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[royalblue]

A new B-17 and crew have just landed to replace losses suffered on mission 25 (Statement of Charges) for the 80th BS.

B-17G: - Northern Queen

Pilot: 1Lt William Rose
Co-Pilot: 2Lt Nelson Clark
Bombardier: 2Lt Philip Blair
Navigator: 2Lt Louis Clement
Engineer: T/Sgt Thomas Franklin
Radio Operator: S/Sgt Samuel Holland
Ball Gunner: Sgt Felix Silva
Port Waist: Sgt Leonard Kuiper
Starboard Waist: Sgt Martin Owens
Tail Gunner: Sgt Maks Marchenko

[Grondeaux]

Jul 21, 2024 8:21:43 GMT -8 royalblue said:

A new B-17 and crew have just landed to replace losses suffered on mission 25 (Statement of Charges) for the 80th BS.

B-17G: - Northern Queen

Pilot: 1Lt William Rose
Co-Pilot: 2Lt Nelson Clark
Bombardier: 2Lt Philip Blair
Navigator: 2Lt Louis Clement
Engineer: T/Sgt Thomas Franklin
Radio Operator: S/Sgt Samuel Holland
Ball Gunner: Sgt Felix Silva
Port Waist: Sgt Leonard Kuiper
Starboard Waist: Sgt Martin Owens
Tail Gunner: Sgt Maks Marchenko

You've been added the the 80th Bombardment Squadron roster, LT Rose. Wecome to Italy and the 509th. Good luck up there!



V/r,

CAPT Roger Oveur, S-7

[jpfatfingers]

Pilot & crew of B-17G reporting for duty with the 80th BS.

B-17G: Damned Yankees

Pilot: 1Lt Joe Dimaggio
Co-Pilot: 2Lt Mickey Mantle
Bombardier: 2Lt Babe Ruth
Navigator: 2Lt Lou Gehrig
Engineer: T/Sgt Yogi Berra
Radio Operator: S/Sgt Sparky Lyle
Ball Gunner: Sgt Ronny Guidry
Port Waist: Sgt Lefty Gomer
Starboard Waist: Sgt Goose Gossage
Tail Gunner: Sgt Catfish Hunter

[Grondeaux]

Jul 25, 2024 9:23:57 GMT -8 jpfatfingers said:

Pilot & crew of B-17G reporting for duty with the 80th BS.

B-17G: Damned Yankees

Pilot: 1Lt Joe Dimaggio
Co-Pilot: 2Lt Mickey Mantle
Bombardier: 2Lt Babe Ruth
Navigator: 2Lt Lou Gehrig
Engineer: T/Sgt Yogi Berra
Radio Operator: S/Sgt Sparky Lyle
Ball Gunner: Sgt Ronny Guidry
Port Waist: Sgt Lefty Gomer
Starboard Waist: Sgt Goose Gossage
Tail Gunner: Sgt Catfish Hunter

Welcome to the ETO, Italy and the 509th, Lieutenant Dimaggio. You and Damned Yankees have been assigned to the 79th Bombardment Squadron under the command of Major Wilbur Robinson, rather then the 80th. I know you were hoping you'd be flying with the 80th, but the 79th is short a couple of bombers at the moment. Mission 26 to Mostar is currently available for you to fly with AARs (After Action Reports) due no later than 3 August.

Group and Squadron Command

Position	Officer	Player
509th Group CO	COL Cal Moody	limburger59
509th Group XO	LTC Jeffrey Billings	medic1
79th Squadron CO	MAJ Wilbur Robinson	superbee
79th Squadron XO	CAPT George Gill	rhreiss
Personnel, S-1	CAPT Robert Shea	Coinich
Intelligence, S-2	MAJ Harlan Beech	crushedhat
Operations, S-3	MAJ James Frazer	andy254
Supply, S-4	CAPT Bruno Pierce	ChefEd
Planning, S-5	1LT Malcom Hooker	ChefEd
Communications, S-6	1LT Hudson Leblanc	Sparhawk
Training/Assignment, S-7	CAPT Roger Oveur	Grondeaux

Thanks for joining, enjoy! if you have any questions feel free to ask; this has been a fun group of guys to play with.

