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#199 added December 26, 2008
Name: Paul Mason
family member
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From:
Age:
Found: search engine
Military:
Pby Interest: Looking for information on PBY pilot named Paul
D. Mason.. Don't know whether or not he served in WW ll...but
he passed away about 1992..93, in Ft Worth Texas. |
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#198 added December 26, 2008
Name: Alistair
Campbell
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From: West Vancouver,
BC Canada
Age: 60-69
Found: search engine
Military: 6 yrs USAF early 1960's
Pby Interest: Was actually looking for PBY airframe guy Ray...someone,
(blister-mounting ring expert!) who ran Catalina Aero, Cassidy
Airport B.C., 1990's. they had two Cansos, one was flown to UK
in 2003. Friends who were Canso pilots of RCAF 413 Sqdn, Koggala,
also RAF friend trained Pensy in 41, flew anti-sub Carib after
Dec 7, then Shetlands and Ceylon. Most beautiful acft ever built.
Does anyone remember Ray? |
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#197 added December 26, 2008
Name: Erik Zimmeht
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From: Ottumwa, IA
Age: 20-29
Found: search engine
Military:
Pby Interest: My grandfather Harold Douglas Grimsley an Aviation
Ord. man 3rd class was killed on Jan 01,1960 off the coast of
California. He was a gunner in a P2v Neptune. I am looking for
any and all information about this tragic accident. I have had
no luck in my search that has been going on for a couple of years.
If anybody has any ideas please let me know. Thanks |
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#196 added December 26, 2008
Name: Patrick Walton
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From: Menomonee Falls,
WI
Age: 40-49
Found: browsing the web
Military: I was in the 961rst AWACS USAF Okinawa 1987-89
Pby Interest: Father was USN on USS Dent in Guadacanal from 1943-45. |
Guest
#195 added December 26, 2008
Name: Charles Kephart
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From: N. Fort Myers,
Florida
Age: 50-59
Found: search engine
Military:
Pby Interest: Searching for a list of the soldiers killed at
pearl harbor. Thanks for any info |
Guest
#194 added December 26, 2008
Name: Sharon,
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From: Long Beach,
CA
Age: 50-59
Found: browsing the web
Pby Interest: I am with the State Military Reserve, Center for
Military History and we are working on a book about the Base
in Los Alamitos. We are looking for pictures, documentation and
interviews. Please respond if interested. Thank you |
Guest
#193 added November 22, 2008
Name: Michael Fulgham,
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From: San Diego, CA
Age: 70-79
Found: search engine
Military: CWO-4, USNR-Ret: Mainly aircraft avionics/aircrew maintenance
with HS-6, VP-777, VP-782, VF-302, and VAW-88.
Pby Interest: My father, Pat Fox Fulgham, was an enlisted Chief
Naval Aviation Pilot (AMMC-NAP), who flew PBY's and PBY-5A's
out of Pensacola, Gitmo, NAS Los Alamitos, and finally in French
Morocco with VP-92. I have always had an interest in PBY's, since
my father died in a crash taking off from Port Leyote. His legacy
still influences my family with one of his grandsons getting
his grandfather's Navy gold wings pinned on him in 1996. |
Guest
#192 added November 1, 2008
Name: Peter
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From: Virginia Beach,
VA
Age: 50-59
Found: search engine
Military: None
Pby Interest: My father, Lt John Yankoski, flew PBY Catalinas
in WW2. Hometown Baltimore, MD. He arrived at Saipan in Jan 1945.
he flew dumbo, not black cat missions. His handle, i believe,
was 'Big Yank.' co-pilot's name- Luther Pringle from Wyoming.
