One of the 330th's most famous bombardiers was Alfonso Escalante. In his civilian life he was a professional golf pro and played with the likes of Sam Sneed. As a bombardier he was no less of amazing! Al had 20/10 vision. One of his most famous bomb runs was on a daylight mission over Tokyo where his aircraft was the 'Lead' position and all bombed on his command. Al, sighted in the target carefully and 'bombs away'. KABOOM, went a famous Japanese Piano Factory. From then on, Al was know was '88 Keys'.!!!! HAH!
In regards to Richard Nowicki. We were very good friends at combat training in alamagordo. We were also near each other on Guam. He was a bombadier with the 459th and I was one with the 458th. He was wounded on a mission. Shrapnel in his arm. His crew did not fly to many missions before they were sent back to the states for lead crew training. I did visit with him after the war in Milwakee. At that time he was not married. we kept in cotact a few years via Christmas cards until one year I got his card back with no forwarding address known. I often wondered what happened to him.If his son gets this message will you please contact me. Orley Van Dyke, 541 Crestview Holland MI.49423. I am one of the 3 crew members left from the B29 Sentimental Journey which is on display at the Pima Air Museum in Tucson AZ.
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One of the 330th's most famous bombardiers was Alfonso Escalante. In his civilian life he was a professional golf pro and played with the likes of Sam Sneed. As a bombardier he was no less of amazing!
Al had 20/10 vision. One of his most famous bomb runs was on a daylight mission over Tokyo where his aircraft was the 'Lead' position and all bombed on his command. Al, sighted in the target carefully and 'bombs away'. KABOOM, went a famous Japanese Piano Factory.
From then on, Al was know was '88 Keys'.!!!!
HAH!
Can anybody give me any information or did anybody know my dad, 1LT Richard Nowicki Bombardier of K-66 back in WWII over Japan?
In regards to Richard Nowicki. We were very good friends at combat training in alamagordo.
We were also near each other on Guam. He was a bombadier with the 459th and I was one with the 458th. He was wounded on a mission. Shrapnel in his arm. His crew did not fly to many missions before they were sent back to the states for lead crew training. I did visit with him after the war in Milwakee. At that time he was not married. we kept in cotact a few years via Christmas cards until one year I got his card back with no forwarding address known. I often wondered what happened to him.If his son gets this message will you please contact me. Orley Van Dyke, 541 Crestview Holland MI.49423. I am one of the 3 crew members left from the B29 Sentimental Journey which is on display at the Pima Air Museum in Tucson AZ.
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