Hello All,
I am new to this forum and would like to say hello, and inquire if there may be someone who is an experienced web designer that can help me develop a website that tells a story tentatively titled " The Legend of Jackpine Joe"
My father was the bombardier on that B-24 Liberator called Jackpine Joe of the 465th and 780th out of Pantella.
On my father's 22nd mission, there was engine trouble followed by flak and attacks by German aircraft. The navigator bailed out early and took all the maps with him.
Eventually the guys made it into Swiss airspace and bailed out. The plane went on with a "ghost crew" and hit Wyden Castle, HQ of the Red Cross. Nobody was seriously hurt, but the US Government had to pay a large war reparation for the damage.
The crew was interned at the Palace Hotel in Davos and had a number of adventures there. The pilot, Archie Davis, escaped and made it back over allied lines with the help of the underground.
Fast forward: I am in contact with Captain Archie Davis's son and a number of Swiss authors and historians, including a modeler on the board, Ueli Hebeisen. We have maps, photos, and narrative for the project.
Perhaps someone can refer.
Regards,
Josh aka TC