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Post by Coinich on Sept 8, 2024 4:01:08 GMT -8
APPROVED CAPT Robert Shea (S-1) As Mission 29 was aborted I would like to keep these Spare Crewmen for Mission 30 please. REQUEST APPROVED CAPT Robert Shea (S-1) |
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Keltos
Multiple Squadrons 
Posts: 595
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Post by Keltos on Sept 9, 2024 0:29:01 GMT -8
Sir,
request the following crewmembers be assigned to the aircraft indicated for Mission #29.
Squadron #: 80th
Bomber the crewman will be temporarily assigned to: BUTTERFLY BABY
CREW
Pilot 1st Lt Nicholas "Nicky" Lambert
Co-pilot 2nd Lt Douglas "Dougie" Boyd
Bombardier 2nd Lt John "J.J." Johndon
Navigator 2nd Lt Vernon "Gator" Tipton
Engineer S/Sgt Sterling "Jazz" Nelson
Radio Op S/Sgt Frederick "Freddie" Simmons
Ball Gunner Sgt Leslie "Les" Sampson
PWG Sgt Lester "Rosè" Rose
SWG Sgt Wilson "Willie" Rampart
Tail Gunner Sgt Johnny "Cherry Pie" Tinney
Date expected to be returned to Spare Crew Pool: After mission #29
Respectfully,
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Post by Coinich on Sept 9, 2024 4:08:40 GMT -8
Sir, request the following crewmembers be assigned to the aircraft indicated for Mission #29. Squadron #: 80th Bomber the crewman will be temporarily assigned to: BUTTERFLY BABY CREW Pilot 1st Lt Nicholas "Nicky" Lambert Co-pilot 2nd Lt Douglas "Dougie" Boyd Bombardier 2nd Lt John "J.J." Johndon Navigator 2nd Lt Vernon "Gator" Tipton Engineer S/Sgt Sterling "Jazz" Nelson Radio Op S/Sgt Frederick "Freddie" Simmons Ball Gunner Sgt Leslie "Les" Sampson PWG Sgt Lester "Rosè" Rose SWG Sgt Wilson "Willie" Rampart Tail Gunner Sgt Johnny "Cherry Pie" Tinney Date expected to be returned to Spare Crew Pool: After mission #29 Respectfully, APPROVED CAPT Robert Shea (S-1) |
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Keltos
Multiple Squadrons
Posts: 595
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Post by Keltos on Sept 10, 2024 1:22:47 GMT -8
Sir,
below crewmen are returning to Spare Pool after mission#29:
Position Rank Name Mission Kills Award:
Pilot 1st Lt Nicholas "Nicky" Lambert 5 AM / PH
Co-pilot 2nd Lt Douglas "Dougie" Boyd 6 AM
Bombardier 2nd Lt John "J.J." Johndon 1
Navigator 2nd Lt Vernon "Gator" Tipton 4 PH(2)
Engineer S/Sgt Sterling "Jazz" Nelson 6 4 AM
Radio Op S/Sgt Frederick "Freddie" Simmons 7 AM
Ball Gunner Sgt Leslie "Les" Sampson 7 2.5 AM
PWG Sgt Lester "Rosè" Rose 7 AM / PH
SWG Sgt Wilson "Willie" Rampart 1
Tail Gunner Sgt Johnny "Cherry Pie" Tinney 4 .5
Sincerely
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rhreiss
79th Bomber Squadron XO 
Posts: 293
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Post by rhreiss on Sept 10, 2024 6:21:51 GMT -8
To: CAPT Robert Shea (Group S-1)
Return of Temporary replacement crew members
effective Date: 10 May 1944
after Mission #: 29
Squadron #: 79th BS
Bomber the crewmen temporarily assigned to: Over Loaded( (spare bomber)
Crewman's Position: Bombardier
Crew Member Name and Rank: 2LT Willis “Raleigh” Downing
mission flown this detail: 1
total missions flown:2
Crewman's Position: Navigator
Crew Member Name and Rank: 2LT Leslie “Kentucky” McCoy
