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Guest #99 added April 24th, 2005
Name:
Larry Moses
Email: contact webmaster
for contact information.
Web Site: none
From: Oliveburg, PA U.S.A.
Age
group: 50-59
Discovered PBYMA.org: Searching
on google
Military Background: Retired Master
Sargeant, US Army, 19690993, Vietnam Veteran.
Comments:
My Wifes uncle Isaac J. Osborn flew with the Black Cats in Patrol
Squadron 34 in the Pacific Area in April of 1944, he was shot
down and listed as MIA, supposedly captured and sent to a Japanese
prison camp called RABAUL, possibly killed in an allied bombing
raid. He received a Purple heart postumously, however, she has
been trying to find records of his service or anyone who may
have known him. Anyone with any recollection or info on how to
locate his service record is welcomed to contact us. |
Guest #98 added March 10th, 2005
Name:
Brian Fisher
Email: contact webmaster
for contact information.
Web Site: none
From: Johnson City, NY U.S.A.
Age
group: 20-29
Discovered PBYMA.org: Searching
for the PBY squdron for my late grandfather
Military
Background: I served the the Marines from '99-'03 Medically retired
as a Sergeant. Served abroad in Infantry Battallions, as well
as the 2nd Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Company in the Middle
East as well as all over Europe.
Comments: My
grandfather, Andrew L. Fisher was a radio operator/turrent gunner
with the Patrol Squadron 83, later known Bombing Squadron 107,
his unit served in South America. He was shot down over Brazil
or Argentina, I'm not totally sure where. His unit was awarded
the Presidential Unit Citation for actions from January to April
of '43; July of '43 to February of '44 for sinking one Italian
and eight German U-Boats. I have always been interested in his
experience but was never aware of it until 15 years after his
death. I quess he never talked about it, partly due to his craft
being shot down and he and only one other survived the crash.
If anyone has any info regarding A.Fisher or Patrol Squadron
83 or later known Bombing Squadron 107, I would love to learn
or hear any stories. -Sgt Fisher, B.L USMC/RETIRED |
Guest #97 added March 4th, 2005
Name:
Terry Siddiqui
Email: contact webmaster
for contact information.
Web Site: none
From: Miami Lakes, FL U.S.A.
Age
group: 30-39
Discovered PBYMA.org: Yahoo PBY
Search
Military Background: No.. but have worked
for Military as an outside vendor/contractor.
Comments:
The first time I saw a Catalina flying around in an airshow,
I fell in love with this aircraft. I am a Naval aircraft enthusiat
and specially the amphibian type aircraft. |
Guest #96 added February 26nd, 2005
Name:
Greg Rojowski
Email: contact webmaster
for contact information.
Web Site: none
From: Detroit, MI U.S.A.
Age group:
40-49
Discovered PBYMA.org: Active search for
PBY crew members from South Pacific
Military
Background: None
Comments: To learn more about
all of the memorabilia my late dad kept hidden for 60 years.
Especially the original VP12 "History of Original Black
Cat Squadron" manuscript. Amazing condition. I would be
available to interview anyone whose name appears in dad's manuscript. |
Guest #95 added February 22nd, 2005
Name:
Duane McEwen
Email: contact webmaster
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Web Site: none
From:
Lyndon, WA U.S.A.
Age group: 60-69
Discovered
PBYMA.org: searched the web
Military Background:
3 yrs, 8 months US Army Signal Corps. Last 21 months were in
Alaska Communication System and stationed at Tok, Alaska
Comments: Spent 30+ years in Alaska before retiring
and moving south. Spent about 15 years of that in Juneau, Alaska,
mostly in the 60s and 70s, and then my last two years just before
I retired. In the 60s, rode on some of the Alaska Coastal Airlines
PBYs. Worked mostly in the aviation industry as an equipment
technician. Spent several years working in the Aleutians in the
90s. Fascinated by seaplanes, Alaska aviation history, and Aleutians
history. |
Guest #94 added February 15th, 2005
Name:
Barry Nicholls
Email: contact webmaster
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Web Site: Animal Medical Center
From:
Anniston, AL U.S.A.
Age group: 40-49
Discovered
PBYMA.org: My sister told me about it.
