Gary Harris
8/25/2004 3:36:26 AM | Hallo to any Veterans out there who either served in the 612th Bombardment Squadron - 401st BG - during the period 1943 to 1944 in the UK.
My name is Gary Harris and I live in the UK. I am trying to carry out some research on a T/SGT John W. Heinlan who was a radio operator/mechanic on one of the squadrons B-17s during this period. He arrived in the UK in May 1943 and left for the US in September 1944.
I have recently purchashed a number of items which belonged to this brave flier - his medals, crew photogragh and an individual shot of him. I am now seeking to carry out some background research on everything to do with him, the rest of the crew and the Squadron.
I am particulary looking for any original photos of the squadron and the aircraft. Maybe I will get lucky and find a picture of one of his actual planes. He was shot down 3 times.
If anyone out there can help me with this enquiry I would be very grateful. On the completion of my research I will gladly share my findings with anyone - be it a relative or like minded historian.
Regards to you all.
Gary
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