mission flown this detail: 1
total missions flown:2
Crewman's Position: Wasit gunner
Crew Member Name and Rank: SGT Darnell “Darn It” Wilson
mission flown this detail: 1
total missions flown:2
CPT George Gill
XO 79th BS, 509th BG (H), 15th AF
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rhreiss
79th Bomber Squadron XO
Posts: 293
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Post by rhreiss on Sept 10, 2024 6:22:33 GMT -8
To: CAPT Robert Shea (Group S-1)
Request assignment of Temporary replacement crew members
Date of Request: 10 May 1944
For Mission #: 30
Squadron #: 79th
Bomber the crewman will be temporarily assigned to: Easter Bunny
Was assigned to Over Loaded( (spare bomber) for mission 29
Crewman's Position: Wasit gunner
Crew Member Name and Rank: SGT Dilbert “Tarheel” Swensen
Date expected to be returned to Spare Crew Pool: After mission 31
CPT George Gill
XO 79th BS, 509th BG (H), 15th AF
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Post by Coinich on Sept 10, 2024 6:39:39 GMT -8
To: CAPT Robert Shea (Group S-1) Request assignment of Temporary replacement crew members Date of Request: 10 May 1944 For Mission #: 30 Squadron #: 79th Bomber the crewman will be temporarily assigned to: Easter Bunny Was assigned to Over Loaded( (spare bomber) for mission 29 Crewman's Position: Wasit gunner Crew Member Name and Rank: SGT Dilbert “Tarheel” Swensen Date expected to be returned to Spare Crew Pool: After mission 31 CPT George Gill XO 79th BS, 509th BG (H), 15th AF APPROVED CAPT Robert Shea (S-1) |
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Post by medic1 on Sept 10, 2024 10:23:08 GMT -8
From: 1st Lt Ted Masini
To: Capt. Robert Shea (Group S-1)
Request assignment of temporary replacement crew member
Date of Request: 9 May 44
For Mission #: 29 - ?
Squadron #: 79th BS
Bomber the crewman will be temporarily assigned to: Sunday Punch
Crewman's Position: Waist Gunners Sgt Bernard Fleming, Sgt Cletus Judner
Crew Member Name and Rank: Sgt Bernard Fleming, Sgt Cletus Judner
Date expected to be returned to Spare Crew Pool: Sgt Bernard Fleming 11 May 44, Sgt Cletus Judner 18th May 44
1st Lt Ted Masini, Pilot Commanding
B-17G Sunday Punch
79th BS, 509th BG (H), 15th AF
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Post by Coinich on Sept 10, 2024 10:28:52 GMT -8
From: 1st Lt Ted Masini
To: Capt. Robert Shea (Group S-1)
Request assignment of temporary replacement crew member
Date of Request: 9 May 44
For Mission #: 29 - ?
Squadron #: 79th BS
Bomber the crewman will be temporarily assigned to: Sunday Punch
Crewman's Position: Waist Gunners Sgt Bernard Fleming, Sgt Cletus Judner
Crew Member Name and Rank: Sgt Bernard Fleming, Sgt Cletus Judner
Date expected to be returned to Spare Crew Pool: Sgt Bernard Fleming 11 May 44, Sgt Cletus Judner 18th May 44
1st Lt Ted Masini, Pilot Commanding
B-17G Sunday Punch
79th BS, 509th BG (H), 15th AF APPROVED CAPT Robert Shea (S-1) |
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Post by limburger59 on Sept 12, 2024 13:42:36 GMT -8
From: COL Cal Moody (Group CO)
To: CAPT Robert Shea (Group S-1)
Date of Request: 11 MAY 44
Request the following crew members be assigned to the aircraft indicated for Missions #30.