Some more important information:

Mandatory House Rules (this makes combining QotS and TfT possible)
Optional Rules These are not mandatory, but can provide more depth to your game if you choose.
Mission Specific Rules These are mission specific, and will be posted into the comments of any mission that they apply.

When you complete the mission, post your After Action Report (AAR) by replying to the mission thread. Any missions you wish to save, can be done so by copying it into your personal hardstand, after you request a hardstand.

If your mission is hard you may need these links:
Spare Crew Pool to request temporary crew members, when any regular crew need to be hospitalized.
Spare Bomber List when your bomber is still being repaired. (As determined by calculating the Peckham Points)

You can reach the CO either by PM, e-mail [e-mail], or Board Game Geek boardgamegeek.com/user/Limburger59.

V/r,

CAPT Roger Oveur, S-7

[patchall]

Rolled a '1' on the very first try to determine the pilot's rank so you've got some real greenies coming in here.

B-17 Name: Filthy Hag


Pilot: 2LT William Hamilton
Co-Pilot: 2LT Harold Hilliard
Bombadier: 2LT Joseph Riley
Navigator: 2LT Thomas Whiffen
Engineer: T/SGT Vernon Jarbeau
Radio Operator: S/SGT Sal Williams
Ball Gunner: SGT Carl Tutein
Port Waist: SGT Thomas Dennon
Starboard Waist: S/SGT Paul Barbier
Tail Gunner: SGT Rufus Falk

[Grondeaux]

Aug 11, 2024 14:17:04 GMT -8 patchall said:

Rolled a '1' on the very first try to determine the pilot's rank so you've got some real greenies coming in here.

B-17 Name: Filthy Hag


Pilot: 2LT William Hamilton
Co-Pilot: 2LT Harold Hilliard
Bombadier: 2LT Joseph Riley
Navigator: 2LT Thomas Whiffen
Engineer: T/SGT Vernon Jarbeau
Radio Operator: S/SGT Sal Williams
Ball Gunner: SGT Carl Tutein
Port Waist: SGT Thomas Dennon
Starboard Waist: S/SGT Paul Barbier
Tail Gunner: SGT Rufus Falk

Welcome to the ETO, Italy and the 509th, Lieutenant Hamilton. You've been assigned to the 79th Bombardment Squadron under the command of Major Wilbur Robinson. Mission 27 to Lrissa is currently available for you to fly with AARs (After Action Reports) due no later than 17 August.

Group and Squadron Command

Position	Officer	Player
509th Group CO	COL Cal Moody	limburger59
509th Group XO	LTC Jeffrey Billings	medic1
79th Squadron CO	MAJ Wilbur Robinson	superbee
79th Squadron XO	CAPT George Gill	rhreiss
Personnel, S-1	CAPT Robert Shea	Coinich
Intelligence, S-2	MAJ Harlan Beech	crushedhat
Operations, S-3	MAJ James Frazer	andy254
Supply, S-4	CAPT Bruno Pierce	ChefEd
Planning, S-5	1LT Malcom Hooker	ChefEd
Communications, S-6	1LT Hudson Leblanc	Sparhawk
Training/Assignment, S-7	CAPT Roger Oveur	Grondeaux

Thanks for joining, enjoy! if you have any questions feel free to ask; this has been a fun group of guys to play with.

Some more important information:

Mandatory House Rules (this makes combining QotS and TfT possible)
Optional Rules These are not mandatory, but can provide more depth to your game if you choose.
Mission Specific Rules These are mission specific, and will be posted into the comments of any mission that they apply.

When you complete the mission, post your After Action Report (AAR) by replying to the mission thread. Any missions you wish to save, can be done so by copying it into your personal hardstand, after you request a hardstand.

