Today is Moon Day at Love Field's Frontiers of Flight Museum!
Come out to this excellent facility and learn about Earth's amazing satellite, various moon expeditions, and more. There will be many exhibits and programs to celebrate tomorrow's 45th anniversary of the lunar landing!
Tony will be on hand today and tomorrow selling and signing books to fund the recovery of Miss Deal,her pilot 2LT John R Way, and Tony's uncle SSGT Charles E Crawford. Even if you don't make a donation, take a few minutes to chat with him about the difficulties involved in lifting a piece of world history out of the Netherlands' waters, the progress that has already been made, and where these beloved servicemen will be interred once they are finally brought home after more than 70 years. It's worth the trip!
Saturday, July 19, 2014
This weekend at Dallas/Love Field
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
Saturday, July 5 - TYLER, TX!
Northeast Texas residents - come see Tony at the Hastings in Tyler, TX on July 5th! He will be on hand to explain about the efforts to raise Miss Deal from the Dollart, and bring home the pilot, 2LT John R. Way as well as Tony's uncle, SSGT Charles E Crawford, to final resting places beside their parents.
Autographed copies of his book will be available for purchase as well - remember, all profits go to fund the efforts to recover these heroes.
Hastings in Tyler is located at 4015 Broadway Avenue. The store phone numbers are (903) 534-9278 and (903) 534-9279. We hope to see you then!
Autographed copies of his book will be available for purchase as well - remember, all profits go to fund the efforts to recover these heroes.
Hastings in Tyler is located at 4015 Broadway Avenue. The store phone numbers are (903) 534-9278 and (903) 534-9279. We hope to see you then!
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Saturday, June 28 - back in Greenville, TX!
Tony Crawford will be back out at the Hastings bookstore on Saturday, June 28h. Once again he will be signing copies of his book to help raise money for the expedition to the Netherlands. Come out and get updated about the effort to recover the wreckage of Miss Deal, and raise the remains of pilot, 2LT John R Way, and Tony’s Uncle Charlie, who was ball turret gunner.
Hastings is located at 5101 Wesley Street. The store phone number is (903) 454-3629.
Hope to see you there!
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Saturday, June 14, 2014 - Wiley Post Airport
Thanks to all who came out to Wiley Post Airport in Oklahoma City last Saturday! A great crowd was there and Tony met many interesting people.
The Liberty Foundation's B-17 Memphis Belle was on hand to give flights and ground tours. Friends, one of these rare airplanes should not be missed! Until you have stepped inside a Flying Fortress, you cannot truly appreciate what our American flight crews felt and experienced. From the first light brush against the hand-riveted skin, a peep into the surprisingly confined spaces, to the ultimate realization of what the beautiful aircraft really is - you will walk away under a different, meaningful impression. And you will want to do it again!
Many thanks to organizations like the Liberty Foundation that keep these old warbirds flying. There is nothing like experiencing the real thing! For more information on the Memphis Belle's schedule, and more about the Foundation and its mission, please visit their website. Consider purchasing a flight for yourself or a loved one. The price is reasonable and helps to offset the immense cost of maintaining these lovely ladies of history. Their goal to educate and keep the memory of WWII aviators alive is a noble one.
The Liberty Foundation's B-17 Memphis Belle was on hand to give flights and ground tours. Friends, one of these rare airplanes should not be missed! Until you have stepped inside a Flying Fortress, you cannot truly appreciate what our American flight crews felt and experienced. From the first light brush against the hand-riveted skin, a peep into the surprisingly confined spaces, to the ultimate realization of what the beautiful aircraft really is - you will walk away under a different, meaningful impression. And you will want to do it again!
Many thanks to organizations like the Liberty Foundation that keep these old warbirds flying. There is nothing like experiencing the real thing! For more information on the Memphis Belle's schedule, and more about the Foundation and its mission, please visit their website. Consider purchasing a flight for yourself or a loved one. The price is reasonable and helps to offset the immense cost of maintaining these lovely ladies of history. Their goal to educate and keep the memory of WWII aviators alive is a noble one.
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Bill "Big Dog" Harvey
Bill Harvey was the original co-pilot of Miss Deal. By a stroke of luck, he missed the 25 June 1943 mission which saw Miss Deal's demise. Luck seemed to take an interest in Harvey throughout his war service - even on his 25th mission - when the B17 he was piloting was brought down over occupied France.
Tony devotes an entire chapter to Harvey's exciting story in his book.