Squadron #: 78th
Bomber the crewman will be temporarily assigned to: LADY IN THE DARK
Position / Rank / Name
Pilot: 1LT Ronnie “and” Orr (1)
Co-Pilot: 2LT Gilbert “Gil” Webber (1)
Navigator: 2LT Emmanuel “Manny” Rosas (2)[1.5] PH
Bombardier: 2LT Vernon “Vermont” Gray (5) AM
Engineer/TT: S/SGT Tony “Country” Boone (1)
Radio Op: S/SGT John “M’Lord” Lordi (2)
Ball Turret: SGT Adrial “New York” Barrington (3) PH
Right Waist: SGT Lorne “Lonesome” Feldman (0)
Left Waist: SGT David “Squeaky” Michell (0)
Tail Gunner: SGT Rory “Shorty” Stellin (6)[1] AM PH
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Post by Coinich on Sept 12, 2024 14:22:46 GMT -8
From: COL Cal Moody (Group CO) To: CAPT Robert Shea (Group S-1) Date of Request: 11 MAY 44 Request the following crew members be assigned to the aircraft indicated for Missions #30. Squadron #: 78th Bomber the crewman will be temporarily assigned to: LADY IN THE DARK Position / Rank / Name Pilot: 1LT Ronnie “and” Orr (1) Co-Pilot: 2LT Gilbert “Gil” Webber (1) Navigator: 2LT Emmanuel “Manny” Rosas (2)[1.5] PH Bombardier: 2LT Vernon “Vermont” Gray (5) AM Engineer/TT: S/SGT Tony “Country” Boone (1) Radio Op: S/SGT John “M’Lord” Lordi (2) Ball Turret: SGT Adrial “New York” Barrington (3) PH Right Waist: SGT Lorne “Lonesome” Feldman (0) Left Waist: SGT David “Squeaky” Michell (0) Tail Gunner: SGT Rory “Shorty” Stellin (6)[1] AM PH APPROVED CAPT Robert Shea (S-1) |
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Post by medic1 on Sept 13, 2024 13:56:19 GMT -8
From: 1st Lt Jerry Burch
To: Capt. Robert Shea (Group S-1)
Return of temporary replacement crew member
Mission #: 027-029
Bomber the crewman was assigned to: The Grim Reaper
Crewman's Position: Tail Gunner
Temporary Crew Member Name and Rank: Sgt Donald Adkins
Crewman status: Returned
How many missions flown/credited: 3 with Grim Reaper, 4 in total
Any kills credited (including partial): 1
Any medals awarded: N/A
1st Lt Jerry Burch, Pilot Commanding
B-24J The Grim Reaper
78th BS, 509th BG (H), 15th AF
(A surviving crew member currently IH can be added to the spare pool on 16 May 44. R/O S/Sgt Bill Payne, 16 missions, 1 PH, no claims)
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Post by patchall on Sept 14, 2024 15:09:29 GMT -8
Subject:
Return of temporary replacement crew member
Mission #: 027-029
Bomber the crewman was assigned to: The Filthy Hag
Crewman's Position: Waist Gunner
Temporary Crew Member Name and Rank: Sgt Forrest "Plant" Bean
Crewman status: Returned
How many missions flown/credited: 1 with the Filthy Hag, 4 in total
Any kills credited (including partial): N/A
Any medals awarded: N/A
SGT Damien Bishop returns from medical convalescence to the Filthy Hag.
