This blog is primarily designed to be an information resource for the families of the crew who flew aboard the "Pistol Pakin Mamma". Intended to "Honor our family members who answered and honored their call of duty" aboard B-24J, Serial Number 42-72989; a plane of the 7th Air Force / Bomb Group 30 / Bomb Squadron 38.... September 11th 1944, 9 of her 10 man crew were lost in the Pacific during a bombing run over Marcus Isl. from Saipan.... All "clean" comments are welcome and suggested.
"Pistol Pakin Mamma"
Contributor - Alan Griffith, B24 best web
Friday, June 6, 2014
June 6, 1944 - We will never forget - THANK YOU
Today, June 6, 2014, marks the 70th anniversary of the D-day invasion by allied forces into France. Followers of this blog know that 1944 is also a prominent year as September 11, 1944 will mark 70 years since the Pistol Pakin Mamma was downed over Marcus Island by Japanese AA fire. Thank you all who gave everything for us.
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