searching for any info of his navy service. Not sure what his
squadron no. was. Thanks! |
Guest
#191 added July 18, 2008
Name: Jerry, Nancy
Lorigan
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From: Fremont, CA
Age: 70-79
Found: search engine
Military: Army
Pby Interest: Friend's interest and conversation |
Guest
#190 added July 2, 2008
Name: Jason B
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From: Mesa AZ
Age: 30-39
Guest
#199 added December 26, 2008
Name: Paul Mason
family member
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From:
Age:
Found: search engine
Military:
Pby Interest: Looking for information on PBY pilot named Paul
D. Mason.. Don't know whether or not he served in WW ll...but
he passed away about 1992..93, in Ft Worth Texas. |
Guest
#198 added December 26, 2008
Name: Alistair
Campbell
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From: West Vancouver,
BC Canada
Age: 60-69
Found: search engine
Military: 6 yrs USAF early 1960's
Pby Interest: Was actually looking for PBY airframe guy Ray...someone,
(blister-mounting ring expert!) who ran Catalina Aero, Cassidy
Airport B.C., 1990's. they had two Cansos, one was flown to UK
in 2003. Friends who were Canso pilots of RCAF 413 Sqdn, Koggala,
also RAF friend trained Pensy in 41, flew anti-sub Carib after
Dec 7, then Shetlands and Ceylon. Most beautiful acft ever built.
Does anyone remember Ray? |
Guest
#197 added December 26, 2008
Name: Erik Zimmeht
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From: Ottumwa, IA
Age: 20-29
Found: search engine
Military:
Pby Interest: My grandfather Harold Douglas Grimsley an Aviation
Ord. man 3rd class was killed on Jan 01,1960 off the coast of
California. He was a gunner in a P2v Neptune. I am looking for
any and all information about this tragic accident. I have had
no luck in my search that has been going on for a couple of years.
If anybody has any ideas please let me know. Thanks |
Guest
#196 added December 26, 2008
Name: Patrick Walton
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From: Menomonee Falls,
WI
Age: 40-49
Found: browsing the web
Military: I was in the 961rst AWACS USAF Okinawa 1987-89
Pby Interest: Father was USN on USS Dent in Guadacanal from 1943-45. |
Guest
#195 added December 26, 2008
Name: Charles Kephart
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From: N. Fort Myers,
Florida
Age: 50-59
Found: search engine
Military:
Pby Interest: Searching for a list of the soldiers killed at
pearl harbor. Thanks for any info |
Guest
#194 added December 26, 2008
Name: Sharon,
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From: Long Beach,
CA
Age: 50-59
Found: browsing the web
Pby Interest: I am with the State Military Reserve, Center for
Military History and we are working on a book about the Base
in Los Alamitos. We are looking for pictures, documentation and
interviews. Please respond if interested. Thank you |
Found: Link from another site
Military: Current NFO in the local P-3 reserve squadron.
Pby Interest: I have been interested in the PBY since I was a
kid. When I was stationed in Pensacola I remember the seaplane
ramp next to the McDonalds and tried to imagine what it would
have been like to fly a seaplane. Everytime I go to the exchange
at Whidbey I always take time to go look at the seaplane ramp.
Good luck with the project, I would love to see a restored PBY
back on the ramp!! |
Guest
#189 added June 19, 2008
Name: Mitch McKay
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From: Port Macquarie,
NSW Australia
Age: 50-59
Pby Interest: I am doing research a Catalina that flew Bob Hope
around the Pacific on his tour during 1944. This plane crash
landed at Laurieton in Australia with no passengers or crew injured.
Records show that the pilots name was Ferguson. Any information
would be greatly appreciated |
Guest
#188 added May 9, 2008
Name: Betty Swanson
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From: Alma, Nebraska
Age: 40-49
Military:
Pby Interest: I am the youngest daughter of Am2c(AB) Louis M.
Feigt, who was on the First Roster of the Black Cats in Guadalcanal.
