LOOKING FOR INFORMATION

Jim Hager's nephew, Chris Kelly, is looking for information. Hager was a 99th BG aircraft commander in the 347th squadron. He flew "Cotton-eyed Joe." Chris is interested in information, photos, patches, etc. He is putting a family history together. Write Chris at 1109 Leavenworth Street; San Francisco, CA 94109.

Family looking for any 15th Air Force veteran who knew, knew of, or flew with, T/Sgt. Rodney Lane Jackson, originally of Riverside, California. Jackson was a Radio Operator/Gunner, serving in the 347th squadron of the 99th BG. Jackson crewed B-17s "Rita-Ann" and "Earthquake McGoon." Please contact Shirley L. Humphrey; 4439 Altadene Avenue; San Diego, CA.

Mrs. Delores Wilson is looking for information about her 1st husband, Leon Piatek. Leon was a gunner on B-17 "Bad Penny" of the 416th squadron, 99th BG. Please contact Mrs. Wilson at 409 South Edmunds; Mitchel, SD 57301.

Charlie M. Flowe was in the 99th BG from March to September of 1944. Charlie has had no contact with 99th BG members since 1945. He wants to hear from ANYONE who served in the 5th Wing, Fifteenth Air Force. Contact Charlie at 3086 F Spring Hill Pkwy. Smyrna, GA 30080

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	The Diamondbacks : The History of the 99th Bomb Group (H) by the 99th Bomb Group Historical Society. War stories, mission lists, and biographies. Loaded with photographs. Turner Publishing 412 Broadway - P.O. Box 3101 Paducah, Kentucky 42002-3101 Telephone (502) 443-0121
	FORTRESS FIGHTERS by William F. Somers An autobiography of a B-17 Engineer/Gunner with a collection of stories of men of the 15th Air Force who flew the heavies from North Africa and Italy to smash the formidable German underbelly during World War Two. Somers Printing Inc 304 South Rockford Drive Tempe, Arizona 85281
	FOR YOU DER VAR IS OFER by George F. Perry. An autobiography of a 99th BG B-17 pilot. Tells of flight training, air combat, and life as a prisoner of war in a German POW camp. George F. Perry 6236 SW 47th PL Portland, Oregon 97221
	BEYOND FIGHTER ESCORT by James F. Bruno A diary of the 99th BG, as told by a member who flew combat missions with it during 1943. Also contains information about other 99th BG members throughout the war. James F. Bruno 16645 Cherry Hill Drive Brookfield, Wisconsin 53005-2716
	TOMLINS CREW by J.W. Smallwood A diary by a 99th Bomb Group, 346th Bomb Squad Bombardier of his training, combat missions and experience as a POW during World War II. Sunflower University Press
	BROTHER BOB'S WAR by Ralph W. Ekwall A memoir in tribute to a 99th BG 346th BS B-17 Ball Turret Gunner with combat action taken directly from his War Diary. The book provides some background on his family history and home life. Additional background information is included about various topics of interest to all WWII Veterans and others who want to know more details about the airwar and the men who fought in the skies . Available in softcover or hardcover. Willard's Books P.O. Box 45804 Omaha, NE 69145-0804