ChefEd
78th Bomber Squadron
Posts: 666
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Post by ChefEd on Sept 12, 2024 14:07:39 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) B-24 Ho Hum was lost on Mission 29. The two B-17s will continue flying on Mission 30. Copy
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ChefEd
78th Bomber Squadron
Posts: 666
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Post by ChefEd on Sept 12, 2024 14:09:51 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 Approved
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Keltos
Multiple Squadrons
Posts: 595
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Post by Keltos on Sept 17, 2024 4:34:52 GMT -8
Sir,
requesting one Hanger Queen to be manned by Spare Crews and assigned to the 80th BS for Mission 30:
Shoo Shoo Time (B-17F-65BO 42-29662)
To return to the Spare Pool after Mission 30.
Respectfully,
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Keltos
Multiple Squadrons
Posts: 595
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Post by Keltos on Sept 17, 2024 7:18:27 GMT -8
Capt. Pierce,
I'm returning the Shoo Shoo Time (B-17F-65BO 42-29662) to Spare pool after Mission #30.
She took some damage (40PP) and should be ready on 13 May 1944.
Respectfully,
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ChefEd
78th Bomber Squadron
Posts: 666
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Post by ChefEd on Sept 17, 2024 12:26:06 GMT -8
Sir, requesting one Hanger Queen to be manned by Spare Crews and assigned to the 80th BS for Mission 30: Shoo Shoo Time (B-17F-65BO 42-29662)To return to the Spare Pool after Mission 30. Respectfully, Lt Sims, Next time you run off with one of my aircraft, prior to approval, I will not be responsible for the actions of M/Sgt Enriquez. These birds may have seen better days, but they are his queens, pun intended, and takes their handling very personal. V/R Capt Pierce p.s. Good job on the bomb run. p.p.s. Next time, your crew, and maybe your officers as well, will assist M/Sgt Enriquez and his crew make repairs. Beers will then be offered after the work.
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Keltos
Multiple Squadrons
Posts: 595
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Post by Keltos on Sept 17, 2024 22:13:02 GMT -8
Capt. Pierce,
I am very sorry for what happened, but the time to take part in the mission and take off was very short.
I have already received the complaints of M/Sgt Enriquez to whom I promised that it will not happen again.
Sincerely,
1st Lt. William Sims
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superbee
79th Bomber Squadron
CO: 79th Bomb Squadron
Posts: 668
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Post by superbee on Sept 23, 2024 9:40:24 GMT -8
Date: 11 May 44
To: Capt Bruno Pierce, S4 / 509 Bomber Group ChefEd ,
I am requesting the use of B17F Lost Angel (100BO-42-30428) for the 11 May 1944 bombing mission to Wiener--Neustadt, Austria (mission #30). Lost Angel will fly with the 79th Sqdn this mission.
1Lt Ken Meade 79th Bomber Sqn, 509th Bomber Group)
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Post by limburger59 on Sept 23, 2024 11:39:18 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) B-24D Ho Hum to fly with the 78th Sqdn (Low) - was lost on Mission 29 B-17F Anxious Angel to fly with the 79th Sqdn (High) - returning to the Spare Pool after two missions - will be ready to fly on 13 May 44 B-17F Wabbit Tracks to fly with the 80th Sqdn (Middle) - was lost on Mission 30
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ChefEd
78th Bomber Squadron
Posts: 666
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Post by ChefEd on Sept 23, 2024 11:40:03 GMT -8
Date: 11 May 44
To: Capt Bruno Pierce, S4 / 509 Bomber Group ChefEd ,
I am requesting the use of B17F Lost Angel (100BO-42-30428) for the 11 May 1944 bombing mission to Wiener--Neustadt, Austria (mission #30). Lost Angel will fly with the 79th Sqdn this mission.
1Lt Ken Meade 79th Bomber Sqn, 509th Bomber Group)
Approved
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Post by limburger59 on Sept 23, 2024 11:41:31 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 Lady in the Dark returns to the Spare Pool after Mission 30 with minor damage - RTD 13 May 44
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Post by limburger59 on Sept 23, 2024 11:43:11 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 Bonnie is returning to the Spare Pool after Mission 30 with superficial damage and can fly tomorrow.
