Hello to all! - Page 8

**SouthWestPacificVet** · #**176** (**permalink**) April 11th, 2008, 02:39 AM

Thank you,

However, it would not have been possible without Otto's forum, all of you, and Jeff's kind invitation for me to be here.

Slipdigit · #**177** (**permalink**) April 11th, 2008, 02:46 AM

Jack,

What do your children and grandchildren think of this forum? Do they think we're a bunch of loons?

**SouthWestPacificVet** · #**178** (**permalink**) April 11th, 2008, 03:08 AM

Hello Jeff,

Well, quite an interest really, they certainly don't think any of you are loons. My youngest granddaughter wanted to make sure no one was picking on me. Im fairly certain about five of them have been reading along at times, I just found that out yesterday.

Flying Tiger · #**179** (**permalink**) April 11th, 2008, 03:58 AM

yea the Yamamoto was destroyed in its second engagment with the U.S navy, the First time it was attacked by the Hell Divers, but the second time is when those Dauntless Dive bombers hammered it.

heres another Q for you Jack, have you Seen any other Aircraft other than A6M's and that lovely flying boat? like any of the Ki's?

**SouthWestPacificVet** · #**180** (**permalink**) April 11th, 2008, 04:08 AM

Hello Flying Tiger,

I've seen betty bombers, oscars, zeros, val dive bombers, kate torpedo planes (wreckage), I don't know if ki's were the medium bombers which I have seen from the wrong end as they attacked us, or a fighter which they called a tony that I saw wrecked on Luzon, that had a long cowling and an inline engine.

Slipdigit · #**181** (**permalink**) April 11th, 2008, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthWestPacificVet

My youngest granddaughter wanted to make sure no one was picking on me. Im fairly certain about five of them have been reading along at times, I just found that out yesterday.

In the way of a compliment, Jack, I think a tough bird like you could easily handle yourself against anyone you faced.

And to your youngest granddaugter, I applaud her concerns. Otto and the rest of the moderators, not to mention any of the regulars will not let that happen. People always protect their valuables and Jack, you along with Sapper, Ron, Alex and any other veterans from that era here that I may have missed are our valuables.

bigfun · #**182** (**permalink**) April 11th, 2008, 10:31 PM

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Good Show! I bet he'll always remember your help, Mr. Jack.

I agree! Very nice!!

Slip, well said!

**SouthWestPacificVet** · #**183** (**permalink**) April 12th, 2008, 04:26 AM

Thank you,

Jeff, you have all been very kind. The pleasure has been mine in reading all of your thoughts and comments, a swell group, one and all.

macrusk · #**184** (**permalink**) April 12th, 2008, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Slipdigit

... People always protect their valuables and Jack, you along with Sapper, Ron, Alex and any other veterans from that era here that I may have missed are our valuables.

Very true, Jeff. It's one of the reasons I'm happy to be here - because our Veterans are so highly regarded and valued. The memories you have all shared with us have enriched us beyond all measure.

Flying Tiger · #**185** (**permalink**) April 14th, 2008, 02:12 AM

yes the Tony would be one of many Ki's, Ki-61 it would be called. Would this be the plane u saw?

http://www.markkaiser.com/japaneseav...61_I_hei_1.jpg

**SouthWestPacificVet** · #**186** (**permalink**) April 15th, 2008, 04:20 AM

Hello Flying Tiger,

That's the one, but, with a mottled green paint job, somewhat bent and twisted as well sitting nose first one the propeller hub, at the time I thought it was a German Messerschmidt the japs had been flying, or a copy of one they had built. Someone identified it as a Tony. It was in the Philippines late '44 or early '45.

Flying Tiger · #**187** (**permalink**) April 17th, 2008, 10:46 PM

o i c, guess some Japanese Kamikazi pilot missed a ship by a long shot!

**SouthWestPacificVet** · #**188** (**permalink**) April 18th, 2008, 02:05 AM

Hello Tiger,

I don't think that one left the ground, it was knocked over on it's nose, not far from a Betty bomber which was broken up and burned, they had worked that aerodrome over pretty well.

Flying Tiger · #**189** (**permalink**) April 18th, 2008, 03:47 AM

ah guess some B-26's cleared the place. o yea have u seen any P-51's blow anything outta the sky?

Skipper · #**190** (**permalink**) April 19th, 2008, 07:59 AM

Hello all. I'm back on track. I was a week in Jack's (Duch's) ancestor's country and spent a holiday in Holland. I will read all the posts I missed and catch up soon. Glad to read that this fine thread is still going on.

**SouthWestPacificVet** · #**191** (**permalink**) April 22nd, 2008, 02:37 AM

Hello,

Tiger, I have seen mustangs taking off, flying over in formations, parked on airfields, but, I don't remember any mustangs in action.

Skipper, how was Holland?

LynninCalif1958 · #**192** (**permalink**) April 27th, 2008, 02:34 AM

Hi Jack

My dad is 81 and lives here in California as well, he was a US Army Honor Guard at The Nuremberg War Crimes Trials as well as inside the prison. He enlisted at age 17 and walked across Europe fighting on the front lines, he was awarded the "Bronze Star" and many other medals. He was in The Battle of the Bulge. Maybe you and he could meet sometime, he would love that. I posted his entire story. I am new here so trying to find my way around. Glad to meet you. Thank you for giving us our freedom. You are so appreciated!
Linda

**SouthWestPacificVet** · #**193** (**permalink**) April 28th, 2008, 03:15 AM

Hello Linda,

A pleasure to meet you, where in California does your Dad live? Give him my best, and tell that young fella to take good care of himself. If we can not get together, get him over to the keyboard or next to it, and we'll peck out a conversation, I'll look forward to that.

Take care,

Skipper · #**194** (**permalink**) May 4th, 2008, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by SouthWestPacificVet

Hello,

Tiger, I have seen mustangs taking off, flying over in formations, parked on airfields, but, I don't remember any mustangs in action.

Skipper, how was Holland?

Holland was excelent Jack, I had a little thought for you, Bigfun and the other Dutchies of the forum. I mainly visited the Rotterdam area (where my own ancestors come from) and stayed there for a week. I have posted pictures of the Atlantik wall in my galery (bunkers) and I have also started a special Atlantic Wall thread. I will post more pics there today.

**SouthWestPacificVet** · #**195** (**permalink**) May 4th, 2008, 03:18 PM

Hello Skip,

I'm glad you had a chance to travel a bit, thank you for thinking of me, I never had the chance to see Holland, some very pretty country from what I have seen of it. I just spent some time over at Catalina Island with friends, we caught some fish, ate some some lobster, I shot some clay pigeons off the stern of the boat. We all had a pretty good time, it's good to be out on the water.

I didn't know Scott's family was Dutch, he's a good egg that fella. How do I find the photo's you posted the pictures on?

Skipper · #**196** (**permalink**) May 4th, 2008, 06:19 PM

Hi Jack here are two links that will take you to some of the pictures I took from the Atlantic wall in Holland. One is a tread, the second the galery.

Atlantik Wall in Holland 2008 trip

Skipper Gallery - WWII Forums Gallery

bigfun · #**197** (**permalink**) May 4th, 2008, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthWestPacificVet

I didn't know Scott's family was Dutch, he's a good egg that fella.

Thanks Jack! I appreciate the kind words! Yes, I'm Dutch, my Father was born there. He lived thru the war as a young boy. He finds your stories, as I do, fascinating.
Thanks Jack.