If your mission is hard you may need these links:
Spare Crew Pool to request temporary crew members, when any regular crew need to be hospitalized.
Spare Bomber List when your bomber is still being repaired. (As determined by calculating the Peckham Points)

You can reach the CO either by PM, e-mail [e-mail], or Board Game Geek boardgamegeek.com/user/Limburger59.

V/r,

CAPT Roger Oveur, S-7

[ChefEd]

New bomber replacing B-17G lost on mission 28 to Ploesti.

B-17G (B-17G-20BO-42-31496) Barbara Jean, of 80th BS


Pilot, 1st Lt Christopher Sweeney
Co-Pilot, 2nd Lt Levi Paris
Navigator/NT, 2nd Lt Willis Salazar
Bombardier, 2nd Lt Kash Rangel
Engineer/TT, T/Sgt Rowan Petersen
Radio Op, T/3rd Ulises Cardenas
Right Waist, T/3rd Flynn Pryor
Ball Turret, T/3rd Omar Mace
Left Waist S/Sgt Wayne Bonilla
Tail Gunner, T/3rd Darwin Valdovinos

[Grondeaux]

Aug 18, 2024 16:55:14 GMT -8 ChefEd said:

New bomber replacing B-17G lost on mission 28 to Ploesti.

B-17G (B-17G-20BO-42-31496) Barbara Jean, of 80th BS


Pilot, 1st Lt Christopher Sweeney
Co-Pilot, 2nd Lt Levi Paris
Navigator/NT, 2nd Lt Willis Salazar
Bombardier, 2nd Lt Kash Rangel
Engineer/TT, T/Sgt Rowan Petersen
Radio Op, T/3rd Ulises Cardenas
Right Waist, T/3rd Flynn Pryor
Ball Turret, T/3rd Omar Mace
Left Waist S/Sgt Wayne Bonilla
Tail Gunner, T/3rd Darwin Valdovinos

Noted, and added to the 80th's squadron roster. Good luck up there, LT Sweeney.



V/r,

CAPT Roger Oveur, S-7

[ChefEd]

New bomber replacing bomber lost on Ploesti Mission, 5 May 1944.

B-24J Classy Chassy (B-24J-5-CF-42-64220)

Pilot, 1st Lt Conor Grinsly
Co-Pilot, 2nd Lt Lincoln Nichols
Navigator/NT, 2nd Lt Emmanuel Moulder
Bombardier, 2nd Lt Kirk Vaillancourt
Engineer/TT, T/3rd Julien O'Rourke
Radio Op, T/4th Rene Harper
Right Waist, T/4th Zachariah Davila
Ball Turret, Sgt Jaxton Ingrid
Left Waist, Sgt Ismael Deadmon
Tail Gunner, S/Sgt Johnnie Nava

[Grondeaux]

Aug 28, 2024 14:08:29 GMT -8 ChefEd said:

New bomber replacing bomber lost on Ploesti Mission, 5 May 1944.

B-24J Classy Chassy (B-24J-5-CF-42-64220)

Pilot, 1st Lt Conor Grinsly
Co-Pilot, 2nd Lt Lincoln Nichols
Navigator/NT, 2nd Lt Emmanuel Moulder
Bombardier, 2nd Lt Kirk Vaillancourt
Engineer/TT, T/3rd Julien O'Rourke
Radio Op, T/4th Rene Harper
Right Waist, T/4th Zachariah Davila
Ball Turret, Sgt Jaxton Ingrid
Left Waist, Sgt Ismael Deadmon
Tail Gunner, S/Sgt Johnnie Nava

Wecome to the 509th, Lieutenant Grisly. You and Classy Chassy have been added to the 78th's squadron roster. Good luck up there!

V/r,
CAPT Roger Oveur, S-7

[Keltos]

A new B-24J and crew have just landed to replace losses suffered on mission 28 (Black Shadow) for the 78th BS.

