I had the great pleasure of meeting for lunch with Alan Clutter (see MailBag, page 10) in August, 07. We had corresponded a
few times and he happened to be in town, so we planned to meet and had a very pleasant visit.Hey, Alan! I hope it was as good for you as it was for me - to shake hands, share a meal and talk about the old days, that is.
If I'm ever in Kankekee, Illinois I'll look you up and return your kindness!
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New Face on the Block
New friends at ClickOkinawa
Craig Porter with F-102A aircraft out of Naha Air Base, 1950. Nice photos - and more to come!
Wayland Mayo has a very interesting site that includes his stories about his time on Okinawa in 1950.
Check out "B-29s Over Korea"
Clyde Durham tells his story of flying side-gunner on B-29 out of Kadena AB during the Korean War.
A New Okinawa website is born!
John Eisenfaust has launched HDRJapan.com
There isn't a lot of content yet but as it grows...
Looks like it might be a good one to keep an eye on.
Obon
followed by Eisa.
sample Tour #3 DVD
Updates:
New Photos!
The 9th AVRS Gallery
ClickOkinawa.com and the 9thAVRS welcome Harold Smith to the Gallery!
...and now, Lloyd Sterns too!
9th AVRS 2008 Reunion
Estep Gallery
Whole bunch o' new Photos added Jan 2008
A lot of early morning views and places to go in the evening.
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Familiar Faces
Stuff already going on...
Mission of Hope - Debb's adventure in the Philippines - Some Excellent Photography included!
Ron Hyatt and his Crew of the 9th AVRS
"Hi Mick,
I just wanted to take time to thank you for all the work you have done on behalf of the 9th. I think it turned out really great. What a great opportunity for guys like me to look back on some pretty good years. All those wonderful photos that the guys sent in really sparked some fine memories of what a great outfit the 9th really was. I made some good friends there, even though Okinawa was not exactly a tropical paradise. I remember the men of the 9th got along, and looked out for one another. They were a special group. I'm hoping that more of them will find the website. It sure would be nice to get in touch with more old friends. Again, and I know I speak for all of us when I say thanks. I'm fowarding a copy of this email to all the others that I have in my address book."
Lou Amari (31 Oct 07)
Thanks to the addition of Leo Groth's offerings we're up to more than 550 photos for the 9th AVRS Gallery!
Harry Hollis - SeaBees
I'm worried about Harry now. I haven't heard from him in many, many weeks and we were working on getting a translation going on a Japanese soldier's diary that had come into his possession. If anyone knows how Harry's doing, please let me know! Mick
Ryukyu America Historical Research Society
Alex Kishaba - Chairman
[READ] story about Kishaba-san
The Society's Exhibit pix. Maybe you have some photos that would be of interest to Alex as he continues to build his exhibit.
Stars & Stripes features the Exhibit - read it!
Slide show from the exhibit.
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Gallery sample photo
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