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In this episode, as a way to remember those who have served our country, we tell a story taken from a letter written by a pilot to his family back home. He had survived a tour of combat in the Pacific and was writing from Texas. Service can take on many different shapes and sacrifices are made by all who serve no matter where they may be serving. Family members also “serve” in a way and sometimes pay a heavy price. We should always remember them.

B-17 Bomber on the Left and B-24 Bomber on the Right.

To learn more about these historical WW2 Planes, click the link

https://warfarehistorynetwork.com/boeing-b-17-flying-fortress-vs-the-consolidated-b-24-liberator/

Airmen Killed in the August 18, 1943 Crash:

2LT Raymond R. Parmer, Pilot

2LT Robert M. Reed, Co-Pilot

Capt. Robert B. Smith, Instructor

2LT Charles B. Chandler, Bombardier

1LT Gordon C. Green, Bombardier

2LT Richard P. McNally, Bombardier

SGT William R. Bowers, Gunner

SSGT Jose T. Correia, Flight Engineer

SSGT Richard A. Gallash, Gunner

SGT Alexander J. Giest, Asst. Engineer

SGT Joseph T. Giusta, Radio Operator

SGT Walter E. Knapp, Gunner

To hear this episode:

https://www.sallysdiaries.com/podcast/episode/7a7ce5e2/45-dear-mom-and-daddont-worry-about-me