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Post by medic1 on Sept 15, 2024 6:37:32 GMT -8
From: 1st Lt Ted Masini
To: Capt. Robert Shea (Group S-1)
Return of temporary replacement crew member
Mission #: 029 - 030
Bomber the crewman was assigned to: Sunday Punch
Crewman's Position: Waist Gunner
Temporary Crew Member Name and Rank: Sgt Bernard Fleming
Crewman status: Returned
How many missions flown/credited: 2/6
Any kills credited (including partial): .5
Any medals awarded: N/A
1st Lt Jerry Burch, Pilot Commanding
B-17G Sunday Punch
79th BS, 509th BG (H), 15th AF
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Post by Coinich on Sept 15, 2024 12:40:45 GMT -8
From: CPT Robert Shea (S-1) To: ChefEd and GaryK Subj: STATUS OF SPARE CREW PERSONNEL 1. Please report the status of the following Spare Crew personnel. If you still need them for further missions, please update my office: Lucky Patch:
Waist Gunner SGT Woodrow Neal - Due back after mission 29 Barbara Jean:Waist Gunner SSG Henry Lyons - Due back after mission 29 Sincerely, CPT Robert Shea (S-1) |
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GaryK
79th Bomber Squadron
Posts: 270
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Post by GaryK on Sept 16, 2024 8:03:55 GMT -8
(Firstly - apologies - I am away from home with patchy internet access. Sorry for the delay.)
Return of Temporary replacement crew member
Effective Date: 10 May 1944
After Mission #: 29
Squadron #: 79th BS
Bomber the crewmen temporarily assigned to: Lucky Patch
Crewman's Position: Left Waist Gunner
Crew Member Name and Rank: Sgt. Woodrow Neal "Woody"
Crewman status: FFD
How many missions flown/credited: 8 flown; new mission total: 14
Any kills credited (including partial): 1 claim; 0 kills
Any medals awarded: Oak leaf cluster to Air Medal for 10 missions flown.
Notes: No promotion after mission 10; crew stress level: 1
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Keltos
Multiple Squadrons
Posts: 595
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Post by Keltos on Sept 17, 2024 4:33:07 GMT -8
Sir,
request the following crewmembers be assigned to the aircraft indicated for Mission #30.
Squadron #: 80th
Bomber the crewman will be temporarily assigned to: SHOO SHOO TIME
CREW
Pilot 1st Lt William "Bill" Sims
Co-pilot 2nd Lt Guy "Tippy" Tipton
Bombardier 2nd Lt Charles "Charlie" Freya
Navigator 2nd Lt James "Jimmy" Cutter
Engineer S/Sgt Leonard "Leo" Madden
Radio Op Sgt Jeremiah "Jerry" Hillebrand
Ball Gunner Sgt Jim "Jimmy" Schwartz
PWG Sgt James "Jimmy" Drew
SWG Sgt Gregory "Greg" Caires
Tail Gunner Sgt Tony "Badger" Marshall
Date expected to be returned to Spare Crew Pool: After mission #30.
Respectfully,
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Post by Coinich on Sept 17, 2024 5:08:37 GMT -8
