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Plane #44-6508
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By: James Sweeney
On: 11/13/2001
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My Father was Lt. William J. Sweeney.ÊÊHe was the co-pilot of plane # 44-6508 the "Mision to Moscow"ÊÊHis Pilot was Lt. King.ÊÊIf you knew my Dad I would love to here from you.ÊÊYou have my e-mail address res0iiaq@verizon.net.ÊÊPlease feel fre to write me and I will write back.ÊÊThank you .ÊÊJames Sweeney
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Re: Plane #44-6508
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By: M. L. Hixon
On: 11/15/2001
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In the book "Portrait of a Flying Lady" by Geo. Menzel, there are several references to W.J. Sweeney and also, King. There is a picture of the crew (page 125) that was taken in Savannah, Ga. in 1944. All of the crew members are mentioned in the index. I have no info in re your father, but as I see names mentioned in this Forum I check the index of the above book. I am looking for a friend of that era and am always pleased to find the simplest clue. Hope this helps you to gain more info. If you can't find the book at your local Library, some Army/Navy stores carry military books.
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Re: Plane #44-6508
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By: James Sweeney
On: 11/20/2001
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Thank you very much.ÊÊI will go look for the book. Jim Sweeney
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Re: Lt. William J. Sweeney, co-pilot, "Maiden"
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By: Melba L. Hixon
On: 01/15/2005
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Just today I checked back into 401st Forum and found that in Nov. of 2001 I had told you of a book "Portrait of a Flying Lady" that I have It has mention of William J. Sweeney several times and also pictures. I'm sorry that I didn't give it to you at the time, and now would like to do so. If you will e-mail me at above, I will send the book to you. If anyone else reading this, has means of contacting James Sweeney and can forward this message, please do so. Thanks
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Re: Plane #44-6508
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By: H. L. Coffman
On: 11/11/2005
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My father-in-law was the top turret gunner in this plane, which was shot down on Feb.3,'45 during a bombing mission over Berlin and landed "wheels up" in Russian occupied Poland. I have a photo (shows tail number 46508) of that plane which is a copy from the one that is in the Air Force Musem at Wright-Patterson Field in Dayton Ohio. Feel free to contact me via email at: ck1hl4c@bright.net
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