex. Marine Sergeant and I understand how valuable that coin was
to that young Airman. If necessary I will write the commanding General of the
Airforce, but I hope I can receive the help threw this address. If you can help
or give me some advice please send it to this address. greamer@juno.com thank
you for your help. The young Airman in question is David Wierzchowski, He graduated
from Lakeland AFB. Texas. I thank you again for any help.
Gregory
A. Reamer./ Gregdevildog@aol.com mailto:Gregdevildog@aol.com
* * *
I am looking for a print of the sr-71,
it is in the air force art collection #G-3 by Harmon. Any idea where i can get
one and cost. thanks russell madden <russell.madden@verizon.net>
* * *
DEAR SIRS, I BOUGHT A POW BRACELET
BACK IN THE 90'S....I AM WONDERING HOW TO GET AHOLD OF THE PERSON ON MY BRACELET
TO SEE IF HE MADE IT BACK TO THE GOOD OLE USA YET...I'VE BEEN WEARING MY BRACLET
EVERYDAY....PLEASE LET ME KNOW .... THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR TIME AND COOPERATION
IN THIS MATTER...BLESSING ALWAYS...
.EMAIL ADDY IS: BIRDIE_FM@YAHOO.COM
* * *
50th Field Maintenance Squadron
Date: Thu, Oct 25 03:31 PM
On the Hahn AB WEbsite there
is a picture of the 50th Field Maintenance Squadron during the 1960's. I think
that my friend who is now deceased is in that picture. Picture on the Web is not
very clear. Who can I contact to get a copy of that picture? Thank you.
mariefarrar@hotmail.com
* * *
Looking for a photo of my
husband when he was in the Air Force all of his photos were destroyed in a fire
in 1969. His name is William Louis Grouell. He was in the Air Force from 1964
to 1968. His serial number was: AF19788476 Last rank was Sgt. I would love to
have his Air Force photo, since I met and married him after the fire took many
of his items, including the photos he had. I appreciate any information you might
offer in directing me to find a photo of him. Thank you for your time and efforts.
Sincere
regards,
Yolanda Grouell / Yolanda Grouell <ygrouell@mail.kindercare.com>
Mrs. William L. Grouell
* * *
What
armament does the ac-130 specter carry?
JHSUDS@aol.com
* * *
Motto
I have a
silver / enamel badge which I believe has a connection with the US Air Force.
It shows a flying eagle carrying a soldier holding a rifle and has the motto "vincit
qui primum serit". Can anyone tell me which organisation had this badge and
/ or what the motto means? Please reply on nannymousely@aol.com
Thanks.
Nannymousely@aol.com
* * *
Greetings,
Good looking site!
Question?
I was in USAF back in 1964 to 1968. I want to sign up for
computer training, but they want me to provide them with a copy of my G.E.D.
Certificate I got while in USAF. I've misplaced it sometime over the years.
Whom do I contact to get another copy from the USAF? Can you help me? Thanks for
any help you can offer. Please e-mail me at: azirap784@aol.com
Ted Pariza / Azirap784@aol.com
* * *
Hi.
My name is Trip Langhans. My dad (1LT Lester F. Langhans, Jr.) flew photo reconaissance
off Guam with the 3rd Photo between March 1945 and April 1946. His crew was one
of the planes that flew BDA after Nagasaki. I would like to be able to get photos
of the planes that he flew. The only picture we have that is identifiable is the
last one that he flew, but at age 21 he was not thinking to include the tail number,
so all we have is the crew and the nose art. He flew planes with the following
tail numbers:
42-84811 / 42-84813 / 42-84816 / 42-84829; Nagasaki mission
42-84851 / 42-84853 / 42-84856 / 42-84871 / 42-84900
I believe they
were all B-29-BW from the Boeing Wichita, Kansas plant or B-29-MO from the Omaha,
Nebraska plant.
If anyone has photos that can be e-mail, please send
to lester1sg@hotmail.com. If anyone has any information on how I can find photos
that actually identify planes by tail number, your help would be appreciated.
