Hello All, I read the note in the Summer 2001 newsletter from Vic Cleary about his website that details the story of Edward Brodsky's crew on May 11, 1944....
I understood that Ivo De Jong was publishing a Group history but have not heard anything since. Does anyone know what has happened to it? Regards Tony...
This is a reply to Tony Honeyman in regard to my inquiry about the website http://www.sdwwiimemorial.com/SubPages/stories/story31.htm. Thanks for your reply....
Yes Tony, Ivo is still working on the book, and is planning to attend the 487th reunion in Savannah this May. I just received an email from him today. If you...
Yes, I am still working very hard to research and write the history of the 487th Bomb Group! It is a major effort, especially since I also have a busy family...
Hello. I was wondering if anyone knew or remembers my grandfather, Theodore ("Ted") Sansom. He flew several planes with the 487th, including the Shoo Shoo Baby...
My grandfather was Ted Sansom, co-pilot of the Shoo Shoo Baby (B-24) and (I think) pilot of the Shoo Shoo Baby II (B-17). He was in the 839th Squadron and I'd...
Hello, I'm curious if anyone of you knew the John W. Braniff that is listed on your roster. My father-in-law was named John W. Braniff. He served in the Navy ...
Peter, My uncle was killed on the same mission as Norman Van Kirk. I have been doing some research regarding my uncle's military service for the past two...
I was wondering if anyone remembers William Chapin Richardson. He flew a B-17 out of Lavenham in '45. He did make it back for the reunion in '95. But has past...
Alex- My grandmother thought that the aircraft was lil audrey, but she is not sure. She has some things in storage, but hasn't had a chance to go thru them. I...
Hello Chris, I am quite sure that the incident that you are referring to happened on March 3, 1945. B-17G 43-39045 was crashlanded by Lt Richardson at the...
Ivo- Thanks for the info. And the next time I get to visit my grandmother I will defineitly be looking thru any of the items that she may have. And I'll try...
I am attempting to gather information for a friend about his father. Any info about the B-24 aircraft number 42-52640, or the B17G that replaced this aircraft...
Hi, I am attempting to locate some information for you. So far, the only thing I've found is that the name is one word, flutterbye. At least this is the case...
Hello Patricia, During my research for the Group History I found a picture of the nose art for the B-17 named Flutterbye. I have not yet been able to find the...
I am trying to locate ANY information on a B-17 that flew out of Lavenham England WWII called [ Hell n' Gone ] . If anyone can find any reference to it I...
Hi Mike, If you haven't already, I would suggest posting your request on the Mighty Eighth message board at: www.com-web.com/wwwboard/wwxboard.html There are...
Thank you any help would be great. I have come top the end of my online search I think I am going to try the USAF archives but will wait until after the...
Ivo, Thank you, may I copy this picture? it will be included in the booklet I am making for him. It will only be one copy and not for retail. I am besides...
Sure Patricia, go ahead! I am most interested to hear about his reaction and if he has any stories or photos to contribute to the Group History. Kind regards, ...
Hello Mike, Your question is one of the most difficult to answer. Very often names of aircraft were changed after crews rotated back to the U.S., and there is...
Hi, Here is a site that should be able to provide some information. Contact them with what you have. They do charge for their services and I am in no way...
Hi, Nassi, Albert P is listed among the names at this site: www.accident-report.com Contact them with what you have. I am not affiliated with them in any way....
Hi Ivo, great information - and very much appreciated. The only reference I had prior to this was that he flew in the 487th BG (for a period unknown). I'll...
Thanks for responding, I have gleened all the info here and I am waiting for the accident report. I had hoped to get some more info on the crew and mission of...
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