Real Life - Anyone know of a WWII B-24 Crew Member?

[HB555]

Just received my August edition of the Collings Foundation Newsletter. http://collingsfoundation.org/enews/enewsletter_Aug.14.htm
They have two requests.

First, for an IMAX film they are working on:

"Currently, we are looking for B-24 Veterans who would like to be interviewed and potentially cast in this singularly unique film. We are also looking for any women who worked at the Michigan Willow Run B-24 plant or women pilots (WASP) who ferried B-24s from Willow Run. If you are a B-24 Vet or know one who would like to be a part of the Last Liberator film please contact Hunter Chaney at the Collings Foundation."
 
With the large number of people we have in game, thought some of you may be able to provide leads.

Number two, I would encourage you to read the article, and respond, if you so chose.
Thank you,
Jack Snoopy Bell
HB555

[Changeup]

Yes.  Great Uncle is still alive.  Bailed from a 24 over Italy.

Send me a pm if you need more

[HB555]

Yes.  Great Uncle is still alive.  Bailed from a 24 over Italy.

Send me a pm if you need more

Changeup, If you read the article I linked, they are requesting a possible interview. It is not for me.    to your Uncle Bill.

[CptA]

It's too late now...as he has already passed on, but my friend's Father would have been a perfect candidate for an interview.

El Spencer retired from his flying career as Chief Pilot for Zantop International Airlines (ZIA) operating out of Willow Run.

During his WW2 service with the U.S. Army Air Corps, he  served as a 'first flight' test pilot for the B-24s coming off the Willow Run assembly line.

He told interesting stories of catching hurried wartime production mistakes such as improperly installed control linkages and fuel system plumbing.

CptA

[GhostCDB]

PoolFool's dad, I forget his in-game ID, was a B24 Gunner in WWII. He used to play AH a lot, great guy.

[Changeup]

Yes.  Great Uncle is still alive.  Bailed from a 24 over Italy.

Send me a pm if you need more

Thanks

[Changeup]

Changeup, If you read the article I linked, they are requesting a possible interview. It is not for me.    to your Uncle Bill.

We have contact.  Thanks for the information.  They'll be speaking next week along with a co-workers father who was a Navy Liberator ball turrent gunner.

If you're interested, Uncle Donald is published at Library of Congress

Donald George Shurig
"The Day I almost enjoyed WWII"

He bailed at 10k after being shot down over N Italy.  Very compelling read.

[CASHEW]

I knew a 24 pilot that was shot down and taken as a POW. Unfortunately he passed away last month 

[shermanjr]

my cousins grandfather was a ball gunner for b24s

[GhostCDB]

my cousins grandfather was a ball gunner for b24s

Your cousin grandfather. . .wouldn't that make it your grandfather also? 

[SmokinLoon]

**raises hand**

**points to sigline**

My grandmother's brother, the late Cpt Ralph Oliver Brown, was a pilot in a B24 in the PTO as well, I dont have as many details on his service though.  I do have his bomber jacket, and a signed baseball from Babe Ruth when Ralph caught for him.  Lots of other little mementos, too (sidearm holster, etc).

[Brooke]

I sent an e-mail to Fred Holdrege, CO of the 790th Bombardment Squadron, the squadron that Witchcraft flew in.  He flew 30 combat missions.  (Witchcraft is what the Collings Foundation B-24 is painted as.)