He was very proud to be in that squardron, so am I. Knowing my
Dad and his way of perfection, I also remember him telling me
something about the painting, so I am betting it was him that
did the painting. He would tell me about all kinds of things
about the Black Cats. He passed away in 1988. |
Guest
#187 added May 9, 2008
Name: Robert J. Stagg
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From: Annadale, New
Jersey
Age: 50-59
Military:
Pby Interest: My father J. C. Stagg flew in them during ww2 floyd
bennett field ,Long Island N. Y. - the rock of Gilbraltra do
not know
much he never talked about it - very little any info would be
greatly
appreciated |
Guest
#186 added May 9, 2008
Name: John Penisten
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From: Hilo, Hawaii
Age: 60-69
Military:
Pby Interest: I live on Big Island of Hawaii. I took photos of
a PBY Catalina in mid-1980s at the Hilo Airport. The PBY was
parked there enroute to mainland US. The ID # N68740 was on the
tail of the plane. I was just wondering whatever happened to
that PBY and if it is still flying or what? Can anyone give me
ideas/leads on how/where to trace it? Thank you. |
Guest
#185 added April 28, 2008
Name: Vincent Pecoraro
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From: Ann Arbor, MI
Age: 50-59
Military:
Pby Interest: My uncle, Edward Fragnito, was an ARM2-C in VP-43
during WWII. He was stationed in Attu for at least six months
beginning in Oct. 42. His captain was Al Lorenger. They were
involved in the bombing raid of Paramishiro. He is wondering
if there are any fellow crew mates who may be associated with
this group or if there is general information he might be able
to get about the airmen of those days. |
Guest
#184 added April 28, 2008
Name: Art Fernandez
(Del Rey)
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From: Arcadia, CA
Age: 80-89
Military: I was a first class petty officer AOAB. I flew in a
PBY-5A squadron VPB-23. I was on Saipan, Peleliu, Guam and Ulithi
and Eniwetok. We flew reconnsiance around Iwo Jawa prior to invasion.
I was in the service from 1943-1945. |
Guest
#183 added April 5, 2008
Name: Patti Villegas
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From: Redding, CA
Age: 40-49
Military: My father Woodward Otho Mckinley was a aviation machinist
mate 2nd class v6-s. Served 9-13-43 to 12-23-45.His discharge
papers say patrol bombing sqd#53 #62 and Hedron FAW #6. I have
a picture of him in front of
his PBY 5-A with his crew.Second pilot Robinson; First pilot
Donald Nellis; navigator Osborne;1st radioman Pat Trowbridge;
aviation machinestmate Noll; 2nd radioman Sam Garrone;ordinanceman
Frank Magri. He
mentioned serving in the Aelution Islands, Whidby Island the
Philipines, Somoa. If anyone new any of these guys or my father
would love to here from you!!!
Pby Interest: my father talked so little about his time in the
service but I found a poem he wrote to my mother during that
period and it filled me with pride. Thanks to all who served
and are serving. |
Guest
#182 added April 5, 2008
Name: Dwight Hewett
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From: Key Biscayne,
FL
Age: 40-49
Military:
Pby Interest: My father, William (Willy) A. Hewett was a pilot
of a PBY. He trained in Pensacola and was based for a time in
Alaska. I would like to make contact with anyone who may have
served with him. |
Guest
#181 added March 31, 2008
Name: Susan Meisch
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From: Arlington, WA
Age group: 50-59
Military Background:
Raised in a Navy Family ~ Glenview NAS, IL
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Guest
#180 added March 10, 2008
Name: Cecil Lyons
III
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From: PORT SAINT JOE,
FL
Age group: 40-49
Military
Background:
Comments: My grandfather, Cecil
Lyons Sr. was a crewmember on a PBY during the war. He was stationed
on Pearl Harbor and many other islands in the Pacific. I would
love to hear from anyone who may have served with him. He is
deceased now but left me some of his log books and some pictures
of his service.
Added March 17, 2008: I have more info on my grandfather.
He was a Aviation Machinist Mate First Class. I know from his
log books that he was in Pensacola in 1941-1943 then he was shiped
to the Pacific on the ship WestPoint sometime in 1944. He was
stationed at Pearl and a few other islands in late 44 and 45.
The pictures we have show him standing in front of a black PBY
which probably puts him in a Black Cat group. We can't find any
unit identification. If anyone served with him I would love to
get more info. Thanks. |
Guest
#179 added March 7, 2008
Name: Scott A. Fitzpatrick
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From: Roanoke, VA
Age group: 40-49
Discovered PBYMA.org:
Linked form another site.
