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Post by Coinich on Sept 29, 2024 3:21:59 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 ExpectationsAPPROVED CAPT Robert Shea (S-1) |
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Post by Coinich on Sept 29, 2024 3:27:31 GMT -8
AFTER COMPLETION OF MISSION 30: From: Capt Robert Shea (S-1) To: Below listed Aircraft Commanders Subj: STATUS OF SPARE CREW ASSIGNED TO YOUR AIRCRAFT
1. At this time my records show you still have Spare Pool crew assigned to your aircraft that were expected back from previous missions. Request that you provide an updated status, and/or return to the pool, the assigned personnel to your aircraft: Aircraft Unknown TBD ( limburger59 ) Navigator: 2LT Daniel Webster - due back after mission 30 Classy Chassy ( ChefEd ) Waist Gunner: SGT Ralph Taylor - due back after mission 30 Barbara Jean ( ChefEd ) Waist Gunner S/SGT Henry Lyons - due back after mission 29 Respectfully, CAPT Robert Shea (S-1)
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ChefEd
78th Bomber Squadron 
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Post by ChefEd on Sept 29, 2024 4:08:49 GMT -8
5 APR 1944
Capt Shea
For Mission #: 29
Squadron #: 80
Bomber the crewman will be temporarily assigned to: B-17G Barbara Jean
Crewman's Position: Waist Gunner
Crew Member Name and Rank: Henry Lyons, S/St
Date expected to be returned to Spare Crew Pool: 3 JUN 1944
v/r
1LT Christopher Sweeney
B-17G Barbara Jean
80th BS
Capt Shea, Please note highlighted text in attached memo copy. v/r Lt Sweeney |
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ChefEd
78th Bomber Squadron
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Post by ChefEd on Sept 29, 2024 4:16:00 GMT -8
Date of Request: 10 MAY 1944
For Mission #: 30
Squadron #: 78
Bomber the crewman will be temporarily assigned to: Classy Chassy
Crewman's Position: Waist Gunner
Crew Member Name and Rank: Sgt Ralph Taylor
Date expected to be returned to Spare Crew Pool: At conclusion of the mission
V/R
1Lt Conor Grinsly
Classy Chassy Capt Shea, Apologies. Sgt Taylor is recovering in hospital, with a broken leg. His estimated discharge from the hospital is 13 JUL. Sgt Taylor earned an Oakleaf for his Air Medal, for completing his tenth mission; as well as for his Purple Heart, for the wounded leg, received the same mission. v/r 1Lt Conor Grinsly |
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Keltos
Multiple Squadrons 
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Post by Keltos on Oct 2, 2024 1:51:12 GMT -8
Sir,
request the following crewmembers be assigned to the aircraft indicated for Mission #31.
Squadron #: 80th
Bomber the crewman will be temporarily assigned to: SHOO SHOO TIME
CREW
Pilot 1st Lt Ernest "Brain" Larsen
Co-pilot 2nd Lt Guy "Tippy" Tipton
Bombardier 2nd Lt Leon "Gold" Oro
Navigator 2nd Lt Rudolph "Rudy" Livingston
Engineer S/Sgt Johnny "Boy" Hilton
Radio Op Sgt Jeremiah "Jerry" Hillebrand
Ball Gunner Sgt Jim "Jimmy" Schwartz
PWG Sgt Herbert "Bronx" Boyd
SWG Sgt Wilson "Willie" Rampart
Tail Gunner Sgt Donald "Donnie" Adkins
Date expected to be returned to Spare Crew Pool: After mission #31.
