384th Bomb Group Guestbook

Name:	Richard Alderman
Email:	tla35raa@msn.com
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Freeport,Il
Comments:	Son of Robert Alderman: Bombadier in the 384th B.G. 547 Sqd. I am transcribing his diary from Dec 1944 through Sept. 1945. If anyone has an interest please contact me.
	March 11, 2005 22:36:43 (GMT Time)

Name:	Michael Mazzaccaro Jr,
Email:	mz360@comcast.net
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Harrisburg, Pa
Comments:	Thank You For Keeping 384th alive. The info helps me understand what my pop-pop went thur.
	March 2, 2005 18:34:07 (GMT Time)

Name:	James Krider
Email:
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Clemson, SC
Comments:	I just happened to find your web site and read the story about Marion Parker. Thank you for taking time to share it. I have recently been communicating with folk who were involved in the 380th Bombardment Group operating in the Pacific. They, too, tell their story. Thanks to all who did so much during those years!
	February 23, 2005 17:00:32 (GMT Time)

Name:	Mr John Bowen.
Email:	john@bowen9810.freeserve.co.uk
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Tamworth. Staffordshire. England
Comments:	My father served in R.A.F. during WW2,serving on american airfields,and he had only praise for the young lads who flew in protection of freedom,regards to you all.
	February 18, 2005 20:03:39 (GMT Time)

Name:	Ginny McAloon..(Scotts sister in law)
Email:	gin@infowest.com
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Vista, Ca--now St George, Ut
Comments:	Scott A. Briley 345th silver star pilot and POW 3 years passed away January 19, 2005..He went to hospital with a broken shoulder.came out dead (pneumonia they say) he was healthy and happy when he went in there...he is missed so much. The Vista Historical Society..Vista, Ca has a copy of Scotts "as briefed" and a book about his life..He was born in Vista 88 years ago..He is missed...
	February 10, 2005 19:15:10 (GMT Time)

Name:	WILLIAM C. TRUSKO
Email:	WWLDBILL1230@AOL.COM
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	HUNLOCK CREEK PA.
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	February 6, 2005 15:48:22 (GMT Time)

Name:	Daniel L. Davis
Email:	Lionheart5294@Yahoo.com
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Delaware,Ohio
Comments:	I have enjoyed visiting your website. I am 20-year veteran of the U.S.Army (1974-1994); I proudly salute you and your peserving the memory of those who served before us! God bless you.
	February 6, 2005 14:05:25 (GMT Time)

Name:	Jon Dijkstra
Email:	dijkstrabunch@tiscali.nl
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Drachten, Netherlands
Comments:	Digging up bits of B-17 of 384th when I was a kid sparked love for B-17 and affection for 384.
	February 3, 2005 22:47:32 (GMT Time)

Name:	steve martin
Email:	martinsw@cox.net
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	san diego
Comments:	trying to find info to get on mailings for 384th bomb group inc. My father (passed in 2004)was a pilot, and I am interested in attending reunions.
	January 29, 2005 20:01:30 (GMT Time)

Name:	RM_Bandit_303rd
Email:
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Puerto Rico
Comments:	I think the link i sent about the movie inb honor of the 384thBG was wrong: http://www.com-central.net/nphpbb/phpBB2new/viewtopic.php?t=11151 This one is working ... just in case this is NOT an add of any kind it is just a movie worth watching you might shed a tear or two cause it did happen...
	January 27, 2005 01:10:40 (GMT Time)

Name:	BOB YOUNG
Email:	YBOBSTER@AOL.COM
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Long Island, New York
Comments:	My father Daniel M. Young passed away 2-08-2002. He loved the web page for those that served in the U.S.Army Air Force and the work that Carol has done keeping those who served and sacrifieced their lives for freedom.
	January 23, 2005 00:56:29 (GMT Time)

Name:	Patrick W. Fox II
Email:	susan.e.fox@usmc.mil
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Twentynine Palms, Ca
Comments:	My Father SSgt Patrick W. Fox passed on when I was age 4 (1973). I have been desperately trying to find out information about his service to his country in WWII. I submitted a request to the NARA for copies of his military records and was told that they were destroyed in a fire in 1968 and was directed to the VA for assistance. I received a copy of his Enlisted Service Record. He enlisted in the Army in 1942 in Los Angeles, CA. He attended radio operator’s school in Madison Wisconsin. He was in Naples Foggia Campaign. Was a radio operator/mech. He had an aircrew member badge (wings). He was discharged in Dec 1945 from March AFB, Riverside Ca. On his honorable discharge papers it reads discharged from 556th AAF BU. If there is anyone who served with my father or new of him please contact me. I would be most grateful.
	January 21, 2005 22:19:01 (GMT Time)

Name:	stanley j potkay
Email:	x52kartman@aol.com
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	youngstown,oh
Comments:	was looking at sites containing the name potkay and came across a link to your site.
	January 21, 2005 04:15:42 (GMT Time)

Name:	RM_Bandit_303rd
Email:
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Puerto Rico
Comments:	Hello i am singing this guestbook and leaving a link to a movie about Capt.Bennett and the 384th BG it was made by his neightboor in Bens honor... All the footage is from a combat flight sim called IL:2Sturmovik. It must have taken them months to do this movie alot of hardwork(they also have work) think they deserve an applause.http://www.com-central.net/nphpbb/phpBB2new/viewtopic.php?t=11151&sid=2b92e32e2608917e07bd795986baa085 Hope this link works! cya and take care ppl!
	January 18, 2005 21:45:26 (GMT Time)

Name:	Holly
Email:	breispa91@hotmail.com
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Alabama
Comments:	My Grandfather served in the 384th bombardment group and flew on the plane known as "Sissy". He was shot down on March 16, 1944 and taken prisoner. He was a POW from March 20, 1944 to May 31, 1945. He never talked about his experiences serving in the war and I never asked. He has sinced passed away (May 1999) and I through sites like this one, I am able to get a glimpse of what he did for our country and world.
	January 13, 2005 17:46:44 (GMT Time)

Name:	Barbara L. Sauer
Email:	honeys2@montana.sky.us
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Kalispell, MT
Comments:	My dad was 1st LT Norman Burwick, pilot 323rd Bomber Squadron 91st Bomber KIA over Germany, ship #1542 "Bunky". Thank you to all responsible for this website.
	January 11, 2005 19:55:45 (GMT Time)

Name:	Larry W. Folmar
Email:	mfolmar@elmore.rr.com
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Slapout, Alabama
Comments:	Son of Warren A. Folmar, veteran
	December 30, 2004 19:53:41 (GMT Time)

Name:	clarise
Email:	clarise@aol.de
HomePage:	http://
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	December 29, 2004 20:40:50 (GMT Time)

Name:	dani
Email:	dani@50m.com
HomePage:	http://
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	December 29, 2004 18:54:50 (GMT Time)

Name:	Michael J. Rolleri
Email:	mjrcpa@optonline.net
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Trumbull, Connecticut
Comments:	Son of TSGT John D. Rolleri, engineer who was shot down on 10/09/43 and was a POW at Luft Stalag XVII B. John passed away in 1973.
	December 29, 2004 17:08:18 (GMT Time)

Name:	franqueville Y.
Email:	corinne.franqueville@wanadoo.fr
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	France, Somme
Comments:	I seek all documents on the following plane: B17G 42-31246 384BG 545BS Mission Le Meillard.Crashed 14jan44 MACR 2497 Sincerely Franqueville Y.
	December 28, 2004 22:33:36 (GMT Time)

Name:	Harold L. Morpeth
Email:	halmorpeth@cox.net
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Saunderstown, RI
Comments:	My cousin TSGT Clarence "Bob" Morpeth was assigned to 544th BS 384th. Bob passed away in July 2000.I stay in touch with his wife. Looking for any info,pictures, name of plane/s flown in. Ardennes, Central Europe, Rhineland. Aerial Gunner, Flight Engineer.I submitted Bob's records to the Mighty Eight Museum in Pooler, GA. November 19, 2003 18:30:15 (GMT Time) Change of email address 12/28/04
	December 28, 2004 15:10:32 (GMT Time)