Military Background:
US Navy Aircrewman SH-2F/HH-2D and SH-60F/HH-60D.
Comments:
My Dad was assigned to an Army Air Force Emergency Rescue
Squadron in Okinawa and flew the SB-17G and OA-10A. |
Guest
#178 added March 5, 2008
Name: James Sumpter
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From: Boswell, Indiana
Age group: 60-69
Discovered PBYMA.org:
Browsing the internet
Military Background: U.S.
Army
Comments: I watched a program on the
history channel some time ago & Capt. William [Wild Bill]
Sumpter's name was mentioned. He was a PBY Black Cat pilot. My
quest is know information about him, place of birth, death. relatives.
I and my cousins are into our family's tree. Any information
would be welcomed |
Guest
#177 added February 25, 2008
Name: David B.
Relyea
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From: Portland, OR
Age group: 60-69
Discovered PBYMA.org:
Browsing the internet
Military Background: :
P5M-2 Martin Seaplane Sqd VP-47, AT-2 crew 6 1957-59. Stationed
at Alameda NAS, Calif' Iwakuni, Japan. Joined VP-892 P2v7f, Sand
Point NAS' WA
Comments: I've always enjoyed
seaplanes and after seeing ( South Pacific ) I was determined
to try getting into a VP squadron. I enjoyed my tour and was
proud to wear the uniform! |
Guest
#176 added February 16, 2008
Name: Jerry Rodriguez
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From: Houston, TX
Age group: 50-59
Discovered PBYMA.org:
searching for old Naval-Air buddy, came across his name, Robert
Aul, on this site
Military Background: U.S.
Navy 1976-1980 USS Nimitz VF-84 Jolly Rogers
Comments:
Great site love seeing military personel staying together.
The military was a small portion of my life, but a big memory |
Guest
#175 added February 5, 2008
Name: Kathy Rogers
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From: Milltown, Indiana
Age group: 50-59
Military Background:
Comments: I'm writing on behalf of
my Dad, Cort Jerome Rogers. He was a PBY pilot in WWII, trained
at Pensacola, flew in a Utility Squadron at Kaneohoe Bay, Hawaii,
and then went to Espiritu Santo in the South Pacific. He returned
stateside and was finally stationed at Terminal Island in Southern
California, where he was promoted to the Detached Squadron's
Executive Officer (Utility Squadron 12 "A"). Would
love to hear from anyone who knew him. |
Guest
#174 added February 4, 2008
Name: James Southern
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From: Chatt, TN
Age group: 80-89
Military Background:
Naval Air Corp 1944-1946 AMM/3
Comments: enjoyed
working and flying in the cat |
Guest
#173 added January 21, 2008
Name: Carl Mehlenbeck
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From: United States
Age group:
Military Background:
USAF 19620966
Comments: My uncle,
Carl F. Mehlenbeck was waist gunner on a PBY, I believe, based
at Clark Field, but I don't know for sure. I also think they
may have ditched once or twice Becuase he said the small U.S.
flag they all carried saved his life a couple of times. I have
that, and also a patch from his suqaron VPB 119 Dragon Squadron.
Any other information anyone could send would be greatly appreciated |
Guest
#172 added January 14, 2008
Name: Ragnar J.
Ragnarsson
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From: Reykjavik Iceland
Age group: 60-69
Military Background:
Comments: I am the author of
"US Navy PBY Catalina Units of WW.II [Osprey Publications].
Presently I'm working on another book that will include individual
service histories for every PBY variant built, and would welcome
hearing from anyone that who served on PBYs, Catalinas, Cansos,
OA00s, etc. |
Guest
#171 added January 13, 2008
Name: Rodney Nelson
Baker
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From: Indian Rocks
Beach, FL
Age group: 40-49
Military
Background:
Comments: Dad was on the crew of
a PBY that was trained in San Diego and stationed in the Aleutian
Islands. His name was Russ Baker and he went on to a career in
aerospace manufacturing. |
Guest
#170 added January 13, 2008
Name: Robert D.
