[303rd-Talk] WWII Volunteer Missions ?

[bill runnels]

I am sure there were those who volunteered, when available, in order to complete their tour of duty as quickly as possible.  They did receive credit for the mission. However, most of us flew with the same crew all the time and when we got a day off we were anxious to take advantage of it.
   
  Bill Runnels
  Bombardier, 360thBS

Leslie Jean Newell <ljnewell at hotmail.com> wrote:
  
Hey, you guys and gals!

Maybe you can help me. My father, Lt. Richard M. Newell of the 360th, once told me that he would 'volunteer' for some missions. He was credited with 35 or 36 missions from Nov. 16, 1944 to Mar. 1, 1945. I was just wondering how much 'volunteering for missions' was done, and if the soldiers were ever credited for the missions for which they volunteered? Thank you.

Leslie Jean NewellHendersonville, NC








































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