Journal to my Dad on Father’s Day 2015.
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 »
Gravely_Saunie_B
Broughton, Martz, Cowart: Breaking News
Look who I found!! Two sons, Craig & Robert, of 1945 1st Officer Richard Broughton. And two original crew members, Edward Martz, navigator, living in NJ and Thomas Cowart, flight engineer, living in SC. They ALL flew multiple trips for the Veterans Air Express United Nations war relief contract to Prague, Warsaw and Athens. It’s intriguing! And I am psyched!
Broughton, Martz, Cowart: Breaking News Read More »
Edward F Martz Jr. International UNRRA Navigator
Veterans Air Express Navigator Edward Martz regaled me with stories I have not heard before. In our face-to-face meeting last month in New Jersey, Ed Martz shared vivid memories from his 1946 flights behind the Iron Curtain. You don’t want to miss the full story!
Edward F Martz Jr. International UNRRA Navigator Read More »
Robert C. Chambers early DC-3 Chief Pilot.
A new treasure…photo of Robert C. Chambers standing with our first DC-3 in 1945 while the aircraft was still government surplus Army C-47 drab grey.
Robert C. Chambers early DC-3 Chief Pilot. Read More »
1945 Crew list grows from 22 to 62
Researching the airline in April 2015, the list of men who flew, crewed and managed this non-sked airline was 22. Within months, it grew to 62.
1945 Crew list grows from 22 to 62 Read More »
2016 Prague trip to research 1946 UNRRA flight
Never ever dreamed I’d go to Prague. But I did, last month. And researched my Dad’s Veterans Air Express post-WWII deliveries for UNRRA of hatching eggs. I’m now a card-carrying member of… well, you’ll just have to Read More to find out.
2016 Prague trip to research 1946 UNRRA flight Read More »
Meaningful. Delightful. First stop on family trip.
Join our TX dinner party. Hosts Buffy Noll and husband, Jack. 2nd guest Will Frome. Their dads pilot/founder and navigator/journalist, living within miles of each other.
Meaningful. Delightful. First stop on family trip. Read More »
Michael Frome. Non-sked Navigator and Will’s “Pop”
One thing to read about a man you never met. Another thing to hear first-hand stories about him from his son. I spent precious time this week in Texas with Will Frome, son of Michael Frome who navigated the Veterans Air DC-4’s to Prague and Warsaw in 1946. Very special. Come meet Will.
Michael Frome. Non-sked Navigator and Will’s “Pop” Read More »
1945 Stettner connection sparks daughters’ friendship in 2017
Our Dads would have loved the role they played in friendships that have developed between their “kids.” Just three weeks ago today, Ellen Stettner and I met for a second time and had dinner. Like sisters, we talked and talked. So lovely. Her dad, Veterans Air pilot Jack Stettner, helped my Dad found the airline.
1945 Stettner connection sparks daughters’ friendship in 2017 Read More »
New information invaluable to 2017 research as 1946 images and clippings surface
A spectacular batch of 1946 Veterans Air Line images and press clippings ignited lively conversation. I was in Florida to meet Craig Broughton and his wife Carol. And to learn more about Craig’s dad, Richard Broughton, who was one of my Dad’s DC-4 pilots for the UNRRA. Dick flew four of our post-war relief deliveries to Warsaw, Prague and Athens in 1946. Don’t miss this story.
New information invaluable to 2017 research as 1946 images and clippings surface Read More »