I have found hundreds of photos of planes from Tinian and Guam, but few are identifiable
by tail number. I would like to be able to collect these for my father while he
is still alive. If you have information or can be of help, I would sure appreciate
it and I know that my father would also. Thanks in advance. Sincerely, lester1sg@hotmail.com
* * *
Operation Desert Shield/ Storm
Please
help me? I´m a german, who is willing to write a great book abo ut all facts
about the ODS. I know, my english is not very well, but i try t o read and understand
all answers, i hope it will incomin´.
My Questions: Which
ODS-veteran can contact me, especially "hog-jocks" a nd "mud-hen
drivers". I´ve read both books, written by Smallwood, ´bout the
Warthog´s and Strike Eagle´s in ODS. Please let me know more, as you
can give. I´m beggin´you!!!!! All other Pilot´s and commanders
or ground-crew members who can tell me her personally experiences are welcome,
too! Private Pictures are also welcome: Vipers, Rhinos, Albinos, Tom-/ Bombca
ts, Hornets or Spectre´s - and all the other types.
Second
Question, especially to USAF-SpecOpsCom: Which informations could you give to
me? Which actions where truly done, by the"TF White" & "TF
Red" on Jan 17th 1991?
How many Informations can i get, about the "Pave
Low III E" /"Pave Hawk" operations during ODS ? Please, only true
facts, i´m tired of the lies from the press!!! Answers please to:Deserthawk@gmx.de
- Thank you, very much-I´m proud of what you all have done in Operation
Desert Shield and Desert Storm & Operation
Desert Sabre
<Deserthawk@gmx.de>
* * *
Could you provide me with the specification
info. for the Blackbird SR-71?
Why did the US Air Force stop the running of
this aircraft?
Thanks
James Fidler <Jamesf@imagedevelopment.co.uk>
* * *
Hello,
I'm
a 17 year old, senior that attends Valley Lutheran High School and I live in Saginaw,
Michigan. I've come to the decision that I would like to join the AF. I'm really
getting tired of high school and think that I'll totally slack off if I go to
college. I've already sat down with a recruiter (MSgt Brown) in my area and he
has given me a ton of information. I've already taken my ASVAB test (my QT score
was an 80).
I'm going down to Troy, MI to get my physical and
sign up on December 27, and I just wanted to know what the 'best' Air Force base
is. I'm from Michigan and I would like a base that is a bit warmer! I kind of
narrowed my search down and I think I would like to be stationed in Colorado,
Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, or North or South Carolina. If someone from
one of these bases could give me a little bit more info on the base itself and
the surrounding area It would be greatly appreciated.
Also,
I can't decide on what job to choose. I'm torn between 'Engineering' and 'Structural
Engineering'. I would also greatly appreciate it if someone could email me on
exactly what you do.
Thanks in advance,
Chris
/ CAnkoviak@DOW.com
* *
*
Records of Reuben Dana Winningham Jr
Date:
Wed, Dec 26 03:27 PM
Dear Sirs
I would like to apply for
my American Citizanship, but to do so I have to give details of my deceased fathers
times of residence in the USA.
All of Dads records and papers
were lost in a fire after his death and all I have are his dog tags. I know he
was stationed at Bentwaters Suffolk England when he met and married my Mother
in 1953. We then moved back and forth untill 1961 when he left the Airforce after
being stationed near Springfield Massachusetts. Originally from Charlston South
Carolina the details on his dog tags are: WINNINGHAM / REUBEN D JR
Af14422352
/ TSI 0
I would be grateful for any information you can send me.
Thank you Ellen Salmon. nee Winningham <thegrouch23@hotmail.com>
* * *
I was stationed At Lake Charles AFB
,From 1955 to 1958 .At Base OPS, Ect. There were always aerial photos of the base
around. I have returned the last few years and there are only a few reminders
of what this base was like. Where could I find ome of thoes photos? Thank you
Ray
Ferazani / rayf442@hotmail.com.
* * *
Dear Sir:
I am trying
to locate a "USAF 1951 Resolving Power Test Target".
This is a chart
to test the clarity of optics. It resembles an eye chart in that it has a number
of lines of different thickness and at right angles.
If you
could connect me with someone who has one or a copy of one that I might acquire
I would appreciate it VERY MUCH! Thank you for your time and effort. My e-mail
address is: RIBuhite@aol.com
Sincerely,
Rick Buhite
* * *
LOGO
I
am looking for anyone who would have info on the Black Sheep Squardon Logo or
any other info. that may help. My name is Harold. Email me at Gyroguy@netnitco.net Thank You.
