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| '''Cody Dailey''' <br/><br/><div class='poster-info'><img src='/public/Attachments/ForumNew.MainPage/NoAvatar.gif' /></div><br/>9/28/2006 8:23:44 AM 
| After I spent a couple of hours late last night looking through the National Archives collection of photos on this website, I got to thinking about the small collection of original photos my dad obtained back in the 1970's.<br/> <br/> After WWII, he went into the reserves and then was recalled to active duty for Korea.  After the Korean War, he went to work for the Air Force as a civillian at Kelly AFB, in San Antonio, Texas.<br/> <br/> During his career at Kelly AFB, he took many trips on business.  During one of those trips, he met a man who supposedly flew several missions with the 401st as a photographer.  This gentleman, whose name is lost to time now, had a number of photos of the 401st in action.  Several of the photos are the standard "flak" shots, bomb release, etc. and identifying aircraft is difficult at best.  However, there were a few that clearly identify a number of B-17's with the 401st.  Some of these B-17's have no other known photograph.  After months of "negotiation", my dad finally purchased the original photographs from this gentleman and I am working on scanning them now.<br/> <br/> The B-17's that can be seen are as follows:<br/> <br/> "Little Boots" - IY-B (nose art visible)<br/> "Fools Luck III" - SC-D<br/> "Nasty Habit" - IN-L<br/> "Ol' Massa" - IN-N<br/> "Carrie B-IV" - IN-D<br/> no name or art visible (tail number: 43-38862) IN-N<br/> "D-Day Dottie" - IN-S  (Note:  To Jackie Sharp Sheflin & Donna Sharp Noble:  I know you guys have been looking for this one!)<br/> <br/> If you guys would like to include these photos in the website, let me know where to email them.  &#x1f642; <br/><br/>Cody Dailey<br/> <br/> Son of S/Sgt. JB Dailey<br/> <br/> Tail Gunner on board Tail-End Charlie/Morning Star, aircraft number: 42-31730, piloted by George Sombart (August 1944-January 1945)<br/> <br/> 615th Squadron, 401st BG<br/> 
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| '''Kele''' <br/><br/><div class='poster-info'><img src='/public/Attachments/ForumNew.MainPage/NoAvatar.gif' /></div><br/>9/28/2006 9:10:46 AM 
| Cody, that is great - please email the photographs to me - you might also want to cc Dale Anderson (the Group Historian). <br/> <br/> Thanks -<br/> <br/> -Kele <br/><br/><br/> 
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| '''Cody Dailey''' <br/><br/><div class='poster-info'><img src='/public/Attachments/ForumNew.MainPage/NoAvatar.gif' /></div><br/>9/28/2006 9:29:21 AM 
| Certainly...I shall send them over.  Do you have Mr. Anderson's email address by any chance? <br/><br/>Cody Dailey<br/> <br/> Son of S/Sgt. JB Dailey<br/> <br/> Tail Gunner on board Tail-End Charlie/Morning Star, aircraft number: 42-31730, piloted by George Sombart (August 1944-January 1945)<br/> <br/> 615th Squadron, 401st BG<br/> 
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| '''Jackie Sharp Sheflin''' <br/><br/><div class='poster-info'><img src='/public/Attachments/ForumNew.MainPage/NoAvatar.gif' /></div><br/>9/28/2006 10:15:06 AM 
| Cody,<br/> <br/> If you were close enough to Florida I would shake your hand or give you a hug!<br/> <br/> Would you mind making a hard copy of the D Day Dottie and mailing it to me? I will gladly pay for any costs and mailing. I can then copy it again and send a copy to my sisiter Donna.<br/> <br/> We have looked long and hard for any info on Dottie and the plane Dad was shot down in.<br/> <br/> <br/> I am wondering if the extra crew photo I just found should also become part of the photo gallery? I have already made copies and as soon as I can have the crew members identified...I would be happy to share a copy with the 401st.<br/> <br/> Just let me know someone...<br/> <br/> <br/> Jackie <br/><br/><img class='ForumMaxImgWidth' src='http://www.donald-byers.com/JackieSharpSig.jpg' /><br/> 
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| '''Cody Dailey''' <br/><br/><div class='poster-info'><img src='/public/Attachments/ForumNew.MainPage/NoAvatar.gif' /></div><br/>9/28/2006 11:14:47 AM 