Sir, request the following crewmembers be assigned to the aircraft indicated for Mission #30. Squadron #: 80th Bomber the crewman will be temporarily assigned to: SHOO SHOO TIME CREW Pilot 1st Lt William "Bill" Sims Co-pilot 2nd Lt Guy "Tippy" Tipton Bombardier 2nd Lt Charles "Charlie" Freya Navigator 2nd Lt James "Jimmy" Cutter Engineer S/Sgt Leonard "Leo" Madden Radio Op Sgt Jeremiah "Jerry" Hillebrand Ball Gunner Sgt Jim "Jimmy" Schwartz PWG Sgt James "Jimmy" Drew SWG Sgt Gregory "Greg" Caires Tail Gunner Sgt Tony "Badger" Marshall Date expected to be returned to Spare Crew Pool: After mission #30. Respectfully, APPROVED CAPT Robert Shea (S-1) |
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Keltos
Multiple Squadrons
Posts: 595
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Post by Keltos on Sept 17, 2024 7:16:35 GMT -8
Sir,
below crewmen are returning to Spare Pool after mission#30:
Position Rank Name Mission Kills Award:
Pilot 1st Lt William "Bill" Sims 8 AM
Co-pilot 2nd Lt Guy "Tippy" Tipton 7 AM
Bombardier 2nd Lt Charles "Charlie" Freya 8 1 AM / PH
Navigator 2nd Lt James "Jimmy" Cutter 5 .33 AM / PH(2)
Engineer S/Sgt Leonard "Leo" Madden 1
Radio Op Sgt Jeremiah "Jerry" Hillebrand 1
Ball Gunner Sgt Jim "Jimmy" Schwartz 7 .5 .5 AM
PWG Sgt James "Jimmy" Drew 1
SWG Sgt Gregory "Greg" Caires 1 1 1
Tail Gunner Sgt Tony "Badger" Marshall 14 .5 AM(2)
Sincerely
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GaryK
79th Bomber Squadron
Posts: 270
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Post by GaryK on Sept 21, 2024 6:04:26 GMT -8
Return of Temporary replacement crew member
Effective Date: 11 May 1944
After Mission #: 030
Squadron #: 79th BS
Bomber the crewmen temporarily assigned to: Lucky Patch
Crewman's Position: Bombardier
Crew Member Name and Rank: 2Lt. Oscar "Wilde" Howe
Crewman status: FFD
How many missions flown/credited: 2 flown; new mission total: 10
Any kills credited (including partial): 0 claims; 0 kills; total kills: 1; total claims: unknown
Any medals awarded: DFC for 95% of bombs on target (mission 030); OLC to Air Medal after mission 030; suffered a light wound (chest graze) on mission 030 - Purple Heart awarded, medics cleared him for immediate RTD.
Notes: Crew stress level: 0
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ChefEd
78th Bomber Squadron 
Posts: 666
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Post by ChefEd on Sept 21, 2024 8:28:04 GMT -8
Date of Request:11 MAY 1944
For Mission #:30
Squadron #: 78
Bomber the crewmen will be temporarily assigned to: B-24 Maggie's Drawers (Spare)
Pilot - Kent "Moon Man" Mooney, 1Lt
Co-Pilot - Edward "Eddie" Cunningham, 2Lt
Navigator - Charles "Chuck" Powell, 2Lt
Bombardier - Andrew "Andy" Carpenter, 2Lt
Engineer - Irvin "Field" Marshall, S/Sgt
Radio Operator - Xavier "Zavey" Williams, S/Sgt
Ball Gunner - Wallace "Nehi" Wells, Sgt
Waist Gunner - Woodrow "Woody" Neal, Sgt
Waist Gunner - Timothy "Sallie" Salisbury, Sgt
Tail Gunner - Evan "Sparkle" Fryberger, Sgt
Date expected to be returned to Spare Crew Pool: At conclusion of the mission
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Post by Coinich on Sept 21, 2024 18:30:03 GMT -8
Date of Request:11 MAY 1944
For Mission #:30
Squadron #: 78
Bomber the crewmen will be temporarily assigned to: B-24 Maggie's Drawers (Spare)
Pilot - Kent "Moon Man" Mooney, 1Lt
Co-Pilot - Edward "Eddie" Cunningham, 2Lt
Navigator - Charles "Chuck" Powell, 2Lt