B-24J: - Angry Pigeon

Pilot 1st Lt Erik Stenson
Copilot 2nd Lt Mark Davis
Bombardier 2nd Lt Daniel Hardy
Navigator (Cheeks) 2nd Lt William Morales
Engineer T/Sgt David Ary
Nose Gunner Sgt Larry Valera
Ball Gunner Sgt Erik Perkins
Port WG / Radio Op. T/Sgt Jordan "Uncle Jo" Falgout
Starboard WG Sgt David Knipp
Tail Gunner Sgt Dennis Reyes

[Grondeaux]

Sept 5, 2024 0:28:20 GMT -8 Keltos said:

A new B-24J and crew have just landed to replace losses suffered on mission 28 (Black Shadow) for the 78th BS.

B-24J: - Angry Pigeon

Pilot 1st Lt Erik Stenson
Copilot 2nd Lt Mark Davis
Bombardier 2nd Lt Daniel Hardy
Navigator (Cheeks) 2nd Lt William Morales
Engineer T/Sgt David Ary
Nose Gunner Sgt Larry Valera
Ball Gunner Sgt Erik Perkins
Port WG / Radio Op. T/Sgt Jordan "Uncle Jo" Falgout
Starboard WG Sgt David Knipp
Tail Gunner Sgt Dennis Reyes

Wecome to the 509th, Lieutenant Stenson. You and Angry Pigeon  have been added to the 78th's squadron roster. Good luck up there!

V/r,
CAPT Roger Oveur, S-7

[crushedhat]

New Bomber for the 78th: B-24J Hell's Fury replacing Laid Back Lady which completed 25 missions with Mission 28.
Pilot: Paul Garfield, Maj, (27) [0] LC LC
Co-Pilot: Sam Mason, 2LT, (0) [0]
Bombardier: Michael Hanson 2LT, (0) [0]
Navigator: Wyatt Yurt, 2LT, (0) [0]
Engineer: Stan Halston TSgt, (0) [0]
Radio Operator: Joe Scarlotti Sgt, (0) [0]
Ball Turret Gunner: Adam Smith Sgt, (0) [0]
Port Waist Gunner: Blaine Harper Sgt, (0) [0]
Starboard Waist Gunner: Allen Wentz, Sgt (5) [1 5/6]
Tail Gunner: Rod (Tex) Petty Sgt, (0) [0]

[Grondeaux]

Sept 8, 2024 19:51:00 GMT -8 crushedhat said:

New Bomber for the 78th: B-24J Hell's Fury replacing Laid Back Lady which completed 25 missions with Mission 28.
Pilot: Paul Garfield, Maj, (27) [0] LC LC
Co-Pilot: Sam Mason, 2LT, (0) [0]
Bombardier: Michael Hanson 2LT, (0) [0]
Navigator: Wyatt Yurt, 2LT, (0) [0]
Engineer: Stan Halston TSgt, (0) [0]
Radio Operator: Joe Scarlotti Sgt, (0) [0]
Ball Turret Gunner: Adam Smith Sgt, (0) [0]
Port Waist Gunner: Blaine Harper Sgt, (0) [0]
Starboard Waist Gunner: Allen Wentz, Sgt (5) [1 5/6]
Tail Gunner: Rod (Tex) Petty Sgt, (0) [0]

Major, I've added you and the crew of Hell's Fury to roster of the Flying Boxcars. Good luck up there, sir!

V/r,
CAPT Roger Oveur, S-7

[rhreiss]

New bomber for 78th Squadron replacing Bobs Rascals lost on mission 29

B-24J Dump Truck

Pilot: 1LT Joseph 'Joe' Cascarella
Co-Pilot: 2LT Walter "Jumbo" Brown
Bombardier: 2LT Paul Derringer
Navigator: 2LT Charlie Gelbert
Engineer: T/SGT Roy "Peaches" Davis
Radio Operator/RW: S/SGT Virgil 'Spud' Davis
Ball Gunner: SGT James 'Don' Brennan
Nose turret SGT William 'Bill' Hallahan
Right Waist: SGT Charles 'Chick' Hafey
Tail Gunner: SGT Joseph 'JD' Dwyer