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	December 28, 2004 09:05:12 (GMT Time)

Name:	Bob Adams
Email:	Asmadafamily@aol.com
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Burlington, Iowa
Comments:	My Grandfather was top turret gunner on the "Sky Queen" B-17 546BS. 1 of 2 survivors shot down July 28, 1943. The stories are priceless. A part of history close to me. I'm passing on to my children whom are lucky to have their great grandpa still living. My grandfathers name is Howard Adams. Now 83 years young I make sure I call or see him on every national day of rememberance, for anybody who has served like the men, women or you might say boys, are twice the person I'll ever be. Sincerely, A Proud Grandson...
	December 28, 2004 03:54:17 (GMT Time)

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	December 27, 2004 20:28:11 (GMT Time)

Name:	Joseph Laurie
Email:	jjlfive@comcast.net
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Chicago IL.
Comments:	My Father,deceased,served aboard a B-17 "My Aching Back". I don't know any unit numbers. I know it flew missions out of England over Germany. Plane was shot down 12MAY44. My father was taken prisioner. Was marched out of prison camp at "Gross Tychow" on 06Feb45. Marched to "Fallingbostel." Arrived 31March45. Later escaped on second march from camp at "Fallingbostel". Would appreciate any info regarding these incidents.
	December 27, 2004 05:15:59 (GMT Time)

Name:	Richard Haag
Email:	windrunkennel@sunflower.com
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Eudora,Kansas
Comments:	Hello, I am trying to find some information on 2nd Lt. Lawrence W. Hayes. I have no clue what bomb group, what B-17G serial numbers, etc. That is reason what I ask - I have a mint condition B-17G Flying Fortress Flight Operation Book from the estate sale. The binder and sheets looks so prefect and it printed in 1944. There are no writing or tear the pages. If you know Lawrence, please feel free to email me. Thanks for help. Richard
	December 20, 2004 03:49:19 (GMT Time)

Name:	Robert De Mille
Email:	Bruce.DeMille@verizon.net
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Laguna Woods, California
Comments:	Went to England on 4 Sept 1943 the day before Labor Day on the S.S. Borenquen transport ship. Arrived at Swansea, Wales 9/15/1943. I was a B-17 pilot & flew out of a couple of bases in England. 384th Group at Graftton-Underwood, near the city of Kettering, England. Then in the 305th 422nd Squadron at Chelveston, City of Rhusden March 20th 1944. Then back to Grafton-Underwood in the 384th 544th Squadron. Flew 32 missions total. 25 was normal but due to the invasion they "encouraged" me to continue on for 7 more missions. Those seven missions were closer to England, mostly in France. . Left England 10, July 1944 on the S.S. Maratania to Fort Hamilton (New York?)
	December 11, 2004 06:22:09 (GMT Time)

Name:	Christine V. Scoursi-Sanchez
Email:	cvs615@aol.com
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Howard Beach New York
Comments:	I love the website and plan to visit it again (from home, I'm at work now). My uncle, Spiridon J. Scoursi was the navigator on Ernest Sierens plane when it was shot down over Holland. He was buried in Holland and his remains were returned to LI National Cemetery in 1949.
	December 8, 2004 19:29:22 (GMT Time)

Name:	Frank Hunt
Email:	FHunt1@cfl.rr.com
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Melbourne, Florida
Comments:	I have an original picture of a B-17 on the ground with the plane covered with crew and standing under it. It's an original picture. I am looking for a way to get more information on her. Her name is BUNKY 42-31542. I have the original picture posted on this site. Anyone with any information on Bunky or the crew standing on and around her please let me know. I lost contact with someone who sent me information that her father flew BUNKY before she crashed. Could you please e-mail me. I lost your address. Thanks to anyone who can help with BUNKY. December 6, 2004 18:04:53 (GMT Time
	December 6, 2004 18:05:42 (GMT Time)

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Comments:	I have an original picture of a B-17 on the ground with the plane covered with crew and standing under it. It's an original picture. I am looking for a way to get more information on her. Her name is BUNKY 42-31542. I have the original picture posted on this site. Anyone with any information on Bunky or the crew standing on and around her please let me know. I lost contact with someone who sent me information that her father flew BUNKY before she crashed. Could you please e-mail me. I lost your address. Thanks to anyone who can help with BUNKY.
	December 6, 2004 18:04:53 (GMT Time)

Name:	Charles
Email:	wrememberd@aol.com
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	TN
Comments:	I am researching a B-17 named GI JIVE, it was shot down on 4 April 1944 over Germany. The serial number was 42-97228 and it was from the 545 BS / 384 BG. I am looking for a list of the crew members, photos of the crew and plane, and hoping to locate any of the crew members today.
	November 19, 2004 13:14:59 (GMT Time)

Name:	John Grimaldi
Email:	grimaldi@magpage.com
HomePage:	http://thegrimaldihouse.com
Where are you from:	Newark, Delaware
Comments:	My brother 1st Anthony J. Grimaldi was on the original 384th Crew #10 under Colonel Budd Peaslee. The pilot was Charles W. Bishop. Tony was the navigator and completed 25 mission (DFC and 5 Air Medals). I have a picture a picture of him receiving his Purple Heart form the hand of Col. Peaslee. Tony passed away in 1998 and is resting in Arlington National Cemetary. If anyone remembers my broter I waould love to hear form them. God bless all you heroes of the 384th. John Grimaldi (Bombardier class of 44K)
	November 17, 2004 21:01:20 (GMT Time)

Name:	Richard J. Barrett jr
Email:	Rickobar@aol.com
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Tacoma, Washington
Comments:	My father served with the 384th in the 545th Squadron. I dont know a terrible lot about it, but I think that he was a Lower turret gunner.(waist Gunner?) I never had a relationship with him to speak of, but now after his passing in 1998, I am learning what a hero he actually was. I think all you guys are something special. It took a lotta balls to get up there in those planes and do what you guys did.
	November 14, 2004 05:32:58 (GMT Time)

Name:	Bev Barth
Email:	bevb20678@juno.com
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Prince Frederick, MD
Comments:	Veteran's Day, 2004 -- A very big Thank You to the WWII vets who served, and those of subsequent generations who fought in subsequent wars. Not to forget peacetime military. Thank you! I volunteered at the WWII Memorial Dedication in May and it was an unforgetable experience. (Carol: I will get photos to you soon!) We expected 120,000 visitors; average age 83; 75% were WWII vets. I helped at the handicapped seating area that had a portable floor. Well, needless to say, chairs were rearranged and the handicapped area turned into a dance floor! They were turning our "solemn occasion" into a party! The day was beautiful, and I'd do it again in a heartbeat! Thanks again to all vets who served and who are now serving. God bless all of you!
	November 11, 2004 17:33:38 (GMT Time)

Name:	Raymond E Jones
Email:	JRaymond34@aol.com
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Texarkana, AR
Comments:	My brother-in-law,(then a Lt) John F Miller, Texarkana, TX was a member of the 384th, 544th Sq and flew 15 missions in the Nov 43-Apr 44 timeframe. Also flew 30 missions with the 2nd Bomb grp out of N Africa and Italy. Made pictures from these websites to show him. He is currently in the last stage of batlling bone cancer. He is,in my opinion, a real American hero, as were all that served with in that conflict. I have a B-17 model as a weather vane with the 384th markings - so the group lives on and flies day and night. Thanks
	October 29, 2004 23:38:07 (GMT Time)

