2015 Reunion Updates
Update 1: September 2, 2015 We have just been informed that global events permitting, the 100th Bomb Group Reunion will have another visitor in New Orleans — in the form of a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England. We have quickly set up what we hope will be a special […]
Love, Pride and Tears
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – A little girl in Heidi braids sat on her father’s knee in a hotel lobby, hesitating before answering his question. “How do you feel about what I do?” Stan Caldwell asked. “Um,” replied Haley Caldwell, 9. “I’m glad I have a dad who will do this, but when this happens, I wish […]
As Time Goes By
By Jill Tekel Splasher Six, Spring 2006, Vol. 37, No. 1 Cindy Goodman, Editor As Veteran’s Day 2005 approached and I recalled this past 100th Bomb Group reunion in Pittsburgh, all of a sudden I had a sinking feeling, you know, that feeling deep down in the pit of your stomach. It was that moment that […]
If Only His Grandfather Knew
By Adrian Leist Caldwell and CW3 Stan Caldwell Volume 34, Winter 2003, No. 4 Cindy Goodman, Editor March 20 was my grandson Taylor’s 12th birthday. His dad had promised to wish him a happy birthday from his base at Camp Udairi, Kuwait. The night of March 19, we sat with our daughter in law and […]
More Memories from Splasher Six
By Les Bratt – Wireless Operator/Air Gunner RAF Splasher Six Volume 35, Spring 2004, No.1 Cindy Goodman, Editor More Memories From Splasher Six. By Les Bratt – Wireless Operator/Air Gunner RAF Splasher Six Volume 35, Spring 2004, No. 1 As part of my training to be a Wireless Operator / Air Gunner, I was posted […]
Memorial Motorcycle
Aaron Hatfield has customized a Harley in authentic 100th Bomb Group Markings. We hope you enjoy the photos of this remarkable creation. The accompanying text is from an email note Aaron sent to the site webmasters. The text has not been modified. Email Aaron Thanks for the opportunity to put these up for everyone to see. […]
13th Combat Wing General Information
Date Posted Details 16 Mar 08 14 Mar 08 95th Bomb Group Association Reunion (April 9-13, 2008) Tucson, Arizona Complete details on the 95th BGA website
13th Combat Wing Newsletters
13th Combat Wing“A Wing and a Prayer”Official Newsletter of the 13th Combat Wing Association The first issue of “A Wing and a Prayer” was published in March 2008. We will add newsletters to this page as they are published. Newsletters: March 2008 Issue Summer 2008 Issue Spring 2009 Issue
13th Combat Wing 390th Bomb Group (Heavy)
13th Combat Wing 390th Bomb Group (Heavy) 390th Bomb Group Website On 26 January 1943, the 390th Bombardment Group (H) was activated on General Order 14, issued by Headquarters second Air Force, Fort George Wright, Washington. Formation did not begin until late February 1943. Training at Geiger until 6 June 1943 when the Group moved […]
13th Combat Wing 95th Bomb Group (Heavy)
13th Combat Wing 95th Bomb Group (Heavy) 95th Bomb Group Website Activated 15th June 1942 at Barkesdale Field, Louisiana, the 95th BG did not commence operations until late August 1942 at Geiger Field, Washington. On 31st October, 1942, they moved, temporarily, to Ephrata, Washington, returning to Geiger Field on 24th November, 1942. Final training took […]