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omo mugu <MUGU@MUGU.COM>
ishan, EDO NIGERIA - Thursday, October 17, 2002 at 21:11:10 (PDT)My uncle, Lt Jack Hoopes was assigned to 499th and was killed in an airplane crash on Nadzab Airfield on May 9, 1944. Our family was given little details other than the flight crashed due to the airfield light blinding the pilot or they were out.
He was an Army Military Intelligence Officer who wanted to be a pilot but couldnt due to his poor eyesight. He boarded this flight through a friend as a fly-along. So the story goes.
Please let me know if there is ANY way to contact someone who might know the plane number, type or if there were survivors. He was from Marysville, Ohio, age 25, a LT, and was assigned to the 499th Bomb Sq, 345 Bomber Grp.
Im currently an active duty serviceman with 16 yrs of duty trying to research my uncle's death for my Dad (his nephew) and our family. I can be reached at the below listed number for further questions or details,,,or just to authenticate my families interest for our own personal reasons.
Thank you for your service and a great webpage. I hope to hear from you or someone that may help us.
Sincerely,
Billy Hoopes
San Diego, CA
619-437-8159
billy hoopes <whoopes@san.rr.com>
san diego, ca USA - Sunday, October 06, 2002 at 01:18:09 (PDT)Thank you for the resources.
Keep up the good work! Joshua Bris <ant@templatemonser.com>
Troy, NY USA - Friday, September 27, 2002 at 02:23:58 (PDT)I need help in finding a person whos dogtag I found here in Luxemburg.Its from WWII.If anyone knows how I can do that let me know
Tanks SAL
sal <germansal@yahoo.de>
GE - Tuesday, September 17, 2002 at 03:04:13 (PDT)Everything was correct about the last mission, except the target was on the island of Hokkaido, the upper-most island of Japan, above Honshu. I was a B29 navigator in the 16th Bomb Group, 315th Bomb Wing at the time. I notice that Charles Miller, the aircraft commander, in his story, got it right, mentioning Hokkaido (page 6 of 8 of his story
Peter M. Sarraiocco <sarpm@bellatlantic.net>
Southampton, NJ USA - Monday, September 16, 2002 at 17:58:03 (PDT)I read yor manuscript and it was very good. I enjoy reading first hand accounts from ww2 vets. I salute you and your fellow airmen for your service. Yours was truly a great generation and as your numbers dwindle America will miss your leadership.
chris boschert <christopher.boschert@usarc-emh2.army.mil>
USA - Tuesday, July 30, 2002 at 18:03:34 (PDT)I had a first cousin who was in the Baatan death march. He survived and spent 3 years, 4 months and 7 days a prisoner. He lived to return to his home town, Clintwood, Va. and passed away several years ago. I remember seeing a film strip in the theater in my home town at the end of the war. William E Sutherland my cousin, and I believe 4 or 5 others left the camp and went out to meet the one who were coming to liberate them. One of the guys had only one leg I remember. If any one knows anything thing about this, please contact me. R. E. Layne; relayne@rivnet.net Rutherford E. Layne <relayne@rivnet.net>
Warsaw, Va USA - Thursday, July 25, 2002 at 17:28:57 (PDT)I was especially interested in the part about POW relief flights. My father a New Zealander, was in Zentsuji camp with mainly American POW's and until his dying spoke of the joy of a low flying B-29 dropping articles of food that they had not seen in many years.
I am trying to get information on relief flights over this aprticular camp and would be grateful for any information. thanks.
kevin menzies <keval@xtra.co.nz>
Auckland, NZ - Sunday, June 30, 2002 at 20:38:28 (PDT)In my mother-in-law's things after her recent death, we found a beautiful photo of her cousin, Jimmy Spilman. She always spoke of him and reminded us often of how he died in Baatan. He must have been a special person for her to have kept his memory alive all of these years. We are looking for his family in order to send her photos of Jimmy to them. He would have lived in the Yuba City, Marysville, CA area before the war. He also had family, we believe, in the Santa Rosa, CA area. If anyone believes they are a relative of James Spilman, please contact me.
