Dan L Shaw (WWII P38 Lightning Fighter Pilot)

[bleuocean1]

respect sir

[Beeman448]

Ever been in a graveyard and wondered what the people were like before you? I would like to think enough people would take the time to remember me as a stand up guy [ignorant gang thugs need not apply,as you really have to have at least a minimum IQ to understand].My hats off to this gentleman,as he succeded where I failed. I will be just another gravestone but am glad there are among us brave enough to do what is right.

[Rayhid1956]

This is how I wish I had lived my life. Some how I feel connected to war and that I belong to this era of young men flying awesome flying machines. Unfortunately, I was born decades later and my dreams of being a fighter pilot never became true. If anything, I do enjoy watching others do their flying on real war birds while I do my own flying on a digital screen to satisfy my need for speed and adventure.

[52outbound]

i thought i saw this persons head stone at Arlington cemetery in Washington D.C.

[bcthomas2h90]

Lt Col Dan Shaw was my first squadron commander at Kincheloe AFB, MI in 1968. He was an inspiring leader, a great mentor and a true patriot. I cherish his leadership and his positive influence on many young pilots. God Bless you sir.

[bostonironworker1]

HELP HONOR OUR LOST PILOTS,,,HELP BENTPROP.ORG---GET'EM HOME

[Bruno47602]

Well!Thanks-Pilot,Veteran!!!

[jetcat4445t]

R.I.P. FEARLESS HUNTER

[alexiswolfe]

A great plane. There's one of these still in the sand just below low tide here on the N.Wales coast, UK.(my local beach!) Such a shame!!.

Anyone who's interested should google 'Maid of Harlech' I hope someone brings her out and gives her a good polish some day soon.

[LocalJuice]

My dad, Joseph "Gene" Jelcick, COL.,USAF, Ret, Call sign "Moose", flew with then, Captain Shaw in the Pacific. He was with him when he was shot down. He says the rest of the flight flew over an area away from where Shaw actually went down in an effort to draw the Japanese away from him, but, Shaw was eventually captured. It is said the Commander of the POW camp surrendered his sword to Captain Shaw after the Japanese had surrendered aboard the USS Missouri (BB-63), the "Mighty Mo". God bless him

[LocalJuice]

God bless.

My dad, Joseph "Gene" Jelcick, COL.,USAF, Ret, Call sign "Moose", flew with then, Captain Shaw in the Pacific. He was with him when he was shot down. He says the rest of the flight flew over an area away from where Shaw actually went down in an effort to draw the Japanese away from him, but, Shaw was eventually captured. It is said the Commander of the POW camp surrendered his sword to Captain Shaw after the Japanese had surrendered aboard the USS Missouri (BB-63), the "Mighty Mo".

[LocalJuice]

My dad, Joseph "Gene" Jelcick, COL.,USAF, Ret, Call sign "Moose", flew with then, Captain Shaw in the Pacific. He was with him when he was shot down. He says the rest of the flight flew over an area away from where Shaw actually went down in an effort to draw the Japanese away from him, but, Shaw was eventually captured. It is said the Commander of the POW camp surrendered his sword to Captain Shaw after the Japanese had surrendered aboard the USS Missouri (BB-63), the "Mighty Mo".

[LocalJuice]

My dad, Joseph "Gene" Jelcick, COL.,USAF, Ret, Call sign "Moose", flew with then, Captain Shaw in the Pacific. He was with him when he was shot down. He says the rest of the flight flew over an area away from where Shaw actually went down in an effort to draw the Japanese away from him, but, Shaw was eventually captured. It is said the Commander of the POW camp surrendered his sword to Captain Shaw after the Japanese had surrendered aboard the USS Missouri (BB-63), the "Mighty Mo".

[keegan773]

What a great tribute. I was looking at my 86 year old father this week and find it hard to imagine him as a young man in the R.A.F. coastal command putting his life on the line during ww2. Quiet heros all.

[doffincodger]

A very personal epitath. The deeds of many war-time pilots and aircrew never received credit and recognition for their valour. Many of their young friends died, while now they suffer the humiliation of being frail and old, and lacking the respect and patience of our uncaring modern society..

[BuckleNutz]

My grand father flew a P-38 for a short while before going to a P-51. He had a whole lot of respect for the P-38 pilots.

[pearsonba350]

@BuckleNutz My grandfather was a p-38 crew chief, then crewchief for the p-51 in Honington, England.  Where did your grandfather serve?

[ritakays]

@pearsonba350 He served in the South Pacific, he was my Dad, I was born years after the war but heard the story many times growing up and have to confess, my mother, my best friend and I ( age 20) finally convinced my Dad to record his story for the grandchildren yet unborn! We never thought it would be shared outside the family and are so proud that his experience in his own voice has touched so many of you...thank you! Rita-Kay

[Beeman448]

@ritakays I posted before I read your post and hope I showed due respect to your fine Father.

[ritakays]

@pearsonba350

[monkfry]

what a guy and the true definition of an american. this generation has no idea what it took to build this country. he must have been a hell of a pilot to survive. " a left wing an a left engine and the front end, that's all i got ".

[the82spartans]

Nice.

Thank you.

[rattinox]

RIP, Brother.

[Zzsmile]

All my prayers & respect for airmen such as this man.

[thresher4]

RIP native son.

[FlyinAggie]

makes me wish i'd taped my dad's experiences in the ETO. great experiences for all to learn from.

[CrosswindHeading]

This is a beautiful tribute. Thank you for sharing it, and the letter in the info section. WWII was the defining chapter of the twentieth century. The gratitude we owe those of that generation just simply can't be measured. They will never be forgotten. NEVER!!!

[graverobber35]

Thank you for your service ,  Sir

[600joe]

You guys, you guys. The Greatest Generation.

[NdevilJ]

Truly the greatest generation. This country will never be the same.

[rugersix]

Very nice tribute thanks for posting

5-*****

[MadBadVoodo]

Five Stars!!

[warwolfii]

The fighter planes were great...the pilots even greater....

Oh, Hedy Lamar is a beautiful gal,

and Madeleine Carroll is too,

but you'l find if you query, a different theory

amonsgt any bomber crew

For the loveliest thing of which one could sing

(this side of the Pearly Gates)

Is no blonde or brunette of the Hollywood set

But an escort of p-38's

[sakoshooter48]

@warwolfii A Pilots Lament:

Don't put me in a P-38

For the props they counter-rotate,

She'll cough and she'll wheeze

and she'll head for the trees,

Don't put me in a P-38!

[mrsmelzbad]

My uncle just died last year, fought all over Pacific in US army, said greatest thing he saw was P-38s tearing up some zeros who had just straffed them, on a beach... men of his caliber are rare in-deed.. thank you uncle BUD & Mr Shaw .....RIP maybe you met, didnt even know it?

[1998disco72]

Great video. True hero!!

[jon4721]

Thank you so very much for posting this! A generation ago, but they will never be forgotten!

[OutbackBros]

Amazing Man! Love the P38!!

[mrt1998]

Thanks for posting! Loved to listen how he told his story! Sad that too many of us don't appreciate the men and women who served during that time!