Reference Thread - 352nd FG ("The Blue Nose Bastards of Bodney")

[B-17engineer]

Hi all,

I have been reading a lot as of late on the 352nd FG and their airplanes, missions, pilots etc...... but,

I was wondering if some people could help in a collaborative effort to gain as much info, pictures, and whatever else their may be out there for my benefit as well as anyone else interested.

This is something I am really looking forward to doing and if anyone else could help, that'd be awesome!

First off I think we should start with Pilots, Aircraft, and Photos (This would be best first so we know who were talking about when we look into missions.) Then go on to the bigger part of the Project....the missions.

Like I said, if anyone can help awesome! If not, I am entering new waters (MAJOR RESEARCHING) and should be a good 'educational' experience.

Thanks for looking,


Harrison

BTW: I'm mostly focusing on the P-51's

 

[B-17engineer]

Here we go. Beginning.

Aircraft/Pilots


P-51B flown by Lt. William W. Furr
328 Squadron Coded "PE-R" (Serial No. 42-106460)
Aircraft name: La Riena Peg
Extra: Lost August 13th, 1944- Leroy J. Allain Jr. Evaded.

P-51B flown by Capt. Quentin L. Quinn
328 Squadron Coded "PE-Q" (Serial No. 42-106663)
Aircraft name: That's A Crock

P-51B flown by Lt. Charles Bennette
328 Squadron Coded "PE-O" (Serial No. 42-106681)
Aircraft name: The Maine-iacs
Extra: Lost August 6th, 1944- Capt. Quentin L. Quinn KIA


P-51B flown by Lt. David Zimms
328 Squadron Coded "PE-C" (Serial No. 42- 106694)
Aircraft name: Stinky
Extra: Lost July 21st, 1944-Zimms bailed out of his A/C

P-51B flown by Lt. Francis W. Horne
328 Squadron Coded "PE-S" (Serial No. 42-106703)
Aircraft name: Snoot's Sniper (L) Artwork of Barbers Pole (R)
Extra: Sniper was orginally misspelled on aircraft with two P's

P-51B flown by William T. Halton
328 Squadron Coded "PE-T" (Serial No. 42-106717)
Aircraft name: Slender, Tender and Tall
Extra: Lost June 5th, 1944- Lt. William W Furr POW

P-51B flown by Lt. Elmer Smith
328 Squadron Coded "PE-E" (Serial No. 42-106744)
Aircraft name: Pinkie (L) and The Kelly Kid (R)


P-51B flown by Lt. Robert H. Powell Jr.
328 Squadron Coded "Pe-P (Serial No. 42-106757)
Aircraft name: The West by Gawd Virginian
Extra: Lost July, 18th 1944- Capt. Lothar Fieg bailed out due to engine fire

P-51B flown by Lt. McDonald Godfrey
328 Squadron Coded "PE-G" (Serial No. 42-106827)
Aircraft name: Candy Lamb
Extra: Lost A/C July 31st, 1944 - POW


RIGHT NOW: Will just post all info from 8th Airforce Fighter Group-Little Buddies website (Thanks you guys rock!) that is complete... photo help would be appreciated just of the aircraft listed so far.

 

[B-17engineer]

P-51B flown by Lt. John F. "Direct Line" Thornell
328 Squadron Coded "PE-T (Serial No. 42-106872)
Aircraft name: Pattie Ann II
Extra: Named after niece. Lost September 12th, 1944- Lt. Joseph A. Broadwater KIA

 

[B-17engineer]

P-51D flown by Karl K. Dittmer
487 Squadron Coded "HO-I" (Serial No. 44-414955)
Aircraft name: Dopie Okie
Extra: Aircraft from Lt. Prayer

 

[B-17engineer]

Finding pictures is hard...

 

[Airframes]

Some nice pics there H. Interesting that the rear faces of the prop on 'Pinkie', outboard of the cuffs, appear to be bare metal. I wonder why that was?
I should have a selection of pics and profiles, and maybe some info and combat reports. I'll post them here when I get a chance, and probably/possibly a pic or map of the airfield at Bodney.

 

[Aaron Brooks Wolters]

Try this site Harrison. 8th Air Force Fighter Group - Littlefriends.co.uk It usually has quite a bit. Hope it helps.

 

[B-17engineer]

Thanks Aaron. I am using that for general info but then confirming it with pics in books, internet etc.

Thanks Terry and Aaron!

Terry that would be great!

 

[Aaron Brooks Wolters]

Harrison, that site usually has a huge photo archive for each squadron but I didn't sea one the the 352nd, sorry. Just found this http://www.352ndfightergroup.com/assoc/gallery.html

 

[B-17engineer]

No problem Aaron

Will just have to look harder

 

[Aaron Brooks Wolters]

I found some info here also with a few photos.www.warbirdsresourcegroup.org - U.S.A.A.F. Resource Center - Main Page and another http://www.352ndfightergroup.com/assoc/KeepemFlying.html This one's needs to be translated, Google has the ability to do that.http://www.absa39-45.asso.fr/352FG/352_fg.html

 

[B-17engineer]

That second link will help TONS!!!

Thanks !

 

[B-17engineer]

P-51C flown by Lt. Glennon Moran
Aircraft Coded "HO-M" (Serial No. 41-103320)
Aircraft name: Miss Ann (L&R)
Extra: Aircraft to Ray Littge

 

[wheelsup_cavu]

Good stuff B-17.


Wheels

 

[B-17engineer]

Thanks! Will update more when the forum is running smoother.

 

[B-17engineer]

P-51B, D-5, D-15 flown by Lt.Col. John C. Meyer
P-51B coded "HO-M" (Serial No. 42-106471)
P-51D-5 coded " HO-M" (Serial No. 42-414151)
P-51D-15 coded "HO-M" (Serial No. 42-415041)
Aircraft names: P-51B "Lambie II", P-51D-5 "Petie 2nd", P-51D-15 "Petie 3rd"

Sources are sights Aaron listed above. Full credit to them.

 

[Aaron Brooks Wolters]

Great stuff Harrison!!

 

[fatboris]

Petie 2nd was sold surplus in 1957 for $755.

Petie 2nd today

 

[Wayne Little]

Great pics and info Guys!

 

[evangilder]

Neat stuff.

Hard to imagine getting a Mustang for $755!