Bombardier - Andrew "Andy" Carpenter, 2Lt
Engineer - Irvin "Field" Marshall, S/Sgt
Radio Operator - Xavier "Zavey" Williams, S/Sgt
Ball Gunner - Wallace "Nehi" Wells, Sgt
Waist Gunner - Woodrow "Woody" Neal, Sgt
Waist Gunner - Timothy "Sallie" Salisbury, Sgt
Tail Gunner - Evan "Sparkle" Fryberger, Sgt
Date expected to be returned to Spare Crew Pool: At conclusion of the mission APPROVED CAPT Robert Shea (S-1) |
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ChefEd
78th Bomber Squadron
Posts: 666
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Post by ChefEd on Sept 21, 2024 19:44:27 GMT -8
Date:11 MAY 1944
Returning Crew
For Mission #:30
Squadron #: 78
Bomber the crewmen temporarily assigned to: B-24 Maggie's Drawers (Spare)
Position, Rank and Name, Missions, Kills, Awards
Pilot, 1Lt Kent "Moon Man" Mooney, 6, 0, AM
Co-Pilot, 2Lt Edward "Eddie" Cunningham, 6, 0, AM / PH
Navigator, 2Lt Charles "Chuck" Powell, 3, 0
Bombardier, 2Lt Andrew "Andy" Carpenter, 1, 0
Engineer, S/Sgt Irvin "Field" Marshall, 13, 7.58, AM / PH / DFC / Ace
Radio Operator, S/Sgt Xavier "Zavey" Williams, 6, 0, AM
Ball Gunner, S/Sgt Wallace "Nehi" Wells, 10, 0.33, AM(2) / PH
Waist, Sgt Woodrow "Woody" Neal, 15, 1, AM(3)
Waist, Sgt Timothy "Sallie" Salisbury, 1, 0
Tail Gunner, Sgt Evan "Sparkle" Fryberger, 7, 2, AM
Sgt Wallace passed a promotion check to S/Sgt
S/Sgt Marshall failed a promotion check
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Post by limburger59 on Sept 23, 2024 12:10:33 GMT -8
From: COL Cal Moody (Group CO) To: CAPT Robert Shea (Group S-1) Date of Request: 11 MAY 44 Request the following crew members be assigned to the aircraft indicated for Missions #30. Squadron #: 78th Bomber the crewman will be temporarily assigned to: LADY IN THE DARK Position / Rank / Name
Pilot: 1LT Ronnie “and” Orr (1)
Co-Pilot: 2LT Gilbert “Gil” Webber (1)
Navigator: 2LT Emmanuel “Manny” Rosas (2)[1.5] PH
Bombardier: 2LT Vernon “Vermont” Gray (5) AM
Engineer/TT: S/SGT Tony “Country” Boone (1)
Radio Op: S/SGT John “M’Lord” Lordi (2)
Ball Turret: SGT Adrial “New York” Barrington (3) PH
Right Waist: SGT Lorne “Lonesome” Feldman (0)
Left Waist: SGT David “Squeaky” Michell (0)
Tail Gunner: SGT Rory “Shorty” Stellin (6)[1] AM PHPilot: 1LT Ronnie “and” Orr (2) Co-Pilot: 2LT Gilbert “Gil” Webber (2) Navigator: 2LT Emmanuel “Manny” Rosas (3)[1.5] PH Bombardier: 2LT Vernon “Vermont” Gray (6) AM Engineer/TT: S/SGT Tony “Country” Boone (2) PH LW - torn flexor - RTD 11 June 44Radio Op: S/SGT John “M’Lord” Lordi (3) SW-Invalidated HomeBall Turret: SGT Adrial “New York” Barrington (4) PH Right Waist: SGT Lorne “Lonesome” Feldman (1) Left Waist: SGT David “Squeaky” Michell (1) Tail Gunner: SGT Rory “Shorty” Stellin (7)[1] AM PH |
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Post by limburger59 on Sept 23, 2024 12:19:13 GMT -8
From: COL Cal Moody (Group CO) To: CAPT Robert Shea (Group S-1) Date of Request: 11 MAY 44 Request the following crew members be assigned to the aircraft indicated for Missions #29 and #30. They will fly these missions together unless circumstances cut that short.