Military
Background: none
Comments: I am seeking information
on my father, Andrew Barry Crook Nicholls, of Vicksburg, Mississippi,
and later of Talladega, Alabama. He was a navigator on a PBY
during WWII (19430945) and participated in flight school in Pensacola,
FL. I am a veterinarian in Anniston, Alabama. Thanks, Barry Nicholls,
DVM 256-236-8387 |
Guest #93 added January 30th, 2005
Name:
Raymond Bush
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Web Site:
From:
Warwick, PA. U.S.A.
Age group: 50-59
Discovered
PBYMA.org: Just interested in finding more information on PBY'S
and there crews in the early days of WWII.
Military
Background: Enlisted Army Reserve 19660972.
Comments:
My father in law Irvin Gerben (The Kid) served as a very young
salor on the Kaneohe NAS in Aug. 1941.He was a waist gunner with
squadron VP#12. Also he is a survivor of the Japaness air attack
in Dec. of 41. He is very proud of the controbution he and his
fellow survivors went on to make in the war effort. Through the
years that I have known him he would always remminess of his
buddies and exployts with patrol squadron VP#12(Black Cats).
He was at Midway, Eastern Is. and Pelelu. Flew to Gaudalcanal
and the Philippnes. This guy was also on the boxing team. Hopefully
some one else may recall him and pass on some info about their
times together. He is a member of Pearl Harbor Survivors and
the Catalina Clippers in Phila. Unfortunatly he dosen't get around
as well as in the past (84 yrs). Please email me or call him
215-8240277. |
Guest #92 added January 23rd, 2005
Name:
John Glaviano
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Web Site:
From:
Marksville, LA. U.S.A.
Age group: 30-39
Discovered PBYMA.org: Browsing the internet.
Military Background: Writing on behalf of my dad
who is an 83 year old WWII vet. Sam D. Glaviano was aboard the
USS Dent during the war.
Comments: He is trying
to find out some info on a PBY plane crash he was involved in
on the Island of the four mountains in May or June of 1943.If
anybody can help him he would deeply appericate it. If anyone
can help please contact me at my email address or him at (318)
253-8929.
Thank you,
John K.Glaviano |
Guest #91 added November 17th, 2004
Name:
Michael Gallagher Jr
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Web Site:
From:
Chicago, IL U.S.A.
Age group: 30-39
Discovered
PBYMA.org: Just looking around.
Military Background:
none
Comments: Hi, I'm Mike Gallagher Jr. My
grandfather was on the boxcar in WW2 and I'd like to know of
any info out there on him or this plane. He was sgt Raymond C.
Gallagher. So let me know people. Thanks, bye. |
Guest #90 added October 28th, 2004
Name:
Benjamin G Dochoff
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Web Site:
From:
148 N Richard Ave Elmhurst, IL
Age group: 70-79
Discovered PBYMA.org: Web search
Military
Background: Kiddy cruise 09/43 tru 08/47 regular navy.
Comments: Joined VPB 62 January 01,45. Oak Harbor,
rate AOM2.two tours in the Aleutians, Kodiak, Dutch Harbor, Adak
& Attu. |
Guest #89 added October 22th, 2004
Name:
Richard Pymar
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Web Site:
From:
Halesworth, Suffolk England
Age group: 40-49
Discovered PBYMA.org: Browsing
Military
Background:
Comments: I am the secretary of
the Halesworth (Holton) Airfield Memorial Museum (Stn, 365) in
Suffolk England. The 5th ERS served at Halesworth flying Catalinas,
B17's and P47 Thunderbolt "spotter planes". We have
just erected a beautiful memorial at the former airbase to the
memory of the 5th Emergency Rescue Squadron. It stands next to
the 2 other memorials dedicated to the other main groups who
served at Halesworth, the 56th Fighter Group "Zemkes Wolpack"
and the 489th Bomb Group. Any memoribillia of any of these groups
is still welcome. If any body needs any information about our
group and/or the units that served here please contact me. |
Guest #88 added September 28th, 2004
Name:
Thijs C. Wolters
Email: contact webmaster
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Web Site: Neptune Association
From:
Netherlands
Age group: 50-59
Discovered
PBYMA.org: Via Google
Military Background: Royal
Dutch Airforce
Comments: World oldest FLYING
PBY-5a, #2459, former US Navy 73-P-9 from VP-73 is flying again
after 3 1/2 years of restoration in the Netherlands.
