ChefEd
78th Bomber Squadron 
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Post by ChefEd on Jul 28, 2024 7:22:46 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 Approved |
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Post by limburger59 on Aug 6, 2024 18:01:33 GMT -8
The Lost Angel was supposed to fly on Missions 26, 27, and 28; but suffered significant damage (141 Peckham Points) on Mission 27, plus had to divert to Lecce. She will be returned to the Spare Pool to undergo repairs, returning to duty on 9 May 44.
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Post by ninthaquila on Aug 7, 2024 12:02:20 GMT -8
Capt. Pierce,
I'm returning the Butterfly Baby (B-17F-120BO-42-30802) after Mission #26.
She only took minor damage (10PP) and should be ready within a day or two, as soon as ground crew have patched up the few holes.
Signed,
2Lt Richard Archer
B17G-20BO-42-31439
509(H)BG/79SQ
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Post by caodwolf on Aug 15, 2024 18:50:16 GMT -8
6-May 1944 The 78th Flying Boxcars is requesting a spare B-24D to fulfill the role of an Assembly Ship. This aircraft just needs to be airworthy (not combat ready) as she'll be stripped of all armaments and staffed by a crew of five. Once the squadron's formation is ready and a course is set for the first outbound segment she will depart and return to base. Respectively Major R Jopp CO 78th Flying Boxcars @ crushedhat |
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ChefEd
78th Bomber Squadron
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Post by ChefEd on Aug 16, 2024 8:03:06 GMT -8
6-May 1944 The 78th Flying Boxcars is requesting a spare B-24D to fulfill the role of an Assembly Ship. This aircraft just needs to be airworthy (not combat ready) as she'll be stripped of all armaments and staffed by a crew of five. Once the squadron's formation is ready and a course is set for the first outbound segment she will depart and return to base. Respectively Major R Jopp CO 78th Flying Boxcars @ crushedhat Sir, I am releasing B-24D Heavenly Body (B-24D-45-CO-42-40315). Any preference on color scheme and pattern? Heavenly Body is currently on of the airframes with the fewest hours. Respectfully, Capt Pierce. Group S-4 |
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Post by caodwolf on Aug 16, 2024 9:43:43 GMT -8
Captain Pierce- Thank you for the bird. For the color scheme we have elected the Polka Dot's per the enclosed photograph. Please advise if the Heavenly Body can be ready for mission # 28.  Major R Jopp 78th CO - Flying Boxcars |
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ChefEd
78th Bomber Squadron
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Post by ChefEd on Aug 16, 2024 14:55:03 GMT -8
Major Jopp, Heavenly Body will be ready as requested. Capt Pierce  |
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Post by limburger59 on Aug 19, 2024 19:29:45 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. B-24D Temptacious returning from three missions (26,27,28). She suffered 150 Peckham Points over Ploesti, and repairs will be completed on 11 May 44. |
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Post by limburger59 on Aug 19, 2024 19:32:18 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 returning after flying Missions 26, 27, and 28. Both of the Lucky Charms she had were used to survive Ploesti. |
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rhreiss
79th Bomber Squadron XO 
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Post by rhreiss on Aug 29, 2024 12:57:28 GMT -8
10 May 1944
Capt. Pierce -
Requesting the use of B-17F Over Loaded(B-17F-120BO-42-30752) for mission 29 Piacenza, Italy - Marshalling Yard 10-May-44
CPT George Gill
XO 79th BS, 509th BG (H), 15th AF
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ChefEd
78th Bomber Squadron
Posts: 666
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Post by ChefEd on Aug 29, 2024 13:47:52 GMT -8
10 May 1944 Capt. Pierce - Requesting the use of B-17F Over Loaded(B-17F-120BO-42-30752) for mission 29 Piacenza, Italy - Marshalling Yard 10-May-44 CPT George Gill XO 79th BS, 509th BG (H), 15th AF Approved |
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Post by limburger59 on Aug 29, 2024 19:48:28 GMT -8
10 MAY 44
Capt. Pierce -
Requesting the use of B-17F Belle Wringer (B-17F-100BO-42-30372) for the surviving crew of Great Expectations to fly on mission 29.
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 Aug 30, 2024 2:19:35 GMT -8
10 MAY 44 Capt. Pierce - Requesting the use of B-17F Belle Wringer (B-17F-100BO-42-30372) for the surviving crew of Great Expectations to fly on mission 29. Capt. Peter "Pip" Dickins, Commanding Great Expectations 80th BS, 509th BG (H), 15th AF Approved |
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Post by limburger59 on Sept 2, 2024 11:03:46 GMT -8
Requesting three Hanger Queens to be manned by Spare Crews for Mission 29 and 30:
B-24D Ho Hum to fly with the 78th Sqdn (Low)
B-17F Anxious Angel to fly with the 79th Sqdn (High)
B-17F Wabbit Tracks to fly with the 80th Sqdn (Middle)
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ChefEd
78th Bomber Squadron
Posts: 666
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Post by ChefEd on Sept 2, 2024 12:23:50 GMT -8
Requesting three Hanger Queens to be manned by Spare Crews for Mission 29 and 30: B-24D Ho Hum to fly with the 78th Sqdn (Low) B-17F Anxious Angel to fly with the 79th Sqdn (High) B-17F Wabbit Tracks to fly with the 80th Sqdn (Middle) Approved |
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tomt1999
80 Bomber Squadron XO 
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Post by tomt1999 on Sept 2, 2024 14:55:04 GMT -8
Requesting Private Dix 29909 for Mission 29. Crew TBA.