Squadron #: 79th
Bomber the crewman will be temporarily assigned to: ANXIOUS ANGELPosition / Rank / Name
Pilot: 1LT Nathaniel "Nate" Sutherland (14) AM+ PH
Co-Pilot: 2LT Joseph "Joey" Goodman (6) AM
Navigator: 2LT Forrest "Candy Man" Sweet (7) AM PH
Bombardier: 2LT Leon “Gold” Oro (3)
Engineer/TT: S/SGT Emile "Plug" Putman (17) [6.5] AM+ DFC “Ace”
Radio Op: S/SGT Christopher "Varnish" Varney (8) AM
Ball Turret: SGT Patricio "Italy" Vechitto (5) [1] AM PH
Right Waist: SGT Sidney "Sid" Beck (13)[.5] AM+
Left Waist: SGT Glen "Mac" McPherson (5) AM
Tail Gunner: SGT Albert "Tiny" Plimson (6)[1] AMPilot: 1LT Nathaniel "Nate" Sutherland (16) AM+ PH Co-Pilot: 2LT Joseph "Joey" Goodman (8) Navigator: 2LT Forrest "Candy Man" Sweet (9) PH AM Bombardier: 2LT Leon “Gold” Oro (5) AM Engineer/TT: S/SGT Emile "Plug" Putman (19) [6.5] AM+ DFC “Ace” Radio Op: S/SGT Christopher "Varnish" Varney (10) AM+ Ball Turret: SGT Patricio "Italy" Vechitto (7) [1] AM PH Right Waist: SGT Sidney "Sid" Beck (15)[.5] AM++ Left Waist: SGT Glen "Mac" McPherson (7) [1] AM 1x 109 destroyed Tail Gunner: SGT Albert "Tiny" Plimson (8) [1] AM LW - Torn Tricep - RTD 11 JUNE 44 NOBODY RETURNING from Mission 30 - Shot Down Over AustriaPilot: 1LT Charles "Charlie" Hawkins (4) POW Co-Pilot: 2LT Cody "M&Ms" Marsh (12) AM+ PH+ POW Navigator: 2LT Lawrence "Larry" Greene (8) AM POW Bombardier: 2LT Benjamin "Shermy" Sherman (13) AM+ POW Engineer/TT: S/SGT Matthew "Pyro" Lowne (18) [6.33] AM++ DFC POW Radio Op: S/SGT Herbert "Herbie" Kelvin (4) PH POW Ball Turret: SGT Lorne "Kirk" Kirkendall (6)[1] KIARight Waist: SGT Jessup "Pecan Pie" Spears (9) AM PH POW Left Waist: SGT Thomas "Portland" Baker (6) POW Tail Gunner: SGT Theodore "Teddy" Swanson (4) POW |
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Post by limburger59 on Sept 23, 2024 12:26:35 GMT -8
Date of Request: 10 May 44 For Mission #: 29Squadron #: 80 Bomber the crewman will be temporarily assigned to: Belle WringerCrewman's Position: Co-Pilot Crew Member Name and Rank: 2LT Russel “Russ” Pratt (2) Crewman's Position: Radio Operator Crew Member Name and Rank: S/SGT Desmond “Desi” Anderson (1) Crewman's Position: Ball Gunner Crew Member Name and Rank: SGT Chester “Bad Boy” Goode (4) [.83] Crewman's Position: Waist Gunner Crew Member Name and Rank: SGT Varney “Tater” Coultrain (0) Crewman's Position: Tail Gunner Crew Member Name and Rank: SGT David "Hot Stuff" Sutter (5) [.33] AM Date expected to be returned to Spare Crew Pool: After Mission 29 30 as Mission 29 was a No Credit Abort Capt. Peter "Pip" Dickins, Commanding Bonnie (in lieu of Great Expectations) 80th BS, 509th BG (H), 15th AF Co-Pilot 2LT Russel “Russ” Pratt (3) Radio Operator S/SGT Desmond “Desi” Anderson (2) Ball Gunner SGT Chester “Bad Boy” Goode (5) [.83] AM Waist Gunner SGT Varney “Tater” Coultrain (1) Tail Gunner SGT David "Hot Stuff" Sutter (6) [.33] AM |
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daveh
80th Bomber Squadron 
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Post by daveh on Sept 24, 2024 17:25:26 GMT -8
Sir
Informing you that Sgt Giroux on loan to the B-17 Wild Child got a confirmed 1/2 credit kill on an Me109 on mission#30
J.T. Thomas
Co-Pilot B-17G Wild Child.
