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d-day dottie, sargt. frank w bailey bombardier.
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By: ken russo
On: 05/31/2005
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going on this sight got me to know alot about my step dad after 35 years, my mom married frank w. bailey back in 1972 and after her death i wanted to make sure my dad was happy, i spoke to him about the b-17 he flew, and she was d-day dottie. thanks to this site i was introdused to his crew witch made his day i'm sure....the man is going to be 80 years old and still does yard work. i hope who ever reads this knows of him and will e-mail me...as a gift to my dad perhaps i can give him his youth back and find some of his crew members....
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Re: d-day dottie, sargt. frank w bailey bombardier.
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By: Scott McElvain
On: 06/01/2005
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Do you have a serial number for D-Day Dottie? I can't find the nickname in my list of 401st planes or a serial number.
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Re: d-day dottie, sargt. frank w bailey bombardier.
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By: Win Bryson
On: 06/02/2005
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Check 42-102947; IN-S (D-Day Dottie) in the assigned 401BG A/C listing.
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Re: d-day dottie, sargt. frank w bailey bombardier.
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By: Scott McElvain
On: 06/02/2005
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Thanks, Winn. Missed it when I was looking through the plane page of this website. Unfortunately, even though D-Day Dottie made it through the war and ended up at Kingman, the National Archives doesn't have any photos of it. There doesn't seem to be any known photos of the plane. There is always a possibility that a crew might have had their picture taken in front of it, without enough of a serial number or nickname visible to identify it.
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Re: d-day dottie, sargt. frank w bailey bombardier.
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By: Win Bryson
On: 06/03/2005
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Scott:
I agree. Something tells me I've seen the nose-area in a Crew photo, but of course I can't remember where [like in the PFG or something like that]. If I find it, I'll let you know.
Win
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Re: d-day dottie, sargt. frank w bailey ardier.
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By: kenneth russo
On: 06/08/2005
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from what i read on this site its. serial # 42-102947. i asked my dad but he can't remember.
ken.
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Re: d-day dottie, sargt. frank w bailey ardier.
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By: ken russo
On: 06/08/2005
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i managed that, thanks to this site, but just wanted to see if anybody knew him.
thank you for your time and help.
ken.
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Re: d-day dottie, sargt. frank w bailey ardier.
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By: ken russo
On: 06/08/2005
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thank you scott,
now where is kingman? and what is it? not a grave yard....is it? but thank you for your help...there was a show on PBS two weeks ago on B-17S. i sware on my life i saw D-day dottie in what looked like a grave yard for planes.
thanks for your help,
ken.
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Re: d-day dottie, sargt. frank w bailey ardier.
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By: ken russo
On: 06/08/2005
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that would be great, i would like to see the nose markings.
thanks for all you done.
ken.
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Re: d-day dottie, sargt. frank w bailey ardier.
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By: Scott McElvin
On: 06/10/2005
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Yes Kingman was one of the boneyards.........
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Re: d-day dottie, sargt. frank w bailey ardier.
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By: KEN RUSSO
On: 06/15/2005
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IS THERE A WAY TO GET INTOUCH WITH THEM TO SEE WHAT IS LEFT OF THE PLANE? OR DID THEY MELT IT DOWN? I'M WORKING ON A MODLE 1:70TH SCALE AND I'M LOOKING FOR SOME DETALE. THANKS.
KEN.
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Re: d-day dottie, sargt. frank w bailey ardier.
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By: Hans SHull
On: 06/16/2005
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I'm pretty sure that there is a photo of the nose art of this plane in the nose art book that has all the 401st jacket photos.
I'm in Japan right now so I can't look. The photo is taken in the boneyard, and if I remember right it is an aluminum finished plane.
Hans
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Re: d-day dottie, sargt. frank w bailey ardier.
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By: Donald Byers
On: 06/16/2005
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There is a picture of D Day Dolly of the 447th Bomb Group in that book but not of this aircraft.
Don Byers
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Re: d-day dottie, sargt. frank w bailey ardier.
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By: ken
On: 06/22/2005
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thats what my dad told me. if you get time please let me know. have a nice trip in japan. thanks
ken.
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Re: d-day dottie, sargt. frank w bailey ardier.
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By: ken
On: 06/22/2005
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d-day dolly? then my dad was right, most likely that was the photo i saw on tv then...well thanks any way.
ken.