MARZ
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ChefEd
78th Bomber Squadron
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Post by ChefEd on Sept 3, 2024 4:20:52 GMT -8
Requesting Private Dix 29909 for Mission 29. Crew TBA.
MARZ
Approved |
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tomt1999
80 Bomber Squadron XO
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Post by tomt1999 on Sept 4, 2024 5:51:05 GMT -8
Returning Private Dix from mission #29 10 May 1944, 80th squadron.
DAMAGE
10 pp - wing root
4 - superficials
14 Total pp
MARZ
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tomt1999
80 Bomber Squadron XO
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Post by tomt1999 on Sept 6, 2024 13:01:04 GMT -8
Requesting B-17F Bachelor's Bedlam 5187 for 80th Squadron, Mission 29 Piacenza, Crew TBA.
MARZ
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ChefEd
78th Bomber Squadron
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Post by ChefEd on Sept 6, 2024 13:32:48 GMT -8
Requesting B-17F Bachelor's Bedlam 5187 for 80th Squadron, Mission 29 Piacenza, Crew TBA.
MARZ
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tomt1999
80 Bomber Squadron XO
Posts: 219
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Post by tomt1999 on Sept 7, 2024 15:40:42 GMT -8
Returning B-17 from 80th Squadron, Mission 29 Piacenza:
Bachelor's Bedlam 5187
DAMAGE
10 pp HEAT OUT Navigator
25 pp Tail plane root
4 pp superficials
39 pp TOTAL
MARZ
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Post by limburger59 on Sept 7, 2024 15:41:39 GMT -8
10 MAY 44 Capt. Pierce - Requesting the use of B-17F Belle Wringer (B-17F-100BO-42-30372) for the surviving crew of Great Expectations to fly on mission 29. Capt. Peter "Pip" Dickins, Commanding Great Expectations 80th BS, 509th BG (H), 15th AF Returning Belle Wringer to the Spare Pool. The Bombardier's Suit Heating Rheostat shorted out and the mission was aborted. |
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Post by limburger59 on Sept 7, 2024 15:44:30 GMT -8
11 MAY 44
Capt. Pierce -
Requesting the use of B-17F Bonnie (B-17F-90BO-42-30233) for the crew of Great Expectations to fly on mission 30.
Bonnie treated us well previously when we needed a Hanger Queen, while Belle Wringer yesterday was unable to travel 100 miles before suffering a mechanical breakdown.
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 Sept 8, 2024 6:15:30 GMT -8
11 MAY 44 Capt. Pierce - Requesting the use of B-17F Bonnie (B-17F-90BO-42-30233) for the crew of Great Expectations to fly on mission 30. Bonnie treated us well previously when we needed a Hanger Queen, while Belle Wringer yesterday was unable to travel 100 miles before suffering a mechanical breakdown. Capt. Peter "Pip" Dickins, Commanding Great Expectations 80th BS, 509th BG (H), 15th AF Bonnie is a reliable old girl. Approved |
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Keltos
Multiple Squadrons 
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Post by Keltos on Sept 9, 2024 0:16:17 GMT -8
Sir,
requesting one Hanger Queen to be manned by Spare Crews and assigned to the 80th BS for Mission 21:
Butterfly Baby (B-17F-120BO-42-30802)
To return to the Spare Pool after Mission 29.
Respectfully,
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ChefEd
78th Bomber Squadron
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Post by ChefEd on Sept 9, 2024 11:59:11 GMT -8
Sir, requesting one Hanger Queen to be manned by Spare Crews and assigned to the 80th BS for Mission 21: Butterfly Baby (B-17F-120BO-42-30802)To return to the Spare Pool after Mission 29. Respectfully, Approved |
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Keltos
Multiple Squadrons
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Post by Keltos on Sept 10, 2024 1:25:18 GMT -8
Capt. Pierce,
I'm returning the Butterfly Baby (B-17F-120BO-42-30802) returning to Spare pool after Mission #29.
She took some damage (40PP) and should be ready on 12 May 1944.
Respectfully,
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rhreiss
79th Bomber Squadron XO
Posts: 293
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Post by rhreiss on Sept 10, 2024 6:20:19 GMT -8
10 May 1944
Capt. Pierce -
B-17F Over Loaded(B-17F-120BO-42-30752) returned to base after mission 29 Piacenza, Italy - Marshalling Yard 10-May-44. Overloaded is currently in hangar for after mission maintenance and will be available starting from 12 May 1944
CPT George Gill
XO 79th BS, 509th BG (H), 15th AF
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Post by limburger59 on Sept 12, 2024 13:26:07 GMT -8
Requesting B-24D Lady in the Dark to be manned by a Spare Crew for Mission 30:
To return to the Spare Pool after Mission 30.
By order of Col Cal Moody
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Post by limburger59 on Sept 12, 2024 13:29:48 GMT -8
Requesting three Hanger Queens to be manned by Spare Crews for Mission 29 and 30: B-24D Ho Hum to fly with the 78th Sqdn (Low) B-17F Anxious Angel to fly with the 79th Sqdn (High) B-17F Wabbit Tracks to fly with the 80th Sqdn (Middle) The two B-17s will continue flying on Mission 30. |
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