Shay Davidson <sad@redshift.com>
Carmel, CA USA - Monday, May 27, 2002 at 20:26:44 (PDT)i nee the adress for a social studies project i am doing on japan kassie <jones>
burney, ca USA - Friday, May 03, 2002 at 17:05:04 (PDT)I would appreciate it if you would look at HISTORICA World War II Aviation History Research as a possible addition to your links page. HISTORICA is a business. Michael T. Fletcher <Historica@aol.com>
USA - Monday, April 22, 2002 at 09:47:30 (PDT)My father was with the 315th bw 501st bg on Guam. He was originally a FE with the 499th gr 879th sq on Saipan but was transfered for some reason to the 501st hq. I have an original copy of SPECIAL ORDER # 207 from the headquaters of the 315th BOMBARDMENT WING regarding the SUNSET PROJECT. My father Arnold A."Bud"Little is listed as well as several members from the 21st Bomb Sq. Would someone like to see this. You might see familiar names. This document states how many pounds of personel property one could bring back stateside as well as positions on aircraft,Grades,MOS#s,ASN#s and etc. Would also like to ask a question. What is a ASRS# ? And is there an acurate list of ships that flew with the 21st Bomb Sq ?
Best Regards
Mark Little
Son of Arnold A."Bud"Little
FE 499th gr 879th sq Saipan
FE 315th bw 501st bg Guam
W.W.II
mark k little <wedge@pdq.net>
Houston, TX USA - Monday, March 04, 2002 at 02:29:10 (PST)My father-in-law, Bill Throckmorton, is self-publishing his 3rd book on WWI. He would like to include excerpts from your online page, if possible. Would you be willing to give him permission to use excerpts and if so, what further information might you need? Bill was referred to your page by the son of one of the men (Al Ham) who will be featured in Bill's book.
Cherie Winters <randcwinters@msn.com>
ADA, MI USA - Monday, January 14, 2002 at 07:22:14 (PST)Many thanks for a great write up of my old 21st squadron. I was the navigator on the Rude Nude, but over the years have lost track of all of my crew-mates. My only claim to fame was that I got our plane lost on our very first mission. Embarrasing to say the least. Thanks again for a great write up. Leonard Olds
Leonard Olds <oldsmc2@mstar2.net>
Sandy, UT USA - Saturday, January 12, 2002 at 20:37:37 (PST)wellcome to every body in the world
fathitaaar <fathitaaar@hotmail.com>
shj, shj uae - Wednesday, December 05, 2001 at 00:59:45 (PST)I've been talking with Tony Antonucci from New Haven, CT.
I believe that he was a guard at Omori Prison after we took
it from the Japanese. He's probably about 75 years old. He
was a teenager when he served in the Pacific in WWII.
Paul Nemczuk <glozuk@AOL.com>
Guilford, CT USA - Tuesday, November 20, 2001 at 17:57:17 (PST)Hi,
Sorry to bother you again but would it be
possible for you to give me the side
number of 'For the Luvva Mike' again. I
lost your previous response due to a
computer failure.
Many thanks,
Mark Styling
Mark Styling <mark@styling.demon.co.uk>
UK - Tuesday, November 20, 2001 at 03:42:13 (PST)Hi Guys,
nice links!Very interesting!You might like to look at the page I put together on Guadalcanal.I am a collector and visited the battlefield 4 times between 1995 - 99.A fascinating place and still plenty of relics lying about if you sweat enough!
all the best,
Peter peter flahavin <peterflah@netspace.net.au>
Melbourne, vic australia - Monday, November 05, 2001 at 13:55:40 (PST)I feel bad about all the people who died in Hiroshma and Nagasaki, and the people that went through slow mental and physical pain.
Japan was The strongest it just had bad luck.
Long live Japan.
Korey Hinson
Orlando, Fl USA - Wednesday, October 31, 2001 at 16:25:09 (PST)my grandfather flew in that last mission, he was in the 501st bomb group 41st. squadron tail sign Diamond y. im trying to gather info on squadron patch design, mainly the 315th air wing, 501st bomb group 41st. squadron. i bought him a a-2 flight jacket and i am trying to find out what the suqaron and group patches are so i can have them painted on his jacket, if you or anyone can help me locate any of this i would appericate it greatly. oh his plane was the "rude nude" stationed in guam.
Jerry irish <jirish@cybertrails.com>
Globe, az USA - Thursday, October 18, 2001 at 20:36:56 (PDT)This is a very interesting site. I have enjoyed it. Thanks so much for including a link to my site. It is almost comical as to how it happened. Best of luck to you John S. Beaber <tcher2@juno.com>
Royse City, TX USA - Sunday, September 09, 2001 at 18:04:12 (PDT)Dear Sirs,
I am an illustrator currently researching a
book that will contain 40 side views of
B-29s painted by myself. I would like to
include 'For the Luvva Mike' as one of
these profiles.