Visit
our site and enjoy.
Maybe there are still veterans
who have flown with this beauty. |
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Guest #87 added September 17th, 2004
Name: Roger D Ferguson
Email:
contact webmaster
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From: Champaign, IL U.S.A
Age group: 80-89
Discovered PBYMA.org:
happenstance
Military Background: US Navy 10/27/42
to 5/12/46
Comments: Navy V-5 Program. WTS Mason
City, IA Jan-Mar 1943. Iowa Preflight May-July 1943. Minneapolis,
MN Wold-Chamberlain Field Primary N2S August-October 1943. Pensacola,
FL for Baisc in SNV, Instrument SNJ and PBYs. Commissioned Ensign
and Naval Pilot P01391 March 31, 1944. Operational in PBYs at
Jacksonville, FL April-June 5th 1944. July 1944 to June 1945
VPB-45 in Belem and Bahia Brazil. July 1945 May 1946 VJ06 in
Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Two PBY-5As that I personally flew are still in existence.
BuNo 46522 (now N2172N) is airworthy and at the Air Museum at
Tillamook, OR. BuNo 46602 (45-P-3) belongs to the Naval Air Museum
in Pensacola. It is parked on the flight line there and will
be completely restored at a future date.
Roger D. Ferguson
S/N 363800
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Guest #86 added September 9th, 2004
Name:
Larry McCarthy
Email: contact webmaster
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From: Braintree, MA U.S.A
Age group: 40-49
Discovered PBYMA.org:
Doing research on a rescue mission - searching for a downed Liberator.
Military Background: I never served, but father
and his brother - both Navy and three uncles served in Air Force.
Comments: I'm looking for info regarding any reports
or logs that were kept by PBY pilots after search missions. In
particular wreckage sighting coordinates or search area coordinates.
NARA says that actual search reports weren't kept before Dec/43.
My uncle was lost in a Liberator 1103-43 off the coast of Funafuti-Central
Pacific.Wreckage was sighted 1105-43 by Lt's Finucane and Hollister-flying
PBY-5's for Patrol Squadron Seventy-Two. I would appreciate any
information anyone might have regarding the possibility of flight
logs etc. I know its a long shot but thanks. L. |
Guest #85 added September 2nd, 2004
Name:
Dave Gause
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From: Bonners Ferry, Idaho
U.S.A
Age group: 50-59
Discovered
PBYMA.org: Surfing for info. on my father's units. Pat Freeman
had told me about this endeavor in a phone conversation so I
recognized it.
Military Background: None: Father,
Don (Page, Joe)Gause, was in Navy ,patrol squadron 42; Hedron,patwing4;
Hedron FAW6;Hedron14-2 Faw 14; Casu9
Comments:
My father did not talk much military, but built a beautiful PBy
model and talked of Alaska and his PBY time there (Pre war until
units sent eleswhere later). Would love to make contact to find
out more what the later places were. |
Guest #84 added August 30th, 2004
Name:
Richard Luther
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From: Cedar Rapids, IOWA U.S.A
Age group: 50-59
Discovered PBYMA.org:
General search regarding Oak Harbor
Military
Background: No military background, just the son of a sailor.
Comments: My father, Donald Ray Luther, was stationed
at Ault Field 19500954 as a patrol bomber radioman (VP0). I remember
as a child going to the seaplane base to see movies and shop.
The home we lived in at that time still stands and the neighborhood
(between the old downtown and the seaplane base) remains mostly
unchanged in 50 years (just a few more homes between the house
and harbor). comments: My father, Donald Ray Luther, was a PBY
flight crew member during WWII. I don't have any details regarding
his service but believe he was stationed out of Corpus Christi
and served in the south Pacific. I don't know if he ever served
at the Oak Harbor Seaplane Base. I'm interested in the history
of the seaplane base and Ault Field. |
Guest #83 added August 1st, 2004
Name:
Bill
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From: Boston, MA U.S.A
Age group: 30-39
Discovered PBYMA.org:
Through a web search
Military Background: none
Comments: My father was a AMM 3 on a PBY in the
Navy during WW II. I happened upon your site and was very excited
to see the planes he used to talk about. His job was the radio
operator, he said he would have to lie down in the belly of the
plain for most of the long flights. I would love to see a PBY
up close, if you aware of any of these planes in the New England
area either in a museum or offering exibition I would appreciate
the tip?
