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Message No. 527
Author: Frank Scott
Subject: Fred Hellenga
Date: Wed Aug 3, 2005 18:16
IP: 67.121.219.242 (XFF: 172.22.30.61)

Message:
Hi Yes Captain Fred Hellenga Was a B24 Pilot in 90th Bomb Group 5th AAf in Southwest Pacific. Flying 43 combat Missions plus other .I flew with him as Radio Operator








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  • fred hellengabarbara walters, Tue Aug 2 10:13
    Hello, I am a newspaper reporter in Kalamazoo Michigan trying to confirm that Fred Hellenga flew as a captain of B-24. His cousin wrote saying that and I will be contacting Mr. Hellenga, but as we... more
    • HellengaScott, Thu Aug 4 09:46
      My father flew with Hellenga. Please repost with an air time for this as I really want to see it. Thanks much!
      • Re: Hellengafrank Scott, Fri Aug 5 17:39
        Hi What was your dad's name Frank
      • hellengabarbara walters, Fri Aug 5 11:48
        Not sure when it is running yet but it will be within next 10 days. I will be on vacation for one week and will respond when I get back. The article will be posted on mlive.com
    • Re: fred hellengaAnonymous, Wed Aug 3 23:04
      If you look under Hellenga on the combat crews he and his crew are pictured there
    • Fred HellengaBonnie Dilworth, Wed Aug 3 21:15
      I too can confirm that Mr. Hellenga was a pilot with the 90th Bombardment Group "The Jolly Rogers" We do have some photos depicting the Japanese Peace Envoy landing at Ie Shima and the 90th BG being... more
    • Re: fred hellengafrank scott, Wed Aug 3 20:06
      hi again the 90th Bomb Group was known as the Jolly Rogers
    • Fred Hellenga — Frank Scott, Wed Aug 3 18:16
      • hellengabarb walters, Fri Aug 5 11:52
        How nice to hear from you. I visited with him yesterday. Anything you think I should put in the article about what kind of guy he was/is or some event you think defines his character? Unfortunately,... more
        • Re: hellengaAnonymous, Fri Aug 5 12:42
          Hellenga Naturally I think he and Copilt Earl Miller were the greatest and that we had the best crew. Capt Hellenga he was cool under stress. I recall he was more Mature and level headed than most of ... more
          • hellengawalters, Fri Aug 5 12:56
            Thanks. what state are you replying from? Best wishes for your good health. Thanks again.
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