I joined the 322nd Bomb Group, 452nd Squadron, in August 1944. I flew my first mission on September 16th, 1944, the day before the launch of the Market Garden Operation. Flying out of Great Saling, England, Andrews Field, near Braintree. Target just across the Channel was the Railroad Bridge connecting Walcheron Island to mainland Holland. Two hours and 10 minutes. I flew 40 missions and then went into Germany with the 322nd on Disarmament Program.



Was on 3 day leave in Paris on D-Day