Thanks for your time and a terrific
site. |
Guest #82 added July 19th, 2004
Name:
Thomas Griep
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Web Site: Composite 50% Scale PBY Project
From:
Monterey, CA U.S.A
Age group: 40-49
Discovered
PBYMA.org: Google
Military Background: US Army
enlisted '84-'87, Commissioned USAF '90.
Comments:
My Dad was in the 5ERS and I seek any additional information
and/or photos regarding the 5 ERS, or Halesworth-Holton Airfield,
USAAF Station #365. Herb Griep is 81 now and doing great! |
Guest #81 added July 1st, 2004
Name:
Tom Osmundson
Email: contact webmaster
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Web Site: Composite 50% Scale PBY Project
From:
Mead, WA U.S.A
Age group: 20-29
Discovered
PBYMA.org: Researching PBY info for my homebuilt project
Military Background: My brother was stationed at
NAS Whidbey for a while, and my sister lived in Oak Harbor while
her husband was stationed there. I have no military background.
I'd love to see a museum for the PBY built at NAS Whidbey.
Comments: I don't know how I grew to love the PBY.
I've always been interested in planes, particularly warbirds.
I guess the versatility is what attracted it to me. It's one
of the few warbirds still in commercial use (firebombing). That
says a lot about how tough the PBY is.
I am
a mechanical engineering student at WSU. I'm starting work on
designing a 50% scale version of the PBY using composite materials. |
Guest #80 added June 15th, 2004
Name:
Doug Ratchford
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From: Brenham, TX
U.S.A
Age group: 50-59
Discovered
PBYMA.org: researching surviving PBY's
Military
Background: I am not a veteran but my dad was a radioman/gunner
in a Catalina.
Comments: Since it was my dad's
plane, it's always been a special warbird. Presently I am searching
for an FAA airworthy Cat to give him a gift ride in. (Recently
he expressed a desire ..."to go up just one more time in
a PBY.") |
Guest #79 added June 15th, 2004
Name:
Steven Smisek
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Web Site: 330th BG
From: New York,
NY U.S.A
Age group: 30-39
Discovered
PBYMA.org: Research
Military Background: -
Comments: I am looking for any info of any B-29
crews the 6th or 7th ERS were involved in. I am the historian
for the 330th BG. Based out of Guam from Mar 1945 to Nov 1945..,
they lost several aircraft and had some of them picked up by
PBY's.., just looking for info. Thanks! |
Guest #78 added June 14th, 2004
Name:
Michael Kirby
Email: contact webmaster
for email address
Web Site: -
From:
Crofton, MD U.S.A
Age group: 60-69
Discovered
PBYMA.org: Referred by NAS Whidbey Island. Member, and visited
Oak Harbor with my wife last September.
Military
Background: US Army, Signal Corps, 1968-71 (1969 in Vietnam),
left as a captain, received the bronze star and army commendation
medals.
Comments: I read that Steven Spielberg
and Tom Hanks are planning to collaborate on another WW II film,
this time about the Pacific Theater. Why not have your publicity
person contact them to be sure the PBY gets the attention it
deserves (and maybe other benefits as well)? You have nothing
to lose. |
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Guest #77 added June 5th, 2004
Name:
Doug Bailey
Email: contact webmaster
for email address
Web Site: -
From:
U.S.A
Age group: 50-59
Discovered
PBYMA.org: Searching for PBY history
Military
Background: US Army - 3rd Infantry - 19640967
Comments:
My Uncle was listed as KIA on October 14, 1944 in North Africa.
On the "net" I have been able to learn his name is
on the "wall of the missing" in Tunisia. I'm very interested
in details of his plane being shot down / crashed,etc. Does anyone
have any links they can send me to to determine if any of that
info is retrievable ?
PBY had an amazing history, I now know for certain my uncle
died a true hero as did so many others in his squadroom in their
undying effort to sink german u-boats in the med sea.
Any help would be greatly appreciated
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Guest #76 added April 30th, 2004
Name:
Christopher Sloman
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Web Site: -
From:
Pasadena, CA U.S.A
Age group: 40-49
Discovered
PBYMA.org: Searching for information on my father, Ernest "Easy"
Sloman who served as radio operator on a PBY in the Aleutions.
