Webmaster's Comments
As a result of my interest
in the history of the 434th, particularly during World War II,
I have had the opportunity to make many new friends and to learn
much. The internet has enabled me to make contact with many people
around the world. One such person is Gordon Timmins who lives
very close to Aldermaston, England, the the RAF base that was
home of the 434th Troop Carrier Group during WW II. Gordon has
spent many years gathering historical information about the
434th at Aldermaston, and is an Honorary Member of the 74th
TCS.
Of the four troop carrier squadrons
of the 434th TCG, apparently the 74th is the only squadron that
holds regularly scheduled reunions. I was invited to attend the
74th TCS reunion in Elk Grove Village, IL on October 3 - 6, 2001.
It was a very rewarding experience to meet the men and women
of "The Greatest Generation". They are truly a very
proud, sincere, and patriotic group of Americans that we are
indebted to for the freedom we enjoy today.
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