In Their Honor Nov 20, 2009
It features two local heroes, U.S. Air Force Lt. David Turner and USAF Lt. Waldo Crosson whose B-17 bomber planes were shot down during the war. The two Exeter veterans' stories are now immortalized amongst the brushstrokes. (The Exeter Sun, CA)
CGSC_staff group hosts World War II_veteran Nov 20, 2009
Ray Reinke, a former staff sergeant in the U.S. Army Air Forces from 1943-1945, served as a ball turret gunner in B-24 and B-17 bomber aircraft. "We knew what we were up there for," he said. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
Conservatives on holiday? Spare me Nov 15, 2009
My uncle was a navigator in a B-17 bomber, and went down over the North Sea in August 1944. Neither he nor his crew were ever found. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
4th annual Bids for Kids gala in Framingham tonight Nov 1, 2009
Live auction items include a three-day stay for eight people on Cape Cod, a plane ride in a World War II-era B-17 bomber, and two tickets to "Live with Regis and Kelly," which includes luxury transportation to and from New York. Susan Wornick of WCVB-Tv will emcee the event. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
4th annual Bids for Kids gala in Framingham tonight Nov 1, 2009
Live auction items include a three-day stay for eight people on Cape Cod, a plane ride in a World War II-era B-17 bomber, and two tickets to "Live with Regis and Kelly," which includes luxury transportation to and from New York. Susan Wornick of WCVB-Tv will emcee the event. (Hudson Sun, MA)
Vets share their war stories Oct 17, 2009
Ketner, a former B-17 bomber pilot in the U.S. Army Air Corps, and Kyler, a member of the 101st Airborne Division, had their stories included in a collection of Pennsylvania veterans stories that were gathered by the Pennsylvania Cable Network, said Rick Cochran, PCNs vice president of marketing. All told, 62 snippets of the veterans experiences can be found in two books, World War II: In Their Own Words and World War II Reflections. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Air show makes history! Oct 14, 2009
The star feature is the B-17 bomber that sits in the center. The A-11s were used to train bombardiers for the B-17. (Camden Chronicle, TN)
B17 Bomber set to arrive Thursday Oct 7, 2009
Just a few short years later is when I was invented the B-17 bomber ... The new B-17 bomber was made official on January 1936. (Camden Chronicle, TN)
Local World War II veteran waxes over B-17 warbird Sep 19, 2009
George Main, 87, of Vandenberg Village, flew a B-17 bomber in World War II, similar to one open for tours this weekend at the Santa Maria Public Airport ... George Main is now an 87-year-old resident of Vandenberg Village, but in 1944, he was a 21-year-old pilot, also known as the aircraft commander, of a B-17 bomber during World War II. ... About 26,000 crew members lost their lives flying missions in B-17 bombers, according to Rick Senffner, leader of the Arizona Wing Commemorative Air Force... (Lompoc Record, CA)
Another Vet Gets Belated Awards Sep 18, 2009
McLean flew in a B-17 bomber at night from North Africa to complete 33 combat missions over Europe. He used radar to establish bomb targets as a mickey operator for the 15th Air Force's 49th Bomb Squadron in the Second Bombardment Group. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Responding to Accusations, Marc Garlasco, Huffington Post Sep 16, 2009
Because of him, and my great-uncle, a gunner on an American B-17 bomber, I developed an interest in German and American war memorabilia, and I wrote a long monograph, published last year, on German Second World War Air Force and anti-aircraft medals. I've never hidden my hobby, because there's nothing shameful in it, however weird it might seem to those who aren't fascinated by military history. (Harper's Magazine)
B-17 Tour is Prize Sep 16, 2009
Some lucky junior high school students in Benton County will be able to write their way to a free tour of the historic B-17 bomber when it makes a tour stop Oct. 8-11 ... Some lucky junior high school students in Benton County will be able to write their way to a free tour of the historic B-17 bomber when it makes a tour stop Oct. 8-11. (Camden Chronicle, TN)
Lexington World War II vet stays in touch with French girl who helped him Sep 11, 2009
was a co-pilot on the Duke of Paducah and the Black Swan, both B-17 bomber planes, and was part of the 91st Bomb Group of the 324th Bomb Squadron. He was 21 years old when he enlisted, a few months after Pearl Harbor. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Eufaula vet to be king in foreign country Sep 1, 2009
Bevan was a radio man on board a B-17 Bomber. Enemy fire struck two engines, shrapnel hit one ankle and. (WSJA.com, AL)
Nutmeg Woodcarvers: As low tech as it gets Aug 24, 2009
He plans on adding the Liberty Bell and a B-17 bomber (he flew 51 missions on a B-17 in Italy during World War II). Crede, as a member of the Sons of the American Revolution, draws his inspiration from a book called "Uniforms of the American Revolution," full of color illustrations of historical figures. (Rocky Hill Post, CT)
Afternoon report-- Will he kill again?-- What's in your water?-- Clunkers bringing cash Aug 22, 2009