Military Background: none
Comments:
My father passed away in 1987.. Looking for any info on his military
career, both in WWII and Korea. |
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Guest #75 added April 29th, 2004
Name: Don Brown
Email: contact webmaster
for email address
Web Site: -
From:
Union, KY U.S.A
Age group: 60-69
Discovered
PBYMA.org: surfing for WWII info
Military Background:
Navy, 1958 to 1962
Comments: My hobby or passion
is researching men from KY who were casualties of WWII. I found
Earle B. Hall who had a destroyer escort named after him and
died December 27, 1941. Then I found two others that had the
same description for a reason to have a ship named after them.
All three died on December 27, 1941. All connected to Jolo. Could
some help in explaining the situation and/or tell me where to
find the info.
Thanks for any help, I can get. I am speaking Thursday, May
13, 2004 on subject of Northern KY Casualties and the research
I have found. I will be adressing the Campbell County Historical
Society.
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Guest #74 added April 13th, 2004
Name:
Ronal G. Brady
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Web Site: -
From:
Brandon, FL U.S.A
Age group: 50-59
Discovered
PBYMA.org: Searching for information re: VP-81
Military
Background: Retired in 1986 as Senior Chief Petty Officer. My
father, Cdr. Gordon G. Brady was Ordinance Officer for VP-81,
and frequently flew with his dog, "Speed" while in
the South Pacific.
Comments: I can't get the
PBY's out of my mind. What a fantastic plane. I have vague memories
of them (Dad sneaked his father, my brother, and myself aboard
for a flight, once), and wish I could get inside one, again. |
Guest #73 added March 28th, 2004
Name:
Glenn E. Tanner
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Web Site: -
From:
Pasadena, TX U.S.A
Age group: 80-89
Discovered
PBYMA.org: Browsing for info on OA10 seaplanes
Military
Background: Navigator in CBI (India) and Okinawa in WWll on a
OA10 seaplane in the 6TH and 7th Emergency Rescue Squadron in
the Army Air Force.
Comments: Would like info
on members of the 6th and 7th Emergency Rescue Squadron that
are still living. after the war ended was attached to 8th Air
Force after transfer to Okinawa . PLANE'S NAME WAS OLD IRONSIDES. |
Guest #72 added March 1st, 2004
Name:
William C. Myers
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for email address
Web Site: -
From:
Providence, NC U.S.A
Age group: 80-89
Discovered PBYMA.org: google search engine
Military Background: vp 92 1941-44, san juan pr,
guantanimo bay,casablanca french north africa, port layauty crew
member on plane #8 (eight ball)
Comments: crew
member on pb4y0, pb4y-2, pby5a catalina was in my opinion was
the best plane of the three for the job we had to do. SubHunting |
Guest #71 added February 27, 2004
Name:
Earl Pollard
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Web Site: -
From:
691 Desta St. Hamilton, MT 59840
Age group:
70-79
Discovered PBYMA.org: Bruce Sproule, who
"lives directly under the Whidbey NAS pattern", had
a note in the January 04 edition of the North American Aviation
Technical Representatives Association News Letter.
Military
Background: Commissioned at Corpus in September1944 out of Rodd
Field and the multi-engine program. Reported in at San Diego
and on to Fleet Air Wing 6 at Sand Point, then on to VPB-61 at
Oak Harbor. Released from VPB-61 and acttive duty in October
1945. I remained in the Reserve, flying out of Los Alamitos NAS.
After various reserve assignments I went on the Retired list
with the rank of Commander in the late 60's.
Comments:
With VBP-61 my PPC was Gil Macias. The PPIP was Joe Caselberry.
I was PP2P/navigator till I qualified as PP1P. The Squadron skipper
was William Camp. The exec Was Bill Perry. My best friend was
Ken Sill. At present my SUV has a Montana plate that says PBY-5A.
