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Message No. 1055
Subject: 320th Bomb Group/Moby Dick
Date: Fri Jan 4, 2013 13:48
IP: 131.191.87.80

Message:
My Dad, Arthur J. Middleton, flew in the 320th Bomb Group. We are trying to locate a picture of the plane that he flew. Did you have any luck? Most likely my dad and your grandfather knew each other.
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Responses:
  • 320th Squadron, Moby DickErik Krouskop, Sun Jan 1 15:52
    My grandfather flew the Moby Dick, and I was wondering if anyone had any pictures of the plane or air fields he flew from? I've been slowly (oh so slowly) gathering family pictures and things and... more
    • Leslie George FearnsidePhillip Jones, Tue Oct 20 23:58
      Erik, I live in Australia. My grandmother was Elsie May Fearnside, sister of Leslie George Fearnside, who I believe was your great grandfather. If this is so then can we make contact? Can you post... more
    • 320th Bomb Group/Moby Dick — Grant Middleton, Fri Jan 4 13:48
      • Moby DickFrederck Herzog III, Sun Jun 1 10:34
        My dad, Frederick C Herzog Jr., was the Navigator on the "Moby Dick". I have a copy of the unit's photo album showing the different flight groups that composed the Jolly Roger Group and I have a... more
    • Norman KrouskopBob Tupa, Mon Jan 2 20:47
      Erik your grandfather did not fly the plane named Moby Dick. That plane was returened to the US in October of 43. Your grandfather went to the SW Pacific in March of 44 ferrying a plane from the US... more
      • picturesAnn Clayton, Thu Aug 31 10:55
        Bob, I have located a picture of my father with his crew. I have had it posted on the JollyRogers1942.com website under the HALL OF HEROES. I have the original, and also listed the names of all crew... more
      • Plane PicturesCharla Rolph, Thu Mar 22 13:11
        I have 58 small snap shots from my father's collection of plane artwork if anyone is interested. "Pug Nose" "Dawn Patrol" "Twin Niftys II" "Ole Tomato" etc.
        • Plane PicturesAnn Clayton, Fri Sep 1 12:08
          Charla, Do any of the pics show a plane with the #s "077"?? I have a pic of my father in front of that plane, but it doesn't show the name, just that number. Would appreciate it if you could check... more
          • 077Bob Tupa, Sat Sep 2 10:04
            Send me a copy of the picture and I will see if I can find which plane it was.
        • PicturesJeffrey Andres, Fri Oct 12 09:21
          Charla, I would like to see the pictures too. We lost all records of my grandfather, Glenn A. Nelson, 1st Lt., 400 Squadron(Black Pirates). I seem to remember mention of "Twin Niftys II as a child,... more
          • Re: PicturesAnonymous, Sun May 22 08:43
            Charla, can you forward the photo's to go3black@yahoo.com?
        • picturesBob Tupa, Thu Mar 22 23:56
          Charla, If you have scanned your pictures I would love to see them. Good shots of some of the early planes are rare and you may have some that are common and some that are not. I will be happy to... more
          • PicturesDave santaspirt, Mon May 23 13:06
            would love to see them as well. Spirt24@gmail.com.
          • Re: picturesAnonymous, Mon May 23 11:59
            I'd like to see them too. c h u c k s k i 3 @ h o t m a i l. com. Thank you!
          • PictureCharla Rolph, Tue Oct 23 15:53
            send me your email address & I will forward the pictures to you.
          • PicturesChuck, Mon Jun 11 20:16
            Carla, I'd like scans too if possible. c h u c k s k i 3 @ h o t m a i l . c o m Thank you, Chuck
            • PicturesGrant Middleton, Fri Jan 4 13:51
              My father, Arthur J. Middleton, was in the 320th bomb group and I am trying to locate pictures as well. Can you forward them to me too if it isn't too late. my email address is gmiddleton@comcast.net ... more
          • Info on fatherPaul Gallagher, Sat Mar 24 15:48
            Sir I ve tried in vain to find info on my dad John J Gallagher who was in the Jolly Rodgers toward the end of WW2. Any idea's or suggestion's on other place's to try for information? Thanks PG
      • Re: Norman KrouskopAnonymous, Mon Jan 2 20:54
        Ohhh I see! I misread that on Jollyrogerweb, that's my fault. Dad doesn't remember the name of the plane either. I have not been able to go through the boxes that Lucy has yet. I'm looking forward to ... more
    • Re: 320th Squadron, Moby Dickksheats, Mon Jan 2 09:06
      YOU CAN FIND INFORMATION ON THIS SITE http://www.jollyrogersweb.com/resultAlpha.asp?selAlpha=K&offset=210
      • Re: 320th Squadron, Moby DickAnonymous, Mon Jan 2 17:23
        yeah i saw that. I'm looking for more info about his service, and i'd love a picture of his plane. No one in the family has found one yet.
        • Re: 320th Squadron, Moby DickJames Horner Pilot 320th sq, Tue Mar 27 10:56
          Eric, I flew with your Grd Fth in1944. He did not have a plane. Contrary to the nonsense that was spread throughout the war years. We fly just like the Air lines do. The maintenance dept provides a... more
          • 320th SquadronGary Opper, Mon Aug 18 21:29
            Mr. Horner, First of all, thank you for your service and for fighting to make sure my children, granddaughter, and my wife and I could have the life I have lived. My father was in the Army in Europe... more
          • Arthur J. MiddletonGrant Middleton, Fri Jan 4 13:57
            Did you know my father, Arthur J. Middleton? Thanks, Grant gmiddleton@comcast.net
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