My father-in-law would like to see if any of his crew is alive

Posted:
By: Bill Fike
On: 02/10/2005

My Father-in-law flew in "Chute the Works" and would like to talk to any of his crew. His name is R.W. Edwards and he was the ball turret gunner on this plane. The other crew members beginning with the Pilot in command are P.R. Koons, D. Kahan, E.L Dobrowolski, R.J. Pretty, T.J. McNinn, C.E. Shane, O. Huerta, R.T. Eckeurode, and T.W. Tutwiler. If anyone knows any of these people, please e-mail me immediately. Thank you , Bill Fike

Re: My father-in-law would like to see if any of his crew is alive

Posted:
By: Scott McElvain
On: 02/12/2005

and if you didn't know, there is a picture that includes "Chute the Works" in the National Archives. The negative number is NASA A65603AC. There have been numerous messages on the forum and info on their website on how to order prints................

Re: My father-in-law would like to see if any of his crew is alive

Posted:
By: Bill Fike
On: 02/17/2005

Thanks for your reply. I will see my father-in-law Saturday night and I will try to get some more information. What brought this on is that he just gave his daughter, my wife, all his medals and anything associated with his military service. He is not sick and/or in poor health, however, I think he is getting everything in order before his passing.

Re: My father-in-law would like to see if any of his crew is alive

Posted:
By: George Menzel
On: 02/20/2005

Bill: 401st association records show only one crew member: Octavio Huerta 4587 Wawona St. Los Angeles, CA 90065-5232. Suggest your father-in-law join the association. At $10 per year he would receive four issues of our newsletter and other benefits. Applications are available at the membership section of our web site.

Re: My father-in-law would like to see if any of his crew is alive

Posted:
By: George Menzel
On: 02/20/2005

Re: My father-in-law would like to see if any of his crew is alive

Posted:
By: Aimee Laing
On: 03/23/2005

I don't know if I can help but My father was in the 612th group with Max Smith.  The kept in touch with one another I know Max and my Dad were the only ones left in that crew.  Max is 85 My Father is 80 this October.  In August they will have a air show in Ann Arbor Michigan.  Willow Run
I'm going to my Father's house today and look at some letters and pictures and that he has.  I know he has a book also.
What is your Father-in-laws name.  I know the unknown person in the crew with my Dad his name is Rubin ( last name) I don't know if he is alive.  My father said that is was only with them a short time and he was sent somewhere else.
Aimee Laing

Re: My father-in-law would like to see if any of his crew is alive

Posted:
By: Willard J Jenkins
On: 10/03/2005

HI my father Willard (benny) Jenkins was a crew man on chute the works he was on the crew in late 44 ar early 45. he has passed away and he did not talk about the war very much if your father in law knows anything about him . I would be gratful . thank you very much Willard J Jenkins