| No problem Jackie....I will get you a hard copy.  In the meantime, I will email a copy of it to you.  Would you want an 8x10 hard copy?<br/> <br/> There are three planes in the picture, as you will see.  D-Day Dottie is the "top" plane and her markings (IN-S and tail number) are clearly visible when you zoom in.<br/> <br/> By the way, I think you should email a copy of the crew photo to the webmaster.  The more photos of 401st personnel on the site, the better off we will be!  &#x1f642; <br/><br/>Cody Dailey<br/> <br/> Son of S/Sgt. JB Dailey<br/> <br/> Tail Gunner on board Tail-End Charlie/Morning Star, aircraft number: 42-31730, piloted by George Sombart (August 1944-January 1945)<br/> <br/> 615th Squadron, 401st BG<br/> 
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| '''donaldbyers''' <br/><br/><div class='poster-info'><img src='/public/Attachments/ForumNew.MainPage/donaldbyers.jpg' /></div><br/>9/29/2006 11:55:14 AM 
| Am shure that they would love to have additional photo's especially those that show as not having photo's in the National Archives.  I my self would love to have copies of these pic's if you don't mind.  I have a site also at <br/> <br/> [http://www.donald-byers.com]<br/> <br/> [mailto:donald_byers@sbcglobal.net|donald_byers@sbcglobal.net]<br/> <br/> I am still looking for a picture of Carrie BII myself.<br/> <br/> Tks Don Byers <br/><br/>Sgt. Donald C. Byers, 613th Bomb Squadron, Togglier, 42-97344 Carrie B II, KIA 08/24/1944.<br/> 
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| '''donaldbyers''' <br/><br/><div class='poster-info'><img src='/public/Attachments/ForumNew.MainPage/donaldbyers.jpg' /></div><br/>9/29/2006 12:04:59 PM 
| This is Dale's e-mail address:<br/> <br/> [|historian@401bg.com]<br/> <br/> Don Byers <br/><br/>Sgt. Donald C. Byers, 613th Bomb Squadron, Togglier, 42-97344 Carrie B II, KIA 08/24/1944.<br/> 
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| '''Cody Dailey''' <br/><br/><div class='poster-info'><img src='/public/Attachments/ForumNew.MainPage/NoAvatar.gif' /></div><br/>10/10/2006 9:24:23 AM 
| I emailed a number of photographs to both Kele and Dale and couple of weeks ago, but have not heard from anyone.  I still have more to send, but want to make sure everything is getting where it is supposed to go first.<br/> <br/> Now that I think about it, I have not noticed Kele online for awhile.  I hope all is well. <br/><br/>Cody Dailey<br/> <br/> Son of S/Sgt. JB Dailey<br/> <br/> Tail Gunner on board Tail-End Charlie/Morning Star, aircraft number: 42-31730, piloted by George Sombart (August 1944-January 1945)<br/> <br/> 615th Squadron, 401st BG<br/> 
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| '''donaldbyers''' <br/><br/><div class='poster-info'><img src='/public/Attachments/ForumNew.MainPage/donaldbyers.jpg' /></div><br/>10/28/2006 1:05:50 PM 
| Cody,<br/> <br/> She was on a business trip and is trying to get the new PFG out so she has been quite busy. <br/><br/>Sgt. Donald C. Byers, 613th Bomb Squadron, Togglier, 42-97344 Carrie B II, KIA 08/24/1944.<br/> 
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| '''Cody Dailey''' <br/><br/><div class='poster-info'><img src='/public/Attachments/ForumNew.MainPage/NoAvatar.gif' /></div><br/>10/28/2006 2:40:35 PM 
| Ahh...wonderful.  I am happy that all is well. <br/> <br/> Kele....when you get a chance, shoot me a response on the previous emails from last month.  If everything is coming through okay, I can forward the other photos as well.<br/> <br/> Best Regards,<br/> Cody <br/><br/>Cody Dailey<br/> <br/> Son of S/Sgt. JB Dailey<br/> <br/> Tail Gunner on board Tail-End Charlie/Morning Star, aircraft number: 42-31730, piloted by George Sombart (August 1944-January 1945)<br/> <br/> 615th Squadron, 401st BG<br/> 
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| '''Paul Bellamy''' <br/><br/><div class='poster-info'><img src='/public/Attachments/ForumNew.MainPage/Paul Bellamy.jpg' /></div><br/>5/22/2007 9:50:22 AM 
| Hi Cody,<br/> <br/> Do you have a scan of the photo of "Ol' Massa" handy?<br/> <br/> It might help Dale out in [T0258|this thread].<br/> <br/> All the best,<br/> Paul <br/><br/>Paul Bellamy<br/> <img class='ForumMaxImgWidth' src='/public/Attachments/ForumNew.MainPage/resource1.png' /><br/> 
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