I will join the Memorial Foundation in the very near future. |
Guest #70 added February 9, 2004
Name:
Ed Brager
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for email address
Web Site: -
From:
-
Age group: 80-89
Discovered
PBYMA.org: Web search
Military Background: Radioman
in PBY squadron VP-81 during WWII
Comments: |
Guest #69 added January 29, 2004
Name:
Fred Owen
Email: contact webmaster
for email address
Web Site: -
From:
North Bend, WA U.S.A.-
Age group: 60-69
Discovered PBYMA.org: Just did a PBY search
Military Background: 3 YEARS NATIONAL GUARD. 9
YEARS RESERVE, ARMY
Comments: I FLY A PBY, TANKER
85, OUT OF DEER PARK, WA. WHICH IS LEASED TO WASHINGTON STATE
EVERY FIRE SEASON. |
Guest #68 added October 12, 2003
Name:
TI Rodgers
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Web Site: -
From:
Eden, NC. U.S.A.-
Age group: 30-39
Discovered
PBYMA.org: Research - search Engine
Military
Background: None
Comments: My father passed
away in 1996 and was a navy veteran of WWII. I am now researching
his military history for personal interest (he never spoke of
any of it). I am very unknowledgeable of the lingo and I'm trying
to find out what one of the terms are under the "Service
(vessels and stations served on)" section of his discharge
documentation. It references "Hedron 92". Any pointers
would be greatly appreciated. |
Guest #67 added September 25, 2003
Name:
Bob Alvis
Email: contact webmaster
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Web Site: -
From:
Lancaster, CA. U.S.A.-
Age group: -
Discovered
PBYMA.org: LOOKING FOR 6TH ERS GUYS USAAC
Military
Background: WINGNUT USAF 74 THRU 81
Comments:
LT BILL CLUTTERHAM A VERY GOOD FRIEND OF MINE FLEW THAT OTHER
PLANE AND THERE WAS NOT ALOT OF THEM THE SB07 OFF OF ISHEMA DROOPING
BOATS TO DOWNED B-29 CREWS SUMMER OF 1945. ANY HELP WITH NAMES
PHOTOS AND SUCH WOULD HELP HES PUTTING TOGETHER A BOOK ON THIS
SLIGHTLY DIFFERANT TYPE OF AIR SEA RESCUE. BOB |
Guest #66 added September 22, 2003
Name:
Anne Johnson Morton
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for email address
Web Site: -
From:
-
Age group: -
Discovered PBYMA.org:
-
Military Background: -
Comments:
My Father, Edward Alfred Johnson, was also in the 2nd emergency
rescue squadron, of the 13th division of the Airforce during
WWII. He is looking for any and all information related to his
squadron members. He believes that there is a brief history on
the web some where. Any info would be greatly appreciated. |
Guest #65 added September 14, 2003
Name:
Alan Hodgkins
Email: contact webmaster
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Web Site: www.projectpby.com
From:
Burlington, WA. U.S.A.
Age group: 60-69
Discovered PBYMA.org: Son told me of it
Military
Background: 1954 to 1976 last tour at Navy Whidbey
Comments:
We are rebuilding a PBY5A and if anyone would like to look at
the rebuild or the aircraft you are welcome to do so. Please
bring your children and grandchildren so they may see what you
have flown in. (this is a work site so be extremely carfull!)
I intend to paint it as it was 19420944 Navy Whidbey.
To look at some pictures would be helpfull. |
Guest #64 added September 2, 2003
Name:
Elmer Lee Frazier, Jr.
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Web Site: -
From:
Riverside, CA. U.S.A.
Age group: 50-59
Discovered PBYMA.org: While looking for old NCS Finegayan
Photos on Guam
Military Background: USN from
NOV/64 to NOV/68.
Comments: |
Guest #63 added August 3, 2003
Name:
Pamela Strader Kennedy
Email: contact webmaster
for email address. Requests will be forwarded to Pamela and she
will contact the person requesting it.
Web Site:
-
From: Oak Harbor, WA. U.S.A.
Age
group: 50-59
Discovered PBYMA.org: My Dad (Doc
Strader).
Military Background: Was a Navy brat.
Born in the Navy hospital on NAS Whidbey.
Comments:
My Daddy passed away 6 days ago. The saddness I am feeling is
being overshadowed with the feeling of PRIDE of having such a
wonderful, caring, brave,loving Father.He was a member of this
group and I know how badly he was hoping to see it reach its
goal. He found the plane they are buying and was so proud. He
gave us kids pictures of it, and she is a BEAUTY. It is now my
dream to finish my Daddys dream for him of making this Memorial
a reality. He is so loved and so missed. |
Guest #62 added June 9, 2003
Name:
Tim Watson
Web Site: -
From:
New Zealand
Age group: 20-29
Discovered
PBYMA.org: New Zealand catalina club
Military
Background: N.A
Comments: Great to see you finally
got your PBY. I just hope you have better luck than the NZ Catalina
Club who lost their newly purchased PBY in to the pacific ocean
after engine failure.
