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Posted: 4/11/2015 9:17:45 AM EDT
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Posted: 4/11/2015 9:34:32 AM EDT
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Japanese "Betty"
 ME109  F4  Royal Navy Sea King (RPG hit)  Avenger  B17  |
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Posted: 4/11/2015 9:35:48 AM EDT
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This is the plane that my Grandpa flew on.
 I managed to track this down online:  They made it back to England, only to lose an engine on takeoff on the next flight, resulting in a crash. |
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Posted: 4/11/2015 9:38:53 AM EDT
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In before the one wing fighter jet pix.
I can only imagine what is going through the minds of those bomber airmen that are falling through the sky. RIP. |
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Posted: 4/11/2015 9:39:07 AM EDT
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Posted: 4/11/2015 9:42:21 AM EDT
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 I made it home this day, others didn't.  |
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Posted: 4/11/2015 9:42:56 AM EDT
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Posted: 4/11/2015 9:59:18 AM EDT
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Posted: 4/11/2015 10:04:51 AM EDT
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In before the one wing fighter jet pix. I can only imagine what is going through the minds of those bomber airmen that are falling through the sky. RIP. 
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Posted: 4/11/2015 10:14:27 AM EDT
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This thread is awesome
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Posted: 4/11/2015 10:16:13 AM EDT
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This thread is awesome http://steeljawscribe.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/ffd44ad3ecafdw8.jpg Looks like that MANPAD would definitely have taken down a 747, just ask the TWA800 truthers. |
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Posted: 4/11/2015 10:20:31 AM EDT
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In before the one wing fighter jet pix. I can only imagine what is going through the minds of those bomber airmen that are falling through the sky. RIP. http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads7/f15wing1138441174.jpg Awesome. Thanks! |
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Posted: 4/11/2015 10:20:58 AM EDT
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This thread is awesome http://steeljawscribe.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/ffd44ad3ecafdw8.jpg Frogfoot? |
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Posted: 4/11/2015 10:50:04 AM EDT
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That B-17 with the wing blown off always gets me. Geeeezus.
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Posted: 4/11/2015 10:52:23 AM EDT
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This thread is awesome http://steeljawscribe.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/ffd44ad3ecafdw8.jpg Frogfoot? Used to be frogfeet. 
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Posted: 4/11/2015 10:54:30 AM EDT
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Posted: 4/11/2015 10:58:27 AM EDT
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I go past this on an area where I walk my dog. Remains of a Wellington bomber 
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Posted: 4/11/2015 10:58:52 AM EDT
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Posted: 4/11/2015 10:59:01 AM EDT
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Posted: 4/11/2015 11:02:21 AM EDT
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Posted: 4/11/2015 11:03:42 AM EDT
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Posted: 4/11/2015 11:05:19 AM EDT
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FW190 getting shredded by 8 50 cal's of a P47
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Posted: 4/11/2015 11:06:34 AM EDT
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Posted: 4/11/2015 11:06:38 AM EDT
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Posted: 4/11/2015 11:09:11 AM EDT
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Posted: 4/11/2015 11:11:04 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryBackstory? eta: midair collision over Tunisia. |
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Posted: 4/11/2015 11:11:38 AM EDT
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ME110 exploding in mid air
 from gun cam of Lt.Col. James Howard (check out the kills....don't see that mix very often)  |
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Posted: 4/11/2015 11:13:35 AM EDT
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Backstory? Quote HistoryMidair collision with another bomber, the wingtip damn near sliced the tail off the one that did return. |
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Posted: 4/11/2015 11:13:54 AM EDT
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Posted: 4/11/2015 11:14:01 AM EDT
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Posted: 4/11/2015 11:17:29 AM EDT
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Posted: 4/11/2015 11:19:11 AM EDT
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can't help there but I do have pictures and typed out letters from my great uncle, who was a radio operator on one
http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_1_5/1660178_my_great_uncle_was_a_bomber_radioman_in_WWII___another_AA_gun_navy_guy___all_letters_now_posted.html |
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Posted: 4/11/2015 11:22:57 AM EDT
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Great thread that needs some Thud action:
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Posted: 4/11/2015 11:25:42 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: ME110 exploding in mid air http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii120/Duggy009/Jim-HowardGunCamera-3.jpg from gun cam of Lt.Col. James Howard (check out the kills....don't see that mix very often) http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii120/Duggy009/JamesHoward.jpg |
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Posted: 4/11/2015 11:32:08 AM EDT