Crew Chief S/SGT Theodore 'Ted' Kleinhans

[rhreiss]

79th Bomber Squadron, 509th (H) Bombardment Group
B-17G Easter Bunny  replacement for B-17G Chute the Works lCat-E after mission 28

To be flown by the crew from Chute the Works
Pilot 1LT Leslie 'Les' Scarsella  
Co-Pilot 2LT Charlie English
Bombardier 2LT George 'Kiddo' Davis
Navigator 2LT Hazen 'Kiki' Cuyler
Engineer T/SGT Paul Gehrman
Radio Operator T/SGT George ‘Whitey’ Moore
Ball Gunner S/SGT Jake ‘JK’ Mooty
Left Waist SGT Frank McCormick  returns to duty for mission 32
Right Waist SGT Billy ‘Kid’ Myers
Tail Gunner S/SGT Gus Brittain

[Grondeaux]

Sept 10, 2024 6:09:33 GMT -8 rhreiss said:

New bomber for 78th Squadron replacing Bobs Rascals lost on mission 29

B-24J Dump Truck

Pilot: 1LT Joseph 'Joe' Cascarella
Co-Pilot: 2LT Walter "Jumbo" Brown
Bombardier: 2LT Paul Derringer
Navigator: 2LT Charlie Gelbert
Engineer: T/SGT Roy "Peaches" Davis
Radio Operator/RW: S/SGT Virgil 'Spud' Davis
Ball Gunner: SGT James 'Don' Brennan
Nose turret SGT William 'Bill' Hallahan
Right Waist: SGT Charles 'Chick' Hafey
Tail Gunner: SGT Joseph 'JD' Dwyer


Crew Chief S/SGT Theodore 'Ted' Kleinhans

Wecome to the 509th, Lieutenant Cascarella. You and Dump Truck  have been added to the 78th's squadron roster. Good luck up there!



V/r,

CAPT Roger Oveur, S-7

[Grondeaux]

Sept 10, 2024 6:17:17 GMT -8 rhreiss said:

79th Bomber Squadron, 509th (H) Bombardment Group
B-17G Easter Bunny  replacement for B-17G Chute the Works lCat-E after mission 28

To be flown by the crew from Chute the Works
Pilot 1LT Leslie 'Les' Scarsella  
Co-Pilot 2LT Charlie English
Bombardier 2LT George 'Kiddo' Davis
Navigator 2LT Hazen 'Kiki' Cuyler
Engineer T/SGT Paul Gehrman
Radio Operator T/SGT George ‘Whitey’ Moore
Ball Gunner S/SGT Jake ‘JK’ Mooty
Left Waist SGT Frank McCormick  returns to duty for mission 32
Right Waist SGT Billy ‘Kid’ Myers
Tail Gunner S/SGT Gus Brittain

Wecome to the 509th, Lieutenant Scarsella. You and Easter Bunny have been added to the 79th's squadron roster. Good luck up there!



V/r,

CAPT Roger Oveur, S-7

[medic1]

New B-24 arriving for assignment with the 78th BS:

B-24J STRICTLY BUSINESS (B24J-CF-44-422227)

Pilot 1st Lt Jimmy Langton
Co-Pilot 2nd Lt Zack Hammond
Bombardier 2nd Lt Lance Brodzky
Navigator 2nd Lt Max Telford
Engineer S/Sgt Al Levenberger
Radio Operator S/Sgt Vic Boyko
Ball Gunner Sgt Frank Perez
Waist Gunner Sgt James Gibson
Waist Gunner Sgt Ray Markovsky
Tail Gunner Sgt Barney Berlanti

[Grondeaux]

Sept 14, 2024 12:07:05 GMT -8 medic1 said:

New B-24 arriving for assignment with the 78th BS:

B-24J STRICTLY BUSINESS (B24J-CF-44-422227)