* * *
Hello, I'm
french and I'm 17 years old. In order to resolve a physics problem, I would like
to collect a lot of information about the B-17 (flying fortress) such as its mass,
its length, its acceleration, its top speed and especially its taking-off time,
because I would like to find physically how many meters are needed for a B-17
to take-off. That's why I ask you. I though that only the US air force could know
it. So :
mass :
top speed :
acceleration :
taking-off time :
minimal taking-off track distance :
plane length :
motor-power :
I
ask you, because I didn't find anything on boeing website. Thank you
Arnaud <esteve.arnaud@wanadoo.fr>
* * *
I
am interested in finding out the history of Gunter Field at Maxwell Gunter AFB
in Alabama. My dad's last name is Gunter and he was in the Air Force, so I have
been collecting memorabilia from Gunter to frame as a present. I would like to
give him some history. I am sure he knows about it's existence, but not it's history
(who it was named for, etc.) If you could help me out I would appreciate it. Thanks.
Delsie
Pence (Denise, send us an e-mail that peoplecan reach you at)
* * *
Brindisi Air Force Base
Looking
for info on the 6017th Security Group Brindizi Italy. If base is still there and
who to contact to try to purchase a bb cap with the logo. I was stationed their
Oct. 66 to April 68. Any info would be appreciated.
Can reach
me at ........nimas@ptd.net...........thanks.........Nick
Segilia
* * *
Combat pilots
Date: Sun, Jan 06 11:28 AM
I was just wondering.......what
was the first year that the Air Force had women combat pilots?
Steve42307@aol.com
* * *
Air Force Music
I
was raised by an Air Force Enlisted man. I always heard Air Force music and I'd
like to get some of these old songs. Especially the One that starts off "He
took the blue from the sky and a pretty girls eyes and called it Air Force Blue"
Do you have any suggestions about where I should look for this type of music?
mjbo utin@kvvi.net
Thank
you
* * *
I am trying to get
some information regarding two medallions that my mother gave to me after my father
passed away last April. My father's name was Frank Joseph Montalbano, Jr. However,
he normally went by Joe. To t he best of my knowledge, he was stationed in Naples,
Italy immediately af ter VE day. He was a corporal in the USAF.
My mother
gave me several Nazi medals, as well as some Italian coins from the early 1900's.
However, what has intrigued me the most are two medallions. The medallions are
an erect penis and testicles wi th outstretched eagle's wings connected where
the penis and testicles meet. It appears to be something meant to be worn around
the neck on a chain. I doubt that these medallions are neither USAF or German
ar my issue items. I don't know if this some type of group in his unit or just
something he picked up in Italy (or somewhere else). If any one out there has
a clue, I would certainly appreciate your help.
James Montalbano / JamesMontalbano@msn.com
* * *
Looking for Info: 448 Bomb Squadron
321 Bombardment Group
I'm looking for information for a friend
whose dad served in the 448th Bomb Squadron, 321 Bombardment Group during WW II.
His name was Tom Sculley, originally from New York (I think). He settled in Jackson,
TN after the war and opened the first public golf course in Jackson. He died 2-3
years ago, and his daughter Gale is looking for any information about his Squadron,
pics of his plane, missions, etc. I've searched the web, but no luck yet. If anyone
has any information on his Squadron, please email me. Thanks,
Jeff
Mansel / Stalag1717@MSN.com
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Anyone Know who Norman Byer should Contact?
I
saw a brief segment on Discovery channel this evening about a "WW-II military
plane" that was found in Panama. It referred to a crew of 3. According to
family reports, My uncle, John Kealiher, piloted an A-20 during WW-II. His group
(Squadren, I think) first flew to Cuba, on their way to Africa. The next stop
was to be in Brazil. John's plane had engine trouble on the way to Cuba and he
was delayed while a new engine was installed. He then left Cuba to rejoin his
group in Brazil for the flight to Africa. His plane was never heard from again
and never found in the subsequent search. Could the plane referred in the Discovery
piece be John's? If so, I can help the USAF contact his living relatives. Please
check the records and let me know via email.
norman beyer <normlbeyer@worldnet.att.net>
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Information
for Families of Dead Crewman - killed in a B-17 Flying Fortress training mission
on Aug. 24, 1943
My Brother Ed was killed in a B-17 Flying
Fortress training mission on Aug. 24, 1943 in Montana. I visited the crash site
54 years later and found many many small pieces of the aircraft and also found
my brother's dog tag. I have since done quite a lot of research on the accident
and have a lot of documents, pictures and misc. info. that I would love to share
with families of Ed's nine crew mates. Their names and hometowns (at the time
of the accident) are: 1: William L. Luedke of Harbor City, Calif. 2: Michael F.
