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Hello Catherine,
while doing some research with metacrawler i discovered your site with my name on it. (!) I'm pretty sure we are related somehow... My father is Alfred Nau, son of Ludwig and Helene Nau(of Germany, suebian alb,Gomadingen). I have never seen my grandpa Ludwig as he went missing in Russia during WWII. I'm 34 years old and live in Portugal for 5 years now.My aunt Ursela Nau sent me once a family tree...i lost it unfortunately but remeber well that some ages ago part of my ancestores immigrated to the US. So i'm awaiting your response.
Best regards
Michael Nau

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Thank you for this informative site. I had never heard of this missing aircraft. I had just returned from Korea and was assigned to Fort Benning, GA. God bless the Crew, passengers and relatives.
Thank you Thomas

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Great web site and resource. I wonder if this mystery will ever be solved. Thanks for the tour. You have done a great service to those missing.

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I guess I'm cheating as this is my second entry. I had hope that you, Kathy, would have gotten in touch with me on a one to one contact. I had questions regarding statements you made to my mother regarding the possibility of all of those on the plane had been taken to China, imprisoned and later murdered. I don't know if you told my mother where the source of the information came from. It is just a speculation? Needless to say after the shock wore off, my mother was emotional upset at the thought of my Dad having been tortured...she and my sister decided not to take this any further. In fact, my sister and I aren't even on speaking term. We've had a strain relationship for years but I guess this was the straw that broke the camel's back.

I, on the other hand, am still grateful as I had been able to learn more w/in this month than any of the 38 years since the accident. I have acquired a copy of the accident report. I have even put in a request for information thru the Freedom Act to the NTSB. If I hear anything I'd like to pass the word on. Here's hoping you will e-mail me, so I'll be able to.

I apologize for not having contacted you personally, Jane. The story of the plane being "skyjacked to China," was only one of many "shocking" stories that we had heard over many years, as I had also told your mother. I never used the word "murdered." All of the stories that we had heard were ALL speculation, coming from retired Flying Tiger Line employees, as well as others, which is what I had also told your mother, and as "My Story" link explains. I also state that one had to learn how to callous their mind over a long period of time in order to remain sain through all of impacts of each story.

I did not fabricate any of the stories that we had heard, nor would I want to. I, like you, and the other surviving relatives want to know the truth of what happened to this plane and our loved ones. I do not intentionally want to hurt any of the other surviving relatives, who are in the same state of mind that I am (and we all are) -- of "not knowing". And, yes, we also died inside with every story that we had heard too, very deeply, as I'm sure your family has with the impact of the contents of this webite, and from my call.

Though I do not claim to have all of the answers that you are looking for, I am sincerely, and honestly sorry for any added emotional pain that I have created by contacting your family. I don't believe there to be an easier way. Please try and find the good in my efforts.

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I have a great respect for those who do not let things lay. I know your dad is very proud of you in his new life! Thanks for being one who brings back caring!!
Howard Richardson
Thanks Howard! I visited your site, in honor of your father, ABM3 CHARLES HERBERT RICHARDSON, and found it to be very well organized. You've done a fine job in honoring your father, as well as the crew and shipmates of the USS Sicily CVE-118.

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Thirty-eight years was waiting. GOD bless you, Kathy. I am the daughter of SFC John C. Wendell. You spoke with my mother yesterday. I think we're all in a bit of shock... This mystery surrounding my Dad's death has haunted me for years. At the age of six, this little girl did not want to accept her Daddy was gone forever. I used to daydream in school that he was found and he would come to the school to be reunioned with me. It took me 27 years to accept his death. I just couldn't let go. When I turned 33 years old, which was chronologically one year older than him, I attended a class that help me set him free.
Periodically, I would have my lowes but I'm doing pretty good now. I have received newsletters from SDIT (Sons & Daughters in touch) & I was aware of Father's Day Reunions, but I never attending one. I wanted to, but I was afraid of slipping back into my obessioned of him. Reading all the work you done to get us (survivors) in touch with one another is overwhelming. I'm not alone. We share the very pain. I feel a kinship with you and all the others that words can't describe. I'd like to hear more and if I can assist you in any way, I'm here to help you carry the torch.
Very nice to meet you Jane. I'm so happy to hear from you! I feel a "kinship" with you and the others as well "that words can't describe." When another surviving family is found, I rejoice and feel more complete somehow. And there's always that feeling of 'will the surviving relatives want to hear from me?' in bringing this up to them, and I'm overwhelmed that each one has always responded with open arms. Each family always 'wondering what actually happened,' and wanting to know more about their loved ones fate is what binds us all together. I am also a member of Sons and Daughters In Touch (SDIT). Their website is listed on my "Links" page.

