GUNNER GUEST LOG

Guest Log is still here, but a change in the way to post a log to prevent all the spammers from getting paid. If you want to make a post, email me here.

REF #:  1888      DATE POSTED:  2010-3-06   NAME:  Wayne Smith
URL(WEB SITE, IF APPLICABLE):       EMAIL (IF APPLICABLE):  helway@hotmail.com

MESSAGE:  I am trying to find a gunner I used to fly with back in the early 60's from Castle AFB in B52s.  I was the EWO and Fred Myers (Meyers?) and our pilot used to go fishing after pulling alert up in the mountains of California.  We had to walk in to the lake since there was no roads into it and we had to camp out for several days.  Caught native trout on this beautiful lake. The pilot, Curtis Eaton, was bored so he volunteered to be a fighter pilot and got his wish with F-105 "Thuds" and got shot down and is now on the "Wall".  I also got shot down in an EB-66 but survived.  I would love to connect with Fred if he is still alive and maybe go fishing together.
 Wayne H. Smith, Maj USAF (RET) Please email me at the above listed link.

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On Guest Log Ref.# 1887  on  2010-2-11, I requested info as to where I could locate a "leather aerial gunners patch".  It was posted in your guest log: Thanks so much for all your efforts and service, since I was fortunate to locate it through one of the Guest Log members. Kindly delete or remove my request from the Guest Log. Thanks, John P. Rumancik
WWII Tail Gunner....B-24..8th Air Force PS...I just signed up as life time member with the AFGA.

REF #:  1887      DATE POSTED:  2010-2-11   NAME:  John Rumancik
URL(WEB SITE, IF APPLICABLE):       EMAIL (IF APPLICABLE):  lorjpr@webtv.net

MESSAGE:  My name is John P. Rumancik ....I was a Tail Gunner in a B-24 in the 8th AF...392nd bomb group...576 sqd. during WWII.
I am looking for an "Aerial Gunners Wings Leather Patch".  This is to be sewn on my Leather Flight Jacket.  It is about 3 1/4 inches long and 1 3/4 inches wide......the gunners wings are etched on the leather strip. I would appreciate if anyone could help me in obtaining one. I have looked at many places and have had no success.....hopefully someone out there can locate one for me. Thanks, John P. Rumancik

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REF #:  1886      DATE POSTED:  2010-2-1   NAME:  Bob Matherly
URL(WEB SITE, IF APPLICABLE):       EMAIL (IF APPLICABLE):  bmatherly@wildblue.net

MESSAGE:  "The April 2010 AFGA SHORT BURSTS  will be mailed out in 60 days or so. I am starting work on it now. IF you have not subscribed to it and wish to received the Short Bursts delivered at your home address, please fill out the subscription envelope in the December 09 issue and mail it in to Jim Hoke before March 1st, 2010. The December 09 Short Bursts issue explained the reasons behind this change -and subscription program - in our Association Publication/Newsletter. The April Short Bursts will only be mailed to those who have subscribed to the publication by sending in the subscription to Jim Hoke and whose name appears on our April 10 Mailing List.  Get yours in now if you - don't wait until the last minute.  We will need to know all the  names and addresses no later than the first week of March, 2010.  This is just a reminder to those who have not yet signed up for the new program.  Bob Matherly, SB Editor

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REF #:  1885      DATE POSTED:  2010-1-30   NAME:  Jim Fogle
URL(WEB SITE, IF APPLICABLE):       EMAIL (IF APPLICABLE):  jimdene@artelco.com

MESSAGE:  Just a moment to check in and wish all a happy new year and best of health.  Still trying to get info or email addresses for Dell Stevens ,Gerry Olsen, Jim Collis and a bunch of others but those will help. Thanks to anyone who has any info. Gunner out    JIM FOGLE

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REF #:  1884      DATE POSTED:  2010-1-5   NAME:  Skip Withey
URL(WEB SITE, IF APPLICABLE):       EMAIL (IF APPLICABLE):  skipnbev@bresnan.net

MESSAGE:  I am trying to find a gunner named Adrian Drolet who at one time was stationed at Seymour Johnson. His old co-pilot is trying to contact him. If you or anyone knows his whereabouts could you let me me know? Thanks Skip Withey.