The photographs that appear on your
website are not quite sufficient reference
for me to complete an accurate profile. If
possible I would like more information on
the airplane. I would need the side
number and if known, the serial number.
If you can give me these details that
would enable me to produce an
illustration I would be able to send you a
print of the artwork if you would like a
copy.
Many thanks,
Mark Styling
Mark Styling <mark@styling.demon.co.uk>
London, UK - Saturday, June 23, 2001 at 02:50:36 (PDT)Hello Chuck:
I have just finished your story. My half brother was Allen Earl Titensor, noted in the 12th paragraph "...thought of Major Al Titensor flying under the bridge..." Allen was shot down over Japan (on 9 Jun 45 I think) with no survivors. Would you know his unit assignment or any other information? I am trying to find as much info. as I can, and will submit this info. to the genealogy department in Utah, which at this time does not show his date of death, much less his service and sacrifice to his country.
Thanks, Ron Titensor
Ron Titensor <rtitensor@baysideeng.com>
Bellingham, WA USA - Thursday, May 03, 2001 at 12:05:51 (PDT)Thank you for allowing me to sign your guestbook. I have written a book, I Can Hear The Guns Now, about my father's time in WW II. Please look at the book's website: WWW.ICANHEARTHEGUNSNOW.COM for more information about him, me, and how to order the book. I am donating $2.00 from the sale of each book to The National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Respectfully yours, Thomas G. Ratliff Thomas G. Ratliff
Carlisle, OH USA - Tuesday, April 10, 2001 at 19:20:47 (PDT)Very good site and good story. Will research a little bit on this theme to publish a page on this issue in my site, which is in Spanish. Will mention and link your site. I think that stories and history like this should be spread all over the world.
Thanks for so good reading. Luis E. Suarez <lesuarez@cantv.net>
Lima, Peru - Saturday, March 03, 2001 at 15:17:00 (PST)We flew the longest missions (2) from Tinian (313th Wing) to Wonsan, North Korea, about 19.5 hrs with a fuel stop on Iwo.
We had to mine the harbors and we did
jake sahl <radarb29@aol.com>
USA - Friday, February 02, 2001 at 12:30:22 (PST)I have copies of orignal B29 Blueprints , If
anyone is interested in getting one let me know. Great for displaying.
WildBlueYonder <UncheBaby@cs.com>
Poulsbo, Wa USA - Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at 13:43:13 (PST)I have copies of orignal B29 Blueprints , If
anyyone is interested in getting one let me know. Great for displaying.
WildBlueYonder <UncheBaby@cs.com>
Poulsbo, Wa USA - Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at 13:38:57 (PST)My Father was a tailgunner on a B-29. He served in the 501 was wondering if you knew Harry Livengood. If so please tell me about my father. He died when I was about 3-4yrs old, and I was interested in his B-29 adventures. THANK YOU Kurt A Livengood Kurt A. Livengood
Indianapolis, In. USA - Wednesday, January 17, 2001 at 10:25:49 (PST)At a HAM radio festival in Anderson, South Carolina a few years back, I met a fellow from North Carolina named Clyde Hussey. He had been a radio operator on a B-29 and we quickly struck up a conversation which flight simulator was the best.
He told me of the conventional bombing raids that continued on Japan even after The Two Big Ones, and that he had been on those missions. As late as '97 Mr. Hussey was still very spritely and young-looking... not to mention fairly eloquent and possessive of a great memory.
Shortly thereafter Mr. Hussey sent me a story he'd written concerning a harrowing plane ride he took in order to get stateside a bit quicker after the Japanese surrender.
In the letter, he told me that someone had contacted him on the subject of these post-atomic raids, and that not much was known of them. Perhaps it was you, I don't know.
If not, you really should find him. I once located him at www.anywho.com and found that he lived in or around Asheville, North Carolina.
I had an e-mail address but that was 4 years and two hard-drive crashes ago.
Though I was born in '54, I have an abiding interest in WWI and WWII aviation. It's still hard to believe what actually happened back then. All those people, all those machines. It won't be long 'til kids will look at me in wonder and say, "You mean you actually KNEW someone who was in the war?"
My daddy trained medics out in California. He didn't know it, but he was preparing them for D-Day. Three times he was completely packed up and ready to go overseas, and three times they pulled him back as "too valuable to lose" in his then-current capacity.