Aul
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From: Pittsburgh,
PA
Age group: 40-49
Military
Background:
Comments: I am the author of "US
Navy PBY Catalina Units of WW.II [Osprey Publications]. Presently
I'm working on another book that will include individual service
histories for every PBY variant built, and would welcome hearing
from anyone that who served on PBYs, Catalinas, Cansos, OA00s,
etc. |
Guest
#169 added January 11, 2008
Name: Lynn Voss
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Web Site:
From:
Louisburg, KS
Age group: 50-59
Military
Background: US Navy 1969 - 1973, Naval Security Group
Comments:
My Father, Deward "Duke" Voss served with VP24 during
WW2. Dad died in 1993. This Christmas I was at my Mothers after
her move and we found an old trunk of my Dads. It is full of
pictures from his time during the war. There are numerous pictures
of different crews, some men are named, others are not. Also,
we found Dad's old flight log. Also of
note, is a picture of a gentleman painting the Black Cat logo.
If someone is interested, I may be able to scan the pictures
for your use. |
Guest
#168 added January 5, 2008
Name: Bill Sweeney
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Web Site:
From:
Chesapeake, VA
Age group: 70-79
Military
Background: USMCR, ACTIVATED DURING KOREAN WAR.
Comments:
Oldest brother, Robert E. Sweeney, was an Aviation Ordinanceman,
and a CPO on a Catalina. He was assigned to a squadron that was
working out of North Africa during the period 19430945. He later
returned to the Floyd Bennett airfield in Brooklyn, N.Y. He was
a resident of Brooklyn before and after the war. I wonder if
someone can tell me the Unit's number. |
Guest
#167 added January 2, 2008
Name: Lee Truan
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Web Site:
From:
San Jose, CA
Age group: 70-79
Military
Background: U.S.Navy 19510954
Comments: Was
stationed at Sangley Point Phillipines 19510953.was flight engineer
on BY-6A I had lot of interesting flights on her and many trips
to Subic Bay and Clark Air Base.often wondered what happened
to the old bird. |
Guest
#166 added December 28, 2007
Name: Bob, Ron,
Jack, Susie and Sara Frame
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Site:
From: Toccoa, GA
Age
group: 50-59
Military Background: My dad flew a PBY ("The Angler")during
WW11 in the
Pacific.
Comments: We have always known about
the plane (PBY) that Dad flew during the war and had a general
sense of what it's role was (air-sea rescue). I guess we always
thought that flying a fighter or bomber would have been more
glamorous, but after reading a crew member of Dad's
account of one of their rescues, we all developed an immense
sense of respect for the courage these "kids" had.
We can get a copy of the rescue account (it is chilling to read)
and also have a really cool picture of his plane (The Angler)
while is flight over the Pacific while Dad was piloting it- it's
very neat. |
Guest
#165 added December 28, 2007
Name: Marcel Dujardin
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Web Site:
From:
Belgium
Age group: 40-49
Discovered
PBYMA.org: I'm searching info about 5ERS because I'm collector
of
USAAF jacket and equipment
military_background:
Military Background:
Comments: i was into Belgian Navy and already interested
by emergency rescue squadron because it was a good way to join
my work and my passion (USAAF). I enjoy really that plane and
the crew for what they done during the war. If someone (collector
or veteran of ERS) have good link and or photo, don't hesitate.
