Photo Album WW1 WW2 & Korea c 1919 1940s with Bombardier Squad ++ WWI WWII
NOTE: not sure why.. But some of the words in the description was cut off. If you cannot view the words.. You copy and paste part of the description you could not read.. And when you paste it.. You will be able to read it. Sorry for the inconvenience. There are approx 75 photos maybe more. Photo Album with WWI, WWII and Korea c 1919 thru 1940s. Photos show Philip Renzo in WWi photos, Peter P. Renzo in WWII photos and Joseph Renzo.. Renzo was an Aviation Cadet from April 19, 1943 to July 1943 and became an officer in the Air Corps from July 1943 until 1945. Upon service as an officer, he was assigned to the 781st Bomber Squadron of the 465th Bomber Group (heavy). The 465th played a key role in the invasion of southern France in 1944 and saw distinguished service in areas such as Italy. Germany, Central Europe and the Balkans. He recieved many awards which include the Air Medal with one oak leaf cluster. WWII Honorable Service Lapel, WWII Victory Metal, American Campaign Metal, and the European-African-Middle Eastern. Campaign medal with 1 bronze star. Second Lieutenant Peter P. Renzo was killed in action on March 14, 1945. He was buried at the Lorraine American Cemetery in St. One of the photos that is in the album.. This photo can also be viewed on the web with the history. If you would like the www address.. Please let me know and I will send it you. This is the information that is on the web. This is the photo. The day B-24 Liberator White Y didnt come home. Tens crews launched their B-24 Liberators into the dark, cold morning air on March 14, 1945 from. William Bradley flew next to Lt. Who commanded the aircraft as they headed to bomb the Marshaling Yard at Nove Zamky, Hungary. Their crew of twelve included two navigators, a radar nav, bombardier. Engineer, radio operator, and four gunners. The overall mission was deemed a success, but the only man to survive on Martzs crew had a dramatic tale to tell. Memorial Day, where we remember those who have died in battle, seemed an appropriate time to tell a story about a distant Parks relative, Lt. William Bradley, who died in World War II. My husband had become particularly interested in him (a cousin once removed) after he discovered William and his brother were fellow Georgia Tech yellow jackets. The oldest brother graduated in 1941, and William entered that year as a freshman. William left college two years later in 1943, as many young men did, to go to war. He was commissioned a 2LT in the Army Air Corp in 1943 and assigned to the 781st Bomb Squadron, 465 Bomb Group, 15th Air Force, flying B-24 Liberators. The the unit trained at McCook field Nebraska and operated until the war in Europe ended in 1945. The only man to survive William Bradleys last flight was engineer, T/Sgt. Beeson, who told his story about the fateful flight. Today that story and many others are printed in a booklet. Of the units history published by the 781. Below is an abbreviated version of that event told by Beeson in 1987. The bombing run to the marshaling yard was not different than many others. The flak, while not as heavy as theyd encountered before, had pegged the formations location. The crew successfully unloaded their bombs over the target and were preparing to turn and head home. The tail gunner reported flak following their line of flight, bursting closer and closer. An explosion shook their craft. Fire burst on the pilots side as flak came up from underneath his seat. A single glance revealed Martz had died. The last thing Beeson saw on the flight. Deck as he hit the bailout alarm was Lt. Bradley attempting to control the damaged aircraft. Beeson grabbed his chute and dropped into the bomb bay where the bombardier joined. Him with chute in hand. The plane lurched, and Beeson fell out, facing up where he could see the plane above going around and around. He never saw where it crashed. Reported three or four chutes leaving the plane, but the unfriendly Hungarians below with their town in flames likely left them no chance for survival. Beeson lived to tell the tale because. He was rescued from the villagers hands by a German soldier. So many people have died in WWII and other wars our nation has fought. I appreciate their sacrifice to allow my friends and family to live in this great country. Some of the other photos in the book are. Photo shows WW11 – crew 29/ C. Photo shows Vernie, France, 5/28/1919, Battery F, 8th Field Artillery. 7th Brigade, 7th Division. 5 3/4 by approx. Some photos show the Destruction of WWI, Vernia, France. 3 3/4 by approx. 5 3/4 also shows Crew 29 C. Has the autographs in the back of the photo (as pictured). Some photos in WWI pages shows some who was in the Machine Gun Squad. Photo shows Lt Peter Renzo graduation Bombardier San Angelo, Texas, 5/22/44. Overall condition of album is good. INVENTORY BEING ADDED DAILY SO COME BACK OFTEN. ALWAYS WALK AWAY WITH A DEAL. IF THERE IS A PROBLEM PLEASE LET ME KNOW SINCE MY SYSTEM AUTOMATICLLY OPENS UP A UNPAID ITEM CASE AFTER 5 DAYS. Be sure to add me to your. The item “Photo Album WW1 WW2 & Korea c 1919 1940s with Bombardier Squad ++ WWI WWII” is in sale since Tuesday, February 19, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Photographic Images\Vintage & Antique (Pre-1940)\Photo Albums”. The seller is “lastcenturyjunk” and is located in East Meadow, New York. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Date of Creation: 1900-1909
- Original/Reprint: Original Print
- Subject: Historic & Vintage
- Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
- Photo Type: Snapshot
- Modified Item: No
- Color: Black & White