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When Hollywood Ruled The Skies - Volumes 1 through 4 by Bruce Oriss


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Mike, did you realize the connection here...


I would never assume there was no more to the story, but I am thrilled to see something so well presented! I can't take the time to read it right now, but will do so this evening.

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lmritger wrote:
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http://www.white1foundation.org/history_blackfriday.htm

6 Beaus from 404 Sqn were shot down on 9 Feb 45. Orlowski took part in the overall combat action in which Myrick was downed.

An interesting coincidence, to be sure... nice to see this sort of movement afoot to commemorate the sacrifices of the "little guys", the regular pilot officers, sergeants, and feldwebels from all sides. Not every man who flew was an ace, but every one who served deserves some recognition.

Lynn


I just finished reading the article. Fantastic! Thanks a million. That is an execellant description of the operation where Rex and Berges were shot down. I am sure the rest of the family will enjoy reading the article. Thanks for the tip!

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Fascinating stuff chaps.

You may not know Mike, but if you go to the Commonwealth War Graves website, when you look up the record for any casualty, you can also print off a memorial certificate; often nice for family members. They also (sometimes) have photos of the cemetry, and always a detailed'how to get there' which can give a feel for the place. The CWG and their website are a highly laudiable orginisation. If only we looked after our living veterans as well.

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Working along the same lines as the CWGC is the Canadian Virtual War Memorial http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/remembers/sub. ... virtualmem

The site contains a registry of information about the graves memorials of more than 116,000 Canadians and Newfoundlanders who served valiantly and gave their lives for their country. Included on this site are the memorials of more than 100 soldiers who died in service to Canada since the Korean War, including peacekeeping and other operations. The site also contains digital images of photographs and personal memorabilia about individual Canadians. The purpose Canadian Virtual War Memorial is to recognize and keep alive memory of the achievements and sacrifices of Canadian citizens served in the defence of freedom and so have contributed to of Canada as a nation.

I checked the data for the Myrick brothers. They do not have any photographs for them.

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