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Re: Tail Gunner on B-17 Omar the Dent Maker

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By: Kyle Berzina
On: 05/28/2004
Helen and Arnold,

My name is Kyle Berzina and I live in Denver, Colorado.   My wife's grandfather, Curtis Doty, was a top turret gunner on "Omar the Dent Maker" and flew several flights on this plane.   He passed away in 1994, but I am researching as much as I can about his flights for his sons and daughters and have compiled quite a bit of information.  I am currently at work right now, but I have several folders and binders with some of his flight information, including a book that lists the brief history of Omar at home.

I would certainly like to speak with you as I haven't had much luck finding anyone associated with this particular B-17.   I am so glad you posted your inquiry.  I will look into my information and see if I can find anything about SSgt. J. B. Carson, Tail Gunner or James D. Haffner, Bombardier.
You wouldn't by chance have any photographs of the plane?   Susposedly some exist, however, I have been looking for close to four years now to no avail.
I would really enjoy the opportunity to talk with either of you, I  can be reached at home at 303.432.8731 after 5 pm MST or anytime on my cell at 303.356.2566.    Of course, if you prefer email always work well.

Thank you,

Kyle J. Berzina, CMCA
kberzina@managementspecialists.com