I recently learned that Rip Bolinder flew Black Magic, a P-61-15.
My father, Lt. John E. Patterson (at the time) piloted the Old John Cornell, a British Beaufighter.
Anyone who can add to this is invited to post to this blog, or to call me, Randall W. Patterson, toll free at (800) 490-7434.
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Hello Mr. Patterson,
I'm writing a history of German radio-controlled glide bombs in WWII. It turns out that the He 177 shot down by the 414th NFS on 23 January 1944 (F8+AM) carried two Hs 293 glide bombs. Its wreckage provided vital clues -- including nearly intact receivers -- used to develop advanced jamming devices against these radio-contolled weapons.
I'm hoping to learn more about the crew that show down this arcraft. Can anyone help?
Marty Bollinger
mjbollinger@cox.net
Dear Sir, happen to be reading the New Jersey Star Ledger today8/5/09that another member of the 414th squadron has passed,sorry to say. His name is Cosmo Nicholas Bocchini he lived in Nutley NJ and was 94 yrs old. I am from Nutley also,never new this man butI thought you would like to know this info for future archives. My name is John Minichini I can be reached at LORI11528@AOL.COM if you feel you want to contact me. thanks
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