Pilot 1st Lt Jimmy Langton
Co-Pilot 2nd Lt Zack Hammond
Bombardier 2nd Lt Lance Brodzky
Navigator 2nd Lt Max Telford
Engineer S/Sgt Al Levenberger
Radio Operator S/Sgt Vic Boyko
Ball Gunner Sgt Frank Perez
Waist Gunner Sgt James Gibson
Waist Gunner Sgt Ray Markovsky
Tail Gunner Sgt Barney Berlanti

Wecome to Italy and the 509th, Lieutenant Langton. I hope you had an unventful trip over from the States. You and Strictly Business have been added to the roster of the Flying Boxcars. Given the current pace of operations, you'll see some action in the very near future, so get your crew settled in and good luck up there!

V/r,
CAPT Roger Oveur, S-7

[Keltos]

A new B-24J and crew from US have just landed to replace losses suffered on mission #30 (Angry Pigeon) for the 78th BS.

B-24J: - Hot Potato

Pilot 1st Lt Robert Mattson
Co-Pilot 2nd Lt Donald Peck
Bombardier (Nose) 2nd Lt Richard Veil
Navigator (Cheeks) 2nd Lt Craig Cox
Engineer T/Sgt Joe McBride
Radio Operator Sgt Derrick Coon
Ball Gunner Sgt William Krick
Port WG Sgt Brian Hines
Starboard WG Sgt Nelson Barajas
Tail Gunner Sgt Michael Mosley


Ready for duty on next mission #31.

Respectfully,

Robert Mattson, 1st Lt, USAAF, Commanding
Commanding B-24J: Hot Potato B-24J-1-CF-42-99873
78th Bomber Squadron, 509th (H) Bombardment Group

[Grondeaux]

Sept 18, 2024 5:28:34 GMT -8 Keltos said:

A new B-24J and crew from US have just landed to replace losses suffered on mission #30 (Angry Pigeon) for the 78th BS.

B-24J: - Hot Potato

Pilot 1st Lt Robert Mattson
Co-Pilot 2nd Lt Donald Peck
Bombardier (Nose) 2nd Lt Richard Veil
Navigator (Cheeks) 2nd Lt Craig Cox
Engineer T/Sgt Joe McBride
Radio Operator Sgt Derrick Coon
Ball Gunner Sgt William Krick
Port WG Sgt Brian Hines
Starboard WG Sgt Nelson Barajas
Tail Gunner Sgt Michael Mosley


Ready for duty on next mission #31.

Respectfully,

Robert Mattson, 1st Lt, USAAF, Commanding
Commanding B-24J: Hot Potato B-24J-1-CF-42-99873
78th Bomber Squadron, 509th (H) Bombardment Group

Wecome to the 509th, Lieutenant Mattson. Don't let the weather mislead you, as you have arrived after "mud season."  It'll clear up soon. You and Hot Potato have been added to the roster of the Flying Boxcars. Given the current pace of operations, you'll see some action in the very near future, so get your crew settled in and good luck up there!

V/r,
CAPT Roger Oveur, S-7

[jeffreymgeorge]

Is the bomber group still accepting new crews? I'd like to fly a B-17 using Target For Today if so:

B-17 Name: The Iron Maiden

Pilot: 1LT Jeff George
Co-Pilot: 2nd LT Steve Harris
Bombardier: 2nd LT Bruce Dickinson
Navigator: 2nd LT Paul Di'Anno
Engineer: T/SGT Dave Murray
Radio Operator: S/SGT Adrian Smith
Ball Gunner: S/SGT Nicko McBrain
Port Waist: SGT Janick Gers
Starboard Waist: SGT Clive Burr
Tail Gunner: SGT Joseph Brewster

[Grondeaux]

Oct 2, 2024 10:13:31 GMT -8 jeffreymgeorge said:

Is the bomber group still accepting new crews? I'd like to fly a B-17 using Target For Today if so:

