World War II B-24 Liberator (PB4Y-1)

[nomorebikes]

My grandfather, Lt. William Miller, was a pilot in this squadron and of this plane and can be seen emerging from the bomb bay (in the black ball cap) in 2:37 through 2:49. This is the plane he was in which he went on to receive the Navy Cross.

[Author109]

@nomorebikes

Wow, I'm glad you could see your grandfather in the video.

[nomorebikes]

@Author109 Yes, especially since I never had the pleasure of meeting him. He died when I was very young, yet it's videos such as this that offer a sample of the history of his life and the contribution he made to the freedoms we continue to share. I write this as I lie in a hospital bed in the VA Medical Center San Diego, sharing the room with others comparable to his age. It allows me the opportunity to learn about the mindset of those and the times in which my grandfather lived and fought.

[Author109]

I haven't had any contact with any VB-102 vets for a long time.

[CheifTucker]

My relative was Bruce Van Voorhis, shot down June 6 1943 was part of the VB-102, I know its a long shot but did anyones dad or relative know him?

[JustGreenApples]

My grandfather flew as Navigator in a B-24 in the Air Force and on his 3rd mission got shot down behind enemy lines in Yugoslavia and was announced missing in action. He survived 2 weeks of walking and made it back by an underground railroad towards Italy

[runnergunner6]

My father flew in a Navy Liberator, a PB4Y. His plane was shot down in Jan. '45 above Borneo. The men got into the jungles . They divided up and some were rescued but my father's group was killed. Recently I have found out more information. This site is wonderful. It gives us an idea what it was like on the plane and even to see the Liberator, itself, and this WW II footage is wonderful. Thank you for your time in doing this. It is a tremendous gift to us whose fathers flew on them.

[johnparmer]

My father, Wallace Parmer AO3, was a nose/waist/belly gunner in VB-106. Thank you for this view into a piece of his life.

[Author109]

Great to hear from you. VB-106 was one of the best PB4Y-1 squadrons of WWII.

[Author109]

Was he in the AIr Force or Navy?

[Gliderflier01]

My father was a nose gunner in the south Pacific on "Easy Livin" I do not recall his flight number. Anyone else out there from that plane?

[Joan3424]

My dad flew a B-24 Liberator the "nosie Rosie" in China, Burma and India during WWII.

[tybvhou]

I have my father's Flight Log book. He was in VPB 116 and actually flew on this plane in Feb. 1945, I think 4 times. He was an AMM/2 and was a mechanic and waist gunner.

[alas124]

SKYDADDY---What do you want to know?

Andy---alas124

[alas124]

I was a plane Captain on a PB4Y-1 and port waist gunner. Squadron #VB-109 Crew 9

[Author109]

My Dad was with Crew #6 VB-109.

[alas124]

OK, Tell me his name and what position did he have in the crew. Do you plan to attend the upcoming reunion?

Andy

[Author109]

His name was Robert W. Carey. He was a waist gunner. I won't be able to attend the reunion as I'll be in Calfornia participating in a WWII documentary.

[alas124]

Yes, I know you, and your books. I knew your Dad very well. So sorry that we will not see you this year. Have a great time in Calif.

Andy

[skydaddy]

Please give provenance details!