I wish to paint an M445 jacket as an original one. Preserve all
airplane of the past is important. no one to forget all those
men who serve and die for our freedom. God bless America.and
God bless all American Veterans of all conflicts. |
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Guest #164 added December 28th, 2007
Name: JAMES A.WALLS
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From: Killeen, Tx
Age group: 80-89
Military Background:
US NAVY WW01 1942 TO 1946,US ARMY 1948 TO 196,9
RESERVES 1969 TO 1978 WW01 PACIFIC KANOEH HAWAII -NEW CALEDONIA
- NEW HEBRIDES - SANTA CRUZE - GUADALCANAL - FLORIDA ISLAND -
SUVA ISLAND - ADMIRALITIES - NEW GUNIE - SAN DIEGO - BOOT CAMP
42-332 JUNE 1942 BREMERTON WASH - USS MUNDA CVE004 USS COHAHEE
CVE 13 MATISON LINER TO THE STATES NOV,1943 - ASSTORIA ORG. -
SEASIDE ORG - BROWN FIELD CALIF - CAMP ELIOT CALIF - CAMP WALLACE,TEXAS
- KOREA 2 TOURS - GERMANY 2,TOURS - ELPASO -FORT BLISS - SANDIS
BASE NM - CAMP HANFORD WASH - FORT CAMPBELL, KY - FORT MEAD MD
- FORT
HOOD ,TEXAS - VP 11 AND VP 44 CASU 66 CASU -5 FORT SAM HOUSTON
TEXAS FORT - STEWART GA.
Comments: A TOTAL
OF 34 YEARS OF SERVICE. I WAS INJURED WHILE REMOVING THE LAND
ING GEAR OF A PBY IN THE BEACH CREW AT ESPIRTU SANTO NEW HEBERIEDS
EARLY 1943. I WAS AGAIN INJURED SAM LEG AND ANKLE AT FORT CAMPBELL,
KY 1961 AND AGAIN SAME ANKLE AND ANKLE AT HENRY KASERN MUNICH
GERMANY 1963 , I WAS WITH THE 11th ARTY C BTY FT CAMPBELL,KY
AND THE 3rd BN 19th INF HENRY KARSEN, GERMANY MUNICH THE SAME
ANKLE HAS BEEN INJURED MANY TIMES IN BETWEEN BUT THE VETERANS
ADM SAYS IT IS NOT SERVICE CONNECTED.
I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANY ONE WHO KNOWS
ANY THING ABOUT THE PBYS AND THE BEACH CREWS THANKS TO ALL YOU
GUYS. I WAS 15 WHEN I JOINED AND THE 29th DEC 2007, THIS MONTH,
WILL BE 81.
I WAS ALWAYS PROUD OF THE PLANES AND THE
MEN WHO FLEW IN THEM
AND MY HEART HAS ALWAYS BEEN NAVY EVEN THOUGH I SPENT MOST OF
MY LIFE IN THE ARMY BEFORE I RETIRED. I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM
ANY ONE WHO SERVED IN VP 11,VP 44,AND PATSU0-6 1943 OR ANY OTHER
SQUADRONS. I ALSO WAS AT NEW CALDONIA I ROAD THE SEA PLANE TENDER
TO GUADLCANAL. I ALSO WAS ON THE USS MACKINAC AT THE SANTA CRUZE
,VANKORA.
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Guest
#163 added October 15th, 2007
Name: Jennifer
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Web Site:
From:
FUNAFUTI, FUNAFUTI TUVALU
Age group: 30-39
Discovered PBYMA.org: SURFING THROUGH THE NET
Military Background: None
Comments:
LIKE EVERYONE ELSE I AM TRYING TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT MY GRANDFATHER.
HE WAS A MARINE NAVY ON FUNAFUTI,TUVALU.I HAVE LITTLE INFORMATION
ABOUT HIM. HE WAS KNOWN AS 'BILL' OR NICKNAME 'BILL'DURING HIS
STAYING HERE, MAYBE FROM 1940 - 1945. HE HAD A SON AND WILL TURN
OUT 64 IN DECEMBER 2007.
ANYONE WHO HAVE INFORMATION
REGARDING MY SEACH, PLEASE DO INFORM ME AT MY EMAIL ADDRESS
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Guest #162 added October 3rd, 2007
Name:
Sherrie Jones
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Web Site:
From:
Lubbock, TX U.S.A.
Age group: 40-49
Discovered
PBYMA.org: Internet search
Military Background:
None
Comments: My dad was a pilot navigator
on PBY Squadron VPB 53. He passed away on Sept. 18th, 2007. We
wanted to research this while he was still living, but his illness
did not allow us. His plane was dubbed the "Wowwy Boid"
missions included Inowetoc, Funafuti, Tinian, Apamama, Pelilieu,
more (I can't remember them all & in the right order). His name
is Byron Fred Gray, 2nd Lieutenant or Lieutenant Junior Grade?