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GaryK
79th Bomber Squadron
Posts: 270
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Post by GaryK on Sept 28, 2024 4:14:57 GMT -8
Date of Request: 12 May 1944
For Mission #: 031
Squadron #: 79th
Bomber the crewman will be temporarily assigned to: Lucky Patch
Crewman's Position: Navigator
Crew Member Name and Rank: 2Lt. Casey 'Kick' Stand
Date expected to be returned to Spare Crew Pool: 18 May 1944
Sir,
With 2Lt. Kimberley sustaining a broken nose over Ploesti, I respectfully request that the above officer act as his replacement until he is recovered.
1Lt. Louis M. Marlowe, Pilot Commanding
B-17G-55DL-44-6507 "Lucky Patch"
79th (H) BS, 509th (H) BG
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Post by Coinich on Sept 28, 2024 4:41:01 GMT -8
Date of Request: 12 May 1944 For Mission #: 031 Squadron #: 79th Bomber the crewman will be temporarily assigned to: Lucky Patch Crewman's Position: Navigator Crew Member Name and Rank: 2Lt. Casey 'Kick' Stand Date expected to be returned to Spare Crew Pool: 18 May 1944 Sir, With 2Lt. Kimberley sustaining a broken nose over Ploesti, I respectfully request that the above officer act as his replacement until he is recovered. 1Lt. Louis M. Marlowe, Pilot Commanding
B-17G-55DL-44-6507 "Lucky Patch"
79th (H) BS, 509th (H) BGAPPROVED CAPT Robert Shea (S-1) |
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Post by limburger59 on Sept 28, 2024 16:29:18 GMT -8
From: COL Cal Moody (Group CO)
To: CAPT Robert Shea (Group S-1)
Date of Request: 14 MAY 44
Request the following crew members be assigned to the aircraft indicated for Mission #31.
Assigned to 78th Squadron: B-24 DELTA REBEL
High Squadron
Pilot: 1LT Kent “Moon Man” Mooney (6) AM
Co-Pilot: 2LT Gilbert “Gil” Webber (2)
Navigator: 2LT Lee “Tallahassee” Holder (0)
Bombardier: 2LT Charles “Charlie” Freya (8) [1] AM PH
Engineer/TT: S/SGT Jason “Glass” Glasser (9) [2.67] AM
Radio Op: S/SGT Theo “Morris Code” Morris (7) AM
Ball Turret: SGT Leland “Lee” McNamara (2)
Right Waist: SGT David “Squeaky” Michell (1)
Left Waist: SGT Varney “Tater” Coultrain (1)
Tail Gunner: SGT Tony “Badger” Marshall (14) [.5] AM+
Assigned to 79th Squadron: B-17 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Middle Squadron
Pilot: 1LT Nathaniel “Nate” Sutherland (16) AM++ PH
Co-Pilot: 2LT George “G.K.” Kimball (0)
Navigator: 2LT Forrest “Candy Man” Sweet (9) AM PH
Bombardier: 2LT Vernon “Vermont” Gray (6) AM
Engineer/TT: S/SGT Emile “Plug” Putman (19) [6.5] AM++ DFC “Ace”
Radio Op: S/SGT Zander “Ham” Berger (13) [.5] AM+
Ball Turret: SGT Chester “Bad Boy” Goode (5) [.83] AM
Right Waist: SGT Timothy “Sallie” Salisbury (1)
Left Waist: SGT Gregory “Greg” Caires (1) [1]
Tail Gunner: SGT Morris “The Imp” Fields (7) [4.83] AM
Assigned to 80h Squadron: B-17 HOOSIER HONEY
Low Squadron
Pilot: 1LT William “Bill” Sims (8) AM
Co-Pilot: 2LT Russel “Russ” Pratt (3)
Radio Op: S/SGT Frederick “Freddie” Simmons (7) AM
Ball Turret: SGT Patricio “Italy” Vechitto (7) [1] AM PH
Right Waist: SGT Salvatore “Patsy” Gennaro (0)
Left Waist: SGT Paul “Pauline” Hess (0)
Balance of the crew are the survivors from The Great Expectations
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