P.S Can't wait to come
to USA and see it fly. |
Guest #61 added June 9, 2003
Name:
Nikki Wardenaar Taylor
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Web Site: -
From:
Orlando, Florida U.S.A.
Age group: 50-59
Discovered PBYMA.org: I routinely check military
memorial websites as P.R. Director for Vietnam Veterans of Central
Florida.
Military Background: Married to a 25
year veteran of the Air Force, my cousins from Massachuetts served
in Vietnam, my mother's brothers in WWII and my grandfather in
the Spanish American War.
Comments: I grew up
in Oak Harbor and my uncle John Wardenaar's farm was within sight
of the Seaplane base. When I was a child in the fifties it was
a big event to go to Armed Forces Day at the Seaplane base and
Ault Field (Whidbey Island Naval Air Station, now.) |
Guest #60 added May 31, 2003
Name:
Jim Quinn
Email: contact webmaster
for email address
Web Site: -
From:
Philadelphia, PA U.S.A.
Age group: 70-79
Discovered PBYMA.org: From another PBY site
Military Background: Active duty in Navy 4-43/2-47;
active reserves 2-47/2-52.
Comments: I was a
ground crew AOM on PBY's from 9/43 to 8/45; and a flight crew
AOM on PBY's from 8/45 to 1/46. From 1/44 to 4/45 I was stationed
at Whidbey, working on PBY's. |
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Guest #59 added April 27, 2003
Name:
Dan J. Sholian
Email: contact webmaster
for email address
Web Site: -
From:
Portland, OR U.S.A.
Age group: 70-79
Discovered
PBYMA.org: Surfing for PBY 5A or OA 10A info
Military
Background: Flight Engineer 6TH & 7TH Emergency Rescue Squadrons,
Okinawa 1945-6
Comments: I recently visited
the Air Museum At Tillamook, OR.They have on display a US Navy
PBY5A In flying condition along with Approx 35 other aircraft.
Many WW11 planes in a 1942 Blimp hanger. More info at WWW.tillamookair.com
Webmaster's note: Received note from Glenn Tanner (guest #73)
passed on from son of Dan J Sholian that Dan Passed away in the
latter part of 2004.
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Guest #58 added April 15, 2003
Name:
CHESTER LEE THOMPSON
Email: contact webmaster
for email address
Web Site: -
From:
SMYRNA, GWA U.S.A.
Age group: 80-89
Discovered
PBYMA.org: ON GOOGLE.COM
Military Background:US
NAVY WW2 18JUN1941 SIX YEAR HITCH
GLNTS 41001-41
CAMP PERRY
INSTRUCTOR NAS SANDPOINT FOR TWO
YEARS
NAS KODIAK JCP RADIO TELEGRAPHER
CHIRIKOF ISLAND ARM2C
NAS ATLANTA
GA IFIS
CASU47 GUAM, SAIPAN 1945
3,4,5
JULY 1946 ON USS ANTIETAM GAVE PHILLIPINES THEIR INDEPENDENCE.
NAS ALAMEDA THEN HOME WITH MARY TO GA
Comments:
WHILE INSTRUCTOR DUTY MON THRU FRI. ON SAT, THEY HAD ME RIDING
BLISTER UP AND DOWN THE COAST OFF WHIDBY ISLAND ETC. OH YES 7/24
DUTY WW2
ALSO NAS KODIAK AK LOOKING FOR LOST
OIL TANKER USS WATERS. I WAS PASSENGER ON USS TIPPECANOE AS RADIO
OP PRESSED. STORM CAPSIZED THE WATERS. WE NEVER DID SEE ANY FLOTSAM
OR JETSAM OVER A THREE DAY SEARCH.. |
Guest #57 added April 8, 2003
Name:
Jim Bockman
Email: contact webmaster
for email address
Web Site: -
From:
Oak Harbor, WA U.S.A.
Age group: 50-59
Discovered PBYMA.org: Flyer for Seaplane Base.
