This story was submitted by the grandson of Roger Kanten and written by a family member. We were happy to be able to share his story so more people can see what a brave guy he was. Roger was a…
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Mobile Crash Crew Rebuilds FortressesSoldiers, Technicians Fix Planes Where They Crash
There are so many stories lost in these old papers from World War II. My grandparents were great at saving memorabilia. This is the first time I actually looked through their old newspapers and I’m excited to share them with…
Flight Engineer Link Ellingson was part of first attack on Berlin
An article pulled from the Spring Grove Herald recalls Harold “Link” Ellingson’s experiences in the 8th Air Force. Harold was the uncle of one of our parents. Harold survived the war and had 4 children! He was a Mobile gas…
The View from the Ball Turret20 yr old Lowell Moore’s mission over Berlin
Lowell Moore lay on his back, knees bent up near his ears. Two steel levers were gripped in each hand, cold against his palms, even through gloves. The world buzzed. Turbulence and the roar of the 1200 horsepower engines made…