He once got to ride on "the hump" of a P-38, where the radios were ABOUT to be... when they got installed. The pilot was returning a favor (daddy stitched a barfight-inflicted head wound without reporting it... which would have taken him off flight duty) and flew daddy across the desert, 50 cals and (yes!) 20MM flaming away at jackrabbits!
Daddy said he didn't think they hit one, but even if they had there wouldn't have been enough left to throw in the stewpot.
Best Tooya;
jrc in SC
james ray crenshaw <james@emeraldis.com>
Greenwood, SC USA - Wednesday, December 13, 2000 at 19:30:49 (PST)
My brother, CPL William H. Adams, was a gunner on the plane that crashed at Alexandria LA on 10 Mar 45. He was, of course, assigned to the 21st Squadron of the 501st. His 20th birthday would have been on 15 Mar 45.
Excluding the home town paper, this is the only account of the crash I've ever seen. This is a very interesting memoir and greatly appreciated.
John H. Adams, COL, AUS,Ret <KernVern@aol.com>
Bristol, CT USA - Monday, December 04, 2000 at 12:20:06 (PST)Thank you Stanley Frankel wherever you are at -Your writings here will make AMERICA a better place -May god bless you forever harold harvey <hharvey@eastex.net>
point blank , tx USA - Wednesday, November 22, 2000 at 07:29:59 (PST)About 6 months ago I was sent via e-mail the adresses and phone numbers of the Luvva Mike Crew, unfortuately those were lost. If there is any way that some would send them to me again I would greatly appreciate it. And I might be able to get my dad Al Ham, back in contact with them.
Sean Ham <seanham@hotmail.com>
Ventura, Ca USA - Monday, November 20, 2000 at 00:40:25 (PST)Hi,
I enjoyed youre page.My father was in the 315th from Guam.Aircraft the"Rising Star"
I have a document regardind return of of
315th members to the states at end of war.
This is titled "Operation Sunset" and has
many names and orriginal crew info.
If interested please feel free to contact
me.
Mark K Little
Son of Arnold(bud)A.LITTLE vet of WWII,Korean,and Vietnam wars
mark k little <wedge@pdq.net>
hou., tx USA - Sunday, October 08, 2000 at 16:08:01 (PDT) I am the daughter of Al Ham, Bombadier. Thank you so much for providing the information to us on the net. Dad currently lives in an Assisted Living facility in Spring Hill. Do you have any plans for a reunion? Please let me know. Thanks Again, Lorri Hafer
Lorri Hafer <HAFERHOUSE2juno.com>
Spring Hill, FL USA - Monday, August 14, 2000 at 16:08:00 (PDT)GREAT WEB SITE! THANKS FOR ALLOWING ME TO VISIT. Charles Taliaferro <charles@taliaferro.net>
Hanford, CA USA - Tuesday, July 25, 2000 at 17:01:21 (PDT)Do you have any letters written by you or your family during the time you or they served in World War II? If so, I need your help!
I am researching a book entitled World War II Letters edited by Walter Cronkite, which is a collection of letters from servicemen and women to their friends, families, or sweethearts back home. This book is aimed at capturing the war as seen through the eyes of participants around the world. It will also depict the daily life of WWII soldiers. World War II Letters will have letters from soldiers from every country involved in the Second World War. WWII Letters will be published by Knopf next year.
I would love to publish letters written by servicemen and women from all over the world in the book and hope that you will take this chance to commemorate an important time in world history.
Please note that at this time we are not looking for photos, other war memorabilia, or letters written from the home front to servicemen and women, but if the publisher decides later that it is something they want to include, I will be sure to be in touch with you again.
Also, please note that I am looking for letters that have not been previously published in any form. I must have either the letter writer’s permission or someone who is able to give permission to reprint the letter(s) in Mr. Cronkite’s collection. (If the excerpt/letter is selected to be included in the book, a permission letter will be sent at a later date.) Please try to include the letter writer’s rank, circumstances surrounding the time the letter was written, details of soldier’s tour of duty, etc.basically, any additional information that would add to the letter. Also, please include your complete contact information so that I can stay in touch and let you know the progress of the book. If the letter is not written in English and you can translate it, that would be wonderful; if not, we will get a translation done. Lastly, please send only legible, photocopied letters before the end of July, which is our deadline.
If you have any questions about this book, I would be happy to answer them. (E-mail is the best way to reach me, and my address is tquinn@adlerbooks.com.)
I really appreciate your help. Without your support, this book would not be possible.
I may be contacted at the following address:
Ms. Tracy Quinn
Adler & Robin Books, Inc.