Respectfully,
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Post by Coinich on Oct 2, 2024 3:27:22 GMT -8
Sir, request the following crewmembers be assigned to the aircraft indicated for Mission #31. Squadron #: 80th Bomber the crewman will be temporarily assigned to: SHOO SHOO TIME CREW Pilot 1st Lt Ernest "Brain" Larsen Co-pilot 2nd Lt Guy "Tippy" Tipton Bombardier 2nd Lt Leon "Gold" Oro Navigator 2nd Lt Rudolph "Rudy" Livingston Engineer S/Sgt Johnny "Boy" Hilton Radio Op Sgt Jeremiah "Jerry" Hillebrand Ball Gunner Sgt Jim "Jimmy" Schwartz PWG Sgt Herbert "Bronx" Boyd SWG Sgt Wilson "Willie" Rampart Tail Gunner Sgt Donald "Donnie" Adkins Date expected to be returned to Spare Crew Pool: After mission #31. Respectfully, APPROVED CAPT Robert Shea (S-1) |
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Keltos
Multiple Squadrons
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Post by Keltos on Oct 2, 2024 5:41:15 GMT -8
Sir,
below crewmen are returning to Spare Pool after mission#31:
Position Rank Name Mission Kills Award:
Pilot 1st Lt Ernest "Brain" Larsen 2 n/a
Co-pilot 2nd Lt Guy "Tippy" Tipton 8 n/a AM
Bombardier 2nd Lt Leon "Gold" Oro 6 0 AM
Navigator 2nd Lt Rudolph "Rudy" Livingston 1 0
Engineer S/Sgt Johnny "Boy" Hilton 3 2
Radio Op Sgt Jeremiah "Jerry" Hillebrand 2 0
Ball Gunner Sgt Jim "Jimmy" Schwartz 9 1 AM
PWG Sgt Herbert "Bronx" Boyd 1 0,5
SWG Sgt Wilson "Willie" Rampart 2 0
Tail Gunner Sgt Donald "Donnie" Adkins 5 1 AM
Sincerely
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Post by limburger59 on Oct 2, 2024 18:15:53 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 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 ExpectationsAPPROVED CAPT Robert Shea (S-1) Pilot: 1LT William “Bill” Sims (9) AM Co-Pilot: 2LT Russel “Russ” Pratt (4) PH LW - RTD 17 May 44Radio Op: S/SGT Frederick “Freddie” Simmons (8) AM Ball Turret: SGT Patricio “Italy” Vechitto (8) [1] AM PH Right Waist: SGT Salvatore “Patsy” Gennaro (1) PH LW - RTD 17 May 44Left Waist: SGT Paul “Pauline” Hess (1) In addition to these six men, two crew members of the Great Expectations are being assigned to the Spare Pool to complete their tours of duty.Bombardier: 1LT Jack Dawkins (23) AM++ PH++ Navigator: 2LT Daniel Webster (12) [1.33] AM+ |
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rhreiss
79th Bomber Squadron XO 
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Post by rhreiss on Oct 4, 2024 12:17:41 GMT -8
To: CAPT Robert Shea (Group S-1)
Return of Temporary replacement crew members
effective Date: 15 May 1944
after Mission #: 31
Squadron #: 79th BS
Bomber the crewmen temporarily assigned to: Easter Bunny
Crewman's Position: Wasit gunner
Crew Member Name and Rank: SGT Dilbert “Tarheel” Swensen
mission flown this detail: 3
total missions flown:7
New Award: Air Medal (completed 5 mission)
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Post by limburger59 on Oct 5, 2024 12:54:16 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 The crews of the Delta Rebel and Unfinished Business performed admirably together and are a credit to the Spare Pool. I am requesting that they serve together on Mission 32, to return to the Pool after that upcoming mission. LtC Cal Moody Commanding, 509th (H) Bombardment Group |
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Post by Coinich on Oct 5, 2024 18:14:21 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 The crews of the Delta Rebel and Unfinished Business performed admirably together and are a credit to the Spare Pool. I am requesting that they serve together on Mission 32, to return to the Pool after that upcoming mission. LtC Cal Moody Commanding, 509th (H) Bombardment Group Colonel Moody, I'm very pleased to hear how admirably the crews all performed, and have approved your request to keep them together for another mission. Respectfully, CAPT Robert Shea (S-1) |
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ChefEd
78th Bomber Squadron
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Post by ChefEd on Oct 7, 2024 14:41:04 GMT -8
Date of Request:14 MAY 1944
For Mission #:31
Squadron #: 78