-- Flying with a B-17: A B-17 bomber built in November 1944 that flew photo-mapping missions in the Pacific, served as an air-sea rescue craft and flew a postwar atmospheric nuclear weapon test mission will fly into Klamath Falls Monday. See Saturday. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
B-17 bomber tour includes Benton County Airport Aug 19, 2009
Subscribe Today for Home Delivery- Call 731-584-7200. Do have an idea that our county government might implement to save money. (Camden Chronicle, TN)
Remains of WWII airman returned to US Aug 5, 2009
Steinford, a native of Iowa, was part of a 10-man crew of a B-17 bomber that was shot down near Zirc on March 14, 1945, while returning to its base. Steinford s remains were identified using dental records and other anthropological evidence by members of the US military s Hawaii-based Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command and the Museum of Natural Sciences in Budapest. (Boston Globe)
Remains of American killed in Europe in WWII headed to Hawaii Aug 5, 2009
Steinford, a native of Iowa, was part of a 10-man crew of a B-17 bomber which was shot down near Zirc on March 14, 1945, while returning to its base in Italy from a mission over Hungary ... Steinford, a native of Iowa, was part of a 10-man crew of a B-17 bomber which was shot down near Zirc on March 14, 1945, while returning to its base in Italy from a mission over Hungary. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
WWII flier's remains headed back to U.S. Aug 5, 2009
Steinford, a native of Iowa, was part of a 10-man crew of a B-17 bomber which was shot down near Zirc on March 14, 1945, while returning to its base in Italy from a mission over Hungary. Col. Evan Roelofs, the Air Attache at the U.S. Embassy, said the crew, except for Steinford, parachuted safely from the plane but that Steinford was listed as missing in action. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Education secretary lauds state initiatives Jul 16, 2009
Flying Fortress to soar over Hub A restored World War II B-17 bomber will fly over Boston next week. The aircraft has a wing span of nearly 104 feet and. (Boston Globe)
New appreciation gained by some during B-17 trip Jul 2, 2009
Doug Ward, right, a World War II veteran, points out Chippewa Valley landmarks to friend Steve Valk during a B-17 bomber tour flight Tuesday at Chippewa Valley Regional Airport ... Workman, of Zanesville, Ohio, and his wife Pam are just two of many volunteer crew members who help keep the historic B-17 bomber in flight. (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)
B-17 bomber flying into Eau Claire Jul 1, 2009
This restored B-17 bomber, called "Aluminium Overcast" will be flying over the Chippewa Valley Tuesday and Wednesday ... EAU CLAIRE A restored B-17 bomber has arrived at the Chippewa Valley Regional Airport, and the Experimental Aircraft Association is offering rides to those willing to pay a few hundred dollars for the experience. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
World War II bomber takes to the skies Jun 25, 2009
He flew from Chicago to Chesterfield Monday in the Liberty Belle, a restored World War II Boeing B-17 bomber. It s my fourth time flying in it, Spencer said as he sat in the radio operator s seat during take-off Monday afternoon. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Journey into the past: WWII veterans take flight in B-17 bomber Jun 23, 2009
Vince Werner, right, an aviator on B-17 bombers in 1944, and Don Micknak reminisce near the restored Sentimental Journey, shortly after the plane landed in Missoula and parked for tours outside the Museum of Mountain Flying hangar at the Missoula International Airport on Monday ... On Monday, he was serenaded by another old favorite: the four engines of a B-17 bomber. (Missoulian, MT)
B-17 ride thrills reporter (36) Jun 18, 2009
Montana Standard reporter John Grant Emeigh is pictured Wednesday on a flight on the B-17 bomber. John Grant Emeigh. (Montana Standard, MT)
B-17 bomber flies in today Jun 16, 2009
The Montana Standard. The Montana Standard. (Montana Standard, MT)
Tant: Remembering Daddy's war: D-Day in a B-17 Jun 6, 2009
For Neal Tant, D-Day was all too real as he lived "the longest day" in the cramped confines of the ball turret of a B-17 bomber ... My father always had high praise for his fellow airmen, for the ground crews and for the tough B-17 bombers that took him and his crew members through the flak-filled skies over Nazi Germany and occupied France ... Aptly called the Flying Fortress, the B-17 bombers were bristling with guns and packed with a heavy load of death-dealing ordnance in the form of... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Medfield: Hundreds honor veterans who died in service May 26, 2009
A good turnout, said Sproul, who said he pays special attention on Memorial Day to the memory of his brother, Robert B. Sproul, a B-17 bomber pilot who was shot down over France during World War II.. We thank them for the service they have given our country, said William Mann, chairman of the Memorial Day Committee, referring to Sproul s brother and all the other servicemen who have died in military service. (Medfield Press, MA)
A shared legacy May 24, 2009
