I am a cousin of S/Sgt Leslie E. Kraus, Radioman on B24 #41-28822. KIA over Brussels on June 23, 1944. I know the names of the crew, but I would like to...
... but ... fantastic. ... Dave, Merle Thies was the co-pilot and Joseph Van Dyke was pilot on this mission. Merle, who grew up on the family farm west of...
Very good point, mentioning Barney Nolan's book! I had not thought to check my copy, but just re-read that section. Yes he clearly had a front row seat to...
Hello Dave, It is good to note that again a family member gets interested in the efforts of the men of the 487th Bomb Group. You already have the names of the...
Dear Sir , I have just learned that there is to be a reprint of the Group History by Ivo De Jong. Is it possible to order or reserve a copy. I would dearly lve...
... I ordered Mr. Nolan's book on Ebay today. I hope it gives me a good glimpse of life in the 487th. I just started this project, and I'm amazed at the...
Hello David, Ivo mentioned that B-24 41-28822 crashed near a hospice at Rue Polake in Melenbeek, a western suburb of Brussels, Belgium. I found the following...
Ivo, could you send me a copy of the crew photo? I don't think I saw it on the photos page. My mom and I would like to send a copy to Merle's son who was born...
It was reported that two flak bombs went up inside of the B-24, through the bomb bay doors and exploded. Was it a common practice to fly back from a mission...
Can't imagine they would have flown with bomb bay doors open except when they needed to be open, or if there was a malfunction. The drag they add is not...
I recently found a picture of Leslie Kraus that could be used in the section about individual airmen and KIA's. I also found a scrapbook about Leslie Kraus,...
... Dave, could you send me the scrapbook information on the shipmates and missions? Is it something you have in electronic form or just a hard copy? My email...
Great news! Additional copies of Ivo de Jong's great book about the 487th Bomb Group will soon be available. Because of multiple requests for additional...
In a message dated 3/10/2008 9:02:15 AM Eastern Standard Time, cdjoesten@... writes: What is the difference in this one and the one by C.C Neal? Thanks...
In a message dated 3/10/2008 9:02:15 AM Eastern Standard Time, cdjoesten@... writes: What is the difference in this one and the one by C.C Neal? Thanks...
Thanks- I have Ivo's but am wondering how much overlap there is in Cindy Neal's book. Are there any general comments about her book from others who have read...
Hi Lee, I suppose the 200 copies will go fast and furiously. If you are keeping a reservation list, please add my name as I will be sending you a check on...
Charles, I have both books and they compliment rather than really "overlap" each other. Cindy's book is a compilation of personal accounts of approx. 53 men....
Hello All, Thanks to Don, Heather, and others for the exchange of information about the books. So far I have received checks for 16 books. So, interest seems...
Hi Lee, I am posting off a letter Saturday with two cheques made out to you. One is in US currency the other in Sterling. Which ever one you do not use please...
While working on a new project on the 487th Bomb Group (details to follow on the website soon!!), I found out that former pilot John F. Martin is in the...
Hello Dan, That is greatly appreciated. Please send it, and all other photos of the Group that you may have, to Lee Hauenstein. He, Paul Webber and myself are...
At the initiation of Ivo de Jong, a project to gather and produce a Photo history of the 487th has begun. Ivo, Paul Webber and Lee Hauenstein are joining in...