Military Background:
Comments:
My son's father-in-law was attached to VP 892 and VP 511 at Whidbey
Seaplane base, his CO at one of these Commands was Swanson. I've
told him I would try to find out about reunions. Could you please
help by pointing me into the right direction? Thanks for your
time and help. |
Guest #56 added April 5, 2003
Name:
Eugene McDowell
Email: contact webmaster
for email address
Web Site: -
From:
3417 East Jefferson, Des Moines, Iowa U.S.A.
Age
group: 70-79
Discovered PBYMA.org: Always looking
for anything about PBYs
Military Background:
Navy from 1945 to 1948 on Kaneohe Bay Naval Air Station. Soon
as I was 17 I got out of school.
Comments: I
was in the Crash Crew all that time and was around PBYs, PBMs
and PB4Y2s. I have formed a love for the PBYs and can't get enough
information on them. So it was great to see this site. I have
a few pictures of the base and planes. Write me if you are interested. |
Guest #55 added March 24, 2003
Name:
Peter Worby
Email: contact webmaster
for email address
Web Site: -
From:
England
Age group: 40-49
Discovered
PBYMA.org: Surfing
Military Background: historian,
researcher, have small museum dedicated to usaaf...also friends
of the 8th member and 8th historical society member
Comments:
would love to hear from any 5th ers sqdn guys.....tell me your
story |
Guest #54 added March 10, 2003
Name:
Ray Wardenaar
Email: contact webmaster
for email address
Web Site: -
From:
Othello, WA (U.S.A.)
Age group: 50-59
Discovered PBYMA.org: word of mouth
Military
Background: Civilian, but grew up in Oak Harbor, Wa--site of
NAS Whidbey.
Comments: Think memorial is great
idea.
Am interested in knowing if anyone remembers
a Hal Murrow or Morrow connected with the PBY's at NAS Whidbey
around 19440947? |
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Guest #53 added February 2, 2003
Name: Rosanne Berkey
Email: contact
webmaster
for email address
Web Site: -
From:
Las Vegas, NV (U.S.A.)
Age group: 50-59
Discovered PBYMA.org: Dad and Brother - Adolph
Meisch Sr. and Adolph Meisch Jr. (aka Skip)
Military
Background: #2 of Adolph and Dolores's nine children. Born shortly
after Dad was transfered to NAS Glenview IL which was to be our
home for 17 years. I enjoyed the many benefits of growing up
on the base... (10 cent movies!)
Comments: My
Dad has always been my #1 hero. I'm very excited to see the progress
of the PBY Memorial Foundation. It's wonderful to watch the dream
of owning a Catalina come together.
Great job on the website Meisch Skip and Dad!
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Guest #52 added January 9, 2003
Name:
Zachary Kennedy
Email: contact webmaster
for email address
Web Site: -
From:
Oak Harbor WA (U.S.A.)
Age group: 30-39
Discovered PBYMA.org: PBY researching for an art
piece I am doing
Military Background: NA
Comments: My grandfather was part of a crew in
the Black Cats during WWII and he's had some models of them in
his TV room since I can remember, I was always intrigued by the
design and function of the plane not to mention the fact my grandfather
had been a part of them during a war. I'm doing a computer generated
painting of the old cat for a present to my grandfather Doc Strader.
Good thing he's not got a computer or I'd be blowing my cover
right now. =)
PS.. I live in Oak Harbor and I hope we do get the Memorial.
If it weren't for that plane I bet this town wouldn't exist...
well not as big anyway.
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Guest #51 added January 8, 2003
Name:
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Guest #50 added December 27, 2002
Name:
Ray Bergh
Email: contact webmaster
for email address
Web Site: -
Title:
Teacher/Author
From: 609 Mt. Ave. Havre, Mt.
59501 (U.S.A.)
Age group: 50-59
Discovered PBYMA.org: Patwing 4 Newsletter via "Ole"
Haugen et.al.
Military Background: Navy Brat,
son of Commander TF90.1.1 Adopted member of VP62, USN enlistee
1963, out in 1964 (prior to Gulf of Tonkin Incident')
Comments:
The "Cat" was one of the most versatile aircraft of
WWII. The plane was graceful in flight and has been underrated
for many years, being in use in different roles even today. Many
people owe their lives to the valiant crews who flew these dependable
and rugged aircraft in harm's way. I use this site in my school
and have given it to 2 other schools who claim to use it. |
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