[303rd-Talk] Re: Captain Robert A Hand

[James L. Hargrove, Ph.D.]

Thank you for the news even if it brings sadness.  I also met Bob at the
Savannah reunion and enjoyed seeing his famous chunk of flak, the one that
barely missed on one of the raids he flew.  

By chance, I had opened his book, 'Last Raid', just this morning as I have kept
it on my nightstand.  It is a fine account of the duties and responsibilities
of a B17 bombardier, which I appreciate because my father had the same
responsibilities in the Monahan/Joy crews. Captain Hand's artistry and humor
added a fine touch to events for which no photographs exist.

I join everyone in a salute to a fine, courageous gentleman. 


James L. Hargrove, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Foods and Nutrition
Room 269 Dawson Hall
The University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602-3622
Tel: 706-542-4678
Fax: 706-542-5059


Quoting Gary Moncur <glm at 303rdbg.com>:

> > One more member of Fink's Crew has gone to join the rest.  Bob Hand
> > succumbed to Bi-Lateral pneumonia at about 3pm EDT on September 5,
> > 2008.  Thanks for your site, it meant the world to him.
> > 
> > Regards,
> > 
> > Peter Hand
> 
> Dear Peter,
> I am so sorry to hear this.  I've  known Bob for many years through 
> this site and got to meet him in person in Washingon DC.  He looked 
> great in his WWII uniform.  He was a wonderful man and a very 
> talented artist.  Please relay my condolences to Nyela and the entire 
> family.  I'll pass this along to some of his many friends.
> 
> Sincerely,
> Gary 
> 
> -- Gary Moncur
>          303rd Bomb Group (H)
>          http://www.303rdBG.com 
> 
> 
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