3000 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20008
U.S.A.
Telephone: 202-986-9275
Fax: 202-986-9485
tquinn@adlerbooks.com
www.adlerbooks.com
www.adlerbooks.com/wwiiletters.html
Sincerely,
Tracy Tracy Quinn <tquinn@adlerbooks.com>
Washington, DC USA - Thursday, July 20, 2000 at 09:27:33 (PDT)Very nice web pages. Enjoyed the stories and history. Thanks! Ceil <foxroam@aol.com>
USA - Wednesday, June 07, 2000 at 18:59:05 (PDT)Quite a story! Do you remember a plane named "The Twentieth Century Fox? I would appreciate any information on it that you have. In the words of my generation,"Welcome
home. And thanks.
Bill Callen
WILLIAM CALLEN <COVEYPHOTO@AOL.COM>
CHICAGO, IL USA - Monday, June 05, 2000 at 13:42:33 (PDT)Great site, it is important to share this kind of stuff.. I am 19 and love to learn about the past.
Kari <Menisc@aol.com>
WA USA - Thursday, June 01, 2000 at 01:14:41 (PDT)Great story. I was A.C. & Wing Leader on the pioneering 73rd Wings final mission, 20th A.F. Mission No. 330 over Isesake that night. Our time over target was 150108K-150315 while yours was 150048-150339K. Clear skies, Joe Simonds
Joe Simonds <Simonds2@msn.com>
New Smyrna Beach, FL USA - Friday, May 26, 2000 at 08:20:15 (PDT)Hi. My guest book is bigger than yours see it at www.wwf.com
Mingin <kill@monkeyisland.com>
USA - Thursday, May 25, 2000 at 01:44:50 (PDT)It was very nice to read about my dad, Al Ham, and his crew. When I visit him this summer in Syracuse N.Y., I'll be sure to have him read this web page.
Sincerely,
Albert Sean Ham
age 14
P.S. This summer I am going to make a digital photo album for my family. If you have any pictures of my father and his crew that are already scaned into a computer, please send me a few copies.
Albert Sean Ham <treblamah@aol.com>
Ventura, CA USA - Saturday, May 20, 2000 at 13:10:12 (PDT)If there is a Historian having knowledge regarding pictures that I have from
Baatan please write me. One picture is of the surrender of Baatan with the Japanese
dictating the surrender terms.
Linda <flyovermem@aol.com>
Stuart, Fl USA - Sunday, May 07, 2000 at 14:35:38 (PDT)ESTABA BUSCANDO INFORMACIÓN QUE NECESITABA PARA EL COLEGIO, Y LLEGE HASTA ESTA
PÁGINA. lA GENTE, CREERÁ QUE YO POR TENER SOLAMENTE 14 AÑOS NO DE NADA DE LA VIDA,
Y QUIZÁS TENGA RAZÓN, PERO SI HAY UNA COSA QUE ESTOY SEGURA, ES DE QUE NADIE TIENE
DERECHO A QUITARLE LA VIDA A OTRO SER HUMANO, MAS ALLA DE LO QUE ALLA COMETIDO,
YA SEA UN ROBO, VIOLACIÓN.Y EN ESTOS CASOS MUCHA GENTE LO MERECE, PERO ESTMOS
ANTE UNA SITUACIÑÓN MUCHO MAS GRAVE COMO SON LAS BOMBES ATÓMICAS, DONDEMATARON
A MUCHA GENTE QUE NO LE HIZO NADA A NADIE, BEBES, NENES, FAMILIAS, ANCIANOS, Y
A TODO LO QUE SE LE IMPONIA EN SU CAMINO. bUENO, LA PAGINA ESTA MUY BIEN ARMADA
SOLOQ UE NO ENCONTRE EL TRADUCTOR, LO VOY A TRATAR DE PASAR EN OTRO PROGRAMA PERO
=. GRACIAS
guadalupe <guadi2000@hotmail.com>
Mar del Plata, Argentina - Saturday, April 15, 2000 at 15:02:24 (PDT) Hello, I am an 8th grade student at Indian Trail Junior High and i am doing a project on this site. There are a few things that I am not clear about and I would like to ask the author some questions. First,Did anyone in this crew die during combat? Next, where in guam was this crew stationed? Would You by any chance know why they named thier plane "for the luvva mike"? And the last, are there any other resources about this mission? I would greatly appreciate it if you can help me with this. Thank You,
Matt Zito
Matt Zito <Mynameismattt@aol.com>
Addison, Il USA - Sunday, April 09, 2000 at 13:34:16 (PDT)Very interesting site. I am 17 and I am doing a History project on whether the atomic bombs were necessary for Japan's surrender. If you have any information and sources or ideas of your own on this topic that you think could be of use I would be very grateful if you could e-mail me their location. Thank you.