Bomber the crewmen will be temporarily assigned to: B-24 Maggie's Drawers (Spare)
Pilot – Ronnie “And” Orr, 1Lt
Co-Pilot - Andrew "Andy" Doherty, 2Lt
Navigator - Vernon "Gator" Tipton, 2Lt
Bombardier - Oscar "Wilde" Howe, 2Lt
Engineer - Irvin "Field" Marshall, S/Sgt
Radio Operator - Xavier "Zavey" Williams, S/Sgt
Ball Gunner - Gavin "Irish" O'Callahan, Sgt
Waist Gunner - Woodrow "Woody" Neal, Sgt
Waist Gunner - Sidney "Sid" Beck, Sgt
Tail Gunner - Johnny "Cheery Pie" Tinney, Sgt
Date expected to be returned to Spare Crew Pool: At conclusion of the mission
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Post by Coinich on Oct 7, 2024 16:28:57 GMT -8
Date of Request:14 MAY 1944
For Mission #:31
Squadron #: 78
Bomber the crewmen will be temporarily assigned to: B-24 Maggie's Drawers (Spare)
Pilot – Ronnie “And” Orr, 1Lt
Co-Pilot - Andrew "Andy" Doherty, 2Lt
Navigator - Vernon "Gator" Tipton, 2Lt
Bombardier - Oscar "Wilde" Howe, 2Lt
Engineer - Irvin "Field" Marshall, S/Sgt
Radio Operator - Xavier "Zavey" Williams, S/Sgt
Ball Gunner - Gavin "Irish" O'Callahan, Sgt
Waist Gunner - Woodrow "Woody" Neal, Sgt
Waist Gunner - Sidney "Sid" Beck, Sgt
Tail Gunner - Johnny "Cheery Pie" Tinney, 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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Post by patchall on Oct 8, 2024 4:08:08 GMT -8
Date of Request: 13 MAY 1944
For Mission #: 31
Squadron #: 79
Bomber the crewman will be temporarily assigned to: The Filthy Hag
Crewman's Position: Pilot
Crew Member Name and Rank: 1LT Dwight "Big D" Reubens
Date expected to be returned to Spare Crew Pool: N/A - Permanent Replacement for 2LT Hamilton who was KIA.
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Post by Coinich on Oct 8, 2024 5:21:06 GMT -8
Date of Request: 13 MAY 1944 For Mission #: 31 Squadron #: 79 Bomber the crewman will be temporarily assigned to: The Filthy Hag Crewman's Position: Pilot Crew Member Name and Rank: 1LT Dwight "Big D" Reubens Date expected to be returned to Spare Crew Pool: N/A - Permanent Replacement for 2LT Hamilton who was KIA. APPROVED CAPT Robert Shea (S-1) |
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ChefEd
78th Bomber Squadron
Posts: 666
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Post by ChefEd on Oct 8, 2024 7:55:19 GMT -8
Date: 14 MAY 1944
Subject: Returning crewmen to the Spare Pool
Mission #: 31
Squadron #: 78
Bomber the crewmen were assigned to: B-24 Maggie's Drawers (Spare)
Record updated post mission 31.
| Position | Rank / Name | Missions | Kills | Awards | Status | Stress | | Pilot | 1Lt Ronnie "And" Orr | 3 | 0 | 0 | RTD | 0 | | Co-Pilot | 2Lt Andrew "Andy" Doherty | 10 | 0 | AM(2),PH | RTD | 0 | | Navigator | 2Lt Vernon "Gator" Tipton | 5 | 0 | AM,PH(3) | RTD 5 SEP 1944 | 0 | | Bombardier | 2Lt Oscar "Wilde" Howe | 11 | 2 | AM(2),PH(2),DFC | RTD | 0 | | Engineer | S/Sgt Irvin "Field" Marshall | 14 | 8.58 | AM,PH,DFC "Ace" | RTD | 0 | | Radio Op | S/Sgt Xavier "Zavey" Williams | 7 | 0 | AM | RTD | 0 | | Ball Turret | Sgt Gavin "Irish" O'Callahan | 13 | 4.33 | AM(2) | RTD | 0 | | Right Waist | Sgt Woodrow "Woody" Neal | 16 | 1 | AM(3) | RTD | 0 | | Left Waist | Sgt Sidney "Sid" Beck | 16 | 0.5 | AM(3) | RTD | 0 | | Tail Gunner | Sgt Johnny "Cheery Pie" Tinney | 5 | 0.5 | AM | RTD | 0 |
2lt Vernon Tipton, Broken fibula, RTD 16 Weeks, 5 SEP 1944 2Lt Oscar Howe, Superficial cut to chest, RTD Air Medal2Lt Andrew Doherty, Second award 2Lt Vernon Tipton, First award Sgt Johnny Tinney, First Award Purple Heart2Lt Vernon Tipton, Third award 2Lt Oscar Howe, Second award KillsS/Sgt Irvin "Field" Marshall - FW-190 1X
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rhreiss
79th Bomber Squadron XO
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Post by rhreiss on Oct 13, 2024 11:06:58 GMT -8
To: CAPT Robert Shea (Group S-1)
Request assignment of Temporary replacement crew members
Date of Request: 14 May 1944
For Mission #: 32
Squadron #: 79th
Bomber the crewman will be temporarily assigned to: Easter Bunny
Crewman's Position: B-17 Co-pilot
Crew Member Name and Rank: 2LT William ‘Bill’ Potter
