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Offline mthrockmor

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Polesti Raid - Sad Farewell
« on: January 09, 2016, 01:14:59 PM »
This morning Colonel Stewart passed away, mid-90's. He flew a B-24 during the first Polesti Raid. He lived in Utah, and his buff was named "Utah Man."

More details pending, to include a link to his obituary. For me, a sad day. He is one of the few from that time that I personally knew. He was loved by thousands who came to know his story over the years.

http://www.hill.af.mil/library/factsheets/factsheet_print.asp?fsID=5824&page=1

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Re: Polesti Raid - Sad Farewell
« Reply #1 on: January 09, 2016, 02:36:32 PM »
RIP <S>
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Re: Polesti Raid - Sad Farewell
« Reply #2 on: January 09, 2016, 04:54:43 PM »
Rip Colonel Stewart
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Re: Polesti Raid - Sad Farewell
« Reply #3 on: January 09, 2016, 04:59:52 PM »
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Re: Polesti Raid - Sad Farewell
« Reply #4 on: January 09, 2016, 05:50:56 PM »
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Re: Polesti Raid - Sad Farewell
« Reply #5 on: January 09, 2016, 10:56:09 PM »
Clear sky's Col. Stewart.  :salute
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Re: Polesti Raid - Sad Farewell
« Reply #6 on: January 10, 2016, 03:48:20 AM »
While it is inevitable that time will take all those that fought in WW2, with each passing, another library of memories and experiences is gone.

RIP Col. Stewart

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Re: Polesti Raid - Sad Farewell
« Reply #7 on: January 10, 2016, 11:12:36 AM »
Fair skies and tailwinds forever Sir.   :salute
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