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Date	October 8, 2006
Name	Kenneth M. Nachajko
Email	nachajko@yahoo.com
City
State
Country	Grenada

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Your Website is great! My uncle was a crew member on the 'Swamp Rat'; Radio Operator and waist gunner. The crew photos reveal much of that period of world history. I am grateful to you for giving me the opportunity to view them.

Date	October 7, 2006
Name	2 Lt Robert P Thornhill, NC, USAF
Email	afmurse@yahoo.com
City	dayton
State	oh
Country	USA

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I love your site. I came here to see pictures and get information on my grandfather, Ralph Brierley, 721st. I will visit many more times to read all the wonderful stories.

Date	October 4, 2006
Name	Michael F. Drake
Email	drakemf@worldkitchen.com
City	Elmira
State	New York
Country	usa

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my dad was the radio operator and waist gunner on board the "Doty Darling" with the 450th bomb group. There air base was located in Mandura, Italy. He is Tech. Sargent Fred J. Drake and still lives in Pine City, New York and is 88 years old and still owns his own home and drives!

Date	September 21, 2006
Name	Samuel Stein
Email	vetagent@stoughton.org
City	Stoughton
State	MA
Country	USA

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Hello, this Sam Stein of 721st. Does anyone remember a B-24 crashing at takeoff sometime in 1944 (it couldn't get altitude)into the olive grove. It was fully loaded and exploded. I was a ways back in the olive grove and woke up unconscious in the hospital. Does anyone remember this incident or the name of the military hospital? Thanks....Sam Stein 781-344-6092.

Date	September 16, 2006
Name	Timothy
Email	Elliez3@charter.net
City	Manchuag
State	Massachusetts
Country	United States

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My dad Herbert Britt passed away 20 years ago. I am trying to collect information and or photos of his time with the 450th. So far I have the 723rd squadron and 3 names - Nick Mandela, Jim Sheehan, and a Keith (unknown last name) If anyone has any information it would be appreciated. Also known are his missions flown from July 1944 - March 1945. I would also like to know the name of his plane. Thank you

Date	September 10, 2006
Name	Bill Goodman
Email	blkbelt44@yahoo.com
City	Dover Foxcroft
State	Maine
Country	USA

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Hi Dad: How was the reunion in Reno? Enjoyed looking at the website again tonight. Miss you... Bill

Date	September 9, 2006
Name	Joe Flanagan HQ
Email	renejo@webtv.net
City	Chagrin Falls
State	Ohio
Country	USA

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Would welcome hearing hrom old friends Iwas in HQ from inception to the ebd of the Group I was in S4 in Hq from May 43 to Uuly 45 and would emjoy jearing from anyone....at the age of 84 there are mot many left e mail or telephone 404 247 3237 Joe

Date	September 6, 2006
Name	Rebekah Roberts
Email	beckbyheck@hotmail.com
City	Evanston
State	WY
Country	USA

Comments

Great web site! I am a great fan of the calamity jane and the pictures that you have are great. I would like to know if there is any way to order a replica or model of this amazing aircraft.

Date	September 5, 2006
Name	Madelyn Shackleford Morgan
Email	dmszm@aol.com
City	Carrollton
State	GA 30116
Country	USA

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I am the sister of Lewis Frank Shackleford, 720th,of Carrollton, Georgia. Lewis survived WWII, attended Georgia Tech starting in 1946, graduating in 1950. He lived in Monroe, Georgia until death December 9, 1966, at 44 years of age. If there are crew members who knew him, please contact me at this e-mail address or: (770) 832-8734 If possible please post thia information at your upcoming convention.

Date	August 30, 2006
Name	Jim Ciborski
Email	cimarronjim@hotmail.com
City	Huber Heights
State	Ohio
Country	USA

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(continued)Meanwhile, Lt. Inglett somehow crash-landed the plane with one other crewmember aboard. Fortunately, everybody survived. As my father was floating earthward, he could see ground forces but did not know if they were friend or foe. Fortunately, he landed 100-yards from Polish Army headquarters with the Allied forces. The Allies had just captured this area within the previous 24-hours! The Polish troops picked up the crew and my father put his ability to speak Polish to good use so they were well taken care of and transported back to Manduria. My father finished his 50 missions and rotated back to the States. I don�t know what happened to the rest of the crew on this plane. Can anybody provide any more information? Sincerely, Jim Ciborski

Date	August 29, 2006
Name	Jim Ciborski
Email	cimarronjim@hotmail.com
City	Huber Heights
State	Ohio
Country	USA

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On August 29, 1944, 62 years ago today, my father, T/Sgt John Ciborski (flight engineer/gunner, 720th Bomb Squadron) had to bail out when his plane took heavy flak damage. I am trying to find out more details about this plane and crew. The plane was aircraft #378 but I don�t know the full number. I would also like to know if the plane had a nickname and nose art. The pilot was Lt. Inglett, but I don�t know who any of the others were in the crew. This was not my father�s original crew which had been shot down on June 13, 1944 without him (he was part of Lt. Homer Smith�s �Babe in Arms� crew). When the plane was hit they were on a mission against the Po River railroad bridge in northern Italy. After being hit the crew threw as much out as possible but they were losing altitude and were ordered to bail out. All but two bailed out, including my father. He hurt his back badly when he hit the ground and several others suffered sprained ankles. Meanwhile, Lt. Inglett somehow crash-landed the plane with one other crewmember aboa