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superbee
79th Bomber Squadron
CO: 79th Bomb Squadron
Posts: 668
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Post by superbee on Sept 24, 2024 8:32:49 GMT -8
Date: 11 May 44 (following Mission #30) To: Capt Bruno Pierce, S4 / 509 Bomber Group ChefEd,
RE: B17 returned to replacement pool
B17F Lost Angel (100BO-42-30428) is returned to the group spare pool following completion of the 11 May 1944 bombing mission to Wiener--Neustadt, Austria (mission #30).
She has incurred significant battle damage (109 Peckham Pts). The most important damage appears to be to the tailplane, rudder, top turret, and waist compartment.
There is no apparent damage to the engines, electrical system, fuel system, hydraulics nor flight controls (beyond what has already been mentioned.)
1Lt Ken Meade 79th Bomber Sqn, 509th Bomber Group)
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Post by limburger59 on Sept 26, 2024 17:43:18 GMT -8
Requesting three Hanger Queens to be manned by Spare Crews for Mission 31: B-24D Delta Rebel to fly with the 78th Sqdn B-17F Unfinished Business to fly with the 79th Sqdn B-17F Hoosier Honey to fly with the 80th Sqdn
LtC Cal Moody Commanding Officer, 509th (H) Bombardment Group
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superbee
79th Bomber Squadron
CO: 79th Bomb Squadron
Posts: 668
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Post by superbee on Sept 27, 2024 8:05:28 GMT -8
Date: 14 May 44 (prior to Mission #31) To: Capt Bruno Pierce, S4 / 509 Bomber Group ChefEd, RE: B17 requested from group spare pool
I am requesting the use of B17F Teasin' Time (60BO 42-29599) for Mission 31 (14 May 44). She will fly with the 79th Bomber Squadron this mission.
[signed]
1Lt Ken Meade 79th Bomber Squadron
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ChefEd
78th Bomber Squadron
Posts: 666
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Post by ChefEd on Sept 27, 2024 14:07:20 GMT -8
Requesting three Hanger Queens to be manned by Spare Crews for Mission 31: B-24D Delta Rebel to fly with the 78th Sqdn B-17F Unfinished Business to fly with the 79th Sqdn B-17F Hoosier Honey to fly with the 80th Sqdn LtC Cal Moody Commanding Officer, 509th (H) Bombardment Group Approved
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ChefEd
78th Bomber Squadron
Posts: 666
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Post by ChefEd on Sept 27, 2024 14:09:43 GMT -8
Date: 14 May 44 (prior to Mission #31) To: Capt Bruno Pierce, S4 / 509 Bomber Group ChefEd , RE: B17 requested from group spare pool
I am requesting the use of B17F Teasin' Time (60BO 42-29599) for Mission 31 (14 May 44). She will fly with the 79th Bomber Squadron this mission.
[signed]
1Lt Ken Meade 79th Bomber Squadron
Approved
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superbee
79th Bomber Squadron
CO: 79th Bomb Squadron
Posts: 668
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Post by superbee on Sept 30, 2024 6:12:43 GMT -8
Date: 15 May 44 (following Mission #31) To: Capt Bruno Pierce, S4 / 509 Bomber Group ChefEd , RE: B17F returned to group spare pool I was forced to land B17F Teasin' Time (60BO 42-29599) on the A20 airfield at Naples, Italy upon returning from Mission 31 (14 May 44). She developed a leaking fuel tank due to battle damage sustained over the target, and I surmised that insufficient fuel remained to make the airfield at Gulia.
Including the leaking fuel tank, Teasin' Time suffered moderate damage (43 Peckham Pts). She will be flown to Gulia following minimal repairs. The crew will be ferried to Gulia by cargo plane at earliest convenience.
[signed] 1Lt Ken Meade 79th Bomber Squadron
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Keltos
Multiple Squadrons
Posts: 595
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Post by Keltos on Oct 2, 2024 1:38:38 GMT -8
Sir,
requesting one Hanger Queen to be manned by Spare Crews and assigned to the 80th BS for Mission 31:
Shoo Shoo Time (B-17F-65BO 42-29662)
To return to the Spare Pool after Mission 31.