Name:	Jeremy Hentges
Email:	jeremy.hentges@probitymtg.com
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Des Moines Iowa
Comments:	Wonderful site! I found your site while looking for pictures of B-17's. I recently had made a comemerative poster dedicated to my grandfather(and the brave men who flew these missions) who passed away 10 years ago when i was 15. He was a top flight instuctor at Roswell Army Air field aka Walker Air Force Base in Nevada. I'm hunting down more stories of his service instructing piolets who would later become decorated heros. I did hear a story of him flunking out an aspiring piolet who was engaged to Shirly Temple the actress. The psoter I made while I worked for a graphic design company turned out great. I would be happy to email an image of it to you and you can decide if it fits anywhere into your web site. I'm not sure what kind of research sources you have but my grandfathers name was Lt. Colonel Reynold J. Hentges. Thanks & keep up the good work!
	October 26, 2004 21:37:23 (GMT Time)

Name:	jean-paul FAVRAIS
Email:	jeanpaulfavrais1@aol.com
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	BREAL ( FRANCE)
Comments:	Congratulation for your site .Thank you for all the veterans I do some researchon the crash site for the plane american shot down in BRITTANY between 1942-45 jean-paul
	October 24, 2004 15:33:44 (GMT Time)

Name:	David Frost
Email:	opus96@ix.netcom,com
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	San Diego, California
Comments:	Very fine job on the web site and a lot of love when in to it!! Thank for all your work!! David Frost, son of SSgt David E. George.
	October 19, 2004 02:37:53 (GMT Time)

Name:	Brad Merfeld
Email:	bmerfeld@na2.us.ml.com
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Philadelphia, PA
Comments:	Hello, my parents recently visited the WW II memorial to seek out information about my Dad's father who served in the US armed forces during WWII. We know that he served as a belly gunner in the 545th Bomber squadron in the 384th Heavy Bomber Group. He was killed in action on Sept 11, 1944. His ID was 37680091 I was wondering if you have any pictures of him in the bomber group or you could put me in touch with anyone that served with him. Thank You, Brad Merfeld
	October 14, 2004 13:51:38 (GMT Time)

Name:	Tom Rowley
Email:	mustangthomas@msn.com
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Renton, Washington
Comments:	My wife's uncle SG. William I Sellars served in the 384BG, 544 SQ form 10-43 until 8-4-44. He had over 30 missions. he was killed in an accident over Grafton Underwood, Sta 109. He was a B-17 radio man.
	October 8, 2004 20:48:02 (GMT Time)

Name:	Harold Reginald Gray
Email:	hreginaldgray@cox.net
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Greenville, NC
Comments:	I was a Pilot in the 544th Bomb Squadron, went over as a B24 pilot and was glad for order mixup,had only 4hrs in B17 when Iwent on first mission got a hit in right engine but got back to England 25 ft in the air,learned to fly a B 17that day. flew 33 missions and flew on last mission, then went to France and flew from Estra to Casablana ferried men on way home.
	September 28, 2004 21:59:43 (GMT Time)

Name:	Carol La Prade
Email:	thapooksta@aol.com
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	texas
Comments:	my dad was HOWARD LAPRADE...he was a SSgt in the 8th Air Force.....384th/545th...he worked in hq i believe....we lost him in oct of 2001...if any of u know him i would love to hear about him
	September 26, 2004 13:41:11 (GMT Time)

Name:	Juan
Email:	The6ofjune1944@hotmail.com
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	SWEDEN
Comments:	Ben if you se this message contact me on my e-mail
	September 17, 2004 14:32:51 (GMT Time)

Name:	Rawson Mordhorst
Email:	mordhrst@whidbey.net
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Oak Harbor, WA
Comments:	I am researching information on B-17 #25234 and found a picture on your site. I hope to learn more about this airplane.
	September 17, 2004 06:14:58 (GMT Time)

Name:	MR NATHAN BRUNEI
Email:	nathan.brunei@wanadoo.fr
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	FRANCE - NORMANDY
Comments:	DEAR ALL,- THIS IS THE FOLLOWING PART TO WHAT IS JUST BEFORE. TO PROPOSE THE US VETERANS & FAMILIES TO OWN A LITTLE BIT OF FRENCH SOIL AT THE LOW PRICE OF $ 150/ SQ. M. AS IT IS A SYMBOLIC PLACE HERE I SELL MY MOTHER'S PIECE OF LAND IN THE SHAPE OF AS MANY "LIBERATED SQUARE METERS" AS THERE ARE SQ. METERS(1700).THIS IS THE BEST SOLUTION FOR HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEERS TO MAKE A GARDEN OF THE UNFORGETTABLE MEMORY OF THE SACRIFICE & HOPE THAT LIBERATED FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY. I HAVE THOUGHT OF SELLING THE "LIBERATED SQUARE METER" WITH MY PERSONAL INVOLVMENT AS FOLLOWS: a) I should have a mass said each year until 2014, in my church, in CHERBOURG- b) my family should authorize each owner of a bit of that French soil to draw some photos I took of these lands and so U could see your private SQ. Meter- c)I'll give authorization to ezch owner to draw a splendid PRIVATE DIPLOMA signed by my wife(a Historian) and by me , in connexion with my website that is a modest family site- d) this place
	September 15, 2004 13:21:08 (GMT Time)

Name:	MR. NATHAN BRUNEI
Email:	nathan.brunei@wanadoo.fr
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	FRANCE
Comments:	THANKS TO THE COMMEMORATION ON THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF LANDING IN NORMANDY, I HAVE WATCHED MANY WEBSITES AND - LIKE MANY YOUNG PERSONS - I HAVE LEARNED SO MANY THINGS. I HAVE EXPRESSED MY DEEP GRATEFULBSS TO THE VETERANS HERE IN UTAH BEACH & SAINTE MERE EGLISE AND ALSO IN CHERBOURG WHERE MY MOTHER TO BE WAS; SHE WAS 23 BUT SHE IS DEAD NOW. SHE VRY OFTEN SPOKE OF THE LANDING AND OF THE US SOLDIERS SHE AND MY FUTURE FATHER MET. I HAVE ALSO SENT THE GREAT THANK TO THE VETERANS AND TO THEIR FAMILIES & RELATIVES ALL OTHER THE WORLD. MY YOUNGER DAUGHTER WAS OFFICIALLY INVITED AND THE WHOLE WORLD COULD SEE HER WITH MR DRUCKER - A FAMOUS FRENCH JOURNALIST - AND WITH VETERANS. INDEED SHE IS ON A PRIVATE PHOTO WITH A WW II VETERAN AND WITH A YOUNG U.S. SOLDIER. THES 3 GENERATIONS ARE A STIRRING PICTURE AND MY FAMILY ARE VERY GLAD AND PROUD OF IT. MY MOTHER IS DEAD. SHE POSSESSED 2 OR 3 PARCELS OF LANDS. AND SHE ALWAYS TOLD ME THAT, AFTER HER, THESE LANDS SHOULD BE SOLD TO THE LIBERATORS ,
	September 15, 2004 12:52:25 (GMT Time)

Name:	Roger A Pointing
Email:	j2nma2@aol.com
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Yorkshire, England
Comments:	My late father served in the British army and during 1943/4 was station at Grafton Underwood on airfield defence. He told me about the time he spent there and described the domestic site of the station in the woods. His stories kindled my interest in the 8th airforce, does anyone know whre the British ary units were sited, he told me he was on the perimeter track near dispersals. I have visited the site and would like to find out just where he may have been.
	September 14, 2004 11:58:12 (GMT Time)

Name:	Virginia "Ginny" McAloon
Email:	gin@infwest.com
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	San Diego, Ca-last 15 years in St George, Utah
Comments:	Ben--Not only is this farm boy an ACE but an accomplished writer. I enjoyed every word of this story! Thank you so much for your dedication..your help and this great tribute to the men who fought and died for our country. My brother inlaw, Scott Briley was also and ACE in the 384th-three bad crashes and 13 monthes in Stalag #1.He is well and doing great..thank you again CAPTAIN STICKY...Ginny McAloon
	September 2, 2004 05:11:10 (GMT Time)