Liam <mayneman@liam2000.co.uk>
London, N/A UK - Thursday, March 30, 2000 at 03:24:59 (PST)Hello I'm doing a project in school and I need names and ages of crewmembers,
where they were born, what type of training they took, and some other interesting
information/facts. Thank you.
Steve S. <hister545@hotmail.com>
chicago, il USA - Thursday, March 09, 2000 at 06:27:02 (PST)Your web site is ok
tom b.
addison, ill USA - Wednesday, March 08, 2000 at 06:32:13 (PST)
I am the son of Col. Harvey R. Striegler, Executive Officer of the 501st Bomb Group during WWII. I would like to contact Charles H. (Chuck) Miller Aircraft Commander
21st Squadron, 501st Bomb Group, 315th Wing
Guam 1945 and last days of World War II, or any other former member of the 501st BG if that is possible. Tom Striegler <t_striegler@fbg.net>
Fredericksburg, TX USA - Wednesday, March 01, 2000 at 06:02:42 (PST)A very well-done website, highlighting the successful atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and the people behind it. However, I have a query that I hope you will be able to reply.Over most of the websites I have gone through, the atomic bombing brought more destruction than benefits.Thus, I would like to know if this was necessary?
Jane Foo <isabellatea@hotmail.com>
Singapore, Singapore - Wednesday, February 09, 2000 at 05:09:01 (PST)Although I do not share the anger evident by Augustin McEvoy, I have to agree that the principle targets of air raids in Japan during WWII were the civilians. I was in Kobe in June 25, 1945 Holocaust. The napalm carpet bombing was indiscriminate. Our house was destroyed and so was the American civilian prisoner camp adjoining my home. Now it is said that there were many "home industries" scattered in the residential areas. Possibly, even probably, but I did not know of any. These "home industries" were often cited as the justification of bombing residential areas. Lately I have been reading the Time-Life series on WWII in the Pacific. It is fascinating.
In closing, I believe the Japanese during WWII treated me, a Westerner, decently.
Alex Sidline <asidline@voicenet.com>
norristown, pa USA - Thursday, February 03, 2000 at 15:06:53 (PST)Not just my opinion, I quote the source!
From: US Strategic Bombing Survey:
Total civilian casualties in Japan, as a result of 9 months of air attack, including those from the atomic bombs, were approximately 806,000. Of these, approximately 330,000 were fatalities. These casualties probably exceeded Japan's combat casualties which the
Japanese estimate as having totaled approximately 780,000 during the entire war. The principal cause of civilian death or injury was burns. Of the total casualties approximately 185,000 were suffered in the initial attack on Tokyo of 9 March 1945. Casualties in many
extremely destructive attacks were comparatively low. Yokahoma, a city of 900,000 population, was 47 percent destroyed in a single
attack lasting less than an hour. The fatalities suffered were less than 5,000.
Augustin McEvoy <augustin.mcevoy@epfl.ch>
Lausanne, Switzerland - Friday, January 28, 2000 at 06:34:46 (PST)Only a fraction of the US bombing effort was directed against military or fuel targets - check the US Strategic Bombing Survey published after the war. The greater part of the effort was targeted on the civilian population. No attempt was made to morally or legally justify that option. It became a technical possibility, so it was done.
If the massacre of civilians is acceptable, there is no basis to condemn Grosny or Ruanda.
Augustin McEvoy <augustin.mcevoy@epfl.ch>
Lausanne, Switzerland - Friday, January 28, 2000 at 05:40:18 (PST)I'm doing a report on Pearl Harbor and I think that you should of bombed the
japanese empire
Josh Hallissey <maninblue@email.msn.com>
Temecula, CA USA - Wednesday, December 15, 1999 at 15:46:30 (PST)Your web site has just got to be one of the best I've ever been to. A person can see all the movies in the world he cares to, but first person reports about something that took place - especially about an event that took places during WWII, is more interesting than any movie could ever portray. If you could induce other vets to do the same as you have, that would be even more awesome.
