Inquiry regarding two servicemen and their planes - Aircraft of World War II

irvsmith · 03-04-2007, 10:21 AM

Hello. On the recommendation of DerAdlerIstGelandet I am posting my initial inquiry into details about two relatives and their planes. Now while I admit I am truly excited about finding out details specifically of them and their time in Papua New Guinea I am also curious about the B17E and A-20 Havoc they flew during the war. I have found several sites which outline the specifications of those planes but if there were some photos of those planes in New Guinea during the war that would be interesting for me as well. Thanks in advance for all you might be able to help in this endeavor.

Here are a few web addresses which host some of the information I have collected thus far. I have come up blank on any photos of Clinton or Daniel during their service.

CLINTON LINDLEY SMITH:
Details on the crash on December 2, 1942:
http://www.pacificwrecks.com/aircraft/b-17/41-2445.html

Details on Clinton:
http://www.pacificwrecks.com/aircraf...ton_smith.html

DANIEL LAMBERT SMITH:
First, here is the link to Daniel's plane (A-20G-30) and crash:
http://www.pacificwrecks.com/aircraft/a-20/43-9475.html

Details on Daniel:
http://www.pacificwrecks.com/aircraf...475/smith.html

Photo of airfield where the accident occurred. Apparently still in use today for light aircraft.
http://www.pacificwrecks.com/airfields/png/gusap/

Details of Daniel's final mission:
I believe, the target Smith's A-20 attacked was: (according to USAAF Combat Chronology) P-47s and A-20s hit troop concentrations, communications and various other targets in the Wewak and Hansa Bay areas

evangilder · 03-04-2007, 10:56 AM

For Clinton, he was part of the 43rd bomb group. They have an association website at:
Ken's Men | 5th AAF 43rd BG

Couldn't find much about the 312th BG, but I did find this:
312th Bomb Group

irvsmith · 03-04-2007, 12:47 PM

I have an email into each of those groups to see if anyone has past details. I also bought the 312BG DVD to see what I can find. Thank you so much.

evangilder · 03-04-2007, 01:15 PM

Best of luck finding the info. Some of the associations can be a little slow to respond, but the usually do.I will keep an ear out for anything else on those 2 groups.

irvsmith · 03-04-2007, 01:16 PM

Let me know if I can be of assistance to you.

03-04-2007, 10:21 AM	#1
irvsmith Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 8	Inquiry regarding two servicemen and their planes Hello. On the recommendation of DerAdlerIstGelandet I am posting my initial inquiry into details about two relatives and their planes. Now while I admit I am truly excited about finding out details specifically of them and their time in Papua New Guinea I am also curious about the B17E and A-20 Havoc they flew during the war. I have found several sites which outline the specifications of those planes but if there were some photos of those planes in New Guinea during the war that would be interesting for me as well. Thanks in advance for all you might be able to help in this endeavor. Here are a few web addresses which host some of the information I have collected thus far. I have come up blank on any photos of Clinton or Daniel during their service. CLINTON LINDLEY SMITH: Details on the crash on December 2, 1942: http://www.pacificwrecks.com/aircraft/b-17/41-2445.html Details on Clinton: http://www.pacificwrecks.com/aircraf...ton_smith.html DANIEL LAMBERT SMITH: First, here is the link to Daniel's plane (A-20G-30) and crash: http://www.pacificwrecks.com/aircraft/a-20/43-9475.html Details on Daniel: http://www.pacificwrecks.com/aircraf...475/smith.html Photo of airfield where the accident occurred. Apparently still in use today for light aircraft. http://www.pacificwrecks.com/airfields/png/gusap/ Details of Daniel's final mission: I believe, the target Smith's A-20 attacked was: (according to USAAF Combat Chronology) P-47s and A-20s hit troop concentrations, communications and various other targets in the Wewak and Hansa Bay areas

03-04-2007, 10:56 AM	#2
evangilder "Shooter" Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Moorpark, CA Posts: 15,421	For Clinton, he was part of the 43rd bomb group. They have an association website at: Ken's Men \| 5th AAF 43rd BG Couldn't find much about the 312th BG, but I did find this: 312th Bomb Group __________________ For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will long to return. Leonardo Da Vinci

03-04-2007, 12:47 PM	#3
irvsmith Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 8	Thanks evangilder I have an email into each of those groups to see if anyone has past details. I also bought the 312BG DVD to see what I can find. Thank you so much. Last edited by irvsmith; 03-04-2007 at 01:07 PM.

03-04-2007, 01:15 PM	#4
evangilder "Shooter" Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Moorpark, CA Posts: 15,421	Best of luck finding the info. Some of the associations can be a little slow to respond, but the usually do.I will keep an ear out for anything else on those 2 groups. __________________ For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will long to return. Leonardo Da Vinci

03-04-2007, 01:16 PM	#5
irvsmith Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 8	Thanks so much... Let me know if I can be of assistance to you.

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