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Message No. 250

Message:
The color was red. My father Joseph Broschart stated he flew in the MOBY DICK once in 1943 when the EAGER BEAVER was down for repairs. The squadron color was red but not a bright red.
Joyce

Message No. 250 ▷ Parent Message No. 250 ▷ Grandparent Message No. 159

Responses:

90th BG Squadron Colors — JW, Thu Jan 16 10:12

I'm looking to find the right colors for a 90th BG 320th BS B-24D. In particular Moby Dick 124047 circa 1942-43. I'm a little confused about the color of the background for the skull and cross-bombs... more
- Moby Dick colors skull/crossbones — joyce falba, Sun Jan 18 10:22
- - 320th Tail background color — John Faulkner, Sun Feb 26 10:03
    
    I was in the 320th Sqdn. from Aug. 1943 to Aug. 1944 and flew 44 missions to Weewak, Rabaul,Biak and other targets. The background for the skull and cross bombs for the 320th sqdn Was red it was... more
  - - Re: 320th Tail background color — Paul Gallagher, Mon Feb 27 13:31
      
      Dear Mr Faulkner, Si I was wondering, you were in the same unit as my dad, 90th bomb grp, 329th sqn. I am unsure of when he arrived, I do know that he received campaign ribbons for the So... more
    - - Paul Gallagher question — John Faulkner, Mon Feb 27 15:22
        
        Paul I am sorry that I did not know your father. Ilooked through my Jolly Rogere book that lists every one that wAS. IN THE GROUP This covwers the years 1942 to 1944. If your dad was in the... more
      - Re: Paul Gallagher question — Paul Gallagher, Mon Feb 27 16:00
        
        Sir, my thanks for your fast reply!If you could possible tell me a history of the unit ,such as founding of it, obviously your knowledge of it would be up until 1944. But any such info would be... more
        Jolly Roger History — Bonnie Dilworth, Tue Mar 7 10:05
        
        Paul, The best source for Jolly Roger information is the book LEGACY OF THE 90TH BOMBARDMENT GROUP THE JOLLY ROGERS by Wiley O Woods Jr. If you would be interested in obtaining a copy of the book... more
        book — Paul Gallagher, Tue Mar 7 18:43
        
        Hello Bonnie, I would love to get a copy of this book. Please let me know how much it is thru you, or if I can obtain a copy in some other way. Thanks. Paul
        Book — Bonnie Dilworth, Tue Mar 7 19:52
        
        Paul, Email me and I will give you the details.
        Jolly Roger history — John Faulkner, Mon Mar 6 13:21
        
        Paul if you will send me your e-mail address I will send you some information that I think you can use in your quest for Jolly Roger origin and history. John
        Re: Jolly Roger history — Paul Gallagher, Mon Mar 6 15:43
        
        Dear Mr. Faulkner, Thanks for your reply and information. Here is my email address. twowinboyz@sbcglobal.net. Thanks again Sir. Paul
      - Paul G (nm) — John Faulkner, Mon Feb 27 15:11
    - 320th — Larry Looby, Mon Feb 27 08:35
      
      Hello John; Do you remember Tom Sippel of the 321st. Radio Gunner?

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