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Message No. 526

Message:
Hello, I am a newspaper reporter in Kalamazoo Michigan trying to confirm that Fred Hellenga flew as a captain of B-24. His cousin wrote saying that and I will be contacting Mr. Hellenga, but as we have had several cases of people claiming to have been a veteran of certain events and not having been, I just want to double check.
We are doing a special on the end of the pacific part of World war II so I need a rsponse this week. Thank you ver much. My phone number is 269 3888563
Thank you.

Barbara Waltersê

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Responses:

Hellenga — Scott, Thu Aug 4 09:46

My father flew with Hellenga. Please repost with an air time for this as I really want to see it. Thanks much!
- Re: Hellenga — frank Scott, Fri Aug 5 17:39
  
  Hi What was your dad's name Frank
- hellenga — barbara walters, Fri Aug 5 11:48
  
  Not sure when it is running yet but it will be within next 10 days. I will be on vacation for one week and will respond when I get back. The article will be posted on mlive.com
Re: fred hellenga — Anonymous, Wed Aug 3 23:04

If you look under Hellenga on the combat crews he and his crew are pictured there
Fred Hellenga — Bonnie Dilworth, Wed Aug 3 21:15

I too can confirm that Mr. Hellenga was a pilot with the 90th Bombardment Group "The Jolly Rogers" We do have some photos depicting the Japanese Peace Envoy landing at Ie Shima and the 90th BG being... more
Re: fred hellenga — frank scott, Wed Aug 3 20:06

hi again the 90th Bomb Group was known as the Jolly Rogers
Fred Hellenga — Frank Scott, Wed Aug 3 18:16

Hi Yes Captain Fred Hellenga Was a B24 Pilot in 90th Bomb Group 5th AAf in Southwest Pacific. Flying 43 combat Missions plus other .I flew with him as Radio Operator
- hellenga — barb walters, Fri Aug 5 11:52
  
  How nice to hear from you. I visited with him yesterday. Anything you think I should put in the article about what kind of guy he was/is or some event you think defines his character? Unfortunately,... more
- - Re: hellenga — Anonymous, Fri Aug 5 12:42
    
    Hellenga Naturally I think he and Copilt Earl Miller were the greatest and that we had the best crew. Capt Hellenga he was cool under stress. I recall he was more Mature and level headed than most of ... more
  - - hellenga — walters, Fri Aug 5 12:56
      
      Thanks. what state are you replying from? Best wishes for your good health. Thanks again.
    - - Re: hellenga — Anonymous, Fri Aug 5 16:32
        
        California

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