My Daddy was a crew member (engineer and top turret gunner) on a B-17 stationed out of Podington. He was with the 92nd Bomb Group, the 325th Squadron. He always wondered why he came back home when other airmen he knew didn’t. He passed away in 2015 after a full and happy life.
I'm happy to hear your dad enjoyed a peaceful, happy, long life after his service. My country did not participate in WWII, but we supplied lots of oil to the allied war effort. As a WWII enthusiast, I've always been fascinated by the engineering of the machines your dad flew in, and the outstanding courage of the men who operated them. May he rest in peace, watch and take care of you and your family from above. Alberto J. Yanes
Your Daddy was one of the many US airman who were so incredibly brave flying those daytime bombing raids from the UK. My lovely Dad was a flight engineer in the RAF and on a training flight flew into a US base due to engine failure. He witnessed a B-17 flight coming home from a raid and said it was the saddest and bravest event he had ever seen in his life. He survived the war only because those two bombs were dropped on Japan as he was about to be flown out to India and tow Horsa gliders into Japan.
My dad Staff Sargent Edward Neese was a tail gunner in the 42nd at Podington in 1944. Ships name was Lady Kathern. Groups name was Fames Favorite Few. He always loved airplanes, hated war. Would fly with me many times. Dad passed away two years ago.
My grandfather was part of the 92nd Bomb Group, 327th Squadron. He was shot down 9.11.1944 and was liberated by the Timberwolf Division Spring of 1945. Thank you for this upload.
My deceased dad flew forts in the 327 BS at Podington Sep 1944-Apr 1945 Lt-Cpt Donald I Greene Thank you so much for this video Stephen Greene COL, U.S.A. (Ret.)
My Uncle Lt. John W. Schearer was there flew a B-17G out of Podington. He had some of his 8mm films which someone copied. Wish you could see them. He passed away last January, at the age of 101. Dr. Schearer, Great Falls, MT
I'm happy to hear that he enjoyed a long life after his service. May he rest in peace and take care of you and your family from above. Alberto J. Yanes
Squadron Engineer of the 326th. If not mistaken, that Station 109, Podington also had the 325th, 327th & the 405th of the 92nd BG along with it. Triangle B.
My uncle, my mother's brother, Capt. Jack Harwood flew into Podington with the 92nd then went to Thurleigh with the 306th and 367th as Pilot, killed 4/17/43 Bremen raid, Twelve O'clock High movie based upon as lost so many ships and crew that raids would not start up again until May 1st.He was first over Germany pilot with Armstrong's group before that, made 16 missions before being killed, age 23, baby boy born on April 1st, 43 he received cable of his birth but never saw, was POW in Bremen hospital, buried in Maargraten Cemetary in Holland with 5,000 other American soldiers...
My Daddy was a crew member (engineer and top turret gunner) on a B-17 stationed out of Podington. He was with the 92nd Bomb Group, the 325th Squadron. He always wondered why he came back home when other airmen he knew didn’t. He passed away in 2015 after a full and happy life.
So was my Daddy. He was top turret gunner, engineer, B 17 Poddingtom 92nd bomber group and 325th.
I'm happy to hear your dad enjoyed a peaceful, happy, long life after his service. My country did not participate in WWII, but we supplied lots of oil to the allied war effort. As a WWII enthusiast, I've always been fascinated by the engineering of the machines your dad flew in, and the outstanding courage of the men who operated them. May he rest in peace, watch and take care of you and your family from above.
Alberto J. Yanes
Your Daddy was one of the many US airman who were so incredibly brave flying those daytime bombing raids from the UK. My lovely Dad was a flight engineer in the RAF and on a training flight flew into a US base due to engine failure. He witnessed a B-17 flight coming home from a raid and said it was the saddest and bravest event he had ever seen in his life. He survived the war only because those two bombs were dropped on Japan as he was about to be flown out to India and tow Horsa gliders into Japan.
My dad Staff Sargent Edward Neese was a tail gunner in the 42nd at Podington in 1944. Ships name was Lady Kathern. Groups name was Fames Favorite Few. He always loved airplanes, hated war. Would fly with me many times. Dad passed away two years ago.
My Mother's maiden name was Neese. I wonder if we are related.
My grandfather was part of the 92nd Bomb Group, 327th Squadron. He was shot down 9.11.1944 and was liberated by the Timberwolf Division Spring of 1945. Thank you for this upload.
My deceased dad flew forts in the 327 BS at Podington Sep 1944-Apr 1945 Lt-Cpt Donald I Greene
Thank you so much for this video Stephen Greene COL, U.S.A. (Ret.)
My Uncle Lt. John W. Schearer was there flew a B-17G out of Podington. He had some of his 8mm films which someone copied. Wish you could see them. He passed away last January, at the age of 101.
Dr. Schearer, Great Falls, MT
I'm happy to hear that he enjoyed a long life after his service. May he rest in peace and take care of you and your family from above.
Alberto J. Yanes
love these films of englands old airfields
Wow incredible footage thanks for sharing
Squadron Engineer of the 326th. If not mistaken, that Station 109, Podington also had the 325th, 327th & the 405th of the 92nd BG along with it. Triangle B.
My uncle, my mother's brother, Capt. Jack Harwood flew into Podington with the 92nd then went to Thurleigh with the 306th and 367th as Pilot, killed 4/17/43 Bremen raid, Twelve O'clock High movie based upon as lost so many ships and crew that raids would not start up again until May 1st.He was first over Germany pilot with Armstrong's group before that, made 16 missions before being killed, age 23, baby boy born on April 1st, 43 he received cable of his birth but never saw, was POW in Bremen hospital, buried in Maargraten Cemetary in Holland with 5,000 other American soldiers...
These films should be run through the new technology that is available to restore them to perfection. They are irreplaceable.
I did this and this uploader sent me a copyright strike and had it taken down. So enjoy this low res version.
Which still witnesses the sound of American motors today and is known as Santa Pod!!
Brad Brassman setting.
I wonder if my Daddy was on one of those planes. How much he would have loved to see this film.
Linda, I almost think that my uncle was your Dad’s pilot, I’m going to listen to his video and see if he speaks of him.
Kain't See It was the name on my Dad's plane.
B-17 乘員的製服！及飛行的片段！
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