Posts by Glenn
James Russell’s Influences On USS Franklin
Called a “man of great vision and ability,” James S. Russell’s naval career intersected that of USS Franklin and its captain three times.
Read MoreHow Logistics Evolved To Help Win WW II In The Central Pacific
Historian published an article in the Journal of Military History. I learned several things from it that will prove useful in my research.
Read MoreStephen Jurika And His Search For Amelia Earhart
July 2nd is the anniversary of the disappearance of Amelia Earhart. Stephen Jurika participated in the search for Earhard and her navigator, Fred Noonan.
Read MoreBig Ben And The Butterfly Effect
A twist of fate impacts the lives of two friends.
Read MoreBig Ben’s Big Band, The Franklin Flattoppers
The crew of the USS Franklin enjoyed music and were fortunate to have a band of professional musicians stationed onboard.
Read MoreHonoring Lt Colonel Edwin L. Atterberry, USAF
Honoring Lt. Colonel Edwin Atterberry, who died of torture after his escape and recapture from a North Vietnamese prison.
Read More“Heroism,” A Common Theme In News Reports of USS Franklin Attack
On May 17, 1945, the Navy released the news of the attack and subsequent heroism of the crew of USS Franklin
Read MoreLife Aboard An Essex Class Carrier During WWII
I search YouTube for oral histories and documentaries on World War II Essex class carriers such as USS Franklin (CV-13). Last week, it was kind enough to bring the 1944 Academy Award winner for Best Feature Documentary to my attention. The Fighting Lady, an hour-long film, is one of the top documentaries about WWII produced…
Read MoreBlooded But Unbowed, USS Franklin Arrives In New York
USS Franklin arrives in New after becoming the most heavily damaged carrier NOT to sink.
Read MoreUSS Franklin’s Connection To The Doolittle Raid
One of the crew of the USS Franklin was also involved in the 1942 Doolittle Raid on Japan. And even appeared in a movie about it!
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