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- Mon Jun 16, 2014 7:03 pm
- Forum: Wrecks & Losses
- Topic: Info regarding George Q. Lockwood, Jr.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7441
Re: Info regarding George Q. Lockwood, Jr.
Yes, thats why no MACR. Supplied the family with some photos last night..
- Sat Jun 14, 2014 8:07 pm
- Forum: Wrecks & Losses
- Topic: Info regarding George Q. Lockwood, Jr.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7441
Re: Info regarding George Q. Lockwood, Jr.
June 29, 1944: 89th sq A-20 crashed into the hills at the south shore of Lake Sentani immediately after take off on a mission to hit villages in the Sarmi area. Cause of carsh unknown but witnessed by multiple crew members on other planes. Both men killed instantly. Pilot- Lockwood, Lt George Q, Jr....
- Mon Apr 07, 2014 5:20 pm
- Forum: Veterans
- Topic: COl (Ret) Ed SHook 8th Sq 3rd Attack Group
- Replies: 0
- Views: 14090
COl (Ret) Ed SHook 8th Sq 3rd Attack Group
Another WW2 friend has made his final flight west.. Col (Ret) Ed Shook was one of my first contacts with members of the 8th Sqdn. Ed went out of his way to supply me with so much info its impossible to list here. His kindness and generosity allowed me to meet and make friends with most of the surviv...
- Fri Jan 18, 2013 11:04 am
- Forum: Wrecks & Losses
- Topic: Father's A-20 serial number
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5308
Re: Father's A-20 serial number
Yogi..
Glad you are going to contact Hickey.. Any info would be deeply appreciated!.. In return, I do have a large collection of photos of the 3rd ( dad brought back over 400 pics) that I would share. Please drop me a pm and I'll give you my email address..
Bill
Glad you are going to contact Hickey.. Any info would be deeply appreciated!.. In return, I do have a large collection of photos of the 3rd ( dad brought back over 400 pics) that I would share. Please drop me a pm and I'll give you my email address..
Bill
- Sun Jan 13, 2013 8:09 am
- Forum: Wrecks & Losses
- Topic: Father's A-20 serial number
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5308
Re: Father's A-20 serial number
Yogi..
Author Larry Hickey wants to contact you about your dads A-20
Larry Hickey
E-mail Address(es):
larry@irandpcorp.com
Bill
Author Larry Hickey wants to contact you about your dads A-20
Larry Hickey
E-mail Address(es):
larry@irandpcorp.com
Bill
- Wed Dec 21, 2011 5:20 pm
- Forum: Wrecks & Losses
- Topic: 42-5515 P61 - wreckage investigated?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7059
Re: 42-5515 P61 - wreckage investigated?
Hello Chris..
Have you been in contact with JPAC??? If not, here's their site: http://www.jpac.pacom.mil/
Someone there should be able to help. They are slow to respond...
Bill
Have you been in contact with JPAC??? If not, here's their site: http://www.jpac.pacom.mil/
Someone there should be able to help. They are slow to respond...
Bill
- Thu Aug 25, 2011 7:41 pm
- Forum: Books, Video & Other Media
- Topic: 3rd Attack Group Book
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3664
3rd Attack Group Book
Gents.. A couple of the vets from the 3rd Attack Group were trying to pick up original copies of their book that was published in Australia back in 1944. With Originals running well over a hundred bucks, they tried a different track. Below is a letter from my good friend Jack Heyn, photographer for ...
- Thu Feb 17, 2011 8:46 pm
- Forum: Wrecks & Losses
- Topic: B25 Mitchell Eight Ball esquire
- Replies: 7
- Views: 10192
Re: B25 Mitchell Eight Ball esquire
Leo went west Dec 24, 2010..
Bill
Bill
- Sun Jan 09, 2011 10:19 am
- Forum: Wrecks & Losses
- Topic: B25 Mitchell Eight Ball esquire
- Replies: 7
- Views: 10192
Re: B25 Mitchell Eight Ball esquire
A pic from my good friend Jack Heyn. Leo is in the back row in the shorts..
- Sun Jan 09, 2011 9:58 am
- Forum: Wrecks & Losses
- Topic: B25 Mitchell Eight Ball esquire
- Replies: 7
- Views: 10192
Re: B25 Mitchell Eight Ball esquire
Pete Dunn's website has info of the crash on it. One of the guys who swam/walked for help, Leo McMann just went west in Dec.
http://www.ozatwar.com/ozcrashes/qld173.htm
Bill
http://www.ozatwar.com/ozcrashes/qld173.htm
Bill
- Mon Dec 06, 2010 7:31 pm
- Forum: Wrecks & Losses
- Topic: A-20, little isadore
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3638
Re: A-20, little isadore
Tom.. Your Uncle served in the 89th Sqdn of the 3rd Attack Group, better known as the Grim Reapers. He was lost on a mission in the Ipo Dam area. He was last seen over the target area with one engine smoking badly. Evidentally, there was another pilot, 1/Lt Avril Foreman, flying "piggyback" (laying ...
- Tue Apr 14, 2009 12:51 am
- Forum: Wrecks & Losses
- Topic: Buzz Wagner
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3967
Buzz Wagner
Probably not the correct forum, but here it is.. Recent article in our hometown paper... Published: April 12, 2009 10:25 am Researcher’s work shines the spotlight on World War II hero 'Buzz' Wagner By DEANN HADIX-CARDARELLA For The Tribune-Democrat B.D.W. The initials are inscribed on a 1934 Nanty G...
- Wed Dec 24, 2008 10:42 am
- Forum: Missing/Killed In Action (MIA/KIA)
- Topic: B-25 SN# 41-12907
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5585
Re: B-25 SN# 41-12907
Hello.. Not sure how accurate this is, but this is what I have on this a/c: 405thSqdsn 38th BG. B-25C 41-12907 The HAPPY LEGEND, previously named "SCAT". A/C was declared lost on a mission to Buna on 5 Dec 42' when it failed to return. Found in the Kokoda Pass area by Australian's in Feb, 43'. One c...
- Tue Nov 13, 2007 6:58 pm
- Forum: Pacific Wrecks Updates & Information
- Topic: 3rd Attack Group Final Reunion
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5401
3rd Attack Group Final Reunion
3rd Attack Group Final Reunion Sponsored by the 89th Attack Squadron Austin, Texas, USA 23 - 27 April 2008 Contact:- Bill Robinson, 4302 Horseshoe Dr.,Needville, TX 77461 Ph. +1-281-342-0599 wdrobinson55@airmail.net
- Wed Oct 03, 2007 8:58 am
- Forum: Veterans
- Topic: Jock Henebry, CO 3rd Attack Group
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5478
Jock Henebry, CO 3rd Attack Group
John Philip (Jock) Henebry Major General John P. Henebry, World War II Hero Dies at 89 Major General John Philip (Jock) Henebry, USAF Retired, a veteran and hero of both World War II and the Korean War, flew 219 successful combat missions, was Commander of the Third Attack Group, orchestrated the Ko...