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http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii120/Duggy009/JamesHoward.jpg James Howard was a Medal of Honor winner for his actions on 11 Jan 1944. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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ME110 exploding in mid air http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii120/Duggy009/Jim-HowardGunCamera-3.jpg from gun cam of Lt.Col. James Howard (check out the kills....don't see that mix very often) http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii120/Duggy009/JamesHoward.jpg James Howard was a Medal of Honor winner for his actions on 11 Jan 1944. His MOH Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy near Oschersleben, Germany, on 11 January 1944. On that day Col. Howard was the leader of a group of P-51 aircraft providing support for a heavy bomber formation on a long-range mission deep in enemy territory. As Col. Howard's group met the bombers in the target area the bomber force was attacked by numerous enemy fighters. Col. Howard, with his group, at once engaged the enemy and himself destroyed a German ME. 110. As a result of this attack Col. Howard lost contact with his group, and at once returned to the level of the bomber formation. He then saw that the bombers were being heavily attacked by enemy airplanes and that no other friendly fighters were at hand. While Col. Howard could have waited to attempt to assemble his group before engaging the enemy, he chose instead to attack single-handed a formation of more than 30 German airplanes. With utter disregard for his own safety he immediately pressed home determined attacks for some 30 minutes, during which time he destroyed 3 enemy airplanes and probably destroyed and damaged others. Toward the end of this engagement 3 of his guns went out of action and his fuel supply was becoming dangerously low. Despite these handicaps and the almost insuperable odds against him, Col. Howard continued his aggressive action in an attempt to protect the bombers from the numerous fighters. His skill, courage, and intrepidity on this occasion set an example of heroism which will be an inspiration to the U.S. Armed Forces. |
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Posted: 4/11/2015 11:36:32 AM EDT
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ME110 exploding in mid air http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii120/Duggy009/Jim-HowardGunCamera-3.jpg from gun cam of Lt.Col. James Howard (check out the kills....don't see that mix very often) http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii120/Duggy009/JamesHoward.jpg James Howard was a Medal of Honor winner for his actions on 11 Jan 1944. His MOH Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy near Oschersleben, Germany, on 11 January 1944. On that day Col. Howard was the leader of a group of P-51 aircraft providing support for a heavy bomber formation on a long-range mission deep in enemy territory. As Col. Howard's group met the bombers in the target area the bomber force was attacked by numerous enemy fighters. Col. Howard, with his group, at once engaged the enemy and himself destroyed a German ME. 110. As a result of this attack Col. Howard lost contact with his group, and at once returned to the level of the bomber formation. He then saw that the bombers were being heavily attacked by enemy airplanes and that no other friendly fighters were at hand. While Col. Howard could have waited to attempt to assemble his group before engaging the enemy, he chose instead to attack single-handed a formation of more than 30 German airplanes. With utter disregard for his own safety he immediately pressed home determined attacks for some 30 minutes, during which time he destroyed 3 enemy airplanes and probably destroyed and damaged others. Toward the end of this engagement 3 of his guns went out of action and his fuel supply was becoming dangerously low. Despite these handicaps and the almost insuperable odds against him, Col. Howard continued his aggressive action in an attempt to protect the bombers from the numerous fighters. His skill, courage, and intrepidity on this occasion set an example of heroism which will be an inspiration to the U.S. Armed Forces. I couldnt begin to fathom what that wouldve been like that day... |
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Posted: 4/11/2015 11:48:34 AM EDT
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Posted: 4/11/2015 2:59:27 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/11/2015 3:52:38 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/11/2015 4:00:56 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/11/2015 4:10:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryChris you were in her? I am sorry. |
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Posted: 4/11/2015 4:11:33 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/11/2015 4:18:23 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/11/2015 4:20:57 PM EDT
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Made it home, but fucked our shit up. Magic bullet. Rim, tire, fuel cell, and a wire bundle. The bundle was fucked bad. Radios, GPS, and more elec then I remember. 
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Posted: 4/11/2015 4:21:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryDamn. Those poor waist gunners. Flak munition go off INSIDE the a/c? |
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Posted: 4/11/2015 4:31:05 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/11/2015 4:33:15 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/11/2015 4:39:03 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/11/2015 4:44:29 PM EDT
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Midair collision with another bomber, the wingtip damn near sliced the tail off the one that did return. Quote HistoryQuoted:
Midair collision with another bomber, the wingtip damn near sliced the tail off the one that did return. Actually I believe that a German fighter collided with it. |
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Posted: 4/11/2015 5:01:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryThat might be the most incredible WWII aerial footage I have seen. The strafing runs from the 10 minute mark forward were just unreal to watch from that perspective, especially in color. All that gunfire was from machine guns in the wings of a fighter plane correct? 50 cal? Great stuff, thanks for posting! |
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Posted: 4/11/2015 5:02:08 PM EDT
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Actually I believe that a German fighter collided with it. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Midair collision with another bomber, the wingtip damn near sliced the tail off the one that did return. Actually I believe that a German fighter collided with it. You are correct, I misremembered. http://www.warbirdsnews.com/warbird-articles/wwiis-b-17-all-american-separating-fact-fiction.html |
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