Name:	Candy Fallows Winebarger
Email:	cfwinebarger@charter.net
HomePage:
Where are you from:	North Carolina (born in California)
Comments:	My father was in the 8th Air Force; we laid him to rest in Arlington in May, 2004.
	September 1, 2004 21:51:30 (GMT Time)

Name:	Frank Hunt
Email:	Fhunt1@cfl.rr.com
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Melbourne, Florida
Comments:	I had submitted the picture of BUNKY B-17, which is the picture from the left, second picture down with the plane that has all the men around and on her. I found that picture in an old furniture store behind an old couch in the store. I could not believe my eyes. They even gave it to me. If anyone knows ANYTHING about Bunky Please let me know.Also, if anyone knows any of the men standing near her please contact me. This is a REAL TREASURE.... Thanks. Frank Hunt
	August 30, 2004 02:36:11 (GMT Time)

Name:	Jack Northrup
Email:	jnorth577@aol.com
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Orlando, Florida
Comments:	Enlisted July, 1942, Pilot class 43G, ended up as flight instructor age 20. Great to read of the exploits of those fine young men. Even though I never saw combat I felt that I was doing my part in training and hope I did a good job. Stayed active and reserve and retired in 1982, 40 years 3 days service. We all had something to do, and hopefully did it very best way. Jack Northrup, Major, USAF, Retired.
	August 28, 2004 10:14:50 (GMT Time)

Name:	Virgiia "Ginny McAloon
Email:	gin@infowest.com
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Originally San Diego Co., Ca now St George, UT
Comments:	I have just recently read the "as briefed" 384th book. My brother in law, Lt Scott Briley is in that book. When he came home from Stalag #1 he NEVER spoke of the war and didn't even tell my sister, his wife he was awarded a SILVER STAR. He just told me he NEVER got that so have contacted his congressman and HE WILL GET IT!! Scott would never have asked for it..these brave MEN are such an inspiration..Men were MEN in those days!!! God bless you all and GOD BESS AMERICA!!! Scott is well--loves to fish!!!!
	August 24, 2004 21:24:38 (GMT Time)

Name:	Terry Brazeal
Email:	terrybrazeal@comcast.net
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Buffalo Grove, IL
Comments:	Son of Garnett H. Brazeal, 546th Squadron, 384th.
	August 24, 2004 01:35:16 (GMT Time)

Name:	JOSEPH A TOTH
Email:	jandjtoth@juno.com
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	PUEBLO, COLORADO
Comments:	I am the Contact Person for the 457th Bomb Group Association. We were stationed at Glatton. Do you have a newsletter that you print and could I receive a copy? If you like, I would be happy to send you one of our newsletters. Do you have any information about a McSwain (first name unknown).
	August 19, 2004 04:39:35 (GMT Time)

Name:	Sgt. Butch Hatfield
Email:	www.hattie@ccdi.net
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	LaFollette, Tennessee 37766
Comments:	A fitting tribute to the Greatest Generation and the Sacrifices they made for the rest of us !!
	August 17, 2004 19:57:51 (GMT Time)

Name:	Holly A. Hensley
Email:	holly.hensley@wku.edu
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Danville, KY
Comments:	Houston Dossett was my Granddaddy, and it makes me so proud to look at him on this website, not to mention all the pictures and written memoirs that he had at home. Great webpage!!
	August 16, 2004 15:12:05 (GMT Time)

Name:	Davis Gandees
Email:	dgandees@tampabay.rr.com
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Tampa
Comments:	I enjoyed your site! I am looking for photographs and any info on B-17G 4297273, Aces & Ates. I spoke recently with Ed McDonald the tailgunner and learned that this was my wife's uncle, Lt. Edward "Pete" Thoma's assigned aircraft. Any photos of the aircraft and/or crew would be greatly appreciated. He was killed June 20, 1944 leading the Hamburg raid flying 42102933, Queenie (assigned to 384 only 2 weeks earlier and later lost over Merseburg).
	August 9, 2004 22:46:04 (GMT Time)

Name:	Lisa Parnell
Email:	lisa.parnell@west-norfolk.gov.uk
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	England
Comments:	Nice to see a true dedication to all those men, some of which have become very good friends!!
	August 6, 2004 13:04:24 (GMT Time)

Name:	Howdy Hoover
Email:
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Sacramento, CA
Comments:	Good show Earl. We're proud of you. Howdy
	August 3, 2004 20:16:39 (GMT Time)

Name:	KAWAWA
Email:	KAWAWA@YAHOO.COM
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	london
Comments:	KAWAWA DER MUGU
	July 29, 2004 12:44:19 (GMT Time)

Name:	Fred C. Calabrese
Email:	eilfre@netzero.net
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Harwich, Massachusetts (Cape Cod)
Comments:	545th Bomb Squadron Navigator on Cornelius C. Maher Jr. Crew At Grafton Underwood and Istres, France (Green Project)
	July 26, 2004 15:50:38 (GMT Time)

Name:	Sharon Dossett Brown
Email:	sdbrown5057@aol.com
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	LaFollette Tn
Comments:	I am the niece of Houston (Pete) Dossett Very nice website.
	July 25, 2004 03:37:33 (GMT Time)

Name:	Jack Arnold
Email:	weasel115@comcast.net
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Anacortes, Wa
Comments:	As a retired AF fighter pilot, I'm very interested in the unbelievable accomplishments and heroics of the aircrews of WW11.
	July 21, 2004 18:29:24 (GMT Time)

Name:	Harry Strahlendorf, Jr.
Email:	P47harry@worldnet.att.net
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Swedesboro, NJ
Comments:	Carol, Please contact me at my email address above. I have tried to email you, but your hotmail account is apparently discontinued. I just returned from Normandy and finally got to see your Uncle Marion's memorial and the site of the temporary cemetery at Blosville. I have some digital photos to email to you. Thanks, Harry
	July 20, 2004 23:46:38 (GMT Time)

Name:	AGU
Email:	AGU@guyman.net
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	CHINA
Comments:	I DEY HEREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE GREAT SITE MR GUYMAN MUGU
	July 14, 2004 11:22:19 (GMT Time)

Name:	Francis X Wynn
Email:	wynn@teknett.com
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Pahrump Nevada
Comments:	I was a member of the 544th Squadron, flew 35 missions, as a radio operator gunner,grom Aug 30, 1944thru Jan 22, 1945
	July 13, 2004 03:28:18 (GMT Time)

Name:	Battalion Chief Alex T. Credidio
Email:	acbat2@yahoo.com
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	New Jersey
Comments:	My uncle Tony Credidio was in the 384th
	July 11, 2004 15:10:48 (GMT Time)

Name:	William E. Sweeney
Email:	Wesweeney@aol.com
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Longview, TX
Comments:	T/Sgt Dwight A. Scrivner, 384/544, was my best friend in Lexington, KY before we entered service in early '43. I visited with him in England a couple of months before his final mission March 19, 1945 after which he was declared MIA (later KIA). I would appreciate hearing from anyone who knew or knew of Dwight in England; particularly, of his final mission (MACR 13566).
	July 10, 2004 20:42:49 (GMT Time)

Name:	Peter Schissel
Email:	peter.schissel@allina.com
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Mpls, MN
Comments:	My Dad, former 1st LT G.A.Schissel,was lead pilot of"The Big Gas Bird" 384thBG Sept'44-Mar'45.He just turned 81 and is in good health except the begining of Alzheimers.PLEASE contact me if anyone knew my Dad.Thank you! Pete
	July 7, 2004 21:56:33 (GMT Time)

Name:	Patricia Burleson
Email:	flower_artist@msn.com
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Nebraska
Comments:	My son, who is in the Army, may be deployed this fall to the fighting. I feel the experiences of our veterans may be of help to our soldier sons, mothers and wives. If only to assuage the fear of the unknown. I will never forget, but I want to have the memories, good or bad, because they embody the price that was paid for my freedom.
	July 6, 2004 15:50:36 (GMT Time)

