Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Photos are working again
The photos on this blog were moved to a new server, and are now available for viewing. Please let me know if you have any problems with the photos or any of the links.
Friday, June 20, 2008
2007 WWII Night Fighters Reunion at MAAM
Recently, my oldest son went to this blog and clicked on the link for the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum (MAAM). The museum is rebuilding a P-61 Night Fighter.
He clicked on a link "2007 WWII Night Fighters Reunion at MAAM". At that location is a large selection of photographs. One photograph is a flight jacket with the 414 patch. The circular patch of a panther jumping through the night. There is also a name on the jacket, but the name was not legible in the photo.
My son called the Air Museum to inquire whose name was on the jacket and learned that it belonged to Rip Bolender, Commander of the 414th during WWII.
He clicked on a link "2007 WWII Night Fighters Reunion at MAAM". At that location is a large selection of photographs. One photograph is a flight jacket with the 414 patch. The circular patch of a panther jumping through the night. There is also a name on the jacket, but the name was not legible in the photo.
My son called the Air Museum to inquire whose name was on the jacket and learned that it belonged to Rip Bolender, Commander of the 414th during WWII.
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Jacob Attone
My plan for this blog is to get the type of personnal information of individuals to make a docummentary about life in the 414th. How they lived and coped day to day or should I say night to night. But to do this I need the help from those of you that have this information, or better yet I would love to interview on-camera any surviving members of the 414th. Below is an example of the type of information that I am looking for. Any information would be a big help.
Jacob Attone's family had emigrated from Italy. The original family name was Altadonna, but it had been mangled at Ellis Island when his parents came to America. Over the years various members of the family changed the name back to Altadonna. Jacob's brothers, Anthony and Rosario, known as Russell, changed it when they went into the service. Jacob enlisted in the New Jersey National Guard on June 3, 1940 as Jacob Attone, and was called to active duty when the Guard was mobilized on September 16, 1940. Jacob Attone was planning on re-taking the Altadonna name but sadly, his time ran out.
Jacob Attone graduated from the Boca Raton Florida Army Air Field, after which he went overseas. His first flying mission was on September 24, 1944, as a radar observer.
Jacob was reported as missing in action on September 25, 1944. Presumably, the entire flight crew was reported missing in action, but their names are unknown at this time.
The Department of War changed Jacob Attone's status to killed in action on April 11, 1945.
You can read more about Jacob's story at http://www.dvrbs.com/ccwd-WW2/CamdenWW2-JacobAttone.htm
Jacob Attone's family had emigrated from Italy. The original family name was Altadonna, but it had been mangled at Ellis Island when his parents came to America. Over the years various members of the family changed the name back to Altadonna. Jacob's brothers, Anthony and Rosario, known as Russell, changed it when they went into the service. Jacob enlisted in the New Jersey National Guard on June 3, 1940 as Jacob Attone, and was called to active duty when the Guard was mobilized on September 16, 1940. Jacob Attone was planning on re-taking the Altadonna name but sadly, his time ran out.
Jacob Attone graduated from the Boca Raton Florida Army Air Field, after which he went overseas. His first flying mission was on September 24, 1944, as a radar observer.
Jacob was reported as missing in action on September 25, 1944. Presumably, the entire flight crew was reported missing in action, but their names are unknown at this time.
The Department of War changed Jacob Attone's status to killed in action on April 11, 1945.
You can read more about Jacob's story at http://www.dvrbs.com/ccwd-WW2/CamdenWW2-JacobAttone.htm
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Our Family is Expanding
I wanted to share a personal note.
My son and his wife had twin boys on March 18th.
My son and his wife had twin boys on March 18th.
Rip Bolender - Commander of the 414th
Rip Bolender was in charge of the 414th Night Fighter Squardon. He retired as a Major General.
Rip was one of my father's best friends. Rip passed away in 1995.
Rip Bolender circa 1944
Rip was one of my father's best friends. Rip passed away in 1995.
Rip Bolender circa 1944
Harold L. Price - Member of the 414th
Harold L. Price flew 67 combat missions with the 414th. He retired as a Major General in 1975.
Jack K. Gamble - Member of the 414th
Many of the 414th went on to make the airforce a career.
Jack K. Gamble was assigned in July of 1943 to the 414th and completed 93 combat missions. Jack retired as a Major General in 1975.
Jack Gamble in May 1944
Look at his patch
Jack Gamble after the war with my mother and father in California.
Left to right: Jack Gamble, John Patterson, and Ruth Patterson.
Jack K. Gamble was assigned in July of 1943 to the 414th and completed 93 combat missions. Jack retired as a Major General in 1975.
Jack Gamble in May 1944
Look at his patch
Jack Gamble after the war with my mother and father in California.
Left to right: Jack Gamble, John Patterson, and Ruth Patterson.
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