The stage show has been a sellout success wherever it's performed. 'Joey' is a superb mechanical wonder. I've yet to see it. Steve W.
Just attended my first Music Festival - V Fest @ Weston Park. Excellent weekend - Florence + The Machine, Paloma Faith and Feeder stand out acts....
Just to point out that the series was based on the book. Steve W.
You're welcome! A great bunch of guys. George Theis had an interesting experience during Op Varsity, which he shared with me for 'The Last Drop'....
Hi, Boozie Try these guys: National WWII Glider Pilots Association Steve W.
Hopefully, your Dad recorded the Tail Number of each aircraft. These will help us identify indvidual B-17s. Steve W.
Oh, I know they weren't your words. Steve W.
It's a nice tribute, thanks for sharing it. However, I don't agree with Lisaus's comment that, "Glider pilots were America's answer to Japan's...
Viva Espana! Kicked black and blue by the Dutch, they still played superb football. Deserved champions. Steve W.
'Ennnngerlaaaand!' and 'USA! USA! USA!' go through! Steve W.
Hi, liitlebill31 Welcome to the Forum. The 17th Airborne Divn Roster shows that your Grandfather was also in the 680th! Steve W.
I don't have operation lists for US on 6th June. Steve w.
Thanks, Ray I wondered if it might be a US Horsa - which it is. Hiesville is in the US sector. Interesting database, BTW. Chalk 141 was a 12th...
Can't see the Chalk Number properly. Definitely '16' but I'm sure there's a number before the '1'. Steve W.
By late '44 they were wearing double-buckle boots. Steve W.
Sorry, it's been a long day! I was thinking of gliderborne infantry. If you look in the photos in The Last Drop you'll find several examples of...
Infantry. EM - light blue EM Badge = dark blue roundel edged in red - white glider (aligned right to left) over white parachute Steve W.
Before Varsity, the 680th was increased to three Batteries and converted onto the 105mm howitzer. BTW, in Don Pay's history of the division,...
You're very welcome. Mr Wright is so formal - Steve is fine. I can't give you specific information on his battery. When you're allowed to receive...
Your Grandfather was in the 680th GFA. Here's part of the section about the 680th from my book on Op Varsity: The Battalion Liaison Party...
