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Post by limburger59 on Jun 12, 2024 9:06:17 GMT -8
Three Hanger Queens Returning from Mission 23:
B-24D Pistol Packin' Mama - 23 Peckham Points
B-17F Belle Wringer - 20 Peckham Points
B-17F Hoosier Honey - 1 Peckham Point
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Post by Grondeaux on Jun 14, 2024 11:46:19 GMT -8
Sir,
Requesting te use of B-24D Seventh Heaven for the crew of Suzy Q to fly on mission 24. My crew chief, SGT Clemens, tells me he and the ground crew won't have Suzy Q ready until the 23rd.
V/r,
1LT Mayo Prud’homme, First Pilot
B-24J Suzy Q
78th BS, 509th BG (H), 15th AF
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ChefEd
78th Bomber Squadron 
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Post by ChefEd on Jun 14, 2024 13:07:48 GMT -8
Sir, Requesting te use of B-24D Seventh Heaven for the crew of Suzy Q to fly on mission 24. My crew chief, SGT Clemens, tells me he and the ground crew won't have Suzy Q ready until the 23rd. V/r, 1LT Mayo Prud’homme, First Pilot B-24J Suzy Q 78th BS, 509th BG (H), 15th AF Approved |
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superbee
79th Bomber Squadron 
CO: 79th Bomb Squadron
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Post by superbee on Jun 15, 2024 8:03:58 GMT -8
To: Captain Pierce (509th Bomber Group S4) Requesting the use of B17F Bachelor's Bedlam for the upcoming 21 April 44 mission: Mission 24. 1Lt Jim Norton 79th Bomb Sqdn |
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ChefEd
78th Bomber Squadron
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Post by ChefEd on Jun 15, 2024 9:55:45 GMT -8
To: Captain Pierce (509th Bomber Group S4) Requesting the use of B17F Bachelor's Bedlam for the upcoming 21 April 44 mission: Mission 24. 1Lt Jim Norton 79th Bomb Sqdn Approved |
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superbee
79th Bomber Squadron
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Post by superbee on Jun 16, 2024 6:55:17 GMT -8
To: 509th Bomber Group S4 Re: Bachelor's Bedlam (B-17F-40BO-42-5187)
Bachelor's Bedlam is returned to the group spare pool after flying Mission 24 with the 79th Bomb Sqdn (Norton crew). She sustained light battle damage (56 Peckham pts.), including #2 engine's non-functioning turbo-supercharger.
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Keltos
Multiple Squadrons 
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Post by Keltos on Jun 17, 2024 0:12:40 GMT -8
ChefEd,Sir, requesting one Hanger Queen to be manned by Spare Crews and assigned to the 79th BS for Mission 24: Lonesome Lola (B-17F-110BO 42-30588)To return to the Spare Pool after Mission 24. Respectfully,
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ChefEd
78th Bomber Squadron
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Post by ChefEd on Jun 17, 2024 7:03:43 GMT -8
Sir, requesting one Hanger Queen to be manned by Spare Crews and assigned to the 79th BS for Mission 24: Lonesome Lola (B-17F-110BO 42-30588)To return to the Spare Pool after Mission 24. Respectfully, Approved |
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Post by limburger59 on Jun 17, 2024 10:21:13 GMT -8
Requesting three Hanger Queens to be manned by Spare Crews for Mission 24:
B-24D Knockout to fly with the 78th Sqdn
B-17F Wicked Witch to fly with the 79th Sqdn
B-17F Private Dix to fly with the 80th Sqdn
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ChefEd
78th Bomber Squadron
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Post by ChefEd on Jun 17, 2024 10:41:15 GMT -8
Requesting three Hanger Queens to be manned by Spare Crews for Mission 24: B-24D Knockout to fly with the 78th Sqdn B-17F Wicked Witch to fly with the 79th Sqdn B-17F Private Dix to fly with the 80th Sqdn Approved |
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Post by Grondeaux on Jun 19, 2024 7:07:12 GMT -8
Sir, Requesting te use of B-24D Seventh Heaven for the crew of Suzy Q to fly on mission 24. My crew chief, SGT Clemens, tells me he and the ground crew won't have Suzy Q ready until the 23rd. V/r, 1LT Mayo Prud’homme, First Pilot B-24J Suzy Q 78th BS, 509th BG (H), 15th AF Approved lost over Vienna, due to a fuel tank fire. |
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Keltos
Multiple Squadrons
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Post by Keltos on Jun 19, 2024 22:57:25 GMT -8
ChefEd, Sir, Lonesome Lola (B-17F-110BO 42-30588) returned with some damages from mission #24. RTD on 23 april 1944. Rgds
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Keltos
Multiple Squadrons
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Post by Keltos on Jun 19, 2024 23:27:07 GMT -8
Sir,
due to B-17F "Irascible Girl" unavailabilty for major repairs, I requesting one Hanger Queen to be manned by "Irascible Girl" Crew and assigned to the 79th BS for Mission 24:
Bonnie (B-17F-90BO-42-30233)
To return to the Spare Pool after Mission 24.