Name:	Patricia Burleson
Email:	flower_artist@msn.com
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Nebraska
Comments:	My father Spencer A. Burleson served in Burma with the Army Engineers. I grew up not knowing him and he passed away leaving me no memories of him. I have a new friend who served in the USAAF, 547th BS, 384th BG. He is reaching the end of his life and I feel a need to preserve his war memories for his posterity and all of ours. Although many vets do not want to talk about their war experiences, I feel great lessons will be lost if we do not ask. Please continue to express interest. I feel that as these veterans reach the end of their lives, many may be finally ready to share those experiences, if we would only ask. I saw some very proud 80-something fellows at the new WWII Memorial in Washington, D.C. over this July 4 weekend. I wanted to go to each and say "thank you", and "I don't mean to intrude, but could you please share a memory or two?" My son, who is in the Army, may be deployed this fall to the fighting. I feel the experiences of our veterans may be of help to our soldie
	July 6, 2004 15:48:24 (GMT Time)

Name:	STEPHEN R. DOSSETT
Email:	chebbie@mindspring.com
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	LaFollette, Tennessee
Comments:	this is a great site, my father would have been very happy to know that his time in the military is appreciated
	July 5, 2004 16:55:25 (GMT Time)

Name:
Email:	nathan.brunei@wanadoo.fr
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:
Comments:	FRANCE : FROM MY MOTHER AND RELATIVES , PLEASE ACCEPT ALL OUR GRATEFULNESS FOR THE SACRIFICE OF SO MANY YOUNG PERSONS WHO LIBERATED FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY. PLEASE SEE MY WEBSITE UNDER CONSTRUCTION WITH THE FOLLOWING KEY WORDS : FROM FRANCE D.DAY- NORMANDY 1944-2004 : THANK U !
	July 4, 2004 23:07:11 (GMT Time)

Name:
Email:	nathan.brunei@wanadoo.fr
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	FRANCE
Comments:	FRANCE : FROM MY MOTHER AND RELATIVES , PLEASE ACCEPT ALL OUR GRATEFULNESS FOR THE SACRIFICE OF SO MANY YOUNG PERSONS WHO LIBERATED FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY. PLEASE SEE MY WEBSITE UNDER CONSTRUCTION WITH THE FOLLOWING KEY WORDS : FROM FRANCE D.DAY- NORMANDY 1944-2004 : THANK U !
	July 4, 2004 23:00:56 (GMT Time)

Name:	Claire Hamilton
Email:	servant4Christ4@Juno.com
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Elgin, Texas (Around Austin)
Comments:	My grandfather was 2nd Lieutenant Frederick R. Hamilton, a navigator on a B-17. He's still living in Houtson, TX. Just recently have we learned more about his experiences in World War II, I'm so very proud of what he stood for and what he still stands for, men like him died to make sure we could live in the freedom that we evjoy. I'm so blessed to have him still alive! May we never forget.
	June 28, 2004 15:14:16 (GMT Time)

Name:	Juan
Email:	The6ofjune1944@hotmail.com
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Sweden
Comments:	I like this site and i went down to Tucson AZ to meet the Skipper of the SQUAKIN CHIKEN that workes in the Pima air and space museum he served in the 384th BG his name is Ben and he got me tru the B-17 that the got in the 390th memorial museum in the same compund i was like a kid in a candy store
	June 25, 2004 23:50:16 (GMT Time)

Name:	Mike Griffin
Email:	slim041950@aol.com
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Forsyth, Georgia
Comments:	Mr. William (Billy) Hilton Cawthon was a B-17, radio operator for the 384thBG/546BS at Grafton-Underwood England. His youngest son and my life-long friend, Dr. Philip D. Cawthon has asked me to inquire if they are veterans who remember flying with his dad. Mr. Billy attended a reunion service in 1995 at Grafton-Underwood. Mr. Billy Cawthon died on October 11, 1998 and was interned at the Forsyth City Cemetery, Forsyth, Georgia.
	June 21, 2004 15:55:14 (GMT Time)

Name:	frank j. agnello
Email:	frankagnello@houston.rr.com
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Spring, Texas
Comments:	My brother-in-law, Ralph B. Sheppard, just passed away. He was 87, a Navigator on the "Snuffy Smith II" B-17 that flew out of grafton Underwood. We will bury him this Sunday. I do hope that people do not forget what these young men did for America an England. Thank you very much. Frank...
	June 14, 2004 21:25:51 (GMT Time)

Name:	Laurie Schoebel
Email:	laschoebel@att.net
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Chicago, IL
Comments:	My father, John E. (Jack) Schoebel served with the 384th around 1943 or 1944. He never liked to talk about his experiences. He passed away in 1998. I would love to hear from anyone that may have known him.
	June 12, 2004 04:50:25 (GMT Time)

Name:	CMSgt Charles S. Egan, (Retired) USAF
Email:	wa2qav@arrl.net
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Long Island, New York
Comments:	Enjoyed browsing thru the site. Glad I was visitor #33333. Will be back again in the near future. CMSgt Egan
	June 10, 2004 02:34:57 (GMT Time)

Name:	NEIL WILSON
Email:	NCWILSON@NTLWORLD.COM
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	POOLE ENGLAND
Comments:	I have a house in Bricquebec France and have often seen the memorial whilst driving past and chanced upon your site while looking into the history of Bricquebec. Loved your site and will definately stop to see the monument next time I am there. I have take the liberty of printing out the details of the crew who lost there lives in bricquebec for visitors to my house.
	June 9, 2004 22:06:35 (GMT Time)

Name:	Robert G. Tymusz
Email:	cougarbob51@aol.com
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Hercules, Calif. 94547
Comments:	I love the history of The Belle. I appreciate everything her crew did for our freedom back during WW11. Her crew is always in my prayers.
	June 9, 2004 06:56:03 (GMT Time)

Name:	Bernard (Bob) Boyer
Email:	trkydky67@aol.com
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Originally for Iowa, now live in California
Comments:	I was a ground crew tech and cook in the 384th. Please contact me at my son-in-law's email address at trkydky67@aol.com
	June 2, 2004 17:06:19 (GMT Time)

Name:	Dewayne Bennett
Email:	squknchckn@aol.com
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Tucson, Az 85706
Comments:	Dear Carol: I was shocked and saddened to hear of your father's death this week. You have lost a father and I have lost one of my best friends. When I saw your dad this spring he looked in great shape, and he looked like he would go on for a while. You have my condolences. He and I hit it off right from the start, He loved to get in the cockpit of the B-17, set in the pilots seat and had a curiosity about every phase of flying it. He liked to eat at the TTT and we had many happy meals there. He was a good friend, and God how I will miss him
	May 21, 2004 03:15:58 (GMT Time)

Name:	Nathan BRUNEI
Email:	nathan.brunei@wanadoo.fr
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	France
Comments:	My mother welcomed the Allied at Cherbourg(Normandy) in June '44.She told me it was terrible but Freedom was coming back, at last. Now she's dead(2002) and all her life she wished that moment be devoted to The ALLIED as she possessed some pieces of land near Cherbourg. I propose anybody , as souvenir , to buy one ( or more ) square metres of theseliberated lands.It might be a small piece of France of your own. I wish to show my respect and tenderness to my mother and to to honour her will and memory.This is why I'll not sell to French. Also a percentage of each "Square metre liberated" sold will be offered to Associations of Veterans. THANK U TO YOU ALL , DEAD AND ALIVE. THANK U FOR LIBERATING OUR HEARTS AND MINDS. N. B.
	May 14, 2004 18:17:03 (GMT Time)