Date expected to be returned to Spare Crew Pool: After mission 32 (16 May 1944)
CPT George Gill
XO 79th BS, 509th BG (H), 15th AF
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Post by Coinich on Oct 13, 2024 17:40:16 GMT -8
To: CAPT Robert Shea (Group S-1) Request assignment of Temporary replacement crew members Date of Request: 14 May 1944 For Mission #: 32 Squadron #: 79th Bomber the crewman will be temporarily assigned to: Easter Bunny Crewman's Position: B-17 Co-pilot Crew Member Name and Rank: 2LT William ‘Bill’ Potter Date expected to be returned to Spare Crew Pool: After mission 32 (16 May 1944) CPT George Gill XO 79th BS, 509th BG (H), 15th AF APPROVED CAPT Robert Shea (S-1) |
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Post by Coinich on Oct 13, 2024 17:45:46 GMT -8
AFTER COMPLETION OF MISSION 30:
From: Capt Robert Shea (S-1) To: Below listed Aircraft Commanders Subj: STATUS OF SPARE CREW ASSIGNED TO YOUR AIRCRAFT 1. At this time my records show you still have Spare Pool crew assigned to your aircraft that were expected back from previous missions. Request that you provide an updated status, and/or return to the pool, the assigned personnel to your aircraft: Heavenly Body ( caodwolf ) Pilot - 1LT Herman Mickelsen Co-Pilot - 2LT Orville Barrett Navigator - 2LT Richard Morrow Radio Op - SSGT Lemonde Daros Tail Gun - SGT Lewis Giroux Respectfully, CAPT Robert Shea (S-1)
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Keltos
Multiple Squadrons
Posts: 595
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Post by Keltos on Oct 14, 2024 0:24:36 GMT -8
Sir,
request the following crewmember be assigned to the aircraft indicated for Mission #32.
Squadron #: 79th
Bomber the crewmen will be temporarily assigned to: LADY LIZA
Bombardier 2nd Lt Leon "Gold" Oro
Navigator 2nd Lt Michael "Mickey" Delaney
Date expected to be returned to Spare Crew Pool: After mission #32.
Respectfully,
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Keltos
Multiple Squadrons
Posts: 595
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Post by Keltos on Oct 14, 2024 1:42:53 GMT -8
Sir,
request the following crewmember be assigned to the aircraft indicated for Mission #32.
Squadron #: 78th
Bomber the crewman will be temporarily assigned to: HOT POTATO
Copilot 2nd Lt Timothy "Timmy" Reece
Date expected to be returned to Spare Crew Pool: After mission #32.
Respectfully,
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Post by Coinich on Oct 14, 2024 3:52:59 GMT -8
Sir, request the following crewmember be assigned to the aircraft indicated for Mission #32. Squadron #: 79th Bomber the crewmen will be temporarily assigned to: LADY LIZA Bombardier 2nd Lt Leon "Gold" Oro
Navigator 2nd Lt Michael "Mickey" DelaneyDate expected to be returned to Spare Crew Pool: After mission #32. Respectfully, APPROVED CAPT Robert Shea (S-1) |
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Post by Coinich on Oct 14, 2024 3:53:40 GMT -8
Sir, request the following crewmember be assigned to the aircraft indicated for Mission #32. Squadron #: 78th Bomber the crewman will be temporarily assigned to: HOT POTATO Copilot 2nd Lt Timothy "Timmy" ReeceDate expected to be returned to Spare Crew Pool: After mission #32. Respectfully, APPROVED CAPT Robert Shea (S-1) |
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ChefEd
78th Bomber Squadron
Posts: 666
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Post by ChefEd on Oct 14, 2024 10:48:01 GMT -8
Returning Spare Crew
Mission #: 29-32
Bomber the crewman was assigned to: B-17 Barbara Jean
Crewman's Position: Waist Gunner
Temporary Crew Member Name and Rank: Henry "Honri" Lyons, S/Sgt
Crewman status: Hospitalized
How many missions flown/credited: 15 Total
Any kills credited (including partial): 1 Total
Any medals awarded: Air Medal, Third Award; Purple Heart, Second Award - Total
If hospitalized, when he will be released: 12 JUN 1944
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ChefEd
78th Bomber Squadron
Posts: 666
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Post by ChefEd on Oct 14, 2024 10:54:53 GMT -8
Request for Spare Crew
Date of Request: 15 MAY 1944