Rodgers of Holidays Cove, W.Va. 3: Walter L. Eckerman of Clairton, Iowa. 4: James
W. Lynch of Minneapolis, Minn. 5: Henry J., Downs of Amesburg, Mass. 6: Morris
S. Kinkaid of Fayette, W.Va. 7: Cecil L. Nolen or Nolan of Neffs, Ohio. 8: John
Dlouhy of Houston, Texas. 9: Charles F. Burnett of Etowah, Tenn. There was no
further info available at the time. Please contact me and I would be more than
happy to share all my findings, free of charge, any one who might be related to
these fellows or be just a friend.
Thank You
Fred Gregorich / 2644 Birchwood
Lane / Oakdale, Pa. 15071 / Ph: 412-787-2790
E-Mail frgrip@aol.com
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lOOKING FOR: Information on Missing
Uncle Incident: WALTER C. PAYTON
I AM SEARCHING FOR A UNCLE
THAT DISAPPEARED IN FLIGHT IN 1945 OR 1946 FLYING OVER ITALY. THERE WAS A FLEET
OF I WAS TOLD FIVE PLANES. BUT, THEY WENT THROUGH SOME CLOUDS AND ONE PLANE NEVER
CAME OUT. THEY SEARCHED FOR THE PLANE NO WRECKAGE WAS FOUND, NO OIL SPILL WAS
FOUND. CAN ANYONE GIVE ME ANY INFO. ON THIS INCIDENT. PLEASE. MY UNCLE WAS 42
YEARS OLD AT THE TIME. HE HAD BEEN IN THE NAVY BEFORE THIS.
TRACI
ROBERTSON / tracirobertson2002@yahoo.com
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1st Aviation Field
Depot Squadron
Please contact me if you
know of any members of the 1st Aviation Field Depot Squadron stationed at Upper
Heyford in the U.K. All years are welcome, but especially 1950-54. I would also
like to know what became of the unit itself.
Bill
Searcy wsearcy@dnvr.uswest.net
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oxsecurity@hotmail.com
U.S.A.F.
POLICE INFO.
Hello,
I
was looking for information on the U.S.A.F. police. I am seriously thinking about
going to the U.S.A.F. But i would like some info on the police training and jobs
they have to offer. Please respond with any information pertaining to this.
Thanks
Alot, "OX"
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Cigs2871
Hello
my name is Joe Peluso.I''ve been out for two years. I'm looking for the words
for the
Air Force Song. thanx
I
am interested in finding out did NASA have any role at all in developing GPS or
was this entirely done by the AIRFORCE?
Also
what year or years did GPS actually come out instead of the 1995 available to
the public date. I have seen it suggested that the airforce built it in the 70's
my question is what year exactly?
Sincerely,
Hal Mitchell Holzman
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MCDADERJK@prodigy.net
Hello,
I am very intersted in joing a branch of the services, but I'm not sure which
to join. I have been told the Air force is a good place for me, because I am intersted
in meteorology and such programs, also the band. I was wondering if there was
someone I could talk to about this online, because I am a junior in High School,
but the Air force recruiter, doesn't come to my school very often. I have already
taken the ASVAB test though. Also I was wondering, if I'm living in Southern California,
where would I go to basic training at? Well anything you could tell me would be
a help, thank you for your time.
Sincerly
yours,
Katie McDade
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Jim78418@email.msn.com
Patterson
AFB, Colorado
Greetings from Corpus Christi,
Texas. I am originally from Colorado. I heard on the news a few days ago something
about Patterson AFB, Colorado. Well, I couldn't remember ever seeing Patterson
in Colorado. I checked my map and still can't locate it. Can you tell me where
Patterson AFB located. Near what town?
Thanks,
Jim Watson
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