It was good talking with your mother. She is a very sweet woman who deeply loved your father. From talking with other surviving relatives, I've also learned that the surviving spouses most often never remarry out of that same kind of love that they cherishd so deeply. I'm seriously thinking about organizing our Second N6921C Reunion so that all of the newly found surviving relatives will be able to meet the rest of us face-to-face. God bless you Jane. You're doing a fine job of managing the pain.

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Hi Catherine.Was just told about this site today by my brother Don.I was a sister to John Charles Jennings(Corky),6yrs. older then he was.I am so glad to see this site and couldn't wait to pull it up this evening and read what others had wrote.I only wish we could all know what really happened.
Jan

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Thank you for this website which is a great honour to the memory of those lost...
Thank you for your kind words. I have visited your site and found it to be exceptionally well put together in honor of those of Irish decent who are missing. I wish you peace and success in your plight.

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My mother Marilyn Adams spoke to you today(7-30-00). She is John Charles Jennings sister. Corky was my uncle. I was almost seven at the time. I still have the transistor radio he entrusted to me until he got back. He and I were very close and I miss him so much. Right now I can't explain all my feelings but thank you for remembering your father and all those who disappeared on that March day. My grandmother (Corky's mom) is 88 and going blind but I hope to be able to show her this when she is at my home in the next few weeks. I will be back to visit and absorb everything here. Again thank you and may God richly bless you for your dedication.
I am happy to hear from you Jeff, and thank you for signing my Guestbook. I enjoyed speaking with Marilyn and I know that our conversation could have lasted forever. It was difficult to hang up the phone. I sent her an N6921C First Reunion T-Shirt yesterday for your grandmother. I know that she would have loved to have attended the Reunion in 1991. Please do return to this site and show it to your grandmother. This site honors all 107 who were aboard N6921C, including Corky. I thank God that I found your family and to be able to share this part of our lives together. God bless your family. Maybe we'll be able to meet someday - perhaps at another Reunion.

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Guestbook was down for a few days....very sorry.

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Your story is very touching.I started with FTL as a mechanic in 1965, and becoming a pilot for them in 1978. We all heard the story of 21Charlie and the rumor of it being shot down by our own forces. I too went to Viet Nam in 1962, attached to a special forces group so I have a lot to connect to.
You did a very nice job with this web page and I'm glad you are continuing to seek the truth on what really happened to your dad and the others. Hopefully some day we will actually know the "Rest of the Story". Thank you and please keep us informed.
Warm Rgds, Lary Thomas
Thank you for signing the Guestbook Mr. Thomas. Yes, unfortunately, hearing that our plane was shot down by one of our own was one of the tragic stories we've heard. However, without official confirmation, any rumor can only be labled as speculation -- no matter how true it is. And it's unfortunate; for, as time passes, these 107 souls remain unaccounted for and the surviving relatives remain in pain because of it. I appreciate your kind words. Welcome Home!

