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Sgt Robert
E. Weiler
Left Gunner
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This
Page is dedicated to My father for his service and
dedication to his country .. to his family and to
me.
For
the countless times you have been there for me, providing
guidence .. a helping hand or
there just to lend an ear and listen.
Most
of all for your unconditional love and support
Pete |
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The
Distinguised Flying Cross
Awarded
1994 |
Humorous
war time moment
(which all depends on which side your on of course),
"While back in Kansas, I had cranked the gear down and
back up at the center-section fitting, and was working
my way through the aft bomb bay to my station.
While I was swinging from one bomb shakle to another,
the "front office" .. opened the bay doors to give me
a better view of Kansas from 8000 feet.
Slowly & very carefully, I inched my way along to
the bulk head door, where i was met with waves
of laughter!! Monte (co-pilot), over the intercom
asked if we had "lost anyone back there?" This
was for my benefit I'm sure. I thanked him for
his concern, although I'm sure he may have questioned
my sincereity.... |
After
the war Bob returned home to continue his education,
which had been inturpted by the war. He attended
Hofstra College (University) graudating in 1947.
He worked briefly as cost accountant. He also
worked worked for American Airlines working his way
up to Chief Control Agent in Syracuse, NY. Bob
then got an offer "I couldn't refuse" to join a travel
agency. He managed, the agency, then in 1966 moved
to Sarasota, Florida, where he also managed a travel
agency .
Later
he bought the agency and together with his wife, Louise,
ran it for about 10 years. Since then Bob has
kept busy doing a variety of things over the years
since.... preparing taxes, driving a school bus, over
50 years of service with Boy Scouts Of America, drove
the County Bookmobile for approximately 6 years,
volunteered his services at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
Bob
(and Louise) also enjoy camping, often they can be
seen loading their motorhome and preparing to tavel
somewhere. They are members of the Florida Sun Gators
(motorhome/camping club). Bob and Louise are
members of the Historic Aviation Society .. and currently
Bob is President and Louise is Secretary
of the 39th Bomb Group (VH) Association.
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Pictured:
Bob and Louise
w/ General Paul Tibbets
in Kissimmee, Florida
April 2000
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Bob
and his wife, Louise, were married 2 December
1944. They have 3 children, 12 grandchildren
and 7 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchild.
With
all that he has done over the years .. he always found
time to pursue his "labor of love" painting,
Aviation
Illustrations.
[Click the link above to view Bob's
art work]
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Louise
& Bob Weiler
39th Bomb Group Reunion
Wichita, KS 2001
(photo courtesy of Elmo
Huston, FE, P-7)
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to enlarge) |
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A
Few Post Cards Home to His Sweetheart Louise
(Isn't
it Romantic) |
1942
FT. SILL, OKLAHOMA FIELD ARTILERY TRAINING |
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Ready
For Leave |
Ready
for combat action on the ground or in the air |
1942
FT. SILL, OKLAHOMA FIELD ARTILERY TRAINING |
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Bob
at Batista Field, Cuba |
No
wonder they put him in a B-29 |
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