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Robert D. Johnson, Jr.
7/16/2010 7:21:08 AM | Where can I get the 401st Cd's Listed on Donald Byers 401st website?
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Group Historian
7/18/2010 10:12:56 AM | Robert,
AFRS has these CD's at a cost of $30.00 each.
AFHRA
600 Chennault Cr.
Maxwell AFB, AL 36122-6424
Donald Byers
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Group Historian
7/18/2010 11:54:57 AM | http://401bg.org/history/crew.asp?cid=12571
Is this your dad in this crew?
Don
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Robert D. Johnson, Jr.
7/19/2010 5:36:22 AM | Thanks for the info on the CD's. No he is not on that crew. He is in the crew in the NARA crew photo's #65427a. He is the last row wearing the A-2 jacket. I have my dad's copy of that photo but don't know what crew. I contacted the middle back row mechanic but he didn't remember much about anyone. The guy on the other end from my dad I was told by some ones else walked into a running prop. Any information about those in the photo would be a great help.
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James Lynch Soderberg
7/20/2010 7:42:49 AM | I checked on the CD's last February. I was told "At the present time we can only provide material on microfilm. Would you like a microfilm quote?" The quote was $30 each. My contact was - Mrs Lynn Gamma, HQ AFHRA/RSA, 600 Chennault Circle, Maxwell AFB, AL 36112, 334-953-2395, email address - Lynn.Gamma@MAXWELL.AF.MIL
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Group Historian
7/21/2010 4:50:39 PM | My reply is current. This is a recent change in status of the CD's.
Don
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Win Bryson
7/26/2010 9:59:32 PM | FYI before you buy (CDs or) microfilm:
- - The microfilm is 16mm and in 4-inch rolls (as in old 16mm black-and-white film).
- - They need a 16mm microfilm reader to view them (so are at-best inconvenient to use, presuming your local library even has readers for 16mm); and
- - Viewing microfilm is one-frame-at-a-time.
CDs are probably worth waiting for - much easier to 'search' and brouse through, and probably easier to print from, too.
If you can wait, CDs are much more convenient to have and use.
Are you looking for something specific?
Win Bryson
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Group Historian
7/28/2010 10:10:27 AM | Have I not made it clear that the CD's are available NOW....... leave the confusion in the Past.
Message Follows:
Sir,
I responded to you back in February. As of two weeks ago we made the
following announcement on our web page:
The Air Force Historical Research Agency is proud to announce that some
of the Agency's holdings are now available for purchase on CDs. The cost
of each CD is $30. Please send an e-mail to afhranews@maxwell.af.mil or
submit the Contact Us form for a quote.
Yes, one CD equals one roll of microfilm. If, for some reason, that a
single CD cannot contain the complete microfilm roll, a second CD will
be sent, free of charge.
The index rolls are not in an electronic format, but I assure you that
my description on the microfilm worksheet is accurate for the CD also.
Sincerely,
BARRY L. SPINK
Archivist
Air Force Historical Research Agency
600 Chennault Circle, Bldg 1405
Maxwell AFB, AL 36112-6424
barry.spink@maxwell.af.mil
Don
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Robert Johnson
7/28/2010 2:00:33 PM | I am interested in actual crew list for each mission. My father flew as an engineer/top turret but not on a specfic crew. He was in the 612. He filled in for someone who could not make it that mission. I am told the micro fil/Cd's has this information.
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Group Historian
7/29/2010 8:51:14 AM | That is correct the loading lists for the 612th Bomb Squadron are available. This in fact is what I am tring to get rectify that same problem. I will be submitting a proposal at the reunion in August for a fund raister so we can get additional information. This however will come from the National Archives in DC. Are you a member of the Group? Or you should consider beeing part of our Group
Don
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Win Bryson
7/31/2010 8:02:10 PM | Hi:
FYI, the 401st Association recently confirmed there are more than one 'Loading List' versions (for most Missions):
- - The 'static' version on AFHRA microfilm (and CDs) that the 401st Website Mission information probab;y was based upon, originally; and
- - The 'official' 401st Mission Reports' 'Loading Lists' on-file at the National Archives for each Mission (although Reports for some Missions are missing).
These 'Loading Lists' at the National Archives have updated and revised information - some in pencil over-marks - and are likely the most accurate aircraft and crew information that's ever going to be available anywhere, and the 401st has begun a long-term project to obtain National Archives 'Mission Report' copies to enhance the completeness and accuracy of the Website's present Mission information. Some Missions on the Website have been updated as a trial, but the long, slow, and costly effort to update all Website Missions is what the Historian's proposal is about - to 'make that happen'.
Regardless, good hunting in the meantime.
Win
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