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Hello Catherine. I just visited your web sight. I found you via your comments on SGT FATS' web sight. I am one of the Three Amigos that you may or may not have read about on that sight. In any case, your father is no less a hero than any other soldier who gave his or her life in the defense of their country.
Going to and from Viet Nam was almost as dangerous as being there. Our plane broke down and had to be repaired in Guam, Wake Island and Hawaii on the way over. It sounds like you have plenty to be proud of regarding your father. Unfortunately sometimes the same country that sends it's young people to fight their wars, forgets about them and their families once those wars are over. I wish you and all of the survivors of these brave soldiers and sailors peace of mind. Once I send this message to you, I will observe one minute of silence in honor of them. Sincerely: Ron C. Allen.
Thank you Ron for your kind words and giving a moment of silence to honor these forgotten heros. In 1991, I had started the tradition of having the surviving relatives, and others, sychronizing a prayer in silence every March 16th at 12:00 noon. It seemed to bring us ALL together -- if only for a moment in time. Thank You! and Welcome Home!

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Dear Catherine,
Can I recommend you ask a photographic expert his or her opinion as to the authenticity of the photograph.
The upper fuselage is a brighter white in the center section than the nose or tail sections, as if the untouched photo had a longer inscription than 'Lufthansa'. The 'Lufthansa' font appears slightly different than used elsewhere during that period.
The writing on the hanger, both immediately above the aircraft's nose and in the upper center of the hanger appear to be penned-in additions. This then led to the artist 'shading' the corrugated iron rather badly.
I tried to e-mail you on nau62 - it was returned.
AZ, I can assure you that I was personally present when the photo of N6921C was scanned from the original photo which had absolutely no discrepancies or alterations whatsoever. Any unusual shading or color differences on my website, including any lettering, took place when the jpg was uploaded from the file onto this website. You'll have to just bear with me, as I'm only an amateur in training with creating websites. The most important thing is for the photos and information to be available on the net. Dealing with clarity of photos will come in time. As for the e-mail, I received both of them. Thank you.
With regards to your questioning the vapor trail coming from the plane....that's not what is said, or even implied. You may access the Accident Report at "aviation-safety.net/index.htm" and look up this particular incident by "year." The complete Accident Report is not posted; however, it will come close to answering your question with regards to the SST.L. Lenzen Supertanker.

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THANK YOU FOR THE STORY, AND I'M SO SORRY ABOUT YOUR FATHER

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Dear Catherine,
I am writing this for my mother, she has no access to a computer right now. She wants to know how to get in touch with you some other way besides this way. She knew you as a very young child. I would like to talk to you very soon myself.
My mother, Gladys was surprised to hear about this web sight and what you are doing. She said you deserve a lot of credit and to keep up the good work.
I will write again soon
Gladys McClellan
Cheryl McClellan
Very nice to hear from you again, Cheryl! I sent you an e-mail back in February. You can write to me at P.O. Box 1091, Culver City, CA 90232. I would be very happy, and am looking forward to hearing from you and your mother.

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Pat: I was unable to Email you to thank you for signing my guestbook. About the song It's about 4.5 MB long so that may be the reason as it took me almost 4 days to get it on my site. Please feel free to pass my site on to others as the more I touch the better. With God Chaplain Flexer

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I been a long time keeper of Air Crashes from when I was a Young boy in NY. Also I never heard of this one as most of my studies have been of crashes in US. The aircraft sounds like one that belonged to Braniff from the N number and a 707. I'm just guessing. I like your page so I have boormarked it. So I'll go back and read more. With God Chaplain Flexer

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I'm really delighted to see someone doing so much for his beloved father! I was really touched to see this and specially regarding this accident, that I didn't knew a lot. As and aviation enthusiast and also a very fan of this beautifull airplane called Constellation I'm here to pay just a small and humble tribute to these people that died, I'm sure that these dead were not in vain and I'm sure air transportation was even more safety with this sacrifice. One of my first recalls of seeing airplanes in Lisbo/Portugal Airport was a L1049G-82 from TAP, so I have a special feeling for this airplane!
Congartulations for this great home page, I'm sure all of us that love airplanes and the Constellation family will apreciate a lot this!
Jose, thank you for signing the Guestbook, as well as for your reply on airliner.net (a great website!) I appreciate that you speak from your heart.

