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Message No. 307
Author: Anonymous
Subject: my grandfather
Date: Sat Apr 17, 2004 23:42
IP: 64.171.117.183 (XFF: 132.47.128.201)

Message:
Hi Ryan

I Happened to see your post about your grand Father. I don't remember him ,I was a Radio operator gunner in 321st sq. But the story about his crew being shot down can be found on Page 180 of "The Legacy of the 90th Bombardment Group"

If you can't find it let me know I will copy the page for you


Frank
Message No. 307 ▷ Parent Message No. 307 ▷ Grandparent Message No. 305
Responses:
  • My grandfatherRyan Hall, Sat Apr 10 19:27
    I'm trying to get some more information on my grandfather's time with the 90th Bomb Group. His name was Bill Thomas (from Kansas), and he was a radio gunner, I think on the Miss Kiwanis (that's the... more
    • Hmmmmm mine tooTim, Fri Dec 9 14:07
      Just curious maybe its the same plane or story...My grandfather also sais that his last mission he was shot down over China. 44 Missions supposedly. He was with the 90th, not too clear on which... more
    • my grandfather — Anonymous, Sat Apr 17 23:42
      • Re: my grandfatherAnonymous, Mon Apr 19 07:35
        Frank Thank you. I managed to track down a copy of the book; now I'm just waiting anxiously for its delivery. Ryan
        • GrandfatherAnonymous, Mon Apr 19 22:58
          Hi Ryan A little clarification for what it is worth. Your Grand Father's Pilot was apparently Lt W. H Finley The story on page 180 .Tells about Finley and his crew Good luck Frank
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