Larry Stephens
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1st. Lt. Royce E. Stephens
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03/12/2006 12:21:30 PM
My father was pilot in 12th AF; 439 BS; 319 BG and was flying out of Bastia on 10-dec-44 as co-pilot when his plane (43-36216) Battle Number 60; MACR # 10384 was shot down by Me 109's while attacking the San Michele Rail Road Bridge, Brenner Pass. (319th Mission #471). Lost were the Pilot-1st Lt. Herman; Co-pilot-1st Lt. Stephens; Pizzoferrato; Stodghill; two other men who were listed as crew were: Gosney and Smith. I know that Gosney was able to parachute out and was taken prisoner by the Germans. He corresponded with my mother when he was able. I have only recently been able to gather this information from an email to me from Norway. By any chance (longshot) is there anyone out there who might possible remember Lt. Royce E. Stephens? I would appreciate any replies.
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Larry M. Stephens
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jpeters140
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RE: 1st. Lt. Royce E. Stephens
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03/12/2006 12:33:30 PM
Larry...A suggestion....Please contact the 319th BG Association : You should be able to contact the 319th BG Association for some answers. Jim :-) 319th Association, Web site, Reunion details - 6/8/2003 7:04:59 AM Click here for Unit History. Association contacts: Joseph Madrano (secretary/treasurer) 5842 Winterhaven Dr. Windcrest, TX 78239 Phone: (210) 654-6749 Reunion news: No current info. Of note they hold reunions with the 320th BG and 17th BW. Great way to consolidate resources and increase numbers, great idea! Web sites: http://www.319thbombgroup.com , a great web site with lots of information.
<message edited by jpeters140 on 03/12/2006 12:43:03 PM >
James S. Peters Sr. T/Sgt B-17 Flt Engr, 27 missions 99 BG, 348BS, 5th Wing, 15th AAF Tortorella, (Foggia#2), Italy My Tour was from 12/03/44-06/19/45 M/Sgt USAF (Retired)
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