B-17 Name: The Iron Maiden

Pilot: 1LT Jeff George
Co-Pilot: 2nd LT Steve Harris
Bombardier: 2nd LT Bruce Dickinson
Navigator: 2nd LT Paul Di'Anno
Engineer: T/SGT Dave Murray
Radio Operator: S/SGT Adrian Smith
Ball Gunner: S/SGT Nicko McBrain
Port Waist: SGT Janick Gers
Starboard Waist: SGT Clive Burr
Tail Gunner: SGT Joseph Brewster

Welcome to Italy and the 509th, Lieutenant George.  You and your B-17G have been assigned to the 80th Bomber Squadron under the command of Major Frederick Simmons. Mission number 31 to Porto Santo Stefano is available for you to fly, with After Action Reports (AARs) due no later than 12 October.

Group and Squadron Command

Position	Officer	Player
509th Group CO	COL Cal Moody	limburger59
509th Group XO	LTC Jeffrey Billings	medic1
80th Squadron CO	MAJ Frederick Simmons	mpgutis
80th Squadron XO	CAPT Thomas Marz	tomt1999
Personnel, S-1	CAPT Robert Shea	Coinich
Intelligence, S-2	MAJ Harlan Beech	crushedhat
Operations, S-3	MAJ James Frazer	andy254
Supply, S-4	CAPT Bruno Pierce	ChefEd
Planning, S-5	1LT Malcom Hooker	ChefEd
Communications, S-6	1LT Hudson Leblanc	Sparhawk
Training/Assignment, S-7	CAPT Roger Oveur	Grondeaux

Some more important information:

Mandatory House Rules (this makes combining QotS and TfT possible)
Optional Rules These are not mandatory, but can provide more depth to your game if you choose.
Mission Specific Rules These are mission specific, and will be posted into the comments of any mission that they apply.

When you complete the mission, post your After Action Report (AAR) by replying to the Mission thread. Any missions you wish to save, can be done so by copying it into your personal hardstand, after you request a hardstand.

If your mission is hard you may need these links:
Spare Crew Pool to request temporary crew members, when any regular crew need to be hospitalized.
Spare Bomber List when your bomber is still being repaired. (As determined by calculating the Peckham Points)

You can reach the CO either by PM, e-mail [e-mail], or Board Game Geek boardgamegeek.com/user/Limburger59.

V/r,
CAPT Roger Oveur, S-7

[jeffreymgeorge]

Oct 2, 2024 17:41:48 GMT -8 Grondeaux said:

Oct 2, 2024 10:13:31 GMT -8 jeffreymgeorge said:

Is the bomber group still accepting new crews? I'd like to fly a B-17 using Target For Today if so:

B-17 Name: The Iron Maiden

Pilot: 1LT Jeff George
Co-Pilot: 2nd LT Steve Harris
Bombardier: 2nd LT Bruce Dickinson
Navigator: 2nd LT Paul Di'Anno
Engineer: T/SGT Dave Murray
Radio Operator: S/SGT Adrian Smith
Ball Gunner: S/SGT Nicko McBrain
Port Waist: SGT Janick Gers
Starboard Waist: SGT Clive Burr
Tail Gunner: SGT Joseph Brewster

One correction. I noticed I put an incorrect crewman's name in for the tail gunner (I must've copied it from someone's example). The actual tail gunner is SGT Dennis Stratton.

[limburger59]

Joining the 509th - 80th Squadron and taking over the hardstand formerly housing The Great Expectations.

B-17G BLUES IN THE NIGHT

Pilot: 1LT Les Brown
Co-Pilot: 2nd LT Benny Goodman
Bombardier: 2nd LT Tommy Dorsey
Navigator: 2nd LT Gene Krupa
Engineer: T/SGT Gerry Mulligan
Radio Operator: S/SGT Ed Palermo
Ball Gunner: S/SGT Joe Loos
Port Waist: SGT Chick Webb
Starboard Waist: SGT Benny Carter
Tail Gunner: SGT Ray Anthony

Will fly current Mission 31.

