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Stripped for Action ground crew
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01/04/2007 06:07:52 PM
Great to find this site. I know almost nothing of what my dad did, except for some photos. He was a sargent, and was one of the mechanics for" Stripped for Action". His name is Ernest C. Norman, master sargent. A good man. Any info available would be helpful, as there's not much on the net about the ground crews on these planes. I do know that they played a critical role in keeping the aircraft flying the missions safely. Thanks again.
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RE: Stripped for Action ground crew
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01/04/2007 06:40:09 PM
A32 42-63466 Stripped for Action Survived the war; 35 missions; James Buckheit Crew The "A32" is the tail code
Jim McCabe My father, Lt. Mike McCabe(deceased 4/26/05), 307th BG, 424th BS, was a Navigator based at Morotai. Mission dates ranged from 2/20/45-8/1/45.
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RE: Stripped for Action ground crew
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01/04/2007 08:33:14 PM
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RE: Stripped for Action ground crew
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01/05/2007 05:19:48 PM
Thanks for the quick replies. I'd like to get a look at the book mentioned" 73rd Bomb Wing, An Illustrated History". Any ideas where to get/see? Is Jim McHugh still checking this site? Anyway, thanks again.
Lee
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RE: Stripped for Action ground crew
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01/05/2007 06:08:50 PM
Lee, I have two pictures of A Sq 32 which I would be more than happy to Email to you. Please Email me with your address and I'll send them to you. I have a copy of the book, "73rd BW - An Illustrated History" and can tell you more about it as well. Also, the 73rd Bomb Wing will be holding it's annual reunion beginning May 2 through May 6, 2007 in Covington, KY. I can provide complete details if you want. It's a fantastic reunion. Ken Fine finechateau@msn.com
Son of Lt Kenneth F Fine, original navigator on Z Square 22, "The Leading Lady", crew #201. Dad had been with the crew since 1944 in Victoria, KS.
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RE: Stripped for Action ground crew
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01/06/2007 06:40:14 AM
Lee, I checked Amazon.com this morning (Saturday, Jan 6, 2007) and found that there is one new copy of "73rd Bomb Wing - An Illustrated History" listed for $54.95. There are also 9 used copies for sale priced between $45.00 and $54.95. I purchased a used copy last year from Amazon for $33.44. It was in excellent shape. Hope this helps.
Ken Fine
Son of Lt Kenneth F Fine, original navigator on Z Square 22, "The Leading Lady", crew #201. Dad had been with the crew since 1944 in Victoria, KS.
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RE: Stripped for Action ground crew
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01/08/2007 02:10:13 PM
Ken,
Thanks again for your kind assistance. The photos were great. I'll check out the book on the internet.
Lee
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