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Re: d-day dottie, sargt. frank w bailey bombardier.
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By: Donna Sharp-Noble
On: 07/30/2005
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I am the youngest daughter of SMSgt. Jack T. Sharp, who served as the ball-turret gunner on the D-Day Dottie. He was shot down in July of 44, and a prisoner of war in Stalag Luft III until April of 45. My father just recently passed away on July 15 of this year. He was very quiet about his service in the 3 wars he was in, and if you could let me know anything your father might remember about those days, I would really appreciate it. Cherish him while you have him, and respect him always. Thanks for your time, Donna Sharp-Noble
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Re: d-day dottie, & Hans picture info
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By: Jackie Sheflin
On: 08/12/2005
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Hans,
I was wondering what the name of the book is that has all the art work for the 401st Jacket photos? Can this book still be purchased? It seems as though there are several of us interested in the D Day Dottie and finding a picture of her. I too would like to know where Klingman is located?
Also, for the gentleman looking for information on his father being a crew member on the D Day Dottie and not finding his name...remember to check other crews as sometimes crew members were loaned out to other crews. I know my father Jack Sharp sometimes flew on another crew when they were short Ball Turret gunners, but his name is not listed on their crews...just a thought.
Jackie
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Re: d-day dottie, sargt. frank w bailey ardier.
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By: GENE BUSH
On: 08/16/2005
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HELLO GUYS, MY FATHER IS WILBUR BUSH AND HE FLEW ON THE D-DAY DOTTIE WITH THE BERNEBURG CREW. I HAVE BEEN LOOKING THROUGH HIS PICTURES AND THE ONLY ONE I HAVE IS OF THE CREW STANDING ON THE WING OF THE B-17. I AM LOOKING FOR MORE PICS OF MY FATHER IF YOU GUYS HAVE ANY. HELP IS MUCH APPREICIATED THESE DAYS.
GBUSH@MACONSUPPLY.COM
GENE BUSH
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Re: d-day dottie, sargt. frank w bailey bombardier.
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By: GENE BUSH
On: 08/16/2005
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KEN, MY FATHER; WILBUR BUSH; FLEW ON THE D-DAY DOTTIE. HE WAS PART OF THE L. BERNEBURG CREW. HE IS 85 YEARS OLD NOW AND DOING WELL. LET ME HEAR FROM YOU.
THANKS
GENE
GBUSH@MACONSUPPLY.COM
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Re: d-day dottie, sargt. frank w bailey bombardier.
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By: R W MURPHY
On: 09/03/2005
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L.BERNEBURG THE PILOT OF D DAY DOTTIE WAS MY WIFES GREAT UNCLE. D DAY DOTTIE WAS NAMED FOR HIS SOON TO BE WIFE.
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Re: d-day dottie, sargt. frank w bailey ardier.
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By: R W MURPHY
On: 09/03/2005
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L BERNEBURG THE PILOT OF D-DAY DOTTIE IS MY WIFES GREAT UNCLE.D-DAY DOTTIE WAS NAMED FOR HIS SOON TO BE WIFE.
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Re: d-day dottie, sargt. frank w bailey bombardier.
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By: Donna Sharp-Noble
On: 09/22/2005
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Was your father on the "dottie" when my father, Jack T. Sharp was on her? He too was 85 but sadly passed away in July of this year. I would love to hear any stories or remembrances.
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Re: d-day dottie, sargt. frank w bailey ardier.
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By: ken russo
On: 02/08/2007
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was there any luck with this, don,t know if anybody still remembers me. where can i find this book.
thanks for the time.
ken.
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Re: d-day dottie, sargt. frank w bailey bombardier.
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By: ken russo
On: 03/14/2007
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wow, did all the poilts have the right to name the plane? does he remember my dad?
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Re: d-day dottie, sargt. frank w bailey bombardier.
Posted:
By: ken russo
On: 03/14/2007
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sorry for not responding, i don't get back here much. e-mail me at kgrusso66@yahoo.com if i don't get back. sorry for your loss, my dad is 81 and still going strong....he rarely talks of his life. hes tough as nails. i know who was on his missons thanks to this site.
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Re: d-day dottie, sargt. frank w bailey bombardier.
Posted:
By: ken russo
On: 03/14/2007
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please e-mail me at kgrusso66@yahoo.com do you have any nose art?
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