The View From The Ground
By Simon Z. Aman (Zamansky) Volume 34, Winter 2003, No. 3 Cindy Goodman, Editor I was the Communication Chief of the 349th Squadron of the group from August 1943 to September 1945. My job was to make sure that Radio Equipment, Compasses, and all wiring connection to all parts (including all headsets, mikes, and aerials) […]
Margo’s Cargo
Splasher Six Volume 31, Summer 2000, No. 2 Cindy Goodman, Editor “I cannot recall very much about the whole situation that began with my opening the door between the radio room and the bomb bay on that day, and seeing the mess,” former radio operator Donald Stewart said. It was a mess that could have […]
Echoes of the Mighty Eighth
by Michael Faley Splasher Six Spring 2006, Vol. 37, No. 1 Cindy Goodman, Editor The cold winter winds howl through Liverpool Street Station in London, England as the whistle screams for everyone to board the 14:26 train to Norwich. Chilled to the bone, I hurry to the train and collapse in my seat as the engine slowly pulls out of the […]
Gentlemen… Start Your Engines
By Bill Carleton Splasher Six Volume 33, Fall 2002, No. 3 Cindy Goodman, Editor The other day I came across my “pocket mission report” for the 351st Squadron, dated September 29, 1944 to April 27, 1945. Within two hours after each mission, Squadron Engineering would report to Group Operations the status of each plane. Operations […]
RAF Mildenhall
By Ron Jensen From Stars and Stripes European Edition Splasher Six Vol. 33, Fall 2002, No. 3 Cindy Goodman, Editor RAF MILDENHALL, England – Some of the men standing on the RAF Mildenhall tarmac Friday stooped a bit. They had gray hair and faces lined like old maps. With them were young folks, men and […]
Flags in the Cedar Chest
By Janice Watterson Snyder, 21 Mar 2004 Splasher Six Volume 32, Fall 2001, No.3 Cindy Goodman, Editor Throughout the year, but especially on Veteran’s Day and Memorial Day, I think of the Flags in my Grandmother’s cedar lined trunk. They are an exceptional collection because of the lives they represent. A regimental flag, with only […]
Adventures of an Airman
By Anthony T. Schimmel Splasher Six Volume 33, Fall 2002, No. 3 Cindy Goodman, Editor Ken Parsons, Jr., has a column in the Pine Bluff (Arkansas) News “A few weeks ago I proposed a ‘War Story Club’ for veterans, with dues being one written story about life in the military service. The Number One membership […]
The Queen of the Skies
Splasher Six Volume 30, Spring 1999, No. 1 Cindy Goodman, Editor When I asked you to respond to my question about why the B-17 was the Queen of the Skies, I was little prepared for the eloquence and depth of your responses. You sent me poems, thoughts, memories, and even an original sketch! What you […]
My Toughest Duty
By Henry Cervantes Splasher Six Volume 33, Spring 02, No. 1 Cindy Goodman, Editor In the fall issue of Splasher Six, poignant stories of Hundredth families seeking links to relatives who died in the war reminded me of an incident I thought might be of interest. After flying twenty-six missions as copilot on Joe Martin’s […]
Believe It Or Not
By Bill Carleton Splasher Six Volume 32, Winter 2001, No. 4 Cindy Goodman, Editor I believe it was in April 45 that a coincidence occurred which proved the flying ability of the B-17. We were near the tower when the group flew over in loose formation and Parm (John Parmentier) cried out, “There is one […]