E.J. Totty <echeghlon@seanet.com>
Everett, Wa USA - Monday, December 13, 1999 at 11:02:31 (PST)I'm looking to talk to someone who is still alive and do an interview with them regarding the bombing at Hiroshima. I am doing a History Day Project and I need a primary resource. Thanking you in advance. Stephen Spainhower
Stephen Spainhower <mtnsam@pacbell.net>
corona, Ca USA - Tuesday, December 07, 1999 at 20:46:21 (PST)My wifes grandfather also flew the in the last mission, he was on a b-29 nicknamed the "rude nude" he has several other planes he photographed ill try to get the names of them. he was in the 501 st bomb group and if anyone knows any member of this aircraft please contact me, i have full documantation on all crew members and flight missions date and times. thank you and a very wonderful sight.
Jerry <jirish@theriver.com>
USA - Thursday, October 07, 1999 at 09:30:59 (PDT)I was in the 331st bomb group,356Sq. on Guam and recall the missions you mentioned.
You told of night bombing with PRIMITIVE Radar. The radar in the B-29B was the
APQ-7 Eagle which was the most advanced high altitude bombing radar of its time
(along with the Norden bombsight it could hit a bridge at 25,ooo, through overcast
at night. I was a radar tech at the time.Thanks for your story and a lot of memories.
tom
TOM K. <jamie2298@aol.com>
Richmond, VA USA - Monday, September 06, 1999 at 16:24:41 (PDT)I, as an American of Chinese desent, believe the decision to drop the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki were correct. After learning about what the Japanese soldiers did in the Nanking (China), I believe the Japanese got what they deserved. They raped and killed thousands of people in Nanking in the most brutal ways nobody could ever imagine! If I was President Truman, I would have dropped more atomic bombs on Japan!!!
Kerman Lee <kermanw@yahoo.com>
Stockton, CA USA - Saturday, September 04, 1999 at 10:07:28 (PDT)My dad, Ralph Wicklund, was on Guam in '45, with the 315th, 501st BG, 485th SQ. Although not part of the flight crew he was one of those charged with maintaining the radar on the B29's. Does anyone remember him and if so would you be willing to contact him? or me? He hasn't really asked me to search out his former friends via the internet but since I have the time, ability and the interest I thought it a good idea to make an attempt. I have only one name (nickname?) at this time of a past friend- "MOKE". He was also looking for a nearby reunion (Florida area if possible) that he could attend (Mom will not fly anywhere). Any help would be greatly appreciated. It would make a great 80th birthday present for him. Thanks, Ralph Jr.
Ralph C. Wicklund Jr. <Wick1@bellsouth.net>
Jacksonville, FL USA - Sunday, August 29, 1999 at 22:40:34 (PDT)I have been researching the death of my uncle, Robert Pilchard, who died in the first B-29 raid on Japan in 1944 and have been learning more and more about the B-29 project- a lot of men died in the effort to get the B-29 working reliably and a lot of the information about the project seems to be hard to come by. I would love to learn more about the initial stages of the project because at the time it was secret. Any suggestions on where to look?
Dave Pilchard <dpilchard@hotmail.com>
Gaithersburg, MD USA - Tuesday, August 17, 1999 at 09:02:26 (PDT)I need help in contacting someone to possibly help me return some human remains of a japenese soldier from WWII. Can You Help?
Wildbird11 <Wildbird11 aol.com>
West Bend, WI USA - Monday, August 09, 1999 at 17:50:59 (PDT)very informative site
great read
rich <richa61@hotmail.com>
USA - Sunday, July 25, 1999 at 03:00:23 (PDT)Another major reason not often recognized, for the capitulation of Japan was the swift entry and progress of Soviet forces in Manchuria.
Alex Sidline <asidline@voicenet.com>
Norristown, pa USA - Tuesday, June 29, 1999 at 06:45:45 (PDT)Your site makes no mention of the forgotten atrocity of the Pacific War - the fire raids against Tokyo, Yokohama and other cities: Curtis Lemay's atrocities make the nuclear attacks look merciful, as he burnt 500,000 Japanese civilians with napalm.If the Japanese find it difficult to accept the rape of Nanking or the death march of Baatan as realities of their history, Americans seem without difficulty to ignore and forget their actions. Maybe victory justifies everything?
