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Col Homer L Sanders/ Burma

Hello, I am interested in information on the 51st Fighter pursuit squadron in Burma. My grandfather was Maj Gen Homer Leroy Sanders, who was the first CO. I am interested in general information about the Squadron in Burma, as well as specific information relating to my grandfather, (then) Col H L Sanders. I know this is a rather general request, but I really don't know much about that period of the war, and just have a few letters and articles on Tex Sanders, so would like to get a better feeling for this period in his life. I also realize that it is unlikely that there are many people left who knoew or served under my grandfather, but I am hoping that I might get in touch with someone. Thanks for your help!

Amanda Ford
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    garyg
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    Amanda,

    I assume you mean the 51st Fighter GROUP, not Squadron as your grandfather was the CO of the 51st FG. The 51st FS was, I believe, in Panama, not the CBI.

    Go to the Units db link at the top of the page and enter "51" into the Groups search box. Here's some additional links on the 51st for you (basically the same info as is listed on this web site):

    AF Historical Research Agency (51st Fighter Wing):
    http://www.au.af.mil/au/afhra/wwwroot/rso/wings_groups_pages/0051fw.html

    Combat Units of WWII; AFHRA, Maurer Maurer, editor:
    http://libraryautomation.com.westserver.net/nymas/usaaf3.html

    Cheers!
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    Yes, thank you , I meant Group! He was also commander of the 9th Air Force as Brig Gen, so any info on that period would be appreciated as well.
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    Try this site. Lots of good info if you poke around a little.

    http://www.publicenquiry.co.uk/index.html
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    Amanda,
    My name is Susie Meyer Preston. My father, Paul Meyer, served under your grandfather  in 1944-45, in France and Germany. He was his flight engineer. Dad is 87 years old and is living in Dallas, Texas. He said that he never knew that General Sanders was from Texas. My Dad was from Ohio and only moved to Texas after he left the service, after the war.
    He said that he would be happy to talk to you about your grandfather. He has several cute stories of the times they spent together.
    If you would like to talk to him, please contact me on e-mail(Dad doesn't have a computer), and we can set up a time for you to contact him.
    Susie Meyer Preston
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    Amanda---My father, Lt Col David W Wallace, served under Homer Sanders in India (CBI).  I have some information on Col Sanders, including a Silver Star Nomination for a mission that they flew together, along with Wynn Miller.  Please let me know how I can get it to you.  Also, I live in Albuquerque, and there is a listing for Homer L Sanders in Albuquerque.  Is that a relation?  I was told that Homer Sanders was from Tucumcari, NM.   Sincerely, David W Wallace, Jr.
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    Amanda -
    The 51st FG was assigned to the
    10th AF CBI 6/42 - 9/43
    Assigned 14th AF CBI 10/43 - 11/45
    Brig. Gen Homer Sanders Assigned Command of the
    100th Fighter Wing , XIX Tactical Air Command , 9th AF 1/13/44.
    Assigned Command of the XIX Tactical Air Command 2/23/45.
    Mike
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    Col Homer L Sanders was CO of 51st Pursuit Group then 51st Fighter Group in 10th AF  in CBI from 18 April 1941 until 31 Dec 1942.  Dave Wallace
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