2nd Prague Crew departs for home. 2 May 1946 UNRRA
UNRRA war-relief. DC-4 flights to Prague three times and Warsaw twice with poultry hatching eggs.
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UNRRA war-relief. DC-4 flights to Prague three times and Warsaw twice with poultry hatching eggs.
2nd Prague Crew departs for home. 2 May 1946 UNRRA Read More »
By the time these eggs arrive in Warsaw, chicks from the first May delivery will have hatched. Both are historic flights.
2nd-ever civilian flight to Warsaw. 20 May 1946. Read More »
In May 2015, the daughter of WWII vet, Saunie Gravely, begins a research project about Veterans Air Express and Veterans Air Line.
Research project seeks 1945 Non-sked story. Read More »
Rare 1945 film footage pans non-sked DC-3 & DC-4. Taken & narrated by one of the core Founders & Warsaw Crew, John Noll.
John Noll narrates his 1946 film. Details Warsaw overflight permit. Read More »
The Borden Company donates three pure-bred American Jersey breeding stock to UNRRA Greek war-relief. DC-4 “loading” for flight to Athens gets press attention.
1946 Greek War Relief flight makes history Read More »
There’s a lot of Veterans Air Express information “out there.” Lots need cross-checking, verification, discussion from World War II vets, ex-Army Air Corps and families, aviation buffs, research librarians. This website shares the known & need to know. You’re invited.
Facts “known” at odds with other “Facts” Read More »
Father’s Day. Two entries to my Dad from my Journal. Definitely Private. But to share our bond, give insight to my research.
Journal to my Dad on Father’s Day 2015. Read More »
Seeking Veterans Air Line memorabilia from 1945 passenger/cargo air carrier like this Captain Wing insignia, luggage labels, advertisements in old newspapers. Especially looking for Veterans Air Crew members or their families. Full story at VeteransAir.org
Non-sked flight crews and Memorabilia sought Read More »
UPDATE 8/30/15: Mid-August, I spent hours with Marilyn at breakfast and then in her home. She is vivacious and wonderful. Yesterday and today, I updated two Posts with photos of Marilyn & her husband Bob on the website. He was one of the Veterans co-founders, a navigator & manager. Yesterday Marilyn & I spoke on the phone. For now, come see the first of my photos of Marilyn. And read (or re-read) HER story — the Veterans Air Express first unofficial “hostess” and a new and now dearly cherished friend of mine! What a Treasure!
First unofficial ground hostess. Marilyn Gries. Found “Treasure!” Read More »
Update: WWII photos added to Robert Gries story as told to me by his widow, Marilyn. About his 392nd Bomb Group.
Robert F. Gries. Core Founder. Navigator. Manager. Read More »