Great Uncle's Military Service - Aircraft of World War II

DBII · 10-09-2009, 11:33 AM

With the help of Kevin at armyairforce.com and family papers, I now have information about my great uncle military service. This ends the "on again, off again search" started by my father back in the 60's. Frank Clark was commissioned in Aug 1943 at Turner Field Ga. He recieved training on B-25Hs and was assigned to the 100 BS, 42 BG, 13 AF as a replacement pilot. I have copies of serveral mission reports, including crew member names and plane numbers. At lease one mission was anti-shipping and a sub search. This may be the subject of a model project. I have a 1/48 B-25H waiting for the right time to build.

The exciting news is the pilot that Frank first flew with may still be alive and in Texas. I have his last known addess phone number from a veteran's association. I know that several members have talked to pilots from WWII. I will not call the man without an invitation but I would like to send a letter. What is the best way to aprroach the man?

DBII

FLYBOYJ · 10-09-2009, 11:47 AM

Very Cool!

Thorlifter · 10-09-2009, 12:51 PM

I bet either way would be ok to contact him. If he is really receptive, I would wonder if presenting him the model would be a cool thing to do.

DBII · 10-09-2009, 04:11 PM

My model building is not to at a level where I could do something like that.

. It would be a good plan. I purchased the plane in hopes of one day building it for my father. I better get to work, He is 72 now and I have not stated it. Dan's F4U made me want to build the B-25 again. He did a great job.

DBII

Messy1 · 10-09-2009, 04:18 PM

Coll stuff DB! I think it would be worth a try. History like these men's stories needs to live on, not pass away with them.

vikingBerserker · 10-09-2009, 08:11 PM

Nicely said Bryon!

GrauGeist · 10-09-2009, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by DBII

...The exciting news is the pilot that Frank first flew with may still be alive and in Texas. I have his last known addess phone number from a veteran's association. I know that several members have talked to pilots from WWII. I will not call the man without an invitation but I would like to send a letter. What is the best way to aprroach the man?

DBII

You could perhaps try a reverse search for the phone number and get the gentleman's address that way. Send a letter introducing yourself and let him know you're researching a family member. Chances are, he'd be more than happy to share information and stories about your great Uncle!

wheelsup_cavu · 10-11-2009, 02:58 AM

Is he active in the Veterans association where you got the number.
If he is, you might be able to approach him through it.
Good luck in your endeavour.

Wheels

Messy1 · 10-13-2009, 11:05 AM

Let us know how it goes when you contact him.

10-09-2009, 11:33 AM	#1
DBII Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,429	Great Uncle's Military Service With the help of Kevin at armyairforce.com and family papers, I now have information about my great uncle military service. This ends the "on again, off again search" started by my father back in the 60's. Frank Clark was commissioned in Aug 1943 at Turner Field Ga. He recieved training on B-25Hs and was assigned to the 100 BS, 42 BG, 13 AF as a replacement pilot. I have copies of serveral mission reports, including crew member names and plane numbers. At lease one mission was anti-shipping and a sub search. This may be the subject of a model project. I have a 1/48 B-25H waiting for the right time to build. The exciting news is the pilot that Frank first flew with may still be alive and in Texas. I have his last known addess phone number from a veteran's association. I know that several members have talked to pilots from WWII. I will not call the man without an invitation but I would like to send a letter. What is the best way to aprroach the man? DBII __________________ ~ Ladies and gentleman, this is your stewardess speaking. We regret any inconvenience the sudden cabin movement might have caused. This is due to periodic air pockets we encountered. There's no reason to be alarmed and we hope you enjoy the rest of your flight. By the way, is there anyone on board who knows how to fly a plane?~

10-09-2009, 11:47 AM	#2
FLYBOYJ IP/Mech THE GREAT GAZOO Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 16,050	Very Cool! __________________ "IF ITS RED OR DUSTY, DON'T TOUCH IT"

10-09-2009, 12:51 PM	#3
Thorlifter Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 4,345	I bet either way would be ok to contact him. If he is really receptive, I would wonder if presenting him the model would be a cool thing to do. __________________

10-09-2009, 04:11 PM	#4
DBII Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,429	My model building is not to at a level where I could do something like that.. It would be a good plan. I purchased the plane in hopes of one day building it for my father. I better get to work, He is 72 now and I have not stated it. Dan's F4U made me want to build the B-25 again. He did a great job. DBII __________________ ~ Ladies and gentleman, this is your stewardess speaking. We regret any inconvenience the sudden cabin movement might have caused. This is due to periodic air pockets we encountered. There's no reason to be alarmed and we hope you enjoy the rest of your flight. By the way, is there anyone on board who knows how to fly a plane?~

10-09-2009, 04:18 PM	#5
Messy1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ankeny, Iowa Posts: 1,411	Coll stuff DB! I think it would be worth a try. History like these men's stories needs to live on, not pass away with them. __________________ Bryon O P-61 Black Widow-Mistress of the Night! "No bastard ever won a war by dying for his country. He won it by making the other poor dumb bastard die for his country." George S. Patton "Listen, strange women lyin' in ponds distributin' swords is no basis for a system of government." "Oh but if I went 'round sayin' I was Emperor, just because some moistened bint lobbed a scimitar at me, they'd put me away."

10-09-2009, 08:11 PM	#6
vikingBerserker Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,726	Nicely said Bryon! __________________ "Those who forget the past are condemned to repeat it" "Those who dwell in the past, condemn the future"

10-11-2009, 02:58 AM	#8
wheelsup_cavu Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Corona, California Posts: 1,534	Is he active in the Veterans association where you got the number. If he is, you might be able to approach him through it. Good luck in your endeavour. Wheels __________________ Cheers Wheelsup_cavu Wheels's Photos - Time lapse build of an F/A-18 Super Hornet - Lock N' Load

10-13-2009, 11:05 AM	#9
Messy1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ankeny, Iowa Posts: 1,411	Let us know how it goes when you contact him. __________________ Bryon O P-61 Black Widow-Mistress of the Night! "No bastard ever won a war by dying for his country. He won it by making the other poor dumb bastard die for his country." George S. Patton "Listen, strange women lyin' in ponds distributin' swords is no basis for a system of government." "Oh but if I went 'round sayin' I was Emperor, just because some moistened bint lobbed a scimitar at me, they'd put me away."

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