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vanfireman

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Aircrew from 23rd Bomber Squadron, 5th BG. - 03/27/2007 03:35:07 PM

My Grandfather flew with the 23rd BS, 5th BG, 13th AF from about 10/43-6/44. I've found names of his crew. Any help to anyone or info on contacting these guys?? Thanks. The name of his plane was the "Little Hatchet", they flew the planes "Wishful Thinkin" and "Lil Jo Toddy" after the original plane was damaged.

Pilot: Capt. F.L. Van Buskirk
Co-Pilot: Capt. Vidal Cortez
Navigator: Capt. James P. Martin
Bombardier: Capt. Joseph W. Owens
Radio Op: T/Sgt Kenneth C. Fox
Eng: T/Sgt Raymond J. Gorenlo
Waist/Ball Turret Gunner: S/Sgt Patrick Donlon
Waist/Ball Turret Gunner: S/Sgt Leslie Clark
Nose Gunner: S/Sgt Anthony V. Vitaro
Tail Gunner: S/Sgt Carlton L. Prather

Kiwi Escape Total Posts : 183 Reward points : 427 Joined: 09/18/2003 Status: offline	Reply to message Message Options RE: Aircrew from 23rd Bomber Squadron, 5th BG. - 03/27/2007 04:36:10 PM Any clues to the serial numbers of his aircraft, particulalry WISHFUL THINKIN and LITTLE HATCHET. [image]local://upfiles/3539/8A48F91D64CF40688CEE4AFBC575BA7C.jpg[/image] Attached Image(s)

Kiwi Escape Total Posts : 183 Reward points : 427 Joined: 09/18/2003 Status: offline	Reply to message Message Options RE: Aircrew from 23rd Bomber Squadron, 5th BG. - 03/27/2007 04:38:40 PM LITTLE HATCHET after it went to CRTC (Combat Replacement Training Centre) Pete [image]local://upfiles/3539/D7246E846CEE4B3FA6439726F016800A.jpg[/image] <message edited by Kiwi Escape on 03/27/2007 04:39:41 PM > Attached Image(s)

vanfireman Total Posts : 2 Reward points : 0 Joined: 12/18/2006 Status: offline	Reply to message Message Options RE: Aircrew from 23rd Bomber Squadron, 5th BG. - 03/28/2007 02:25:39 PM Thanks for that picture. I remember him telling me his first plane (the original LH) was damaged in combat. I don't know the Serial numbers, I've tried the B24bestweb too, they don't know.

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