For Mission #: Beginning Mission 33 until original crewmen return
Squadron #: 80
Bomber the crewman will be temporarily assigned to: B-17 Barbara Jean
Crewman's Position: Waist Gunner
Crew Member Name and Rank: Sidney Beck, Sgt
Date expected to be returned to Spare Crew Pool: 3 JUN 1944
Crewman's Position: Tail Gunner
Crew Member Name and Rank: Albert Plimson, Sgt
Date expected to be returned to Spare Crew Pool: 10 JUL 1944
v/r
1Lt Christopher Sweeney
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Post by Coinich on Oct 14, 2024 14:05:34 GMT -8
Request for Spare Crew
Date of Request: 15 MAY 1944
For Mission #: Beginning Mission 33 until original crewmen return
Squadron #: 80
Bomber the crewman will be temporarily assigned to: B-17 Barbara Jean
Crewman's Position: Waist Gunner
Crew Member Name and Rank: Sidney Beck, Sgt
Date expected to be returned to Spare Crew Pool: 3 JUN 1944
Crewman's Position: Tail Gunner
Crew Member Name and Rank: Albert Plimson, Sgt
Date expected to be returned to Spare Crew Pool: 10 JUL 1944
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1Lt Christopher Sweeney APPROVED CAPT Robert Shea (S-1) |
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eddie
80th Bomber Squadron 
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Post by eddie on Oct 15, 2024 6:18:59 GMT -8
Good afternoon sir. I would like to request 2 crew from the spare pool for the mission to Nice, France. I need some temporary crew for the Miss Behavin as I still have crew recovering from yesterday's mission.
Please assign:
Radio Operator SSgt. Frederick Simmons
Waist Gunner Sgt Lowell Price
I should only need SSgt Simmons for today's mission. I may need Sgt. Price for one additional mission depending on time. I can advise upon confirmation of the next mission date.
Please advise to availability.
Respectfully,
1st. Lt. Tom Hathaway
Commanding
B-17G-20BO-42-31468 "Miss Behavin'"
80th Bomb SQ. 509th Bombardment Group (Heavy)
15th AAF
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Post by Coinich on Oct 16, 2024 4:01:12 GMT -8
Good afternoon sir. I would like to request 2 crew from the spare pool for the mission to Nice, France. I need some temporary crew for the Miss Behavin as I still have crew recovering from yesterday's mission. Please assign: Radio Operator SSgt. Frederick Simmons Waist Gunner Sgt Lowell Price I should only need SSgt Simmons for today's mission. I may need Sgt. Price for one additional mission depending on time. I can advise upon confirmation of the next mission date. Please advise to availability. Respectfully, 1st. Lt. Tom Hathaway Commanding B-17G-20BO-42-31468 "Miss Behavin'" 80th Bomb SQ. 509th Bombardment Group (Heavy) 15th AAF LT Hathaway, SSGT Simmons is assigned thru Mission 32 SGT Price is assigned thru Mission 33. Please advise if he is returned to the Spare Pool sooner. Request Approved. CAPT Robert Shea (S-1) |
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eddie
80th Bomber Squadron
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Post by eddie on Oct 16, 2024 4:17:40 GMT -8
Good afternoon sir. I am returning SSgt. Simmons, Radio Operator, to the Spare Pool. He performed well with our crew.
I will advise on Sgt. Price based on date of the next mission as my Waist Gunner, Sgt. Latimer, has another day or two in the hospital wing.
Respectfully,
1st. Lt. Hathaway
Commander - Miss Behavin'
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Post by royalblue on Oct 19, 2024 11:19:55 GMT -8
Request for Temporary Duty Assignment
From: 1Lt William Rose, Pilot, 80th BS
To: Cpt Robert Shea, Group S1
Date of Request: 15 May 1944
For Mission #: 32-33
Squadron #: 80th Bombardment Squadron
Bomber the crewman will be temporarily assigned to: B-17G, Northern Queen
1) Crewman's Position: Navigator
Crew Member Name and Rank: 2Lt McCoy, Leslie
Date expected to be returned to Spare Crew Pool: On or about 21 May 1944.
2) Crewman's Position: Engineer
Crew Member Name and Rank: S/Sgt Nelson, Sterling
Date expected to be returned to Spare Crew Pool: On or about 21 May 1944.
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