Forgive--I'm not familiar with military ranks. He lived in Thalia,
Texas was 86 years old when he passed. If anyone has any information
about the men in his squadron, please contact me. He was reliving
alot of the war before he died it became very real to me. So
I would like to talk to someone who might have been with him.
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Guest #161 added September 15th, 2007
Name:
Harry J, Irwin
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Web Site:
From:
Spearfish, SD U.S.A.
Age group: 80-89
Discovered PBYMA.org: Browsing
Military
Background: USN--AMM-2C 'BOUT IT
Comments: USN
"PATSU001, "Black Cats"--Solomon Islands Campaign.
Tempest Fugit!!
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Guest #160 added September 10th, 2007
Name:
mickey braden
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Web Site:
From:
garrettsville, OH U.S.A.
Age group: 50-59
Discovered PBYMA.org: info on my dad at attu
Military Background: dad flew on "honey dear"
i think out of attu. lt. r.a evans was the pilot r.w. braden
(my dad) j.f meyer w.h.bones b.moore w.allain l.t.s.gray g.harthcock
and w.soehner
Comments: by the looks of his
log book all these men were very busy. to them thank you!
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Guest #159 added September 6th, 2007
Name:
Michele Koby/Kirchiane
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Web Site:
From:
Jacksonville, FL U.S.A.
Age group: 30-39
Discovered PBYMA.org: Researching my grandfather
Lt. Koby, Walter for anything I could find about my family I
do not know. Trying to figure out how to prove my eligablity
to the American Legion. I do not know how to aquire this info.
Military Background: 1945-Jun04 VPB-71 Suadron
9th Squadron Fighter P-38 Lieutenant Walter J. Koby (0-769858),
pilot of a P-38 of the Ninth Fighter Squadron of the Forty-Ninth
Fighter Group.
Comments: I am his Grandaughter
and would like to hear from anyone about anything.
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Guest #158 added August 28th, 2007
Name:
Paul J. Meisch, USN (Ret)
Email: contact webmaster
for contact information.
Web Site:
From:
St Louis, MO U.S.A.
Age group: 40-49
Discovered
PBYMA.org: Google Search
Military Background:
Surface Warfare Officer, USN
Comments: Was great
to visit the PBY Foundation in August during my trip to NAS Whidbey
for CDR Dan Brown's retirement. Keep up the good work and my
fingers are crossed that a benefactor provides you with a workable
flying boat. Godspeed and Good Luck!
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Guest #157 added July 27th, 2007
Name:
J.Howard Collins
Email: contact webmaster
for contact information.
Web Site:
From:
Coconut Creek, FL U.S.A.
Age group: 80-89
Discovered PBYMA.org:
Military
Background: I few in these Baby's in WWII in the Southwest Pacific
44-46 6th ERS On Okinawa
Comments:
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Guest #156 added July 11th, 2007
Name:
Marsha Hammonds
Email: contact webmaster
for contact information.
Web Site:
From:
Hogansville, GA U.S.A.
Age group: 30-39
Discovered PBYMA.org: Ran across it in the internet
Military Background: I am doing family research
my grandfather was in the United States Navy. His name is Jesse
Ardell Hammonds - Seaman Second Class, SV-6, USNR.I have his
Honorable Discharge Certificate. He was discharged on 13th January
1946.Serial or file number 893 43 04 Place of Birth: 29 Aug 1919-
Spalding County, Ga. Date of entryinto active service: 8 Nov
1943. Highest rank : S2c. Service: USNTS, Great Lakes, ILL. USNAS,
Livermore, Calif; NAS, Alameda, Calif,; NAS, Livermore, Cal.;
Comments: Any info will greatly be appreciated.
Thanks,
Marsha
Hammonds |
Guest #155 added July 9th, 2007
Name:
Paul Curran
Email: contact webmaster
for contact information.
