Cathy, You should register on the restlesswings site and introduce yourself. We have several veterans and relatives of crewmembers who are helping with the ...
... Hello All, My name is Dan Quinn and I live in Ottumwa, Iowa which happens to be the County seat for Wapello County. In fact Chief Wapello is buried about 6...
Hi, I am Robert McCarthy, 2nd son of Lt Col. John E McCarthy (dec.). Dad was a Lt. and a pilot/co pilot during the war. Ivo de Jong's book has Dad as a member...
Hi Everyone! I found the following information and a picture at http://www.b24bestweb.com/chiefwapello.htm : Contributor - James A. Leddy Caption reads-"487th...
Cathy, John and Tammy, What a great bunch of detectives. I thought this may go unanswered. I wish the search for the Bottums Up was as easy. Severel years ago...
Dear Cathy, John and Tammy, Indeed a good piece of detective work!! It is nice to know the history behind this beautiful piece of 'nose art'. It is also great...
Hello Bob, You are asking a difficult question!! I can honestly tell you that the 'nickname' research was the most difficult part when I was writing 'the...
Dear Mr de Jong~~ Thank you so much for your response. I know research is both frustrating and rewarding. I thank you for your book (my family has 3 copies!)...
I don't have a relative who flew with the 487th Bomb Group during World War 2, but I've always loved Veterans with the greatest of admiration and honor. Also,...
Thank you Kevin,and welcome to the 487th Harry King,pilot 839th,487th. ... From: Kevin To: wwii487thbombgroup@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2005...
Hello I am new to the group. I am the son of Robert Shacklett who was the pilot of the Chief Wapello. I have copies of my fathers orders and the different...
Hi I have Just Uploaded a Picture of the Chief Wapello with its Crew Members Names at the bottom,Please view picture in the Photo section and the names are...
Dear Jim, There is quite a bit of interest in "CHIEF WAPELLO" and it's pilot, your dad, Robert Schacklett. I know that everyone appreciates the names that go...
Hello, With all the interest in Chief Wapello and her crew, I thought the photo posted here should appear on the 487th web site. It is now there. Take a look...
Hello to www.487thbg.org It just occurred to me that I had not posted an announcement of the new 487th Bombardment Group (H) web site here! This is to announce...
Update.... With the new 487th web site (www.487thbg.org) information about the reunion is now posted there. You can go directly to the web page that describes...
Dear Lee Hauenstein: I love the new combined 487th Bomb Group (H) Assoc. Site! I'm glad "Chief Wapello" and her crew are posted and that thanks to the pilot's...
Dear Lee Hauenstein: Looking at the Personnel under H at the 487th Bomb Group's site I found a John C Hudnall listed, but no job description is listed, but he...
As many of you know, last year "The History of the 487th Bomb Group (H)" was published. Of the original printing of 1000 books, less than 70 remain unsold....
I just wanted to say: Happy 60th Anniversary of the End of World War II !!! Thank you WWII vets for your service to our great country. Today as our country...
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My father John passed away on March 25, 2005 at the age of 85. I understand he was a member of the 487th. I am wondering if anyone of the group remembers my...
My Dad passed in 2002. I know how you must feel. Your last name does not sound familiar to me. I wish you the best of luck in finding a connection through...
Donald was my uncle. He was a nose turret gunnerwith the 487th, 837th Squadron. He didn't speak much about his experiences during the war and our family is...
Hey, I'm living near Liége, Belgium. I'm a benevolent researcher on air crashes for the Brussels Air Museum. Read your msg concerning your uncle. The aircraft...
