[303rd-Talk] Newcomer with questions

[Gary Moncur]

Gary Pett,

Brian McGuire did a lot for the 303rd and the history of the 8th AF.  
The 303rd monument at Molesworth is a tribute to his dedication.  I am 
honored to have met him and his death was a blow to us all. 

 The current contact there is Mr. Peter Park.  I'm not sure how long he 
will be there as he is pretty close to retirement, but he will give you 
the royal treatment and the grand tour.  Also, Robin Beeby our UK rep 
lives nearby and probably knows more about the WWII era Molesworth than 
any man alive.  He's always glad to help also.  Robin's relative owns 
the now off-base property where the ruins of old Molesworth still stand. 
I can get you in contact with both gentlemen if you like. 

Gary
 

*Gary L. Moncur*
303rd Bomb Group (H) Historian
www.303rdBG.com



Bob Van Pelt wrote:
> Gary Pett:  For some odd reason I did not receive your original posting until today, 22 January.
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> Definitely go to Molesworth!  Brian McGuire used to be my contact at the JAC, but he moved back to the States a few years ago and unfortunately died.  One of the former Commanders of the JAC is now the Commander at Goodfellow AFB, Col Dick Ayres.  His historian, John Garret, john.garrett at goodfellow.af.mil, has helped a few get in, especially if they had a realtive there from the war.  I'm sure others here can give you better contact info.
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