Respectfully,
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ChefEd
78th Bomber Squadron
Posts: 666
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Post by ChefEd on Oct 2, 2024 4:01:34 GMT -8
Sir, requesting one Hanger Queen to be manned by Spare Crews and assigned to the 80th BS for Mission 31: Shoo Shoo Time (B-17F-65BO 42-29662)
To return to the Spare Pool after Mission 31. Respectfully, Approved
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Keltos
Multiple Squadrons
Posts: 595
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Post by Keltos on Oct 2, 2024 5:32:13 GMT -8
Capt. Pierce,
I'm returning the Shoo Shoo Time (B-17F-65BO 42-29662) to Spare pool after Mission #31.
She took some damage (40PP) and should be ready on 16 May 1944.
Respectfully,
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Post by limburger59 on Oct 2, 2024 18:05:51 GMT -8
Requesting three Hanger Queens to be manned by Spare Crews for Mission 31: B-17F Hoosier Honey to fly with the 80th Sqdn LtC Cal Moody Commanding Officer, 509th (H) Bombardment Group Hoosier Honey returns from Mission 31 with significant damage. Repairs will be completed 23 May 44.
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Post by limburger59 on Oct 5, 2024 12:57:54 GMT -8
Requesting three Hanger Queens to be manned by Spare Crews for Mission 31: B-24D Delta Rebel to fly with the 78th Sqdn B-17F Unfinished Business to fly with the 79th Sqdn LtC Cal Moody Commanding Officer, 509th (H) Bombardment Group Both Delta Rebel and Unfinished Business return to the Spare Pool with light damage and may return to duty on 16 May 44. (Next mission will be on 15 May 44.)
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Post by limburger59 on Oct 13, 2024 16:58:43 GMT -8
Requesting three Hanger Queens to be manned by Spare Crews for Mission 32: B-24D Knockout to fly with the 78th Sqdn B-17F Anxious Angel to fly with the 79th Sqdn
LtC Cal Moody Commanding Officer, 509th (H) Bombardment Group
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kageyone
80th Bomber Squadron
Posts: 155
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Post by kageyone on Oct 13, 2024 22:39:17 GMT -8
Requesting B-24D Lady in the Dark for Mission 32 while Barney's Barn (78th Sqdn) is being repaired
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ChefEd
78th Bomber Squadron
Posts: 666
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Post by ChefEd on Oct 14, 2024 4:14:20 GMT -8
Requesting three Hanger Queens to be manned by Spare Crews for Mission 32: B-24D Knockout to fly with the 78th Sqdn B-17F Anxious Angel to fly with the 79th Sqdn LtC Cal Moody Commanding Officer, 509th (H) Bombardment Group Sir, You have only listed two bombers on the request for three aircraft. v/r
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ChefEd
78th Bomber Squadron
Posts: 666
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Post by ChefEd on Oct 14, 2024 4:15:06 GMT -8
Requesting B-24D Lady in the Dark for Mission 32 while Barney's Barn (78th Sqdn) is being repaired Approved
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Post by limburger59 on Oct 14, 2024 9:37:07 GMT -8
Requesting three Hanger Queens to be manned by Spare Crews for Mission 32: B-24D Knockout to fly with the 78th Sqdn B-17F Anxious Angel to fly with the 79th Sqdn LtC Cal Moody Commanding Officer, 509th (H) Bombardment Group Sir, You have only listed two bombers on the request for three aircraft. v/r Only need two.
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ChefEd
78th Bomber Squadron
Posts: 666
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Post by ChefEd on Oct 14, 2024 10:43:39 GMT -8
Sir, You have only listed two bombers on the request for three aircraft. v/r Only need two. Copy. Approved
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Post by limburger59 on Oct 18, 2024 18:24:54 GMT -8
Requesting three two Hanger Queens to be manned by Spare Crews for Mission 32: B-24D Knockout to fly with the 78th Sqdn B-17F Anxious Angel to fly with the 79th Sqdn LtC Cal Moody Commanding Officer, 509th (H) Bombardment Group Both bombers returned from Mission 32: B-24D Knockout suffered serious wing root damage - RTD 19 May 44 B-17F Anxious Angel - RTD 16 May 44
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tomt1999
80 Bomber Squadron XO
Posts: 219
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Post by tomt1999 on Oct 20, 2024 15:03:06 GMT -8
Spare A/C Request
Date of Request: 15 May 1944 For Mission: 32 Squadron: 80 Crew: spares
Private Dix B-17F-75BO 42-29909
Marz
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