Lieutenant Commander Roger W. Mehle - Aircraft of World War II

oneslim · 03-06-2008, 06:03 PM

I'm looking for a photo of Lieutenant Commander Roger W. Mehle's Hellcat from the early summer of 1944. He was the Commander Air Group 28, on board USS Monterey, CVL-26.

Thanks

ThunderThud · 03-07-2008, 08:55 AM

Lieutenant Commander Roger W. Mehle, Commander Air Group 28, reports the results of an air strike on Tinian to Captain Stuart H. Ingersoll, Commanding Officer of USS Monterey (CVL-26), in one of the carrier's ready rooms, 11 June 1944. Note LCdr. Mehle's shoulder holster (marked "U.S.") and revolver.

THIS IS ALL I COULD FIND RIGHT NOW

Thorlifter · 03-07-2008, 09:25 AM

I found several of Mehle, but none of his plane

oneslim · 03-07-2008, 10:02 AM

Thanks Guys,

I need some idea of what tail code his plane carried. Going to do a 1/48 eduard F6F-3 hellcat of his bird. Here is a link to my build of 1/700 USS Monterey:

Model Ship World :: View topic - 1/700 USS Monterey

Looking to go with June/July 1944, I think they still had tri-color scheme with large unit numbers on the tail and maybe the white stripe quick recognition 'G' code on the wing tips.

Njaco · 03-07-2008, 03:09 PM

Maybe this site may have something.

The World Wide Web Virtual Library: Naval and Maritime: Aviation

syscom3 · 03-07-2008, 04:14 PM

Nice job building that model. Be sure to show us the pics when youre done.

I'm curious about one of the pics .... the one with the Avenger lined up ready for takeoff. Are those Bearcats or Hellcats in back??

oneslim · 03-07-2008, 04:29 PM

Syscom3,

In the shots that Dad made in the 50's they were Bearcats and Avengers.

oneslim · 03-31-2008, 12:38 AM

Just an update, Here is the link to my build log of USS Monterey:

Model Ship World :: View topic - 1/700 USS Monterey

Bob W

Wayne Little · 03-31-2008, 04:47 AM

Very nice Bob....Well done mate!

Wurger · 03-31-2008, 10:48 AM

Good job M8.

oneslim · 04-03-2008, 12:12 AM

Here is about all I can find online.

His obit:
ROGER W. MEHLE

Honors:
THE PASSING OF A WARRIOR

Some early war history:
World War II Plus 55 - May 24th through May 26, 1942

Does anyone know of a forum for Navy vets? Maybe I could find someone aboard at the time.

Njaco sent me a list of history sites, but 3/4 of them are dead, even the USS Monterey Reunion site.

Thanks

Bob W

oneslim · 04-15-2008, 12:42 AM

An Update, scroll down.

Model Ship World :: View topic - 1/700 USS Monterey

Wayne Little · 04-15-2008, 05:38 AM

Bob, that is REAL Good mate, well done!!

Wildcat · 04-15-2008, 06:40 AM

Excellent Bob!!

Graeme · 04-15-2008, 07:18 AM

Hi Bob, the two photo album shots from the forum which you uploaded, labelled Skyraider, is I believe, a Grumman AF-2S Guardian.

03-06-2008, 06:03 PM	#1
oneslim Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 23	Lieutenant Commander Roger W. Mehle I'm looking for a photo of Lieutenant Commander Roger W. Mehle's Hellcat from the early summer of 1944. He was the Commander Air Group 28, on board USS Monterey, CVL-26. Thanks __________________ Bob Wescott Pittsgrove, NJ

03-07-2008, 09:25 AM	#3
Thorlifter Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 4,345	I found several of Mehle, but none of his plane __________________

03-07-2008, 10:02 AM	#4
oneslim Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 23	Thanks Guys, I need some idea of what tail code his plane carried. Going to do a 1/48 eduard F6F-3 hellcat of his bird. Here is a link to my build of 1/700 USS Monterey: Model Ship World :: View topic - 1/700 USS Monterey Looking to go with June/July 1944, I think they still had tri-color scheme with large unit numbers on the tail and maybe the white stripe quick recognition 'G' code on the wing tips. __________________ Bob Wescott Pittsgrove, NJ

03-07-2008, 03:09 PM	#5
Njaco The Pop-Tart Whisperer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South Jersey, United States Posts: 10,236	Maybe this site may have something. The World Wide Web Virtual Library: Naval and Maritime: Aviation __________________ "If you can read this, thank a teacher. If it's English, thank a soldier!" http://www.njcacoa.org/

03-07-2008, 04:14 PM	#6
syscom3 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 10,280	Nice job building that model. Be sure to show us the pics when youre done. I'm curious about one of the pics .... the one with the Avenger lined up ready for takeoff. Are those Bearcats or Hellcats in back?? __________________ "Pilot to copilot..... what are those mountain goats doing up here in the clouds?"

03-07-2008, 04:29 PM	#7
oneslim Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 23	Syscom3, In the shots that Dad made in the 50's they were Bearcats and Avengers. __________________ Bob Wescott Pittsgrove, NJ

03-31-2008, 12:38 AM	#8
oneslim Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 23	Just an update, Here is the link to my build log of USS Monterey: Model Ship World :: View topic - 1/700 USS Monterey Bob W __________________ Bob Wescott Pittsgrove, NJ Last edited by oneslim; 03-31-2008 at 11:32 AM.

03-31-2008, 04:47 AM	#9
Wayne Little Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Adelaide Sth. Aust. Posts: 12,511	Very nice Bob....Well done mate!

03-31-2008, 10:48 AM	#10
Wurger Siggy Master Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Poland Posts: 13,972	Good job M8. __________________

04-03-2008, 12:12 AM	#11
oneslim Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 23	Here is about all I can find online. His obit: ROGER W. MEHLE Honors: THE PASSING OF A WARRIOR Some early war history: World War II Plus 55 - May 24th through May 26, 1942 Does anyone know of a forum for Navy vets? Maybe I could find someone aboard at the time. Njaco sent me a list of history sites, but 3/4 of them are dead, even the USS Monterey Reunion site. Thanks Bob W __________________ Bob Wescott Pittsgrove, NJ

04-15-2008, 12:42 AM	#12
oneslim Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 23	An Update, scroll down. Model Ship World :: View topic - 1/700 USS Monterey __________________ Bob Wescott Pittsgrove, NJ

04-15-2008, 05:38 AM	#13
Wayne Little Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Adelaide Sth. Aust. Posts: 12,511	Bob, that is REAL Good mate, well done!! __________________

04-15-2008, 06:40 AM	#14
Wildcat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Queensland Posts: 4,543	Excellent Bob!! __________________

04-15-2008, 07:18 AM	#15
Graeme Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,081	Hi Bob, the two photo album shots from the forum which you uploaded, labelled Skyraider, is I believe, a Grumman AF-2S Guardian.

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