[303rd-Talk] Heritage Centre Molesworth

Wed Oct 24 07:14:23 MDT 2007

After my last e-mail, I wrote to General Richard Devereaux at Sheppard AFB and here is what he says:

  "Bob
  Try e-mailing the wing historian at Goodfellow AFB in San Angelo. My friend, Col Dick Ayres, is the wing commander there and a former JAC commander. His historian, Dr. John Garret (cc'd above) can get the ball rolling for you.
  Rick"

  Dr. Dick Ayers e-mails is john.garrett at goodfellow.af.mil
  Bob Van Pelt

john <wargroom at localvertical.com> wrote:
  Another tack to try is the wing historian, either at Mildenhal, or even 
Alconbury (the majority of admin functions for Molesworth are probably dealt 
with there).
they may be able to arrange for an escorted tour. I'm chiming in here as I 
am disappointed that the historic displays have been moved into a secure 
facility that limits the possibility of the ordinary person from viewing 
them. I think a bit of persistence could turn the trick. Keep plugging 
away.

John M Joerg
U.S.A.F. (ret)
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Van Pelt" 
To: "303rd Bomb Group Talk Forum" <303rd-talk at 303rdbg.com>
Sent: Monday, October 22, 2007 1:46 PM
Subject: Re: [303rd-Talk] Heritage Centre Molesworth

>I stopped into Molesworth unannounced in 1999, spoke with the guard at the 
>main gate and told him I was interested in the World War II history of the 
>base. He called the CO who let me in and had Brian McGuire come up to show 
>me around. Unfortunately, the 303rd lost Brian a few years ago, but he got 
>me in JAC to see all of the artwork and photos from the war that adourn the 
>hallways. As I recall, getting into JAC was a priveliedged event, and we 
>could only wander the halls with Brian. Brian was a super guy and is 
>sorely missed.
>
> If there is a will, there is a way, and if you really want to tour the 
> JAC, I would call the base commanders office at Mildenhall, as that base 
> commander has responsibility for Molesworth. General Richard Devereaux 
> was the commander of Mildenhall just a couple of years ago and is now in 
> Wichita Falls, Texas. General Devereaux is a World War II historian and I 
> am sure could offer you advice on getting into Building 100. His phone 
> number is 940.676.2121 and his secretary's name is Stella. The General is 
> an outstanding individual and I am sure he would be pleased to help you, 
> although his real passion is for the 100th BG(H) at Thorpe Abbotts.
> Bob
>
> rjbeeby at aol.com wrote:
> hi Gordon
> it is sad to say that the heritage center that was set up in 1993 by the 
> first
>
> JAC Commander has gone and all paintings and memorabilia moved to building 
> 100
>
> as this is one of the most secure buildings on the base and very difficult
>
> to gain assess to unless you are a veteran or a relative of one
>
> so unless the rules change i cannot see you being given permission to go 
> in to that
>
> area
>
> the main doors with the triangle ' c ' on has just been removed so is no 
> longer there
>
> and the control tower was removed in 1952 so the perimeter track could be 
> straightened
>
> to take the new B29 stationed there
>
> hope this helps you
>
> kr Robin Beeby
>
> uk liason 303rd BG
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Redshogparts at aol.com
> To: 303rd-talk at 303rdBG.com
> Sent: Wed, 17 Oct 2007 3.05pm
> Subject: [303rd-Talk] Heritage Centre Molesworth
>
>
>
> Does anyone out there have a name or contact number at the USAF Joint
> Analysis Centre, as the 303rd's heritage centre is in some of their 
> buildings.
> There is a lot of 303rd memorabilia at Molesworth as shown on pages 741 to 
> 744
> in
> in the 303rd diary by Harry D Gobrecht. I would love to be able to see 
> this
> collection of original oil paintings and the carved desk lids showing
> squadron insignia. There's also a hanger with the red triangle and 'C' 
> still
> painted on it. The control tower is still there too. Please help.
>
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Gordon Upton
>
> Shrewsbury UK
>
>
>
>
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