World War II – Eskildoodle Photos and Feelings

A Veteran’s Wife

The recent flyby of a WWII vintage Army C-47 with invasion stripes brought back memories of a person I never met and one that I will never forget in what seemed like a different lifetime. She was an excellent nurse, very kind and caring, and it was my privilege to work with her for severalContinue reading “A Veteran’s Wife”

Advanced Training

The distinct growl of a big, radial engine grew into a deafening roar as this AT-6, a WW-II advanced trainer airplane, departed a local airstrip recently. Leaving a trail of white smoke from its airshow smoker, it left more than just a passing impression. Decades ago, planes like this prepared young pilots for war inContinue reading “Advanced Training”

Memorial of the Day

My maternal grandmother’s maiden name was Marion Irene Spear, and she was a direct descendant of Lemuel Spear, a Revolutionary War veteran. Fairy also has Native American ancestors who fought against the British in the war. We both have relatives who served honorably in the Civil War, World War I, World War II, Vietnam, andContinue reading “Memorial of the Day”