World War II History for July 19

Today in WW II History
World War II History for July 19
1942 - German U-boats were withdrawn from positions off the U.S. Atlantic coast due to effective American anti-submarine countermeasures.
1943 - During World War II, more than 150 B-17 and 112 B-24 bombers attacked Rome for the first time.

No Comments »Filed under: Atlantic Theater, Europe Theater, TodayPosted on July 19th, 2008

South Pacific B-17 Pilot - Bob Perry

‘Bob’ Perry, 85, WW II pilot, teacher
Tuesday, July 01, 2008 - The Hillsboro Argus
Robert D. “Bob” Perry, 85, Hillsboro, died June 22, 2008.
A life celebration will be 10 a.m. July 25 at Bethel Congregational United Church of Christ, 5150 SW Watson Ave., Beaverton, OR.
Mr. Perry was born in St. Helens Oregon Oct. 23, 1922. He [...]

No Comments »Filed under: Air, News, Pacific TheaterPosted on July 1st, 2008

WW II Bomber Brings Out Memories

WW II Bomber Brings Out Memories
6/10/2008 - 04:02:32 pm – KOTA TV
This week’s visit in Scottsbluff by a B-17 is more than just a history lesson for many, but for one man it’s also a chance to connect with the experiences of his father.
Patrick Vann of Torrington never heard a lot about his father’s experience [...]

No Comments »Filed under: Air, NewsPosted on June 11th, 2008

EAA B-17 Bomber Visit

EAA B-17 Bomber Visit to Seattle, WA (May 21, 2008 10am - 5pm)
I saw this B-17 (Aluminum Overcast in 398th B.G colors) flying over Puget Sound out my office window today and took a couple photos. It is being hosted at the Museum of Flight for Memorial Day weekend. It was a treat for a [...]

1 Comment »Filed under: News, TodayPosted on May 19th, 2008

World War II History for March 4

Today in WWarII History
World War II History for March 4
1941 - Britain launched Operation Claymore.
Operation Claymore was a World War II raid on the Lofoten Islands, by the British Armed forces. It was carried out on 4 March 1941, by British Commando and Royal Naval units on the remote islands off the coast of Norway, [...]

1 Comment »Filed under: Air, Country - Germany, Country - USA, TodayPosted on March 4th, 2008