Walter Ambrogetti died in a B-17 bomber crash five months before the birth of his second child. Ybarra, who passed away recently, held on to her late husband s charred dog tags the rest of her life. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Selfless service, sans spotlight May 21, 2009
As a B-17 bomber pilot, he flew 17 missions over Europe for the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II.. Sadly, we won't see Bill Copenhaver again in this life. (The Augusta Chronicle)
B-17 Bomber Takes Flight At Boeing Field May 21, 2009
SEATTLE -- Chopper 7 was flying past Boeing Field when the crew spotted a restored World War II-era B-17 bomber taking off on a demonstration flight Wednesday. The aircraft is visiting the Museum of Flight through the Memorial Day weekend. (KIRO TV, WA)
Vintage bomber coming to Butte (99) May 13, 2009
Courtesy photo This World War II vintage B-17 bomber, named Sentimental Journey, based in Mesa, Ariz. will be on display for three days in Butte in June. (Montana Standard, MT)
WWII POWs recall experiences May 10, 2009
Woodland, 85, was in a B-17 bomber on Dec. 30, 1944, flying in his seventh bombing mission to Hamburg, Germany. When his plane was shot to pieces and broke apart, the Blackfoot native said he literally fell out of the plane. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Widow makes maiden voyage May 7, 2009
After 10 weeks of grueling basic training, Crosson began the transition to piloting a B-17 bomber during flight training in New Mexico. After his first flight on Valentine's Day 1943, he married his sweetheart Frances Supinger. (The Exeter Sun, CA)
More of this story... Apr 30, 2009
His first assignment was as a co-pilot of a four-engine B-17 bomber. Stationed at Bury St. Edmond in England, Turner flew into the chaotic war-torn skies of Europe. (The Exeter Sun, CA)
Turning old planes into art Apr 10, 2009
MotoArt began in 2000 when Hall and Fell, former co-workers at an architectural sign company in Los Angeles, collaborated on an art exhibition that showcased Fell's polished B-17 bomber propeller sculptures. "We sold out the entire show, and the gearheads all loved it," said Fell. (CNN -- Travel)
BETSY LUMBYE: We value readers' input through this time of change Mar 30, 2009
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Vintners, stores debate wine sales in NY groceries Mar 29, 2009
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Clovis mayor's grandson, 24, arrested on pot charges Mar 28, 2009
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Clovis mayor's grandson, 24, arrested - 10:57 pm Thu Mar 27, 2009
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Clovis mayor's grandson, 24, arrested Mar 27, 2009
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Talk radio format takes over KFJK Mar 27, 2009
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'Dogs repeat slow baseball start Mar 27, 2009
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Trial begins in slaying over video game console Mar 25, 2009
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Fly into history at Fresno airport Mar 24, 2009
Liberty Belle, a recently restored B-17 bomber, is at Fresno Yosemite International Airport this week and will be available for flights Saturday and Sunday ... WWII Liberty Belle B-17 bomber offering rides. (Fresno Bee)
Bulldogs filling the gaps - 10:27 pm Mon Mar 24, 2009
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B-17 Bomber Flights In Bakersfield Mar 17, 2009
-- Liberty Belle, a newly restored World War II B-17 Bomber, will take to the skies over Bakersfield on Monday, March 16, Public flights available March 21-22. Flight hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. (KERO 23, CA)
Oakland farm receives centennial designation Mar 4, 2009
He flew as part of a B-17 bomber crew over Europe during World War II.. After the war, Stokes said he went to work for Farm Bureau insurance in Edgar County before starting his own insurance agency in Shelbyville and then founding his own insurance company, Old Heritage Life Insurance, in Lincoln. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
World War II airman's valor remembered Mar 2, 2009
A native of Scotland who grew up in Finleyville, Sgt. Mathies was killed on Feb. 20, 1944, when he tried to land a crippled B-17 bomber at an airbase in England. The pilot had been wounded, and Sgt. Mathies ignored orders to abandon his comrade and jump to safety. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
WWII vets get a flight back in time Feb 28, 2009
And they had the chance to meet a hero, 87-year-old Mickey Hurley, who was a ball turret gunner on a B-17 bomber. The Metairie resident flew 33 missions during World War II in the tiny turret, being shot at, and possibly shooting down two enemy fighters. (WWLTV.com, LA)
WWII-era B-17 bomber drops into town Feb 11, 2009
Inside the B-17 bomber, five miles high over Germany in 1944, the temperature fell to 50 degrees below zero ... Swift, now 84 and living in Canton, climbed back into a B-17 bomber again Monday, to help promote the start of the 2009 touring season of the Liberty Belle ... The restored World War II-era B-17 bomber, now an airborne museum, will fly out of DeKalb-Peachtree Airport on Saturday, Sunday and Feb. 21-22. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
