Gravitymaster 0 #26 January 7, 2004 QuoteBoy, this thread sure didn't take long to get all forky! *** You seem surprised!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites crutch 0 #27 January 7, 2004 QuoteBush said he was hit by anti-aircraft fire and the plane caught fire. Bush's squadron was primarily used for patrol and saw very little combat. Bush claimed he warned the crew, over the intercom, to get out - got no answer and he could not yell back because of the armor plate behind him. He decided they were dead, so he bailed out. First, he failed to say he switched his mike from radio to intercom. Then being blocked by the armor is a bold faced lie! There was a sizable gap on either side of the armor. I used this space to call to my crew several times. I am really not sure where this thread is going, it started as someone questioning Mr. Bush's wartime record. An account of the mission is in the new book "Flyboys". This author is very meticulous about his research, and has the personal account of several other pilots who were on the mission. One of his best friends in the his squadron (a pilot) had asked to replace his regular tail-gunner so they could fly one last mission together. He was hit on bomb run, continued the attacked, dropped the bombs, then headed out to sea. This was an attack on the island of Chica Jima, which is in the chain that includes Iwo Jima. The gunner (his buddy) and radioman bailed out, the Mr. Bush. Mr. Bush was picked up by a submarine about 3 miles from the island. Nothing was ever heard from the other two crew members. Mr. Bush then spent many weeks aboard the sub before being returned home. He was also the youngest pilot in his squadron, 58 strike missions, 135+ carrier landings and 1300+ hours of flying. So why are we bashing him again?blue skies, art Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Gravitymaster 0 #28 January 7, 2004 QuoteSo why are we bashing him again? You have to ask??? Seriously???? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 2 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
crutch 0 #27 January 7, 2004 QuoteBush said he was hit by anti-aircraft fire and the plane caught fire. Bush's squadron was primarily used for patrol and saw very little combat. Bush claimed he warned the crew, over the intercom, to get out - got no answer and he could not yell back because of the armor plate behind him. He decided they were dead, so he bailed out. First, he failed to say he switched his mike from radio to intercom. Then being blocked by the armor is a bold faced lie! There was a sizable gap on either side of the armor. I used this space to call to my crew several times. I am really not sure where this thread is going, it started as someone questioning Mr. Bush's wartime record. An account of the mission is in the new book "Flyboys". This author is very meticulous about his research, and has the personal account of several other pilots who were on the mission. One of his best friends in the his squadron (a pilot) had asked to replace his regular tail-gunner so they could fly one last mission together. He was hit on bomb run, continued the attacked, dropped the bombs, then headed out to sea. This was an attack on the island of Chica Jima, which is in the chain that includes Iwo Jima. The gunner (his buddy) and radioman bailed out, the Mr. Bush. Mr. Bush was picked up by a submarine about 3 miles from the island. Nothing was ever heard from the other two crew members. Mr. Bush then spent many weeks aboard the sub before being returned home. He was also the youngest pilot in his squadron, 58 strike missions, 135+ carrier landings and 1300+ hours of flying. So why are we bashing him again?blue skies, art Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #28 January 7, 2004 QuoteSo why are we bashing him again? You have to ask??? Seriously???? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 2 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
