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Ray Dudley Papers - Reliving My World War II Adventure
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Ray Dudley Papers - Reliving My World War II Adventure

  • US TxAM-C 836
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This collection includes a personal account titled "Reliving my World War II Adventure" by Ray Dudley, depicting his experience as a B-26 pilot in the 34 thBomb Squadron during World War II, and some accompanying letters.

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B-26 pilot in 34th Bomb Squadron
March 23, 1945 plane shot down and 6 crew members taken prisoner
Forward summarizes events through his experience as pilot then family life after
Jumps between his many adventures in the different parts of Germany he was stationed at as a pilot and to his 24-day drive thru Europe with his wife, daughter and her husband after his retirement
Statements about plane crash included from lieutenants
Letter from Countess Franziska Grafin Adelmann apologizing for not being able to see Ray while he was touring Europe/ Reply to Countess
Letters back and forth to Guy Coquillat and Peter Hubert
Corrections and newspaper articles
Sequel to Reliving my WWII adventures
 
Included
 
“Reliving My World War II Adventure” (24 pages)
Reports By wingmen of the bail out and map of the area (3 pages)
Letter from Countess Franziska Grafin Adelmann (7 pages)
Letters from Guy Coquillat (11 pages)
Newspaper articles (3 pages)
Sequel to “Reliving My World War II Adventure” (7 pages)
 
Summary
 
A B-26 pilot during WWII, Ray Dudley wrote about his time during the war and his 24-day drive through Europe with his wife, daughter and her husband. Also included are letters from Lieutenants from the war, the Countess Franziska Grafin Adelmann, Guy Conquillat, and Peter Hubert. Following the letters are newspaper articles and the sequel to “Reliving My World War II Adventure”.