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Thank you for the info. RT

I have been attempting to figure out what my Uncle did during the 2nd World War. I know he enlisted in the Air Corps 8/19/1942. I had always been told that he saw combat, was told he was a gunner on a bomber? I finally ran across several of his letters that showed the mailing address as APO...

Does anyone know of have email / facebook info. or mailing information of a person who lives in Spinazzola, Italy who may have a love for WW2 history. I'm researching a B-24 that crashed during the war...would like some local help to find the location of crash site....any contact info. would be...

That is wonderful information Tom, Thank you for your help. RT Heavy Bombardment Group training Wendover's mission was to train heavy bomb groups. The training of Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and Consolidated B-24 Liberator groups began in April 1942, with the arrival of the 306th Bomb Group...

Thank you Tom...Any more help you give would be great.

The plane number was 42-78299. Hope that helps...

I'm looking for any info. on a B-24 Crash that happened Nov. 22, 1944 about 10 miles from Venosa air base, Italy. (What really happened?) I have a photo of the crew plane, also crashed plane, Also crew members - Mr. Gates, Mr. Dailey, Mr. Miller Mr. Zwinak. Any other info. would be great...

Well, it only took me 2 days, but I'm good with it. I took pieces of 2x4's plywood that were on the Air Corp float I built for my towns Bicentennial Parade. I decided to make a miniature Ryan PT-22 Trainer like my grandfather trained in during WW2. Even painted the numbers such just like was...

Just wanted to let everyone know that I added a WW2 Link Trainer to the collections of the Hancock Historical Museum in Findlay, Ohio. The Link trainer is complete with desk other related. This Link Trainer was one owned by Michael C. Murphy (D-Day Pilot who was in charge of the US Glider...

What do you guys think...almost looks like they are standing in snow?

Does anyone make a PT-22 trainer kit....plastic or wood...would love to build one.

I have a Photo of a B-24 with the crew in front of it...I am trying to figure out the history of the shot. On the left front side there appears to be a large Number painted on the side. The first diget is partially covered by a person standing in front of it. But could be a 4? The 2nd and third...