Vance Pennington |
My American Heritage |
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My Father (1920 - 1972) = Staff Sergeant Robert William Pennington. Eighth Army Air Force (The Mighty Eighth), 385th Bombardment Group (Heavy). This photograph is one of only two I have of my father and which took me over 40 years to obtain. Now I can see his face but, regrettably, I will never hear his voice or feel his embrace. |
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Insignia of the 385th Bombardment Group (Heavy), based at Great Ashfield in the County of Suffolk, England |
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| These village signs can be seen upon entering and leaving Great Ashfield, Suffolk, England. The theme depicts the sleepy village life of the 1940's combined with the presence of the B17 Flying Fortresses which were flown from the US base just a short way from the village center. The signs were erected just recently in honour of the men who served there and to those who gave their lives so that we may be free today. |
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| My father (ironically sitting in front of the British Union Flag) on stage at the USAAF Base, Great Ashfield, Suffolk, England. |
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Some of the American boys who served in England and Europe, during WW2, for the infamous 8th Army Air Force "The Mighty Eighth". |
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Actual WW2 photograph of a Boeing Aircraft |
| Pieces of Flying Glass | Waking Spirit Native American Flutes |
| Melancholy Baby| The American Press | The Flying Ambassador | The Lion and The Eagle |
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American Heritage