2. Airplanes

Sharon Dad's A-2 Jacket and "Secrut Weapin"

This gallery is a tribute to Sharon's Dad, Lt. Bailey "Bill" Goodell, who was a bombardier on a B-24 (11 of 39 missions on "SECRUT WEAPIN") in the Pacific with the 7th AF, 11th Bomb Group, 98th Bomb Squadron. His pilot was AJ Bell of Tomahawk, WI. Also see the B-24 "Witchcraft " ride album below when Sharon wore her Dad's jacket. I did get a new A-2 jacket (see last photo) and had the back painted as the original. Did this so she could wear it more often than her Dad's without the fear of it "walking off". Vintage A-2 jackets have risen steadily in value. They have sold on eBay for $1,000's. One vendor at the Reading airshow estimated the value of her Dad's jacket at over $4,000! Needless to say, it's a family heirloom and not for sale.
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  • "SECRUT WEAPIN" This was Sharon's fathers plane on which he was the Bombardier. He flew 11 missions in this plane. He flew a total of 39 missions out of Guam during 1944 and 1945. (The plane shows 40 missions, as other crews used the plane.) Some of the other planes (last three digits of the serial number, number of missions) the crew flew were Stripped for Action (#501, 6), Miss Traveler (#530, 3), Wonderous Wonda (#562, 1), Super Baby (#873, 6), Bodacious Idit (#948, 2) and Tricky Micky (#960, 1). The un-named planes were: serial numbers: 468 (3), 469 (2), 474 (1), 518 (1), 681 (1), and 848 (1). The nose art for the named planes can be found on: www.b24bestweb.com

    "SECRUT WEAPIN" This was Sharon's fathers plane on which he was the Bombardier. He flew 11 missions in this plane. He flew a total of 39 missions out of Guam during 1944 and 1945. (The plane shows 40 missions, as other crews used the plane.) Some of the other planes (last three digits of the serial number, number of missions) the crew flew were Stripped for Action (#501, 6), Miss Traveler (#530, 3), Wonderous Wonda (#562, 1), Super Baby (#873, 6), Bodacious Idit (#948, 2) and Tricky Micky (#960, 1). The un-named planes were: serial numbers: 468 (3), 469 (2), 474 (1), 518 (1), 681 (1), and 848 (1). The nose art for the named planes can be found on: www.b24bestweb.com

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    "Woody Woodpecker"

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  • Port side of Secrut Weapin taken on Kwajalein Island with the ground crew loading 1,000 lb bombs. Unknown year.

    Port side of Secrut Weapin taken on Kwajalein Island with the ground crew loading 1,000 lb bombs. Unknown year.

  • The "Bell crew" of the the B-24 "SECRUT WEAPIN": 42-100224

    The "Bell crew" of the the B-24 "SECRUT WEAPIN": 42-100224

  • Bell Crew of 7th AAF, 11th Bomb Group, 98th Bomb Squadron taken in front of another plane. Sharon's Dad is standing, second from the left. See list for the other crew.

    Bell Crew of 7th AAF, 11th Bomb Group, 98th Bomb Squadron taken in front of another plane. Sharon's Dad is standing, second from the left. See list for the other crew.

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  • Crew member list from "506" photo. Unfortunately, all except AJ Bell (now age 90) are deceased.

    Crew member list from "506" photo. Unfortunately, all except AJ Bell (now age 90) are deceased.

  • This a B-24 landing or taking off somewhere in the South Pacific theatre. It is not his plane.

    This a B-24 landing or taking off somewhere in the South Pacific theatre. It is not his plane.

  • Lt. Bill Goodell

    Lt. Bill Goodell

  • Bill Goodell and Red Fosterman. Anyone know what the signs says?

    Bill Goodell and Red Fosterman. Anyone know what the signs says?

  • This is the insignia for the 11 Bomb Group which was in the 7th Air Force of the Army Air Force. They were also known as the "Gray Geese". The motto is "Progress Without Fear or Prejudice".

    This is the insignia for the 11 Bomb Group which was in the 7th Air Force of the Army Air Force. They were also known as the "Gray Geese". The motto is "Progress Without Fear or Prejudice".

  • This is the insignia for the 98th squadron that he was part of. Note the similiarity to the nose art.

    This is the insignia for the 98th squadron that he was part of. Note the similiarity to the nose art.

  • Another variation of the 98th BS patch

    Another variation of the 98th BS patch

  • This is the tail identification for the 98th Squadron, so pilots and ground could distinguish the groups of planes.

    This is the tail identification for the 98th Squadron, so pilots and ground could distinguish the groups of planes.

  • Sharon wearing her Dad's jacket at the Raading Air show 2004 in front of the B-24 "Diamond Lil"

    Sharon wearing her Dad's jacket at the Raading Air show 2004 in front of the B-24 "Diamond Lil"

  • Sharon wearing her Dad's A-2 at Reading Air Show prior to the Hanger dance. Sharon has on a vintage 1930's dress.

    Sharon wearing her Dad's A-2 at Reading Air Show prior to the Hanger dance. Sharon has on a vintage 1930's dress.

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  • The back of his jacket. Only he and his pilot, Alan "AJ" Bell had their jackets painted. AJ said the artwork cost them 20 bottles of beer (they didn't drink them anyway)!

    The back of his jacket. Only he and his pilot, Alan "AJ" Bell had their jackets painted. AJ said the artwork cost them 20 bottles of beer (they didn't drink them anyway)!

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  • Bombardier wings on the front.

    Bombardier wings on the front.

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  • A few moth holes but what did you expect after 60 years!

    A few moth holes but what did you expect after 60 years!

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  • This is the front of a reproduction jacket that the back was painted the same as her Dad's except I added the arm, bomb group and bomb squadron patches.

    This is the front of a reproduction jacket that the back was painted the same as her Dad's except I added the arm, bomb group and bomb squadron patches.

  • This the back of the repro jacket, the artist did a nice job.

    This the back of the repro jacket, the artist did a nice job.

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    "SECRUT WEAPIN" This was Sharon's fathers plane on which he was the Bombardier. He flew 11 missions in this plane. He flew a total of 39 missions out of Guam during 1944 and 1945. (The plane shows 40 missions, as other crews used the plane.) Some of the other planes (last three digits of the serial number, number of missions) the crew flew were Stripped for Action (#501, 6), Miss Traveler (#530, 3), Wonderous Wonda (#562, 1), Super Baby (#873, 6), Bodacious Idit (#948, 2) and Tricky Micky (#960, 1). The un-named planes were: serial numbers: 468 (3), 469 (2), 474 (1), 518 (1), 681 (1), and 848 (1). The nose art for the named planes can be found on: www.b24bestweb.com
    "Woody Woodpecker"