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Hello, I was trying to find a WWII Navy Pilot or Gunner for a signature. I am having a hard time finding someone. I would prefer an SBD Dauntless Pilot or Gunner or SB2C or TBF.

If anyone could provide a contact I would appreciate it.

Thanks

Where are you located?

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Fly Fast Make Noise!

You might try a Google search for a reunion organization for known squadrons. The problem is, just like the Doolittle Raiders hosting their final reunion, so too these organizations find it difficult to conduct a reunion with so few members still with us. My own late fathers squadron (VMB-433) ceased them a few years ago. Even the youngest crew member you seek would be 85ish. Best wishes in your search.

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Cheers,

Craig

Facebook Groups:

U.S. Marine Corps Sikorsky HRS / CH-19 Helicopter Database
U.S. Coast Guard Sikorsky HO4S / HH-19 Helicopter Database

Sorry, double post.

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Cheers,

Craig

Facebook Groups:

U.S. Marine Corps Sikorsky HRS / CH-19 Helicopter Database
U.S. Coast Guard Sikorsky HO4S / HH-19 Helicopter Database

If you are in the Houston area, I know the vet flying this Dauntless in this picture.

Because of what all the previous posts have pointed out, it makes me glad that I made the effort on this..Most of the guys have made their final flight west..

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Natural law. Sons are put on this earth to trouble their fathers.

Last year I had to go to get my First Class FAA medical renewed for my flying job. The office had a bunch of pictures and among them was one of a SB2C with several airmen in front of it. After the doctor did what he had to do, I asked him if he was a pilot, and yes he was a SB2C pilot. Dr Perraud in Fort Lauderdale. Gave me some funny advice on women and life, good guy, I'd assume he'd be able to help.

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"According to the map, we've only gone 4 inches."

my autographs are among the top favorites of my aviation memorabilia collection. i'm glad that I had the privilege & foresight to get them.

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tom d. friedman - hey!!! those fokkers were messerschmitts!! * without ammunition, the usaf would be just another flying club!!! * better to have piece of mind than piece of tail!!

Thank you for the responses. I love the pics of the A-2 - that is a great looking jacket. My friends grandpa was a tail gunner in the 8th AAF flyiing a B-24 and I got his signature on my jacket also. He is still in great health. Flew many missions, lots of great stories.