Name:	CLAUDOT- HELLAND André
Email:	isabelle.claudot@wanadoo.fr
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	NORMANDY ( FRANCE)
Comments:	Good morning May 14, 2004 I WAS BORN AT SOTTEVAST. MY FATHER WAS A FRENCH MILITARY. HE WAS 17 in 1939. THANK U FOR YOUR COURAGE AND WILLIN TO SAVE DEMOCRACY AND FREEDOM. I LIVE IN ARGENTAN , NEAR THE SAD AND FAMOUS PLCE WHERE IS THE "FALAISE-CHAMBOIS POCKET". I HAVE LIVED IN CHERBOURG IN THE LARGE BARRACKS FORTUNATELY TAKEN THE ALLIES. MANY THANKS FOR EVEYTHING. AND I ALSO WRITE MY SADNESS FOR ALL THE VICTIMS OF EVIL AND SO FORTH. ANDRE
	May 14, 2004 17:43:35 (GMT Time)

Name:	Scott Youtsey
Email:	spambox1972@yahoo.com
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Claremore , OK
Comments:	My uncle was a ball turret gunner in the damn yankee and I was looking for a pic of the plane. Thanks!
	May 10, 2004 20:15:14 (GMT Time)

Name:	Irene
Email:	irene.payne@btopenworld.com
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	England
Comments:	I am compiling a series of books on WWII. These books are the personal memories and experiences of the men and women who served in WWII, I am looking for the memories and experiences from all WWII campaigns, I am also dedicating one of these books to children during WWII and women During WWII, if you or a family member or any one you know would like their stories added to one of these books, I would love to hear from you. I have already completed one book on Normandy, which will be published this year.
	May 9, 2004 12:33:40 (GMT Time)

Name:	Kerry Severn
Email:	kdsevern@earthlink.net
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	College Park, Maryland
Comments:	Hi I so enjoyed your trip description, it has brought back many memories of my recent trip to Normandy..My father was with the Ninth AF and went through Normandy, St.Lo,and Bastogne..Don't forget to add your Dads name to the National WW2 Memorial here in Washington D.C they have a great site. Thanks again Kerry Severn
	May 5, 2004 13:39:39 (GMT Time)

Name:	carol laprade
Email:	thapooksta@aol.com
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	texas
Comments:	this is a very nice site..my father, howard laprade would have enjoyed it...we lost pop in oct of 2001...but he was proud of his military service..keep up the good work...and .."keep the show on the road."
	May 3, 2004 20:00:48 (GMT Time)

Name:	Bev Barth
Email:	bevb20678@juno.com
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Prince Frederick, MD
Comments:	I'll be working as a volunteer during the National WWII Memorial dedication May 27-31 on the Mall in Washington, DC. Let me know where the 384th Group will be meeting so I can join the reunion. My Dad was a medic/ambulance driver at Grafton-Underwood. I only wish he could be here to see this. I am looking forward to it -- will probably be wiping tears away the whole time. All the best to the veterans and their families .... Let's keep the show on the road!
	May 3, 2004 12:43:51 (GMT Time)

Name:	Erwin de Mooy
Email:	edemooy@lisse.nl
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Netherlands
Comments:	Dear everybody, my name is Erwin de Mooy, 27 years old and I live in the Netherlands. About two years ago I was researching a B-17 crash in Lisse, the Netherlands for a book I was trying to write. I later found out someone else was also writing about this plane and I decided to stop researching for a book altough I am still researching for the family. I am still very interested in the B-17 and the men who flew these planes. And that is why I wanted to ask you a question! Do you think people are interested in your lives...Before, during and after the war? I am very interested in how many of you lived! who you guys were, what you did before the war, why you decided to fly on a B-17, how your time was during WWII, your lives during combat...on base, how your lives were when you returned! How did your family react...what did you do when returning home? Did you party...or did you go back to your normal lives! This is an idea for a book. So people can not only read about yo
	April 28, 2004 13:38:22 (GMT Time)

Name:	NWA AFOR
Email:	NWAFOR@YAHOO.COM
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	TEXAS
Comments:	I DEY HEREOOOOOO
	April 21, 2004 16:29:02 (GMT Time)

Name:	Erich Wagenknecht
Email:	bwag6@comcast.net
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Dekalb, IL
Comments:	I was doing some research on WWII when i stumbled across your site. I ended up reading some of the stories of honor. i just want to thank you all for your service and having it on the page.
	April 21, 2004 02:58:15 (GMT Time)

Name:	Gordon Gilhooly
Email:	luckyguy49@hotmail.com
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Brampton Ontario CANADA
Comments:	Good site and god pictures.You and lots of others your age still remember, and pass that historic time on, through sites like this.Keep up the good work, we will remember your call to duty, your war,and your hardship.
	April 18, 2004 21:13:02 (GMT Time)

Name:	Rob D.
Email:	ramhotrod@hotmail.com
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Boston, MA
Comments:	A really nicely done site. Your story is very moving. Nice to know that all those whom sacrifieced so much has not been forgotten. God Bless.
	April 14, 2004 17:02:27 (GMT Time)

Name:	Charles R. Gallego
Email:	cradrcr2@cox.net
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Tucson
Comments:	Hi Ben, this is a great site. Thanks for everything that you have done. see you soon. Chuck
	April 14, 2004 04:21:31 (GMT Time)

Name:	Al Feingold
Email:	alfei@bellsouth.net
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Fl
Comments:
	April 11, 2004 19:14:36 (GMT Time)

Name:	Sherman Best
Email:	CaptB26@aol.com
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	East Haven, CT
Comments:	Charles Seipold was my brother-in-law and I would like to contact some of his ole buddies. I was a pilot inthe 449th Bomb Squadron, B26's
	April 8, 2004 22:44:37 (GMT Time)

Name:	nwanne
Email:	w@yahoo.com
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	abaNICE SITE.SEPU AKA GI
Comments:
	April 6, 2004 02:29:36 (GMT Time)

Name:	Steve Schutz
Email:	schutz_family@msn.com
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Colorado
Comments:	I'm looking for any information about my uncle, George Schutz Jr. He was in the 384th, killed 2-22-44 on a mission to Aschersheben.
	March 30, 2004 03:51:41 (GMT Time)

Name:	Al Feingold
Email:	alfei@bellsouth.net
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Margate, Fl
Comments:	The 384th will be represented at the dedication of the WW11 memorial in D.C. by about 15 members and thier famillies thanks to the hard work of Sam Arauz.(May 27-30) We will join the 8th air force assoc. to combine our numbers.It should be a memorable and moving day.As for the memorial,I can only say "It's ABOUT TIME".! Keep the show on the road.! A.F.545TH
	March 27, 2004 20:30:37 (GMT Time)

Name:	Ernestine Storm Baise
Email:	erngale@joimail.com
HomePage:	http://Google
Where are you from:	Virginia Beach, VA
Comments:	My brother, S/Sgt. Delbert Storm flew his missions from Grafton-Underwood in World War II. My brother, his wife, my husband and I visited there in 1987and your site showing the Memorial there was very touching. We also visited the Chapel there with the Memorial stained glass window of the B-17. God bless them all!
	March 22, 2004 21:35:15 (GMT Time)

Name:	Jarl Ingerslev
Email:	FLUTO@OS.DK
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Denmark
Comments:	I,ve been visiting your pages today and just want to say thank you for a fine piece of work.I,ll look in now and then. I,m member of a society who works with WW2 and will tell them about these pages.Kindly regards.J.Ingerslev
	March 17, 2004 19:52:59 (GMT Time)

Name:	Larney M McGrath Msgt USAF (Ret)
Email:	larney@adelphia.net
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Vergennes Vt (smallest city inthe USA)
Comments:	Excellent web site..My fater-in-law was the late Winston (Bud)Riley he was the turret gunner on the "White Angel"..Upon his death last month I was able to find scrapebook and an autograph book along with a photo book with some 100 plus photos..As a prior serviceman I would like to share them with as many as would like the info...I have the autographs of 28 of the member of the unit I know some may not have made it back so I would like to post the list of names that I can make out, so if any of the families would like a copy of there member I would be happy to copy it and email that to them...I will work on the photos so that I might be able to share them.. To those working on this site THANK YOU...
	March 11, 2004 18:27:16 (GMT Time)

