Fortress Crew Keeps Four Bombers in Top Shape
A frontline Air Force crew, led by M/Sgt. Charlie J. Simon, keeps four bomber motors, bombing gear, and weapons in peak condition. Ground crewmen live near the Fortress, share a culture of meticulous checks, and treat the ship like a temperamental mistress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuvine
England
Charlie J. Simon
Air Force
Simon
Portsmouth
Ohio
Frank Norris
Simon’s
Worris
Nissen
Air Mechanics School
Chanute Field
Tul
North Africa
Gen. Doolittle
World War II Vets Share Messages From Far Fronts
Fragmentary notes from soldiers in India, England, North Africa, and the Pacific recount letters and photos sent between bases. Messages describe family greetings, requests for mail, and reminders of home while serving aboard B-17 crews and other units.
WW II Veterans Seeker Letters Across Oceans and Posts
A jumble of wartime requests shows soldiers in England Australia and the Pacific seeking letters from family friends and fellow servicemen. Names include Pvt Joseph Zanca Pfc Eddie Nelan Lt W W Meore and Sgt Willis Collies with addresses and APO numbers. The note notes maneuvers in Alabama 1939 and requests replies to various addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Nelan
K. Fort Meade
Joseph ¥. Zanca
England
Zanca
W. W. Meore
Australia
John C. Teere
Chester
S. C
Frank Elek
Medical Dept
John al. Fulcher
Selman Field
Monroe
Elek
Alabama
Johan Zebrowski
George Yellin
APO
c/o
San Francisco
Taflin
Bermiard Sturgesn
Gordon
G.D
Central State College
Edmond
Okla
Ban Socoleski
Triend
Rainter
Dunkirk
U.S
Sarai
Willis Collies
Camp
Howse
Pox
Pvt
Bevel Walker
U.S. Army Signal Corps
Geile
Julies Gregiloisy
Ste
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Crea
Ah ES
Doolittle
AER
Army
Joseph A. Serce
Camp Forrest
Tenn
Ted Serce
Ted
Joseph
Jack
Myself
Robert J. Scott
Chicago
Pacife
Thomas Brown
Charles Babb
Scott
Sabe
Fallan
Li Reep MinGhes
Frank Rychorcewicz
Somerset Hotel
Boston
Mass
Paul Rychorcewicz
Paul
Bob Shaffer
M3/e
Naval Air Station
Brooklyn
N. Y
Frank Klopsie
West Coast
Shaffer
Klopsie
Nica Pieck
Plains
Army Air Force
New Guinea
Hawaii
Andrew Bza
Nick
Zai
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