Respectfully,
Jason Ponder, 2nd Lt., USAAF, Commanding
Commanding B-17F: Irascible Girl B-17F-100BO 42-30399
79th Bomber Squadron, 509th (H) Bombardment Group
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ChefEd
78th Bomber Squadron
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Post by ChefEd on Jun 20, 2024 3:38:06 GMT -8
Sir, due to B-17F "Irascible Girl" unavailabilty for major repairs, I requesting one Hanger Queen to be manned by "Irascible Girl" Crew and assigned to the 79th BS for Mission 24: Bonnie (B-17F-90BO-42-30233)To return to the Spare Pool after Mission 24. Respectfully, Jason Ponder, 2nd Lt., USAAF, Commanding Commanding B-17F: Irascible Girl B-17F-100BO 42-30399 79th Bomber Squadron, 509th (H) Bombardment Group Approved |
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Keltos
Multiple Squadrons
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Post by Keltos on Jun 25, 2024 0:13:38 GMT -8
Sir,
Bonnie (B-17F-90BO-42-30233) returned with some damages from mission #24.
RTD on 23 april 1944.
Having rolled a "12" on the dice during crew chief status, the a/c currently has nr. 2 Lucky Lady Smile
Rgds
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Post by limburger59 on Jun 25, 2024 9:17:06 GMT -8
Requesting three Hanger Queens to be manned by Spare Crews for Mission 24: B-24D Knockout to fly with the 78th Sqdn B-17F Wicked Witch to fly with the 79th Sqdn B-17F Private Dix to fly with the 80th Sqdn Approved B-24D Knockout - returns with minor damage - repairs will be completed tomorrow B-17F Wicked Witch - lost / crashed into the Adriatic B-17F Private Dix - returns with damage - repairs will be completed 24 APRIL 44 |
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Post by limburger59 on Jul 2, 2024 7:41:05 GMT -8
Requesting three Hanger Queens to be manned by Spare Crews for Mission 25:
B-24D HO HUM to fly with the 78th Sqdn
B-17F BELLE WRINGER to fly with the 79th Sqdn
B-17F HOOSIER HONEY to fly with the 80th Sqdn
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ChefEd
78th Bomber Squadron
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Post by ChefEd on Jul 2, 2024 11:45:30 GMT -8
Requesting three Hanger Queens to be manned by Spare Crews for Mission 25: B-24D HO HUM to fly with the 78th Sqdn B-17F BELLE WRINGER to fly with the 79th Sqdn B-17F HOOSIER HONEY to fly with the 80th Sqdn Approved |
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Keltos
Multiple Squadrons
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Post by Keltos on Jul 2, 2024 22:45:47 GMT -8
ChefEd , Sir, requesting one Hanger Queen to be manned by Spare Crews and assigned to the 80th BS for Mission 25: Butterfly Baby (B-17F-120BO 42-30802)To return to the Spare Pool after Mission 25. Respectfully,
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ChefEd
78th Bomber Squadron
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Post by ChefEd on Jul 3, 2024 6:28:57 GMT -8
ChefEd , Sir, requesting one Hanger Queen to be manned by Spare Crews and assigned to the 80th BS for Mission 25: Butterfly Baby (B-17F-120BO 42-30802)To return to the Spare Pool after Mission 25. Respectfully, Approved |
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Keltos
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Post by Keltos on Jul 3, 2024 23:18:46 GMT -8
ChefEd , Sir, Butterfly Baby (B-17F-120BO 42-30802) returned with some damages from mission #25. RTD on 26 april 1944. Rgds
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tomt1999
80 Bomber Squadron XO 
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Post by tomt1999 on Jul 5, 2024 8:38:10 GMT -8
Returning hangar queen from Mission 25 for the 80th BS.
