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| '''Rascal''' <br/><br/><div class='poster-info'><img src='/public/Attachments/ForumNew.MainPage/NoAvatar.gif' /></div><br/>6/5/2008 5:14:57 PM 
| Looking for information on "Dynamite John" B-17G 42-102398 and trying to confirm if the co-pilot was named Lahey, or if he was a crew-member..all I have at this time is the last name.  Any and all help most appreciated.<br/> Thanks<br/> <br/> Rascal <br/><br/><br/> 
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| '''Paul Bellamy''' <br/><br/><div class='poster-info'><img src='/public/Attachments/ForumNew.MainPage/Paul Bellamy.jpg' /></div><br/>6/5/2008 7:31:54 PM 
| 612th Bomb Squadron.<br/> Crew of: Capt K.H. Opie;<br/> <br/> Pilot: Capt K.H. Opie         <br/> Copilot: 1st Lt E.A. Lahey         <br/> Navigator: 1st Lt J.M. Schwartz         <br/> Bombardier: Capt J.E. Browne         <br/> Radio Operator: T/Sgt G.C. Fleetwood         <br/> Engr/Top Turret: T/Sgt A.P. Simmons         <br/> Ball Turret Gunne:r S/Sgt J.F. Brodie         <br/> Tail Gunner: S/Sgt R.F. Burns         <br/> Left Waist Gunner: S/Sgt A. Yantzie         <br/> Right Waist Gunner: S/Sgt H.A. Brauer <br/> <br/> 31 recorded missions between 8th May and 13th August 1944. <br/> No aircraft identified for any mission except the last, when they flew in 42-31891.<br/> See [++c010691|HERE] for the list.<br/> <br/> "Dynamite John" arrived at Deenethorpe in May 44, but her <u>recorded</u> missions don't begin until August 11th. See [http://www.401bg.com/history/aircraft.asp?acid=102398|HERE].<br/> <br/> Hope that's of use,<br/> Paul <br/><br/>Paul Bellamy<br/> <img class='ForumMaxImgWidth' src='/public/Attachments/ForumNew.MainPage/resource1.png' /><br/> 
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| '''Rascal''' <br/><br/><div class='poster-info'><img src='/public/Attachments/ForumNew.MainPage/NoAvatar.gif' /></div><br/>6/6/2008 2:43:18 PM 
| Paul:<br/>  I appreciate the information, most helpful.<br/> <br/> Thank you.<br/> <br/> Rascal <br/><br/><br/> 
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| '''laheyth''' <br/><br/><div class='poster-info'><img src='/public/Attachments/ForumNew.MainPage/NoAvatar.gif' /></div><br/>2/22/2011 11:43:37 AM 
| Ball Turret Gunne:r S/Sgt J.F. Brodie  is a typo, it is acutally,  John Bodle  <nowiki>--</nowiki>  not J.F. "Brodie", but J. F. Bodle was ball turret gunner<br/> The 401st book got my name wrong! after the war, I went to Notre Dame, grduated from law school and praticed law until late 1980s. Married and have 6 children, all much older than any of us were during WWII. <br/><br/><br/> 
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| '''donaldbyers''' <br/><br/><div class='poster-info'><img src='/public/Attachments/ForumNew.MainPage/donaldbyers.jpg' /></div><br/>2/22/2011 3:02:16 PM 
| I can most likley help in the ID of the aircraft and who is flying the mission as far as crew go.  It will just take a little bit to update.  Am glad you are now able to post.<br/> <br/> Don <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/>2/22/2011 3:47:33 PM 
| The missing aircraft serial number on the July missions were flown in 43-37510 SC-T ([++c010691|http://www.401bg.org/History/crew.asp?cid=10691]) no nickname known at this time.  Mission 118 is missing right now and hope we will be able to get that one soon also.  We have an on going Research Project ([http://www.401bg.org/Historians_Corner/])for files from the NARA and a contractor doing the scanning of documents.  Layhey is the Co-Pilot in these missions.  I will also check on the name and make corrections as required. <br/> <br/> Side Note: So far the name is spelled as shown in the Loading List and under the Crew of Kermit Opie.  I will try some other documents and if found there I can't change the way it is shown on the web site.<br/> <br/> Don <br/><br/>Sgt. Donald C. Byers, 613th Bomb Squadron, Togglier, 42-97344 Carrie B II, KIA 08/24/1944.<br/> 
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| '''Paul Bellamy''' <br/><br/><div class='poster-info'><img src='/public/Attachments/ForumNew.MainPage/Paul Bellamy.jpg' /></div><br/>2/22/2011 6:26:45 PM 
| First entry of the Mission 118 Loading Lists:<br/> <br/> <img class='ForumMaxImgWidth' src='http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k227/ramc181/LL1a.jpg' /><br/> <br/> BTG: <b>Bodle</b>, John F.  S Sgt. 612th.<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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| '''donaldbyers''' <br/><br/><div class='poster-info'><img src='/public/Attachments/ForumNew.MainPage/donaldbyers.jpg' /></div><br/>2/22/2011 8:23:07 PM 
