A link to the 487th Web page has been added to the 'front page' of this discussion group. Although it is listed as 'Founders Personal Home Page' it is not my...
HOPE YOU ENJOY MY PHOTOS OF THE 487THBG BASE AT LAVENHAM. IF YOU ARE COMING OVER TO THE U.K. PLEASE CONTACT ME. I WOULD BE DELIGHTED TO HELP IN ANY WAY I CAN. ...
Greetings,<br><br>I was put up for adoption at birth, and several<br>years later set out to find out a little something about my birth parents, mostly to ...
Here are some actual maintenance complaints submitted by US Air Force pilots and the replies from the maintenance crews. "Squawks" are problem listings that...
My uncle was Chester M. Ryan, I believe he was a tech sargeant in the 487th Bomb Group, 836th. Does anyone have info on him? He died of pancreatic cancer in ...
In the 'Blue Book' (a 'yearbook' sort of book about the 487th) there is listed a Chester M Ryan with a WWII address of General Delivery, Maude, OK. I suspect...
The 'Blue Book' I have was my Dad's. My understanding is they are quite hard to find, but I believe some folks have located them. I will make inquiries via...
Sounds like you are looking for several of your crewmates, if I read your comment correctly. Can you send me an email at lhauenstn@... with the names of ...
I have one of the books that I found at Q.M.Danbey & Co.,Inc. in April, 1998. It was rather expensive though. Did a quick check on the net but found none...
I am looking for information on Richard O. Mason who served in the 487 BG, 839BS aboard the plane "Mean Widdle Kid"; plane number 43-37987.<br><br>If anyone...
My information on that aircraft, 43-37987, show's it being piloted by Dick Althouse and the MACR (Missing AirCraft Report) # 13883, shows it shot down on ...
This is my first time on the 487th Bomb Group page. I was assigned to the 487th from early 1945 until Germany surrendered. Our plane was nicknamed "Patches" ...
Dear Mr. Hauenstein,<br><br>Thank you for your reply. Richard O. Mason flew in a plane named "Dream Boat" (plane #42-52657) which was a B-24. I would ...
I'm afraid I can't add more on Mr. Mason than I indicated in my first note.<br><br>The plane Dreamboat I have listed as #41-29535, while you indicate it is ...
There is a fellow, Joe Baugher, who has collected a VAST list of military aircraft based on their serial numbers. If you're interested it might be worth a ...
Dear Mr. Hauenstein,<br><br>Thank you for your reply. I found the plane name "Dreamboat" in the book B-24 nose art name directory by Wallace R. Forman. That is...
Hi,<br>Fred Peck,Col, USAF, Ret'd, ex-487th pilot, died on 11/18/99. He was one of my very best friends. A Celebration of Fred's life will be held on 12/17. I...
The reunion dates are now set. From August 30 to September 3, 2000, the 487th Bomb Group and friends will meet in the Washington, D.C. area. Accomodations are ...
Being the son of a 487th member(Bill Skoglund),this is a great place to get and give information. Jan 1,00 Stanford vs. Wisconsin. Watch Stanfords #79 left ...
My name is Don Olsen and I am researching the death of my uncle who lost his life on a mission from Lavenham on June 7, 1944. His name was August M Olsen Jr. I...
Here is some further detail on the reunion...<br><br>487th Bomb Group Association Reunion!!<br><br>August 30 – September 3, 2000<br>~~ Washington DC ...
Hi! My name is Jerry Ogle, my father was a member of the 487th also. According to the AAF Casualty Report, the B-24 (42-52624) received a direct flak hit, went...
Jerry,<br><br>Thank you. I am starting to piece together information like that you provided. Do you know of any way to identify the survivors of my uncle's ...
Don, I again reference the AAF Casualty Report. The pilot was 2/Lt Floyd Schwab, engineer was T/Sgt Billy D. Gross and tail gunner was S/Sgt Melvin Siegel. All...
Jerry,<br><br>Obviously I do not have the AAF Casualty Report you reference. Is this a report I need to officially request from an Air Force Historical or...
I'm looking for Lt. James L. Henry, who served with the 487th BG, 836th Bomb Squad. I am told that he knew my father, Lt.Gordon Tomea, who died in the Dec 24,...
I've been working with the microfilmed Group records for the summer of 1944 and often come across a target only given as "a No-ball target in the Pas De ...
