The Luftwaffe Pilot Who Shot Down My Dad

by | Aug 18, 2014 | Historical

During the writing of my book, Shot Down, my wife, Glenda, suggested that I try to find the German fighter pilot who shot down my dad’s plane. My initial reaction was, “Yeah right. There’s no way.” However, I said I’d try and searched...

Ross Kahler – B-17 Susan Ruth Crew Member

by | Aug 17, 2014 | Historical

Ross Kahler was the radio operator on the Susan Ruth.  He was born in Pennsylvania and enlisted at Philadelphia on July 24, 1942.  After bombing Frankfurt, Germany on February 8, 1944, the Susan Ruth was attacked by two German Focke-Wulf 190 fighters and shot down. ...

The Mighty Eighth Air Force During WW II

by | Aug 16, 2014 | Historical

The Eighth Bomber Command (re-designated the 8th Air Force in February 1944) was activated as part of the United States Army Air Forces on January 28, 1942, at Hunter Field in Savannah, Georgia. The following month, Brigadier General Ira C. Eaker took the headquarters...