| Paul,<br/> <br/> Was this Mission in your downloads?  I want to make sure I didn't do something with it,,,,  The name will stay as listed.<br/> <br/> Don <br/><br/>Sgt. Donald C. Byers, 613th Bomb Squadron, Togglier, 42-97344 Carrie B II, KIA 08/24/1944.<br/> 
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| '''Phoenix''' <br/><br/><div class='poster-info'><img src='/public/Attachments/ForumNew.MainPage/NoAvatar.gif' /></div><br/>2/23/2011 3:34:47 AM 
| Don,<br/> <br/> I was having a look or trying to at the downloads you sent us last year.........ah hum  &#x1F926;  the disc I put them on has corrupted and I've lost the lot,  any chance of a re-post  &#8253;  &#x1f622; <br/><br/>improvise, adapt, overcome<br/> 
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| '''Paul Bellamy''' <br/><br/><div class='poster-info'><img src='/public/Attachments/ForumNew.MainPage/Paul Bellamy.jpg' /></div><br/>2/23/2011 8:12:06 AM 
| <blockquote><span class='author'>"donaldbyers":</span><br/>Paul,<br/> Was this Mission in your downloads?</blockquote><br/> <br/> Hi Don,<br/> <br/> Yes, in "401stMissionReports" from back in November.<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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| '''donaldbyers''' <br/><br/><div class='poster-info'><img src='/public/Attachments/ForumNew.MainPage/donaldbyers.jpg' /></div><br/>2/23/2011 11:52:29 AM 
| Yeah I found it Paul, it some how became a subfolder of Mission Report 119, not sure how that happened!!<br/> <br/> Don <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/>2/23/2011 11:54:39 AM 
| Dale, Paul has every download it would be easier to get them from him if possible.  If that is not possible I will check with Rick and see if he can set it up.<br/> <br/> Don <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/>2/23/2011 12:53:35 PM 
| Rascal,<br/> <br/> Any chance you might have an idea on the possible name of 43-37510 that they flew a lot also?<br/> <br/> Don <br/><br/>Sgt. Donald C. Byers, 613th Bomb Squadron, Togglier, 42-97344 Carrie B II, KIA 08/24/1944.<br/> 
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| '''Phoenix''' <br/><br/><div class='poster-info'><img src='/public/Attachments/ForumNew.MainPage/NoAvatar.gif' /></div><br/>2/23/2011 1:00:51 PM 
| Ok Don I'll see Paul tomorrow night at the Historical Society meeting and see what he has to say.<br/> <br/> Cheers buddy <br/><br/>improvise, adapt, overcome<br/> 
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| '''Paul Bellamy''' <br/><br/><div class='poster-info'><img src='/public/Attachments/ForumNew.MainPage/Paul Bellamy.jpg' /></div><br/>2/23/2011 8:35:22 PM 
| I'm working on putting the various files into their proper folders and removing the duplicate images, before converting them to pdf and burning them to CD.<br/> <br/> Wish me luck? &#x1f609;<br/> <br/> Paul <br/><br/>Paul Bellamy<br/> <img class='ForumMaxImgWidth' src='/public/Attachments/ForumNew.MainPage/resource1.png' /><br/> 
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| '''laheyth''' <br/><br/><div class='poster-info'><img src='/public/Attachments/ForumNew.MainPage/NoAvatar.gif' /></div><br/>11/20/2011 11:53:33 AM 
| HI, I am Ed Lahey's son.<br/> He was copilot with Opie, and I believe the plane Dynamite John was named after Kermit Opie's son.<br/> Contact me as needed at [mailto:laheyth@comcast.net|laheyth@comcast.net] <br/><br/><br/> 
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| '''donaldbyers''' <br/><br/><div class='poster-info'><img src='/public/Attachments/ForumNew.MainPage/donaldbyers.jpg' /></div><br/>11/21/2011 7:15:20 AM 
| The first aircraft of the "Opie" crew was 42-102398 and 8 Missions were flown.<br/> The second aircraft of course was 43-37510 and 10 Missions were flown.  They should have named their plane early.  However, this was war time and any thing is possible.<br/> <br/> Don <br/><br/>Sgt. Donald C. Byers, 613th Bomb Squadron, Togglier, 42-97344 Carrie B II, KIA 08/24/1944.<br/> 
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| '''marcyf''' <br/><br/><div class='poster-info'><img src='/public/Attachments/ForumNew.MainPage/NoAvatar.gif' /></div><br/>4/23/2014 11:42:46 AM 
| My dad Gerald C. Fleetwood in his mission notes for #78 Sorau has pilot 2nd LT. Dale Spencer. "Dynamite John" Named our plane day before this mission. <br/><br/><br/> 
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| '''donaldbyers''' <br/><br/><div class='poster-info'><img src='/public/Attachments/ForumNew.MainPage/donaldbyers.jpg' /></div><br/>4/25/2014 2:29:26 PM 
| This is good to know Thanks... <br/><br/>Sgt. Donald C. Byers, 613th Bomb Squadron, Togglier, 42-97344 Carrie B II, KIA 08/24/1944.<br/> 
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