Name:	P MANTLE
Email:	baseballsquared@msn.com
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	THE GREAT STATE OF TEXAS
Comments:	I AM LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON THE PLANES: BIRD DOG, FIKLWITCH AND TREMLIN GREMLIN. MY UNCLE, LESTER LEVI DAVIS FLEW ON THESE AND AS PART OF THE SURPRISE 80TH BIRTHDAY IN APRIL - I AM LOOKING FOR FORMER CREWMATES AND ANY INFO. THANKS SEMPER FI
	March 10, 2004 17:43:58 (GMT Time)

Name:	Richard Hopcroft
Email:	richard_hopcroft@msn.com
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Shropshire, England, U.K.
Comments:	As the years progress it becomes easy for many to forget the heroic exploits of airmen, like those who flew from Grafton Underwood, to aid in a conflict against tyranny and oppression. These men were prepared to sacrifice everything, and many did, to achieve freedom for ALL people. I hope that this informative and moving website educates those who are ignorant to this fact, and that as a result they realise that we all have a duty to live our lives the very best we can to honour their sacrifices for our freedom. An excellent website.
	March 7, 2004 23:24:15 (GMT Time)

Name:	Helen Schubmehl (Macuch)
Email:	rschubmehl@stny.rr.com
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Endwell,NY
Comments:	My Father Albert Macuch was with 384bg 544bs Pilot was Donald G Springsted, Crew was Robert Barnes co piolet, Edward Jacobs, Francis Tierny, Bernard Delgano, William Murphy engineer, Frank Shick, Hilton Stephenson, Paul Watson. They were shot down on Nov 16, 1944 would be interested in hearing from any survivors or family members.
	March 7, 2004 05:33:22 (GMT Time)

Name:	H F Jansen Estrup SCPO USN (Ret)
Email:	janestrup@yahoo.com
HomePage:	http://www.CaroleEstrup.com/jansbookpage
Where are you from:	Florida
Comments:	I was proud to serve in the 384thBWg (M) SAC from 1957-61 - We were always conscious of our heritage and those who had set the bar before us ...
	Febuary 26, 2004 20:19:49 (GMT Time)

Name:	Simon Jelley
Email:	jelleysam@aol.com
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	GraftonUnderwood
Comments:	Great website, ex grafton resident (15 years)
	Febuary 21, 2004 19:34:49 (GMT Time)

Name:	Michael Hearne
Email:	globeandanchor@bigplanet.com
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Sacramento, CA
Comments:	My father, MSgt John H. Hearne, USAF Retired is still with us and is 85 years young. He lives in Sacramento, CA with my mother, the former Virginia Mabel Morton, both of Albemarle, N.C. Dad was a ball turret gunner with the 547th Bomb Squadron at RAF Grafton-Underwood. He served over 30 years with the USAF,retired, went to the U.C. at Sacramento and received his B.A. and taught school for the next five years. I see my mom and dad once a week when I assist them in their shopping at the McClellan AFB exchange and commissary. They both do not drive anymore and are dependent on my brother Joe, he lives in Livermore, CA, and I to get them around town. I would like to hear from anyone who served with the 547th at G.U. 1944 to 1945. Dad was in the "pool" and flew with many different crews and aircraft. He speaks often about the missions on the B-17G "Damn Yankee". Pleae email me or telephone me at: (916) 486-0752. Semper Fi! Mike Hearne
	Febuary 20, 2004 07:27:16 (GMT Time)

Name:	Bev Barth
Email:	bevb20678@juno.com
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Prince Frederick, MD
Comments:	The Washington Post is doing a special section on World War II veterans to coincide with the dedication of the WWII memorial on the Washington Mall. The Post would like to collect stories from veterans and civilians about their experiences during the War. Submit 500 words or less by March 15. Describe your experiences; most vivid recollections; were you affected by these experiences? If you have any WWII memorabilia, describe it -- do not send it to the Post. Submit stories to WorldWarII@washpost.com. Give your name, hometown, contact phone number and e-mail. I hope to read some exciting stories from heros of the 384th!
	Febuary 19, 2004 14:27:05 (GMT Time)

Name:	russ stone
Email:	mrpeel001@hotmail.com
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	altoona penna
Comments:	all I can say wow ''' loved the site time well spent.
	Febuary 6, 2004 08:19:49 (GMT Time)

Name:	Kieth Newman
Email:	kieth.newman
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Spokane,WA
Comments:	I would like to take this time to Thank the creators of this site and the other site.Because of them I would not have found the family members of my dads first wife he married in 1944 while stationed at GU.They lived in Geddington.The last surviving sister still lives in Geddington.my dad married one sister and Brack Ferguson from the 384th,a vehicle mechanic to another.Dad does remember going to pub in town and sitting down to play cribbage.Again,Thank You.
	January 24, 2004 03:12:08 (GMT Time)

Name:	Dave Brown
Email:	browdvdw:hotmail.com
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	England (born and lived in Geddington - 1 mile from Grafton U'wood)
Comments:	Great site. My father was a small boy in Geddington during the time of the war and has many fond memories of that time. He and friends used to jump on their bicycles if they saw the flares go out of the returning aircraft and race up to the perimeter. I too lived in Geddington from 1965 to 1983 and with my father attended the unveiling of the memorial, that was a great day for me as one of you vets very kindly gave me your 384th BG pin badge which I still cherish to date. I have a great collection of 8th AF memorabilia and books and spend many nights reading them over and over again. Am also very proud to wear my A2 with 384th insigia.
	January 23, 2004 13:36:06 (GMT Time)

Name:	Matthias Baars
Email:	webmaster@crashpacle.de
HomePage:	http://www.crashplace.de
Where are you from:
Comments:	Hello! www.crashplace.de This is a new German Website-Database. You can search the crash-town,the Crashday. You can write crashes in the 2.War into the Database. Thanks Greeting Matthias -Webmaster-
	January 20, 2004 18:28:11 (GMT Time)

Name:	Jodie charlton
Email:	Jodiealoud27@hotmail.com
HomePage:	www.google.com
Where are you from:	Eangland
Comments:	Eangland rock!!!!!!
	January 18, 2004 14:08:03 (GMT Time)

Name:	DALE H. TRIPP
Email:	dhtripp@kskc.net
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	NARDIN, OKLAHOMA
Comments:	Love your site...I'm a "KOREA DMZ WAR" vet...and an avid WWII history buff...thanks for your efforts. Sodbuster
	January 18, 2004 04:01:46 (GMT Time)

Name:	Deb Zink
Email:	commetdusty1@juno.com
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Rochester, New York
Comments:	My dad is Peter T. Yaskow. He was a tail gunner in b17's. 384th bomb group.546 squadron. He was at Grafton Underwood. He flew in a plane called-Little America when Jim Kelly was the pilot. He also flew in other planes. Black Ghost, and others. I absolutely love this site and am so excited to tell dad about it and show him. I just HAVE to try to get a copy of the picture on this site when all the guys are standing on and in front of the plane!!! It brought tears to my eyes- it is the best picture I have ever run into. My dad lost alot of his pictures and info in a house fire so I am trying to do this research for him.Thank-you for this site-just fabulous!!!
	January 16, 2004 15:33:28 (GMT Time)

Name:	Andy WILSON
Email:	familywizz@tiscali.fr
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	UK/France
Comments:	Main line of research is "Big Week" Would like to contact anyone with interest in this period. I have all Group MACRs and Mission reports which covered this period.Does anyone have a crew photo of JETER crew who were involved in a mid-air on Feb 22nd '44?
	January 15, 2004 18:10:32 (GMT Time)

