Comments on: World War II: 40th Bomb Group http://www.historynet.com/world-war-ii-40th-bomb-group.htm From the World's Largest History Magazine Publisher Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:31:52 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Nick Paolin http://www.historynet.com/world-war-ii-40th-bomb-group.htm/comment-page-1#comment-54292 Nick Paolin Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:46:56 +0000 #comment-54292 My dad, S. Sgt. Vincent N. Paolini was a gunner on a B-29 during WW II. He died of a heart attack on March 17, 1990, 3 1/2 months shy of his 79th birthday. All of our family was very proud of him. The one name I remember my dad mentioning most was Henry Pisterza, although I know there were others he mentioned often. I would love to hear any news on any of the other members of his crew. My dad, S. Sgt. Vincent N. Paolini was a gunner on a B-29 during WW II. He died of a heart attack on March 17, 1990, 3 1/2 months shy of his 79th birthday. All of our family was very proud of him. The one name I remember my dad mentioning most was Henry Pisterza, although I know there were others he mentioned often. I would love to hear any news on any of the other members of his crew.

]]> By: Einar Jenstrom http://www.historynet.com/world-war-ii-40th-bomb-group.htm/comment-page-1#comment-51408 Einar Jenstrom Sat, 11 Apr 2009 21:25:50 +0000 #comment-51408 Excerp from "World War II: 40th Bomb Group" The life of Eddie Allen, one of the most famous B-29s, came to an abrupt halt on the second Tokyo mission. Named after the Boeing test pilot who died in the crash of a B-29 prototype, Eddie Allen had bombed targets in seven countries before meeting its demise. I am the brother of one of the pilots of the Eddie Allen from Tinian Island. Capt. Eino Jenstrom was the fourth command pilot and the last to fly the Eddie Allen. His story is written in Air Force Magazine - August 1980 titled "The Last Flight Of The Eddie Allen". Einar Jenstrom Murray, KY jenksky@murray-ky.net Excerp from “World War II: 40th Bomb Group”

The life of Eddie Allen, one of the most famous B-29s, came to an abrupt halt on the second Tokyo mission. Named after the Boeing test pilot who died in the crash of a B-29 prototype, Eddie Allen had bombed targets in seven countries before meeting its demise.

I am the brother of one of the pilots of the Eddie Allen from Tinian Island. Capt. Eino Jenstrom was the fourth command pilot and the last to fly the Eddie Allen.

His story is written in Air Force Magazine – August 1980 titled “The Last Flight Of The Eddie Allen”.

Einar Jenstrom
Murray, KY
jenksky@murray-ky.net

]]> By: Howard Eppler http://www.historynet.com/world-war-ii-40th-bomb-group.htm/comment-page-1#comment-35989 Howard Eppler Tue, 24 Feb 2009 21:05:20 +0000 #comment-35989 I joined the 40th Bomb Group in Pratt in Dec. 1943 and served with the 40th until the war ended. I was an Instrument Specialist and worked on every B-29 in the 44th Sqdn. I flew into our base in Hsinching, China three times as part of the maintenance team. I was priviileged to be part of the 40th Bomb Group and have many good memories about it. I was a good, life-changing experience for me. /S/ Howard Eppler I joined the 40th Bomb Group in Pratt in Dec. 1943 and served with the 40th until the war ended. I was an Instrument Specialist and worked on every B-29 in the 44th Sqdn. I flew into our base in Hsinching, China three times as part of the maintenance team.

I was priviileged to be part of the 40th Bomb Group and have many good memories about it. I was a good, life-changing experience for me.

/S/ Howard Eppler

]]> By: Kerry Hickman http://www.historynet.com/world-war-ii-40th-bomb-group.htm/comment-page-1#comment-25809 Kerry Hickman Sun, 04 Jan 2009 18:23:13 +0000 #comment-25809 My father, who passed some years ago, served as a Central Fire Control Engineer in the CBI and Pacific. His military record was among those destroyed by fire well after the war. I'm looking to find anyone who might remember him or who knows anything about his service and experiences. Please contact me at your convenience if you have any information. And a salute to those that served and sacrificed. My father, who passed some years ago, served as a Central Fire Control Engineer in the CBI and Pacific. His military record was among those destroyed by fire well after the war.

I’m looking to find anyone who might remember him or who knows anything about his service and experiences.

Please contact me at your convenience if you have any information.

And a salute to those that served and sacrificed.

]]> By: RONALD CLAYPOOL http://www.historynet.com/world-war-ii-40th-bomb-group.htm/comment-page-1#comment-25601 RONALD CLAYPOOL Sun, 04 Jan 2009 05:56:08 +0000 #comment-25601 My father flew on the Aug. 14, 1945 mission against the Hikari Naval Arsenal as a machinegunner in the B-29 42-24739 45th Bomb Squadron from Tinian. He was originally stationed in Hsingching, China. On his 3rd mission against Omura, Japan his B-29 Snafuper Bomber crashed in China from battle damage on Nov. 21, 1944. The bombadier was killed by enemy action and the rest of the crew bailed out 10 miles from base. My father flew on the Aug. 14, 1945 mission against the Hikari Naval Arsenal as a machinegunner in the B-29 42-24739 45th Bomb Squadron from Tinian. He was originally stationed in Hsingching, China. On his 3rd mission against Omura, Japan his B-29 Snafuper Bomber crashed in China from battle damage on Nov. 21, 1944. The bombadier was killed by enemy action and the rest of the crew bailed out 10 miles from base.

]]> By: Dean Slate http://www.historynet.com/world-war-ii-40th-bomb-group.htm/comment-page-1#comment-22380 Dean Slate Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:22:16 +0000 #comment-22380 My uncle, Ted Wyant, was a radioman on a B29. I believe he was with the 25th. Would anyone have any additional information on his unit or plane?? My uncle, Ted Wyant, was a radioman on a B29. I believe he was with the 25th. Would anyone have any additional information on his unit or plane??

]]> By: Don L. Stockett http://www.historynet.com/world-war-ii-40th-bomb-group.htm/comment-page-1#comment-11089 Don L. Stockett Sun, 14 Sep 2008 18:22:30 +0000 #comment-11089 My Uncle, Marvin Stockett, was A/C of "Stockett's Rocket", B-29 #42-6261, lost June 15, 1944, on the second combat mission of the B-29's from Chakulia, India. His plane disappeared over the Himalayas and was never found, 12 KIA. My Uncle, Marvin Stockett, was A/C of “Stockett’s Rocket”, B-29 #42-6261, lost June 15, 1944, on the second combat mission of the B-29’s from Chakulia, India. His plane disappeared over the Himalayas and was never found, 12 KIA.

]]> By: Norman Brothers http://www.historynet.com/world-war-ii-40th-bomb-group.htm/comment-page-1#comment-8719 Norman Brothers Sat, 30 Aug 2008 23:57:13 +0000 #comment-8719 My father Staff Sgt Norman Brothers was killed in action June 5, 1944 during the 1st bombing mission of the B29 My father Staff Sgt Norman Brothers was killed in action June 5, 1944 during the 1st bombing mission of the B29

]]> By: Katie Kelly http://www.historynet.com/world-war-ii-40th-bomb-group.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1526 Katie Kelly Tue, 08 Jul 2008 21:08:01 +0000 #comment-1526 My grandpa, George Kelly, flew in those brave missions with MR. Potts. My grandpa, George Kelly, flew in those brave missions with MR. Potts.

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