Augustin McEvoy. Augustin McEvoy <augustin.mcevoy@epfl.ch>
Lausanne, CH-1015, Switzerland. - Tuesday, June 29, 1999 at 04:00:32 (PDT)GREAT STORY, SHORT AND TO THE POINT. HAS IT BEEN THAT LONG ? KEEP UP THE GOOD STORIES,BEST WISHES ROBERT
ROBERT ALBEE <loll@earthlink.net>
SIMI VALLEY, CA USA - Wednesday, June 09, 1999 at 21:33:59 (PDT)I really enjoyed reading about your experiences. Did you ever hear about a
ship called the Lad n Lady? or a crewman named Larry Weigel
edward weigel <weigel@ohsu.edu>
Portland, OR USA - Friday, June 04, 1999 at 15:36:06 (PDT)I enjoyed your site. Have you seen Jim B. Smith"s? He flew the last mission
also. In fact, so did my dad, he flew off of Tinian. I had the same picture of
Camp Omori that you have, but seem to have lost it. I sent a copy of it to the
webmaster of a Boyington website and lost it in my travels to and from the printer.
I am still looking, but maybe I could get a copy from you? I am so proud of you
Veterans! You helped save our world as we know it. We could be like Kosivo!! Thanks,
Linda
Linda McCormick <themacs@hevanet.com>
Lake Oswego, OR USA - Saturday, May 29, 1999 at 22:33:14 (PDT)Very educational website.
Leah DeVera <veggie_queen@hotmail.com>
Federal Way, WA USA - Saturday, May 29, 1999 at 11:03:54 (PDT)I think you should put more stuff on WWII such as the Japanese Prison Camps or Us Prison Camps and otherthings.
libby
ma USA - Friday, May 14, 1999 at 05:05:06 (PDT)I think you should put more stuff on WWII such as the Japanese Prison Camps or Us Prison Camps and otherthings.
libby <robyn33@mypad.com>
ma USA - Friday, May 14, 1999 at 05:04:30 (PDT)
0:55:17 (PDT) Great report on WW2. We really enjoyed reading it and it has
helped us on our Hiroshima assignment. Thanks
Jaye and Alizah
USA - Sunday, May 09, 1999 at 21:33:14 (PDT)Need more info on Japan's military power in 1945. Otherwise a good and interesting article.
Jaye and Alizah
USA - Sunday, May 09, 1999 at 21:30:10 (PDT)Though I have not the knowledge of knowing if this is a declassified account of the war. My grandfather, a personal doctor to Patton, was the last person to treat the infamous Nazi criminal Goering. What made this story more spectacular is that my grandfather was a Jew himself, and much of his family had been destroyed in the holocaust. If you could find info on this, I would appreciate it. His name is Dr. Nathan Silver. He passed away in 1978 as a practicing Cardiologist. Thank you.
E. Silver <Maalot20@aol.com>
Dayton, OH USA - Tuesday, December 01, 1998 at 02:58:37 (PST)I was stationed at Lowry AFB, Denver CO from 1988 until it was closed in 1994 and can remember the B29 that was on display outside the base museaum and have often wondered if she had a war history and if she is still there. Rumors had it that she was the last B29 that was still capable of flying and if that was true? And thank you for keeping our country free during a very tring period. I spent 20 years in the Air Force but did not see any combat. By the way, a very good site you have here!
Dave Carlin <F4Gkeeper@aol.com>
N. Las Vegas, NV USA - Sunday, November 29, 1998 at 23:09:43 (PST)Nice Site come visit mine HACKKID <hackkid@hotmail.com>
USA - Saturday, November 14, 1998 at 21:11:51 (PST)Congratulations! An excellent long awaited report about the Second World War
arnold scheurmann <ascheurmann@etheron.net>
Caracas, D.F. Venezuela - Friday, October 23, 1998 at 19:10:50 (PDT)I really liked the story about ww2
armando <leida.@etheron.net>
caracas, vzla - Wednesday, October 21, 1998 at 22:08:00 (PDT)GREAT READING OF "THE LUV OF MIKE"
BOB WILLIAMS <DITTORDW>
EVANSVILLE, IN USA - Tuesday, September 08, 1998 at 14:00:33 (PDT)very enjoyable and informative reading. thanks and god bless!
robert williams <dittordw>
evansville , in USA - Monday, August 31, 1998 at 12:50:36 (PDT)Nice Tribute..........
Edge,David <edgedb@earthlink.net>
Fremont, CA USA - Tuesday, August 25, 1998 at 20:24:32 (PDT)I am a world war II student and am quite fascinated by it.
Larry Wright <LWright334@aol.com>
Council Bluffs, Ia USA - Sunday, August 23, 1998 at 17:32:46 (PDT)