[Grondeaux]

Oct 5, 2024 11:49:26 GMT -8 limburger59 said:

Joining the 509th - 80th Squadron and taking over the hardstand formerly housing The Great Expectations.

B-17G BLUES IN THE NIGHT

Pilot: 1LT Les Brown
Co-Pilot: 2nd LT Benny Goodman
Bombardier: 2nd LT Tommy Dorsey
Navigator: 2nd LT Gene Krupa
Engineer: T/SGT Gerry Mulligan
Radio Operator: S/SGT Ed Palermo
Ball Gunner: S/SGT Joe Loos
Port Waist: SGT Chick Webb
Starboard Waist: SGT Benny Carter
Tail Gunner: SGT Ray Anthony

Will fly current Mission 31.

Wecome to the 509th, Lieutenant Brown. You and Blues in the Night  have been added to the roster of the 80th BS. Good luck up there!



V/r,

CAPT Roger Oveur, S-7

[medic1]

B-17 and officers assigned to the 79th BS to replace the lost B-17 Sunday Punch. Assigned surviving crew of Sunday Punch, ground crew and hardstand.

B-17G MEAN WIDDLE KID 5-BO-43-37987

Pilot 1st Lt James Morrell

Co-Pilot 2nd Lt Bill Clayburn

Bombardier 2nd Lt Tony Nazzaro

Navigator 2nd Lt Dylan Weldon

Engineer S/Sgt Dan Lansky (surviving member of B-17 Sunday Punch)

R/O S/Sgt Will Dixon (surviving member of B-17 Sunday Punch)

Ball Gunner Sgt Ted Caffrey (surviving member of B-17 Sunday Punch)

Port Waist S/Sgt Noreno Costa (surviving member of B-17 Sunday Punch)

Starboard Waist Sgt Cletus Judner (surviving member of B-17 Sunday, Punch, spare pool)

TG T/Sgt Mark Riley (surviving member of B-17 Sunday Punch)

[Grondeaux]

Oct 25, 2024 17:49:26 GMT -8 medic1 said:

B-17 and officers assigned to the 79th BS to replace the lost B-17 Sunday Punch. Assigned surviving crew of Sunday Punch, ground crew and hardstand.

B-17G MEAN WIDDLE KID 5-BO-43-37987

Pilot 1st Lt James Morrell
Co-Pilot 2nd Lt Bill Clayburn
Bombardier 2nd Lt Tony Nazzaro
Navigator 2nd Lt Dylan Weldon
Engineer S/Sgt Dan Lansky (surviving member of B-17 Sunday Punch)
R/O S/Sgt Will Dixon (surviving member of B-17 Sunday Punch)
Ball Gunner Sgt Ted Caffrey (surviving member of B-17 Sunday Punch)
Port Waist S/Sgt Noreno Costa (surviving member of B-17 Sunday Punch)
Starboard Waist Sgt Cletus Judner (surviving member of B-17 Sunday, Punch, spare pool)
TG T/Sgt Mark Riley (surviving member of B-17 Sunday Punch)

Wecome to the 509th, Lieutenant Morrell. You and Mean Widdle Kid have been added to the woster of the 79th Bombardment Squawdwon. Good luck up there!

V/r,
CAPT Roger Oveur, S-7

[sparky]

I'd like to submit this plane and crew as replacements for Beach Bum who was lost to the 79th during the Nice , France mission. We expect to be assigned to the squadron with the greatest need.

Plane....Doodle Bug...B-17G

Pilot...1st Lt Thomas Ryan
Co-pilot...2nd Lt Thomas Huston
Bombardier...2nd Lt Bob Casey
Navigator...2nd Lt Ron Emig
Engineer...S/SGT Daniel Workman
Radio Operator...S/SGT James Cook
Port Waist Gunner...SGT Raymond Wetzel
Starboard Waist Gunner...SGT Bob Osborne
Ball Turret Gunner...SGT Wally Hammond
Tail Gunner...SGT John Pilkington

Thank you....Sparky