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i am clayton's grandson thankyou for making this site

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I hope you get your wish to have your Dad's name put on the wall. He deserves it. God bless

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Catherine, I was so touched to find this site. My dad, Grady R. Burt Jr. was the navigator on the flight and we have met and talked about the tragedy. I too have received so many road blocks in my attempt to get information. Thank you for this tribute to our fathers and their tragedy. Love, Eric.
Eric, It's always a pleasure to hear from you. You too share my deepest desire to continue the search that has enveloped our lives through the years. We are one in spirit. God be with us.

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My Dad was the Flight Engineer Clayton E McClellan, Listed as M.I.A. 3-12-62. Many questions no answers. Why is the N6921C with the same Serial No 4817 shown to be in one piece, after the date in question.
It's good to hear from you Cheryl! We all welcome you with open arms. The other surviving relatives will be happy to hear from you as well. Finding and uniting us all is also what this website will hopefully accomplish, and by God, it's working. Please note that the actual photo of N6921C had been taken some time prior to its departure. It was only a few months ago that I was able to acquire the photo. Be rest assured Cheryl, we're all (us surviving relatives) on the same side.

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Dear Catherine,
I happened on your page doing a web search to help get support for the In Memory Memorial Plaque Project. I am glad you were able to participate in the In Memory ceremony. I've worked with Marcy and Ira since the beginning, when my brother, John, was in the first group of veterans recognized. For all who read this, please know that the In Memory Plaque Project is an extension of the original In Memory ceremony, but is not a project of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund. Rather, it is an independent effort, with support from a wide range of people and organizations, as you'll see from our website. Here's what I try to put on most guestbook pages:
Most Vietnam veterans who lose their lives after the war of service-linked causes, particularly those related to Agent Orange and PTSD, do not qualify to have their names on The Wall at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.
For several years our non-profit organization has worked to obtain year-round recognition of the �hidden casualties� of the war by means of a simply-worded, ground-level plaque somewhere in the general vicinity of The Wall. Legislation is now in Congress which would authorize the In Memory memorial plaque, and broad public support needs to be heard in Washington as soon as possible.
If you agree with the merit of this project, which the late Admiral Elmo Zumwalt, Jr., who served as a charter member of our advisory board, called �an important mission,� please feature In Memory on your site and include a link to our page.
Thank you for anything you can do to help, including contacting Congress yourself. The In Memory website includes sample letters and links to congressional addresses, as well as photos of some of the veterans, endorsements, legislation, press material and background information.
Sincerely,
Ruth Coder Fitzgerald,
President, The Vietnam War In Memory Memorial, Inc.
[email protected]
Ruth, in repeating what Mr. Jan Scruggs (founder of the WALL) said, "...it's the names." Summing up all of the war's "hidden casualties" onto one plaque will be a disgrace to each and every one of their names, as well as to their loved ones who survive only to fight their own battles with the DoD. These men and women have not made any less sacrifice than those whose names that do appear on the WALL in Washington, DC. One plague only sums these heros all up into one catagory -- an effortless coordinated gesture by the In Memory Plaque Project and the DoD that is supposed to quiet those like myself and ensure that the "hidden casualties" of war remain hidden!

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I too empathize with you in the "dis-information" relating to the MIA. My father flew for Air America for exactly eight years. He was shot down on his anniversary date on Feb. 9, 1973.
Love,
Mark

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I worked for Tigers 49-89 knew your father, and remember the day the tragedy took place, the feeling still exists due to the unknowns of it all.Read your story and you are strong people and hoping things get better
Hello Hank, thanks again for signing the Guestbook. You had signed it previously, on 12-7-98, but didn't mention then that you knew my dad. I appreciate your change of heart. Truly.

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Sgt. Lindsay K. Hester was my uncle. I am thankful for your website memorial to the crew and passengers of N6921C.
S. G. Hester
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Steve! (Big Hug) I knew you were out there somewhere - also searching, as are the others. Welcome to this site that honors your Uncle! I'm proud of his bravery and what he stood for. His valor will forever be remembered here. For us this is only the beginning of our home, a solomn resting place where we can find each other and unite - a place where we can comfort each other. Be rest assured we will be in contact. God bless you always.