Web Site: www.catalinabookings.org
From: UK
Age group: 30-39
Discovered PBYMA.org:
Military
Background:
Comments: Currently Crew Chief
for Catalina G-PBYA in the UK
Please
keep up the good work! Please visit our web site.
All the very best - Paul Curran. |
Guest #154 added June 19th, 2007
Name:
George J. Chambers
Email: contact webmaster
for contact information.
Web Site:
From:
Westminster, CA U.S.A.
Age group: 70-79
Discovered PBYMA.org: Searching
Military
Background: USN retired
Comments: I am writing
the history of the nine destroyer escorts named for aviators
of Patrol Squadron 101 who served in the Philippines during December
1941.
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Guest #153 added June 15th, 2007
Name:
Smsgt Richard J Meisch USAF Retired
Email: contact
webmaster
for contact information.
Web Site:
From:
Fort Worth, TX U.S.A.
Age group: 70-79
Discovered PBYMA.org: Researching the PBY because
my older brother flew on them during WW II
Military
Background: Enlisted in the Army Air Corps on April 1946 which
later became The US Airfoce in September 1947.My career field
was Airborn Radio, Radar and ECM.I retired after serving 28 years,
1 month, and 23 days as a Senior Master Sargent. My older brother
is CPO Adolph P Meisch US Navy retired and is actively involve
in the PBY Memorial at Whidbey NAS.Our family is a military family
in that the four boys served two in the Navy and two in the Airforce.
We also have a nephew that retired on June 8, 2007 as Cmdr Paul
J Meisch US Navy. I had the honor and priviledge to attend his
retirement ceremony in Saint Louis. Needless to say we are all
very proud of him, and his accomplishments.
Comments:
I would like to incourage everyone to support the PBY Memorial.The
PBY is more than just a flying boat it did a superior job during
WW II defending this great Country of ours. It needs to be saved
and given a place of honor at Whidbey NAS.I implore all that
read this to please do everything in your power to Station a
PBY back at Whidbey NSA and give it the Honor it so richly deserves.
No that aicraft is not an old sock you can just discard. She
means a lot to all that maintained and flew her. Please empty
your pockets and bring a PBY back to Whidbey NAS.
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Guest #152 added June 10th, 2007
Name:
Patti Whitten
Email: contact webmaster
for contact information.
Web Site:
From:
Eldersburg, MD U.S.A.
Age group: 40-49
Discovered PBYMA.org: Researching my uncle's WW2
PBY history
Military Background:
Comments:
I'm writing a tribute to several of family members who served
in WW2 and the Korean War. I'd like to collect any info on my
uncle Albert Taylor's service with the Navy from 19400944. He
was stationed at NAS San Diego and served in the Pacific theater,
with squadron VP03, I believe. I would greatly appreciate receiving
any info on his time served with this unique group. Thanks to
all of you who served, are serving now, or plan to serve our
country in the military...and your families!
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Guest #151 added June 5th, 2007
Name:
Pythia Peay
Email: contact webmaster
for contact information.
From: Bethesda, MD
U.S.A
Age group: 50-59
Discovered
PBYMA.org:
Military Background:
Comments:
I am looking for information about my father, Joseph W. Carroll,
who flew PBY's to Ascension Island out of Natal in the summer
of 1945. I am writing a memoir of his life, and would be curious
if anyone out there has any information about that time. |
Guest #150 added May 28th, 2007
Name:
Warren W. Watson
Email: contact webmaster
for contact information.
From: U.S.A
Age group: 60-69
Discovered PBYMA.org:
looking for pictures of PBY's that my dad flew in from South
America
Military Background: My dad.warren watson
was Navy,19280958.I was in the Marines,19590963.I saw guest #98,Brian
Fisher was looking for information about his dad.I have a copy
of A chronology and narrative of the personel & their flight
operations.On page 9,there is aFisher,E.J.AOM3c.
Comments:
I build model aircraft and detail them to look like the real
item. My dad was a radio operator on a PBY out of Natal, South
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