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Message No. 360
Author: Jackie S. Hassell
Subject: Need help identifying squadron.
Date: Wed Jun 30, 2004 16:21
IP: 66.169.226.156 (XFF: 207.133.143.247)

Message:
My husband's grandfather, Dennis (Ray) Hassell, passed away 2 years ago. He never talked about his years in WWII, so the family does not know much about his military service beyond his serving as a pilot in the 5th air force, I believe in the 90th bomb group, as I have a picture of him standing by the tail of his plane numbered '435'. I also have a picture of him next to the nose art on a plane, which says "Micki". I am not sure if the nose art matches the number and the two pictures are of the same plane. The only additional information I have is that he was involved in the liberation of the Phillipines.

I am hoping someone might be able to help me identify the nose art and/or number of the plane so I can figure out what squadron/bomb group he might have been in as I am not having any luck identifying either in the sources I have access to.

Thanks,
Jackie
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Responses:
    • Ray Hassell — Sharon Heisel, Wed Jul 14 18:07
      Hi Jackie, I may have something of yours. My husband, Manville Heisel, was an attorney in the Rogue Valley. He once had a co-pilot named Ray Hassell, who by coincidence, also settled in Southern... more
      • Re: Ray Hassell — Jackie Hassell, Thu Jul 15 10:02
        Sharon - I told my father-in-law about your message and he remembers how your husband and his father flew together. He sounded excited about the shell. I would love to hear more from you about... more
    • Ray Hassell — Bonnie Dilworth, Thu Jul 1 22:34
      Jackie, The plane with tail number 44-42435 was with the 400th squadron of the 90th Bomb Group. The plane returned to the United States and was salvaged for scrap aluminum. As far as we know, the... more
      • Micki — Gary Gray, Thu Jul 29 21:34
        Bonnie, I would also like a copy of Micki. Thanks, Gary
      • MICKI — Pete, Mon Jul 5 01:03
        Hi Bonnie, I would LOVE the pic of MICKI, this is a complete new one for me. Haven't got 44-42435 on my list either. If there's enough showing might be able to place MICKI. Regards Pete
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