Seth J. Meyers
3/11/2002 12:15:34 PM | My grandfather was a pilot in the 401st during WWII. He trained in Tampa Bay, Florida, and was based in Deethorpe. His plane was either the "Lady Luck," the, "Lady Luck II," or the, "Lady Luck III." He once had to ditch in the English Channel after a raid over Germany, and he was shot down over France once. He passed away of a heart attack over thirty years ago, and I never had the chance to meet him, but I am sure some of his former squadron members may remember him. I am not sure which squadron he was
in.
If anyone remembers Irving, or anyone knows who to contact to find
records, pictures, or possibly stories about him, I would appreciated if
they could write me back, or forward this message to the proper contacts.
I thank the association in advance for sharing memories of my grandfather,
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l.a.mitchell
4/21/2002 10:57:19 PM | Seth,I did not know your grandfather,being in another squadron. He flew as co-pilot on the
D.M. schliemann crew. I can send you a list of the crew members and all missins flown.You're right about "Lady Luck".They flew it many times ,and also other airctaft on other missions.Send me your u.s. mail address and i'' forward this list.
WE have a 401st Association now. Only one of his crew members is a member of our Assn. He is Bruce Zabel .
Bruce was the Engineer/Top Turrett gunner and stood in the cockpit right behind the two pilots. His address: 318 Canterbury Drive West West Palm Beach,FL 33407 (561) 842-4481...My U.S. mail address is Apt. 31 13127 Kellam Ct. San Diego, CA
92130 (858) 481-9048. Hope this is of some help.
signed L.A. Mitchell
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