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Jerry A. Coates Jr.
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By: Denise Sanders
On: 08/27/2002
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Hello all!
I am looking to find anyone who flew with my grandfather. I know one aircraft he flew in was Fast Company - I think that was actually an unofficial name or something. I would love to hear/read stories about any mission you may have flown with him.
Thanks!
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Re: Jerry A. Coates Jr.
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By: Scott McElvain
On: 08/27/2002
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Can you tell me what squadron he flew with or what position he had on the crew? It would save me some time in researching it. Will start looking through my books........
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Re: Jerry A. Coates Jr.
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By: Scott McElvain
On: 08/27/2002
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Found him as co-pilot on Jordan's crew. Have a list of crew, missions, and B-17 listing. Fast Company is one of those unknown serial number B-17's and you are right, it wasn't necessarily on the plane.
He started in the 615th Squadron and transferred with his crew to the 614th. Can send you all of the above and some info on the planes he flew in and whether or not photos exist.
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Re: Jerry A. Coates Jr.
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By: Denise Sanders
On: 08/28/2002
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I would love that information! Thank you for looking it up!
I am leaving this friday to go overseas for four months with the reserves. But, if you can give me an email address I will send you my internet email information, and my mom's home address if there is anything you need to hard copy mail.
Let me knwo which you prefer. Thank you so much!
Denise
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