Marcus R. Humphrey, 89-1/2, of Gettysburg, passed away at Gettysburg Hospital on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013. Mr. Humphrey was born in 1923 in Omaha, Neb., son of the late Marcus R. Humphrey Sr. and Mabel Frappia Humphrey. He graduated from […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
In Remembrance of 408 Squadron Members When the geese come back in the Spring And they learn that their friend has gone, I wonder will they take to wing And try to follow him on? When they look for […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
408′s Proud Banner Long may 408′s proud banner wave, The banner that flew o’er the braveAs they flew in the dark of night To keep the torch of freedom burning bright. Our bombers helped to vanquish those Who sought their […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The 408 Squadron Groundcrew Again the evening dusk doth deepen into dark, As the weary ground crew leave the aircraft, in its dispersal park, They’ve labored here since the early light of dawn, And soon the laden aircraft, once more, […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Requiem for a 408 Squadron Airman The nation sends its sons once more To fight for freedom on a foreign shore, They fly into the dark night sky To bomb their target, and, perhaps, to die These airman had […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
With the upcoming 70th anniversary we would like to gather your memories about 408 Squadron . Please click on the comment button below and leave us your memories. If you have stories or pictures you would like to see published on […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