Name:	Paul
Email:
HomePage:	http://www.darkdream.tk
Where are you from:	USA of America in California
Comments:	Really enjoyed the site. There arn't many like this...peace...Paul
	January 15, 2004 05:40:03 (GMT Time)

Name:	Tony
Email:	sqwak.chick@btinternet.com
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	England
Comments:	Carol e-mails to you are bouncing, please contact me!
	January 13, 2004 21:01:17 (GMT Time)

Name:	Raddy
Email:
HomePage:	http://www.raddy.tk
Where are you from:	USA
Comments:	Many thanks for the wonderful site...raddy
	January 12, 2004 21:53:48 (GMT Time)

Name:	CHUCK BRAINARD
Email:	cbrainard@ezsg.com
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Medford, OR.
Comments:	My cousin(Delmar (BUD)Pollock was a co-p on a B-17 and I don't know what BG he was in. Plane name I believe was "Dazzling Duchess" It was lost over Berlin Mar. 1944. 7 crew members made it out through underground. Military records are burned i guess. How would I find a his BG?
	January 7, 2004 03:44:57 (GMT Time)

Name:	Kieth Newman
Email:	kieth.newman@comcast.net
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Spokane,WA
Comments:	Can anyone elaborate on a mid air collission or accident over the base.My dad was there then.As told by him.He was looking thru the debris afterwards and found a hand.Told somebody and never went back to crash site again.
	January 2, 2004 19:10:38 (GMT Time)

Name:	Carol Cole Renfro
Email:	carol_renfro@hotmail.com
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Georgia (U.S.)
Comments:	Would love to hear from anyone who knew my father, Howard W. Cole, who was pilot of a B-17 in the spring of 1944. I have some pictures of him and friends and crewmembers. He never talked about his experiences to me, his daughter, except one time when I "interviewed" him for a school paper, but I have a few stories told to me by some relatives and letters he wrote to Mother. Does anyone know just which missions he flew? Which plane was theirs? In a letter to Rex Blackburn he mentions flying "Old Nan". Does anyone know which plane that was? Thank you. Blessings on all who gave so much for our country and the freedoms we enjoy today!
	January 2, 2004 05:33:17 (GMT Time)

Name:	Roland Mendel
Email:
HomePage:	http://www.dirtybombdetector.com
Where are you from:	Austria
Comments:	Very informative website. dirty bomb and detector
	December 30, 2003 23:37:38 (GMT Time)

Name:	Marvin Paulson
Email:	marvelousmarv@theriver.com
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:
Comments:
	December 27, 2003 00:43:22 (GMT Time)

Name:	Luke Enyart
Email:	lenyart@cinci.rr.com
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Lebanon (near Cincinnati) Ohio
Comments:	My brother Scott and I spoke with you during our visit to Pima Museum during the week of Dec. 7th. I enjoyed your stories immensely and look forward to visiting and seeing you again.
	December 22, 2003 18:14:28 (GMT Time)

Name:	Andy WILSON
Email:	familywizz@tiscali.fr
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	UK/FR
Comments:	For research purposes, looking for crew photo of Lt JETER, involved in mid-air collision with 303rd BG a/c in Feb '44
	December 14, 2003 09:05:55 (GMT Time)

Name:	Chris Rogers
Email:	tarheal4@comcast.net
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Murfreesboro Tn.
Comments:	I am the son-in-law of a member of this bomber group. His name is Herbert Selby and he worked in transportation. I have pictures he brought back from his time at Grafton. I love your sight and I am anxious to see more pictures. I have one of a line of men waiting to get in to the Foxy Theatre. I also have several shots of formations in flight. If you are interested, I can scan them and send you some of them.
	December 13, 2003 21:45:29 (GMT Time)

Name:	Richard Ellis
Email:	richard_ellis@tesco.net
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Rutland England
Comments:	Hi My name is Richard Ellis and I was born at Grafton lodge farm in 1935 and the house and farm buildings were knocked down [ I think the main runway covered the actual site although the cowmans cottages remained throughout the war } to make way for the airfield. I was one of the few who used to cross the airfield { with my father] to get to some land that he still farmed.I have never forgotten the kindness of the American service men.{Milk chocolate ,peanuts ,sweets and of course the gum. I would like to thank you all for helping us out in our hours of need.Then and now --although some over here in the U.K. seem to forget. By the way I came past the old airfield tonight passing through the village of Brigstock, that I am sure some of the crews remember. Great site Thanks Dick
	December 10, 2003 18:32:22 (GMT Time)

Name:	Fred B Newman
Email:	kieth.newman@comcast.net
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Spokane,WA
Comments:	signed in a abit ago.Will show my dad this site.And wondering if anyone remebers his name.I dont know his planes name or crewmates names.He was with the 545th from June 43-June 45.Thanks for the site
	December 9, 2003 09:16:48 (GMT Time)

Name:	Fred B. Newman
Email:	kieth.newman@comcast.net
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Montana, Living in Spokane,WA
Comments:	I signed in for my father who with the group and saw friends never return.He always talked about the Triangle P on the tail.Flying really high up towards the border so German radar can get fix on his plane and their radar can get their position to given to the fighter planes.He arrived there in May of 1943.I never knew what part of England he flew out of.Thanks to your site I can e-mail my brother who lives in England.
	December 9, 2003 07:54:27 (GMT Time)

Name:	Bev Barth
Email:	bevb20678@juno.com
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Prince Frederick, MD
Comments:	Hi, Carol -- Great to see the site continuing and growing. HI, too, to Tony Plowright, our resident mascot. I understand he has succumbed to the institution of marriage. All the best to you and your bride. My dad, Bobby Barth, was medic/ambulance driver at Grafton Underwood; see his story under "Real Stories of Honor." My e-mail has changed to juno.com, no longer at aol. Keep up the good work, Carol. All the best for the coming holiday season to you and to guestbook visitors.
	December 5, 2003 02:16:54 (GMT Time)

Name:	Ralph E. Lavoie
Email:	RL5613@aol.com
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	Mass.
Comments:	Dear Carol; I have just read of the latest honors given to you uncles gravesite. I know this is the proof you wanted to bring honor, not only to your uncle, but to all the airmen who flew the European missions. I am sorry i did notget to see you on my trip down the east coast. Maybe someday. I have moved from N.H. back to Mass. Will send you my new address and phone # Ralph
	December 3, 2003 05:05:30 (GMT Time)

Name:	TIMOTHY G. TURNER
Email:	twturner@megalink.net
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	BUCKFIELD MAINE
Comments:	OUTSTANDING!
	December 1, 2003 23:47:02 (GMT Time)

Name:	CHANKOUIN
Email:	schankouin@hotmail.com
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	France
Comments:	Hello .I 'm so happy to write in this Guestbook.I search veteran of the 41st AAFBU.His name B.E Williams I have this number and i dont know what's mean:34819167.If can help me to locate him ,please i waiting it's very important .thanks
	November 29, 2003 19:25:11 (GMT Time)

Name:	CHANKOUIN
Email:	schankouin@hotmail.
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:
Comments:
	November 29, 2003 19:20:30 (GMT Time)

Name:	Harold L. Morpeth
Email:	halmorpeth4@aol.com
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	North Kingstown, RI
Comments:	My cousin TSGT Clarence "Bob" Morpeth was assigned to 544th BS 384th. Bob passed away in July 2000.I stay in touch with his wife. Looking for any info,pictures, name of plane/s flown in. Ardennes, Central Europe, Rhineland. Aerial Gunner, Flight Engineer.
	November 19, 2003 18:30:15 (GMT Time)

Name:	karl l marusak
Email:	cfd43@aol.com
HomePage:	http://
Where are you from:	loNG ISLAND
Comments:	545TH TOP TURRET GUNNER 25 MISIONS I STILL REMEMBER SWIENFURT RA 14TH OC 43