Date	August 29, 2006
Name	Rose Giro
Email	RtRg93@comcast.net
City	Fort Myers
State	Fl
Country	USA

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I want to thank my cousin, Nancy Myers Rellihan, daughter of Art Myers (Cottontails Crew # FK42-78456-A9-49) for her part in the tireless and passionate pursuit of preserving the history and heroism of the 450th Bombardment Group. You are an inspiration, Nancy; your endeavors allow the lives and accomplishments of these valiant warriors to remain vivid and strong reminders of the stirring role they played in our country's behalf. May they never be forgotten . . . We're so proud of you!

Date	August 27, 2006
Name	Mark Worthington
Email	email4ufrom-450thbg@yahoo.ca
City
State
Country	Canada

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Frank, please e-mail me at mworth4216@rogers.com. I tried to e-mail the address you left in your post but it kept being returned to me. Webmaster - 450th BGH

Date	August 27, 2006
Name	Frank E. Tarasko
Email	Ftarasko@AOL.COM
City	Roseville
State	CA
Country	USA

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I was a member of the 723rd Squadron. I arrived at Manduria in Early April of 1944. You have a great Web Site. I was not identified but I did see Richard Cubbins on your list. I have some photos of my crew and of Dick cubbins crew when I was on it. If they would be of help I could send them to you. Frank

Date	August 25, 2006
Name	Dan
Email	dmartin@tufts-nemc.org
City	Boston
State	MA
Country	USA

Comments

Your site continues to inspire my sense of history and deep respect for the men who fought for our country. My Dad's mission log is transcribed here and when I need to feel his presence I visit the site to remind me of what I miss.

Date	August 23, 2006
Name	Joseph
Email	Joseph@sndar.com
City	Unknown
State	Unknown
Country	Unknown

Comments

Hi, you have great site! Thank you!

Date	August 21, 2006
Name	Witherspoon
Email	plsrgelfs@yahoo.com
City	St.Louis
State	Mo
Country	USA

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grandson of M/Sgt. Leslie "POP" Witherspoon

Date	August 18, 2006
Name	Chris Meares
Email	theocpcguru@hotmail.com
City	Corona
State	cA
Country	USA

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Will Mangrum of the 723rd passed away this week, outside of Waco Texas. RIP Uncle Dub http://www.450thbg.com/real/biographies/450/141mangrum.shtml

Date	August 18, 2006
Name	Haley Heslip (formerly Benedict)
Email	benedi32@msu.edu
City	Milford (formerly Grand Rapids)
State	Delaware (formerly Michigan)
Country	USA (Always USA!)

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Andy Benedict is my grand father! I actually came across this page on accident but am glad I did. I am so proud of him and my , isn't he a handsome man!

Date	August 15, 2006
Name	Michael John Philips
Email	phillipsfamily@cfl.rr.com
City	sanford
State	Fl
Country	USA

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I would like to Thank you for this web site. I found a picture of my father that I have a small copy of.I have another picture of the aircraft "Ruff n Ready" with my father and another airman. If you would like a copy, please e-mail. Thank you again. Michael

Date	August 15, 2006
Name	Michelle Hartwell
Email	sprayrig@bellsouth.net
City	Deland
State	Fl
Country	USA

Comments

I am the daughter of John Phillips decesed April 1970. My twin brother found this site of our father. He was in the 720th squadron. His picture is next to the Ramp Rat fighter jet.

Date	August 14, 2006
Name	Al Nielsen
Email	gmabee11@msn.com
City	Yakima
State	Wa
Country	United States

Comments

I am trying to get information for my Dad and any correspondance would be greatly appreciated. He flew on "Whiskey Kid."

Date	August 13, 2006
Name	Thomas Neumann
Email	thomasneumann@bellsouth.net
City
State	MS
Country	US

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My Grandfather was Robert (BOB) Schmidt, I am trying to find out any info that might be known about him. I have a picture of him with bomberdier wings and I also think he was in squadron 721. If anyone has any info it would be greatly appreciated. I want to dedicate his story to a WW II history project in my local community. Thanks again Tom Neumann

Date	August 10, 2006
Name	Diane A. Dalenta-Rice
Email	dalentarice@hotmail.com
City	West Hartford
State	CT
Country	USA

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Hello, As the youngest member of my generation of Dalenta family members it has been a great pleasure to view a photo of my cousin Pat. He has the absolute distinctive features of a male Dalenta, the chisseled brow and cheek bones are a comforting viewing experience. I only wish that I could have met him to speak to him. Prayers and best wishes to all, Diane

Date	August 10, 2006
Name	Ted Schmeltz
Email	ted.schmeltz@us.army.mil
City	Zama-shi
State	Kanagawa-shi
Country	Japan

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My father was a member of the 720th, 450THBG. I just found this site and was thrilled to see pictures that I didn't know existed. Thank you. Ted Schmeltz, CW3(P), Aviation United States Army

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