Private Dix (B-17F-75BO 42-29909)
DAMAGE
S. Aileron 10pp
S. Gun OUT 10pp
Tail O2 OUT 20pp
Tail Fire 25pp
Tail guns OUT 20pp
S. Wing Superficial 1
TOTAL Peckham Points: 76
Marz
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Post by limburger59 on Jul 11, 2024 13:49:06 GMT -8
Hanger Queens returning from Mission 25:
B-24D HO HUM to fly suffered 242 Peckham Points and will be repaired by 4 May 44
B-17F BELLE WRINGER suffered 215 Peckham Points and will be repaired by 1 May 44
B-17F HOOSIER HONEY suffered 255 Peckham Points and will be repaired by 3 May 44
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Post by limburger59 on Jul 14, 2024 15:19:45 GMT -8
26 APR 44
Capt. Pierce -
Requesting the use of B-17F Bonnie (B-17F-90BO-42-30233) for the crew of Great Expectations to fly on missions 26-28.
Capt. Peter "Pip" Dickins, Commanding
Great Expectations
80th BS, 509th BG (H), 15th AF
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ChefEd
78th Bomber Squadron
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Post by ChefEd on Jul 15, 2024 7:55:01 GMT -8
26 APR 44 Capt. Pierce - Requesting the use of B-17F Bonnie (B-17F-90BO-42-30233) for the crew of Great Expectations to fly on missions 26-28. Capt. Peter "Pip" Dickins, Commanding Great Expectations 80th BS, 509th BG (H), 15th AF Approved |
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Post by limburger59 on Jul 16, 2024 18:42:25 GMT -8
Requesting three Hanger Queens to be manned by Spare Crews for Missions 26 through 28:*
B-24D Temptacious to fly with the 78th Sqdn
B-17F Lonesome Lola to fly with the 79th Sqdn
B-17F The Lost Angel to fly with the 80th Sqdn
* Three missions unless damage or loss prevents that from occurring.
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ChefEd
78th Bomber Squadron
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Post by ChefEd on Jul 17, 2024 15:50:48 GMT -8
Requesting three Hanger Queens to be manned by Spare Crews for Missions 26 through 28:* B-24D Temptacious to fly with the 78th Sqdn B-17F Lonesome Lola to fly with the 79th Sqdn B-17F The Lost Angel to fly with the 80th Sqdn * Three missions unless damage or loss prevents that from occurring. Approved |
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Post by limburger59 on Jul 26, 2024 19:01:48 GMT -8
Lonesome Lola was supposed to fly on Missions 26, 27, and 28; but suffered significant damage (187 Peckham Points) on Mission 26. She will be returned to the Spare Pool to undergo repairs, returning to duty on 6 May 44.
Requesting Unfinished Business (B-17F-95BO 42-30290) for Missions 27 & 28 with the 79th Sqdn..
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ChefEd
78th Bomber Squadron
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Post by ChefEd on Jul 27, 2024 6:16:51 GMT -8
Lonesome Lola was supposed to fly on Missions 26, 27, and 28; but suffered significant damage (187 Peckham Points) on Mission 26. She will be returned to the Spare Pool to undergo repairs, returning to duty on 6 May 44. Requesting Unfinished Business (B-17F-95BO 42-30290) for Missions 27 & 28 with the 79th Sqdn.. Noted. Approved |
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Post by ninthaquila on Jul 28, 2024 5:37:02 GMT -8
Capt. Pierce,
I’m requesting to use Butterfly Baby (B-17F-120BO-42-30802) for Mission #26 while my current boat is still being repaired.
Signed,
2Lt Richard Archer
B17G-20BO-42-31439
509(H)BG/79SQ
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