A man remembers the Street Party in 1945 in Fishponds, Bristol on VE Day. VE Day was May 8, 1945 and was the end of the Second World War in Europe.
World War II veterans return to the beaches of Normandy, most for the first time since D-Day. One man describes how he snuck onto Omaha Beach before the invasion began and set up explosives before watching the scene unfold below them. Another veteran, Bill Doyle, walks through the D-Day graves … Continue reading
General Eisenhower announces the end of World War II in Europe, known as VE Day. VE Day was May 8, 1945, ending the Second World War in Europe after 6 years of fighting.
John C Terborg describes his encounter with German troops on December 16, 1944, the start of the Battle of the Bulge. Terborg describes his experience as a P.O.W. until his escape on April 10, 1945. The Battle of the Bulge was a major German offensive campaign of World War II … Continue reading
Alex Bennet remembers entering the service and joining the 457th Bombardment Group. He recalls his experience in World War II, and also his experiences after the war. Next, Harry Campbell talks about joining the 457th Squadron, and discusses some of his interesting missions. The 457th Bombardment Group was activated on … Continue reading
World War II veteran Jerry Silverman remembers his acceptance and training as an Aviation Cadet. Silverman ultimately became a navigator in 1943 and joined the 457th Bombardment Group. The 457th Bombardment group was activated on July 1, 1943, and was inactivated on August 18, 1945 at the conclusion of the … Continue reading
Veteran Bob Schaaf discusses his experience in the 457th Bombardment Group during World War II, and also shows a flag that has been in World War I, World War II, and Vietnam. His daughter also reads a poem Mr. Schaaf wrote during the war after 7 or 8 missions. The … Continue reading
Will Fluman remembers his transfer from the army to the Aviation Cadet Program, and his installation in the 457th Bombardment Group in the fall of 1944. The 457th Bombardment Group was activated on July 1, 1943 and was inactivated on August 18, 1945, at the end of the Second World … Continue reading
Frank Martin discusses his training and assignment to the 457th Bombardment Group during World War II. He also recalls how he met his wife at a friend’s wedding in England. The 457th Squadron was activated on July 1, 1943 and inactivated August 18, 1945.
World War II veteran Cecil Harris recalls his experience as a copilot for the 457th Bombardment Group. Harris discusses his “milk runs” and “slices of hell” that he flew while in Europe. World War II began in 1939, but the US did not enter the war until December 1941. The … Continue reading
