From The Diary
January 29, 1944
Returning from a raid on the Frankfurt marshalling yards. Flak was especially heavy and accurate, saw several ships peel out of formation with extensive damage. 2 ships collided during a head-on ME-109 attack, counted only 7 chutes. We’re heading home into a beautiful golden sunset, the ship directly in front of us has left wing damage and it’s landing gear partially torn off. It’s gonna be a rough one for them … Lead is just turning right to indicate final approach, looks like we made it through another one.
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Andy Mueller IPA, about 1 month ago
nancie, about 1 month ago
amazing photo andy!!
love this
instant favorite for me!!
Lizzie Keitel, about 1 month ago
this is beautiful!
karen Bradshaw, about 1 month ago
fantastic shot…...the words compliment it well done
WayoftheWarrior, about 1 month ago
Brilliant
Sylvia Tax, about 1 month ago
Wow, great shot !
Anna Williams, about 1 month ago
great capture! well done!
Angel Perry, about 1 month ago
Excellent! Will have to check back to see where Michael takes this…..:)
Krys Bailey, about 1 month ago
Lovely action silhouettes! Great colour tones! Looks almost as dangerous as travelling in a cable car! ;o)
Mundy Hackett, about 1 month ago
Nice story Andy, I love silhouettes as well.
Leslie Wood, about 1 month ago
Brilliant writing and the shot is excellent!!! Into my faves it goes! :D
Lesley Hill, about 1 month ago
Nice Shot ! Such an interesting piece of writting! So cool!
peter hoenderdos, about 1 month ago
superb shot. Lovely colour
Michael Bermi..., about 1 month ago
” here’s your coffee sir “
” fine….... thankyou Evans “
” nothing yet sir? “
” not a damn thing…... they were due back … 27 minutes ago you know “
” yes sir….. perhaps they’ve had a head wind sir? “
” mmm….perhaps…. wait , here they come now! “
” how many can you see sir? “
” I count 11…..no, wait… 12….. that means that 6 are still unaccounted for “
” message from G for George sir… Their port outer and port inner are gone, 3 crew are dead or wounded… they say their undercart is damaged and wont extend fully “
” I can see them through the field glasses now Evans…. Blast ... they’re in bad shape “
” yes sir “
” tell them to belly land her on the grass strip… and that we’ll have the fire tenders and ambulance standing by “
” yes sir “
” oh, and Evans…”
” sir? “
” wish them luck “
” yes sir “
Anthony Mancuso, about 1 month ago
fantastic work Andy and great commentary. Superb!!
Angel Perry, about 1 month ago
I knew Michael would not disapoint:) Made a fantastic shot…extra ordinary. You to make the best stories/ colabs:) Well done to both….as I’m pretty sure….Michael will be taking another look:)
Michael Bermi..., about 1 month ago
indeed I am
Andy Mueller IPA in reply to Michael Bermingham WP’s comment, about 1 month ago
APRIL 20, 1944: Tonight was my last operational sortie. Went to Cologne with Flying-Officer J. A. Critchley, who comes from Melbourne, and on this, my 90th mission, I was pleased to have yet another Australian crew. I’ve now had 29 Aussie crews, and could not have wanted any better. Harry Tickle is proud of me, and I am proud to have had his careful attention throughout my long tour.
I am what they call a veteran now – an oldtimer. But the war isn’t over for all we’ve plastered Jerry. Sixteen trips to Berlin, five to Hanover and Essen, four to Cologne and Mannheim and Frankfurt – and the rest. It’s been tough going at times, but I’m not done yet. Even if I am to be retired from ops – perhaps there is some other way I can help.
By the way Michael, I was born in Essen! Very cool dialogue you posted.
lance leopold, about 1 month ago
Your imagination knows no bounds,Andy,i love watching ducks flying,when landing,their angle and rate of decent remind me of jets landing on an aircraft carrier deck,amazing birds,top shot!!!
Andy Mueller IPA in reply to Michael Bermingham WP’s comment, about 1 month ago
Rejected from the WAR group? Are you people out of your minds? I knew I should have just accepted it myself …. Have you seen the wing and foot on that trail bird? Again, NO Sympathy for the veterans …. LMAO ….
Andy Mueller IPA in reply to Angel Perry’s comment, about 1 month ago
Rejected from the WAR group? Are you people out of your minds? I knew I should have just accepted it myself …. Have you seen the wing and foot on that trail bird? Again, NO Sympathy for the veterans …. LMAO ….
Michael Bermi..., about 1 month ago
It wasnt me dude….Honest.
I told her you’d be pissed!
Angel Perry, about 1 month ago
Thanks a lot Michael….for throwing me under the bus. I appreciate it…..Andy….you could have accepted it…but Ms HA….would have ditched it….when she did some group cleaning:).......
Andy Mueller IPA in reply to Angel Perry’s comment, about 1 month ago
Ditched like the 2 birds in the shot? That won’t make it back to the airstrip and have to attempt a water landing in the Channel? Do you know how deadly those are? How cold that water is? Moderators ….. jeeze !!! .... Allright, I’m gonna go and post some stuff to the Waterfowl group, where my hard work is appreciated ….
Andy Mueller IPA in reply to Michael Bermingham WP’s comment, about 1 month ago
Read comment left for Angel below – I knew we should not have granted her THOSE priveleges. You give them just a little bit of power and then they decide to take over …...
Angel Perry, about 1 month ago
Take over??? Tell me Mr. Tough guy…the last time either of you approved something….Dang those slack moderators….....And BTW…..I’m not taking over….just taking charge:)
And I’m certain the bird group will welcome this image with open arms….even though it has not been added yet??? HMMMM…must be waiting on mederation…..:)
Michael Bermi..., about 1 month ago
Now Now children…..play Nice!
Absolute power corrupts Andy….you know it, and I know it. But it seems one member of the Top Brass does not.
Our own Miss Angel seems to have gone power crazy…..rejecting images willy nilly!
What disciplinary action would you recommend General Mueller?
Andy Mueller IPA in reply to Michael Bermingham WP’s comment, about 1 month ago
At least 20 lashes with a wet noodle then an Article 15, 45 days extra duty and 2 months cut in pay should do it? Do you concur?
Andy Mueller IPA in reply to Angel Perry’s comment, about 1 month ago
Funny, I just approved a few images and writing just a couple of days ago ….. hehehehe (granted it’s been awhile….. but…..)
Angel Perry, about 1 month ago
POWER!!!? How about….More like following the rules!!!!! That you guys created….Few….I only did not recognize 3 things….but I guess that would = few…so your right I suppose….Anxiously awaiting the waterfowl approval eh? Would HATE to see you rejected twice!!!
Kelly KMA Berm..., about 1 month ago
Oh my giddy aunt!!! All that over a couple of ducks! ! PMSL!!! You three are bloody hilarious!!! Great shot andy – who cares what group accepts it… and the naration between you and michael-just stupendous!!! LOL :) – and stick it to them angel !!!