Scott Burris
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2nd Association, Web site, Reunion details
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05/31/2003 12:34:44 PM
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tadtuf1
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RE: 2nd Association, Web site, Reunion details
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03/14/2005 10:25:51 PM
I'm about 3 1/2 years too late, but I have some info for the lady who posted the inquiry at: http://forum.armyairforces.com/m_6142/tm.htm The original pilot of B-17G #42-107118, "Snafuperman", from March 44 (when the original crew flew it to Europe from the factory stateside) until 24 Aug 44 was Charles N. Beecham. Chuck was undoubtedly her uncle's skipper. He retired from active duty in 1969, and is alive and well, now living in Oregon (and close friends with Leo Zupan, the co-pilot when the plane was shot down 29 Aug 44). He and his wife moved from Oklahoma in Jan 04 to be closer to their daughter and her family. Chuck is a DFC recipient, flew 220+ Berlin Airlift missions, an artist, former actor and a true hero. He and I became close friends in the last few years...we even bought their house when they moved. If anyone wants more info on him, please feel free to contact me. I joined today to post this message about Col. Beecham. Thank you, Chris Stanley, Oklahoma
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