An article was published this past Sunday that continues the story of the Dykstra family, who helped Harvey and his bombardier, Dick Rader, to hide from the Germans in France. Please click the link below, and enjoy:
Robaire's Bakery Owner Dina Desormes details WWII-era France
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| Photo courtesy of Betty Harvey |
Tony devotes an entire chapter to Harvey's exciting story in his book.
An article was published this past Sunday that continues the story of the Dykstra family, who helped Harvey and his bombardier, Dick Rader, to hide from the Germans in France. Please click the link below, and enjoy:
Robaire's Bakery Owner Dina Desormes details WWII-era France
Saturday, June 7, 2014
Young Eagles at Cleburne!
Hello Young Eagles!
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Looks like you had fun!
Here is an old but great ad featuring a B-17 Flying Fortress from Texas. You might remember hearing that this is the kind of airplane that Tony's uncle flew on.
Don't Mess with Texas!
There is an old saying that goes, "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it."
Indeed, many people are only interested in today and in the future. Nonetheless, there is great value in the knowledge of history! One of the easiest ways to develop an interest in history is to make it personal. Take World War II, for instance. Can you imagine what life was like for someone your age in 1941? In the United States, perhaps you would have relatives - a brother, an uncle - joining the Army. Perhaps you yourself would be joining in a few years, or going to work in a factory to help with the war effort.
Suppose you lived in Germany, or other parts of Europe in 1941. Would you have been a member of the Hitler Youth? Or maybe you would have had to go into hiding with your family, like Anne Frank. Or perhaps you would have sheltered those who were persecuted, like Corrie ten Boom.
Your life would have been quite different in those days. You would only have had a radio instead of a TV. Your dinner and your everyday life would have been affected by rationing.
You can begin your own World War II research by finding out about relatives who may have participated in the war effort. Ask your family members what they know about relatives who lived in the 1940s. Ask older relatives what they remember about the war years. Ask to look at old photographs. There are many great stories within your own family, if you only take the time to find out!
About B-17s
More information on WWII aircraft
About becoming a pilot
This post is for you, future pilots! Tony enjoyed meeting you at Cleburne Airport and talking to you about World War II, his missing Uncle Charlie, the pilot John Way, and Miss Deal.
We hope you had a great time today, and learned a lot of new things.
Looks like you had fun!
Here is an old but great ad featuring a B-17 Flying Fortress from Texas. You might remember hearing that this is the kind of airplane that Tony's uncle flew on.
Don't Mess with Texas!
There is an old saying that goes, "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it."
Indeed, many people are only interested in today and in the future. Nonetheless, there is great value in the knowledge of history! One of the easiest ways to develop an interest in history is to make it personal. Take World War II, for instance. Can you imagine what life was like for someone your age in 1941? In the United States, perhaps you would have relatives - a brother, an uncle - joining the Army. Perhaps you yourself would be joining in a few years, or going to work in a factory to help with the war effort.
Suppose you lived in Germany, or other parts of Europe in 1941. Would you have been a member of the Hitler Youth? Or maybe you would have had to go into hiding with your family, like Anne Frank. Or perhaps you would have sheltered those who were persecuted, like Corrie ten Boom.
Your life would have been quite different in those days. You would only have had a radio instead of a TV. Your dinner and your everyday life would have been affected by rationing.
You can begin your own World War II research by finding out about relatives who may have participated in the war effort. Ask your family members what they know about relatives who lived in the 1940s. Ask older relatives what they remember about the war years. Ask to look at old photographs. There are many great stories within your own family, if you only take the time to find out!
About B-17s
More information on WWII aircraft
About becoming a pilot
Friday, June 6, 2014
Saturday, June 7th - Cleburne Regional Airport
Cleburne Regional Airport (KCPT) will be hosting an EAA Young Eagles event tomorrow from 8am to noon. The event gives local youths from ages 8 - 17 a free flight experience. Trained pilots donate their time, aircraft and fuel to introduce youngsters to aviation.
Interested parties please contact the Coordinator, Michelle Daniels at mpdaniel@prodigy.net, or call 817-718-6995.
Tony will be speaking at the event, and all are encouraged to attend.
Click here for KCPT's AirNav page.
Interested parties please contact the Coordinator, Michelle Daniels at mpdaniel@prodigy.net, or call 817-718-6995.
Tony will be speaking at the event, and all are encouraged to attend.
Click here for KCPT's AirNav page.
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